Lenovo has announced the launch of the new ThinkPad S531, the first model in the range of 15 inches from the company. It is a portable high-end running under Windows 8, aimed at small businesses, with better performance and a processor 15% faster than previous models.

This model was introduced at the end of last week in the fashion show of the latest men’s collection of prestigious designer Xander Zhou at London Fashion Week. And this new notebook stands out for its design, with an ultra-thin frame and beveled edges that give the feeling that the team is floating. It is also one of the first computers ThinkPad incorporate technology Onelink Lenovo, which allows you to connect to the ThinkPad Onelink Dock via a single cable for video card, USB 3.0 Additional and Gigabit Ethernet, while charging the device ports.

“The design of the new ThinkPad S531 will help small businesses differentiate themselves from their customers. But it’s not just about style. We are committed to continue offering the best performance, increased battery life and reliability of traditional ThinkPad notebooks”, said Vincent Fauquenot, vice president of Lenovo Products and Channels EMEA. “The ThinkPad S531 delivers an intuitive Windows 8 experience with the power to improve productivity.”

An elegant design

With an ultra-thin frame, the exterior design of the ThinkPad S531 is characterized by its beveled at the front and side edges, giving the impression that the notebook is suspended on the desk. It consists of an LCD aluminum cover, available in a color trend as frosted black graphite, offering a softer touch. The ThinkPad S531 also features a simplified interior consists of a ClickPad five buttons with glass surface, removing any dispensable for a clean, uncluttered design element.

Simpler and more interactive experience

The ThinkPad S531 offers a range of high-resolution display with viewing angle of 180 degrees. This allows users to interact with the laptop in different and varied ways. It also has a keyboard backlit six rows, including 8 keys optimized shortcut to Windows 8. In addition, the large touch panel high sensitivity supports Windows 8 gestures, helping users to be more productive and interactive With the laptop.

Better performance

The ThinkPad S531 works with the third generation of Intel Core processors, so it is 15% faster than its predecessor and offers up to nine hours of battery life. It offers up to 10GB of RAM and 500GB of storage, which translates into about 150,000 MP3 files or 250 stored movies. The system Dolby Advanced Audio provides the best sound quality and full HD 15.6-inch anti-glare screen make movies an experience. The laptop has two USB 3.0 ports for data transfer faster.