Lenovo 3000 C100 Notebook Announced - Starts at $599 With ThinkPad-Feel Keyboard (pictures)

By Brian, NotebookReview Staff | | 11181 Reads

Lenovo has officially announced their first global release of a self-branded notebook geared toward the value-oriented buyer, who still desires strong quality and support. The Lenovo 3000 family includes both notebooks and desktops; the C100 is the first of several notebooks to be released, a 15" XGA model with Intel processors offered in five configurations from $599 to $999.

Lenovo 3000 C100 Notebook Front (view larger)

Lenovo 3000 C100 Notebook Back (view larger)

The Lenovo 3000 C100 doesn't wear the ThinkPad badge, but make no mistake about it, ThinkPad design and quality is evident throughout. The most obvious feature being the keyboard, definitely the best of any system in this price range. The notebook also comes with Lenovo Care Tools that make owning and operating a C100 worry-free. The tools offer such things like single button access to system recovery tools, an automated critical software update application, and easy Internet connection setup.

The C100 is available for order starting February 23rd on the Lenovo site.

Lenovo 3000 C100 Configurations and Specs

Model	CPU	RAM	Disk	Screen	Graphics	Optical	Wireless	Battery	OS	Price
0761-22U	Celeron M370 1.5GHz	256 MB	40GB / 5400 RPM	15" XGA	Intel 915 GM	DVD/CDRW	ThinkPad a/b/g	8 Cell	XP Home	$599
0761-2BU	Celeron M370 1.5GHz	512 MB	80GB / 5400 RPM	15" XGA	Intel 915 GM	DVD Multiburner	ThinkPad a/b/g	8 Cell	XP Home	$699
0761-23U	Celeron M370 1.5GHz	512 MB	80GB / 5400 RPM	15" XGA	Intel 915 GM	DVD/CDRW	ThinkPad a/b/g	8 Cell	XP Pro	$749
0761-25U	Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz	512 MB	80GB / 5400 RPM	15" XGA	Intel 915 GM	DVD/CDRW	Intel a/b/g	8 Cell	XP Pro	$899
0761-26U	Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz	512 MB	80GB / 5400 RPM	15" XGA	Intel 915 GM	DVD Multiburner	Intel a/b/g	8 Cell	XP Pro	$999