Monday, June 23, 2008
By Agam Shah, IDG News Service

Lenovo on Monday confirmed plans to launch a new ThinkPad laptop line, the SL series, with features and support services geared toward small and medium-size businesses.

Priced from US$699 to $1,199, the laptops will come with online backup services and LoJack technology to track down stolen laptops. The machines will be aimed at businesses with up to 99 employees that can’t afford an IT staff to troubleshoot their own laptop problems.

The online backup service will be a first for the entire ThinkPad line, said Charles Sune, worldwide segment manager for Thinkpad SL series. It will provide a way for businesses on a budget to back up data.

Also included is Absolute Software’s LoJack technology, which can help track down stolen laptops. Additional security and support tools will be provided …

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