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Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7
Ridiculously Fast & Optimized for Business
The new generation of Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 offers 20 seconds faster start-up than a typical Windows® 7 PC, while optimizing Think-branded PCs for business.*
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 is a new generation of the Enhanced Experience certification launched in October 2009 which includes improved Windows start-up performance, and optimized features for business.
FASTER
BUILT FOR BUSINESS
PCs with Windows® 7 boot up faster than many other operating systems. But a Windows® 7 Enhanced Experience PC is even faster to start up and shutdown as compared to a typical Windows 7 system.*
RapidBoot technology - Enables you to start your PC 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows® 7 computer.**
RapidDrive SSD technology - Optimized SSD configurations for even more improved performance (optional on some models):
Start your PC in as little as 9.5 seconds**
Open applications 2x quicker***
Windows® 7 Enhanced Experience PCs offer the business enhancements you need most through a focus on security and business communication.
ROBUST SECURITY FEATURES
Hardware Password Manager - 1st and only tool for central management of any self-encrypting drives****
Fingerprint ID—Built-in fingerprint reader which can be used to power the system on and login in one swipe*****
BIOS Port Lock - Easy way to disable all input and output ports to prevent information theft******
Self Encrypting Drives - Protect data while removing the burden of encryption from the CPU (optional feature)
SUPERIOR WEB CONFERENCING
Convenient VoIP features
Light-adaptive webcams
Digital array microphones with advanced noise-cancellation
Optimized speakers and software.
Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional
Although all Windows 7 Enhanced Experience PCs are optimized for business, there are still choices to make regarding which version of Windows 7 is right for your customers.
Windows 7 Professional offers all of the features of Windows 7 Home Premium plus the following added business features:
XP Mode - Run many Windows XP business programs in Windows XP Mode (separate download).
Domain Join - Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join.
Backup and Restore - In addition to full-system Backup and Restore found in all editions, you can back up to a home or business network.
* Compares averaged data from Lenovo EE2.0 PCs with averaged data from 42 competitor products of similar configuration.
** Refers to Microsoft VTS Test Tool measuring total boot time (time taken from power on until boot complete (defined as CPU no longer being used to load Windows 7 and start-up applications). Specific claim refers to IdeaPad Y570 running Windows® 7 Home Premium with Intel Core™ i7 2820QM, 4GB DDR3 memory, discrete graphics card and 64GB SSD. *** Based on identical configuration Y570 without RapidDrive using standard 500GB 5400rpm 2.5” SATA HDD (8secs). Other application tests were performed with similar results. **** Not available on ThinkPad and ThinkCentre EDGE products ***** Fingerprint reader is optional on desktop models, dependent on keyboard chosen and cannot be used to power on the PC ****** Not available on ThinkPad and ThinkCentre EDGE products. Exact ports and features which can be locked vary for ThinkCentre products.
Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up, shutdown, resume and other Windows 7 performance measurements. 42 competitors PCs were tested from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony & Toshiba, representing both commercial and consumer desktop and notebook products at mainstream price points. These were compared with comparable Lenovo products. Data from competitors and Lenovo PCs were averaged and compared to calculate the claims used.