Laptop Magazine just published their annual Best & Worst Laptop Brands for 2012. Lenovo was well positioned once again in the number two spot with an overall score of 84. The ranking includes scores for both ThinkPad and IdeaPad. In case you're curious, Apple topped the list with 88 points. A gap of just 4 points is not so big. More about that later.
The overall brand scores are determined by adding scores in the following categories:
Reviews, 20 Points Possible
Design, 15 Points Possible
Keyboards & Touchpads, 15 Points Possible
Tech Support, 15 Points Possible
Displays & Audio, 10 Points Possible
Value & Selection, 10 Points Possible
Software, 5 Points Possible
Innovation, 5 Points Possible
This is the overall scorecard summary for Lenovo as it appears in the Laptop Magazine article.
2nd Place: Lenovo
Trusty and reliable, the Lenovo brand also held on to its No. 2 spot from last year. While it only topped two categories (innovation and customer service), Lenovo consistently scored well, winning accolades for its keyboards and touchpads as well as value and selection. We also look forward to a bright future for the brand, with such upcoming Windows 8 devices as the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga.
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We just launched a exciting new line of consumer products under the Idea brand. The design for these was led by my good friend Yao. The IdeaPad notebooks feature a frameless display, face recognition security, unique media controls, a clever hinge design, and much more. I'll have Yao write more about the design in the near future. I like the distinctive quality of the design and would love to get your reaction too. Here is a collection of images showcasing the design:
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