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When indie filmmaker Michael Suan set his sights on creating a silent action movie, ThinkPad laptops came into play – not just as high-tech props but as the engine to slice and dice thousands of hours of raw footage and then the tool to stitch the digital frames into the master art form that Suan had continually imaged and reimaged in his mind. In the following Q&A, we delved into the mechanics of his latest creation and how he transformed the abstract into a 114-minute long piece of film noir. Q. Tell me about the film – what’s it about and why the name AKP: Job 27. A. AKP: Job 27 is one of those things that I've talked about doing since film school. Every time I mentioned the idea people would tell me how crazy I was. The notion of shooting a feature-length film without a single line of spoken dialogue in a modern setting seemed far-fetched to say the least. But having seen Luc Besson's "Le Dernier Combat" and Kim Ki Duk's "Bad Guy" I was certain that, given the right story, the film could be done. You see, unlike traditional silent cinema that contains no sound and uses title cards for dialogue, AKP: Job 27 uses a form I call modern silent which contains sound but no dialogue at all. The film plays the same as any other film with sound, but the characters do not speak on screen - ever. This is a style of filmmaking that I've been exploring throughout my career, and only now have I placed it into a feature-length form....
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It’s back - the yearly ode to love designated as February 14. For some, it’s a romantic tribute to St. Valentine filled with sparkling jewelry, tantalizing confections and the finest aromatic luxuries. For others, it’s an annoying reminder of unrequited sentiments dripping in chocolaty sweetness. Whichever camp you might fall in, treat yourself or your honey with a different type of gift this V-day with convertible PCs. We’ve got some amazing touchscreen devices that flip, fold, twist and turn to spice up the holiday. With this many convertibles to choose from, we think you’ll be able to find the one that’s right for you. IdeaPad Yoga 11 and 13 We’re totally enamored with our flip and fold convertibles - Go from laptop to tablet in less than five seconds. No undocking. Just flip and you’re done. Both models of our Yogas (11” and 13” in silver and orange) are perfect for someone who wants it all. Plus, you can flip them into Tent or Stand modes for watching your favorite romantic classics like Casablanca or The Notebook! They’re built with fast Intel processors, long battery life to keep power cords at bay and Dolby Home Theatre for incredibly rich sound. The Yoga 11 with Windows RT gives you longer battery life (13 hours) and a smaller size while the Yoga 13 has a brilliant screen and Motion Control through its webcam so you can flip through photos, videos and more with just...
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Every Consumer Electronics Show passes by our PR team in a voracious whirlwind of new product announcements, bestowing of awards - we snagged 44 this year - and hundreds of meetings with press, analysts, customers and business partners from around the world. By the 50th meeting, we can easily anticipate the questions before the person asking them finishes. While you’d think hearing the same question 100 times in a row would drive you mad, it actually helps us make sure we’re doing our best to explain our products. Our first table PC, the IdeaCentre Horizon, got most of the questions but we had quite a bit of interest on our other superstars - the IdeaPad Yoga 11S, ThinkPad Helix and IdeaPhone K900. Below are some photos from our CES product showcase at the AquaKnox restaurant (inside the Venetian Hotel) and a list of some of the top questions, plus our answers. The Horizon 27” table PC is awesome, but who is this product geared toward? We built Horizon foremost for families, particularly moms, who could use this to replace their home PC. It’s an excellent all-in-one desktop plus more, given its ability to lay flat and provide an immersive “edutainment” experience. We also see it as a great fit for education – imagine it in classrooms where students and teachers engage in a deeper level of interactive group learning,...
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Lenovo has made family fun night cool again. Just as the Griswolds moved toward the horizon for the delights of Wally World, families today can bring the Horizon right into their living room and have the time of their lives. Lenovo’s new IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC is a 27-inch touch-enabled device that provides an immersive family entertainment and learning platform while doubling as a fantastic all-in-one computer that lies completely flat. Best of all, the Horizon comfortably “seats” five so Clark, Ellen, Audrey, Rusty and even Aunt Edna can bask in the glow of an interactive, 10-finger touch-enabled gaming adventure. Toss the digital dice on its full 1920x1080 HD display surface to “Pass Go” in Monopoly, whip the puck into the goal with the striker in air hockey, or maneuver the joy stick in Raiding Company to zero in on a Zombie. It’s easy to suspend disbelief because of the way Horizon blends the physical and digital—it makes playing digital board games incredibly realistic. Horizon includes Lenovo App Shop, a dedicated apps store powered by Intel AppUp that gives users access to 5,000+ multi-user entertainment apps. Horizon also comes with an exclusive package of pre-loaded gaming and educational apps from industry leading vendors including Electronic Arts, FableVision, Open Labs, Ubisoft and FilmOn TV. Users can also use...
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“Why don’t you guys make something for the serious gamers?” We’ve heard that one a lot over the years. Well, guess what? We’re tossing our hat into the gamer lounge. This year at CES, we’re bringing hardcore gamers exactly what they’ve been craving—we’re getting in the game with the Erazer X700, a high-performance desktop with high storage capacity that extreme gamers will love. This isn’t some machine for n00bs—Erazer is a serious gamer’s dream. It’s the first Lenovo PC to give you powerful OneKey™ overclocking performance at the click of a button, while the system simultaneously protects the processor from overheating during intense game play. The Lenovo Cooling System uses a liquid coolant to keep internal temperatures at optimal levels. Gamers can now get extreme performance out of their PC without worrying about overheating or shutdowns. Erazer touts AMD Eyefinity technology, which allows you to simultaneously connect up to six monitors for a truly panoramic display. It also comes equipped with the latest Intel® Core i7 Extreme processor and can be fitted with an option 7.1 channel surround sound support with Dolby Advanced Audio. As Lenovo grows, we continue to make smart acquisitions in the market and this product is the perfect example of how those...
