Lenovo brings Intel Skylake based ThinkPad P50 and P70 pro notebooks

BANGALORE, INDIA: Lenovo unveiled the ThinkPad P50 and P70 mobile workstations for professional users, at the SIGGRAPH 2015 Exhibition in Los Angeles.

These machines are equipped with the new Intel Xeon Processor E3-1500M v5 product family based on the new Skylake 14nm architecture, for fast performance and enhanced reliability for critical workstation applications.

“We’ve built features into these machines that were previously unachievable in a notebook, making them the most versatile and highest-performing mobile workstations ever,” said Victor Rios, vice president and general manager, Workstations, Lenovo.

ThinkPad P70:

Designed for high-end professionals in industries ranging from media and entertainment to oil and gas, the Lenovo ThinkPad P70 is a 17-inch mobile workstation.

The ThinkPad P70 is loaded with up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC memory and the ability to handle up to four storage devices and up to a terabyte of SSD storage, utilizing the latest PCIe technology for speeds up to five times faster than current SATA technology.

Additionally, the ThinkPad P70 comes with two Intel Thunderbolt 3 ports for ultra-fast connectivity and a 4K UHD display or optional FHD touch.

ThinkPad P50:

Lenovo’s thinnest and lightest full-function mobile workstation yet, the ThinkPad P50 features a 15.6-inch UHD 4K display and is certified to run users’ most requested ISV applications. The ThinkPad P50 is a feature-rich, powerful mobile workstation for performance-seeking users.

Both systems feature NVIDIA Quadro GPUs for unmatched graphics capability. The ThinkPad P Series also come with X-Rite Pantone color calibration, keeping colors accurate throughout the life of the product.

The ThinkPad P50 and P70 feature FLEX dual-fan cooling system for cooler, quieter and faster performance. This design allows for both optimal uptime, as dictated by the needs of the application, and fault redundancy – giving the user the ability to push the system harder and for longer periods of time.

Finally, built using premium materials that resist wear and tear, the new three-button touchpad complements the keyboard for an uncompromised end user experience.

Pricing and Availability

The new Lenovo ThinkPad P Series mobile workstations will be available starting in Q4 2015. Pricing for the P50 begins at $1599, and the P70 begins at $1999.