A price for the ThinkPad Twist in India has been proclaimed by Lenovo and it has been established at Rs. 71,000, inclusive of all taxes. The convertible device, which can be used as a tablet or a laptop, will also go by the name of Edge.
It is an hybrid notebook that enables users to make the most of it through four distinct ways. Apart from being interchangeable between a laptop and a tablet by simply folding the flap, the device can be propped up to adopt the ‘stand’ mode. This would be ideal for professionals to explain out their presentations. The last form that it takes on is when the flap can be adjusted so that the result is an emulation of a tent. This element was incorporated into the design keeping in mind the needs of consumers who make use of Evernote Skitch and touch-based games.
The Ultrabook will be sold to customers preloaded with the Windows 8 OS and the base model will contain an Intel Core i3 CPU to enhance performance. The higher end version will have an i5 processor running in it. An aspect that should please users is 500GB of onboard HDD memory and a 24GB SSD. The embedded battery will keep the device up and running for a good 6 hours, or so the manufacturer claims. Moving on to the external specifications, the display spreads across 12.5 inches on the front panel. It might surprise a few that all these elements have been fitted into a body that weighs just 1.58 kilograms and is as thin as 20 millimeters.
Corning Gorilla Glass safeguards the touchscreen and the full-size keyboard has been constructed in such a manner that makes it resistant to inadvertent spills. The maker asserts that the device would take a minimum of 2 seconds to wake up from its stupor and can last as long as 30 days when left idle.
Potential buyers can get hold of the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist from the line’s exclusive stores as well other retailers that house multiple brands, in India. The Edge S230u 334734Q with a Core i5 processor can be obtained by making a payment of Rs. 74,687 plus tax. Other devices which have had this particular amalgamation incorporated into them include the LG Tab-Book Z160 and the MSI Slider S20 that fall in the same retail bracket.
Specifications of the device are as follows:
– Display: 12.5″ HD IPS touchscreen
– Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
– Memory: 500GB HDD and 24GB SSD
– Processor: Up to Core i5-3317U
– Platform: Windows 8 64-bit
– Camera: 720p HD webcam
– Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
