[photopress:IT_face_recognition.jpg,full,alignright]Lenovo is finally moving into the consumer market. Two new consumer notebooks dubbed “IdeaPads” will soon go on sale followed by a third model, an ultra-portable, which will have a worldwide release in April.
All feature facial recognition software for automatic password-free log-ins, Dolby Home Theater surround-sound, textured colour casings, and even for the cleanliness-inclined anti-bacterial, spill-resistant keyboards.
To demonstrate the new robustmers at a press conference all received some hearty treatment, including being swung upside down, casings given a mighty thump or two, and keyboards pulled apart. Needless to say, the Lenovos survived.
The first two models are the 15.4-inch widescreen IdeaPad Y510 at something under $1,500 and and the whizz-bang 17-inch widescreen high-performance IdeaPad Y710 for games enthusiasts and entertainment fans at something under $2,500.
The ultra-portable U110, which weighs just over 1kg and has a new 11-in. display, along with a bright red textured casing should be generally released by April although no word yet on the pricing.
All three notebooks feature the “Veriface” facial-recognition security system. The user takes a facial snapshot with a built-in camera. After that, whenever the notebook is turned on, the camera will check who is operating it and compare it to the stored image. If the face does not match, the notebook will not grant access.
Already rated the world’s No 4 PC brand, behind HP, Dell and Acer, Lenovo is looking to the consumer range to propel it into the top three.
Source: Computer Daily News