Apart from its business-oriented ThinkPad series, Lenovo has also unveiled a slew of new products for the consumer and gaming market. These include its IdeaPad line and its gamer-focused Y-series.

For starters we have the IdeaPad 710S. The IdeaPad 710S features the latest generation Intel Core processor (up to Core i7) and runs on Windows 10 Home edition.

The laptops sports a 13.3-inch QHD+ (3200 x 1800) display and features a narrow 5mm bezels. Lenovo is also giving consumers the option to get an Intel Iris graphics.

Other notable features of the IdeaPad 710S include two USB 3.0 ports, a micro-HDMI out, a 4-in-1 card reader, an audio combo jack, built-in JBL stereo speakers, Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth v4.0.

Then there’s the Lenovo Yoga line. The series is made up of three models – the Yoga 700, Yoga 900 and the Yoga 900S. The trio offers flexibility in terms of specs and pricing that should allow consumers to choose which model fits their needs.

In terms of display, the Yoga 900 boasts the biggest screen at 13.3 inches, followed by the Yoga 900S at 12.5 inches while the Yoga 700 is offered in either an 11-inch or 14-inch version. The Yoga 900 also has the best display with a resolution of 3200 x 1800, followed by the Yoga 900S with a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel.

Both the Yoga 900 and 700 can be configured with Intel’s latest generation Core i processors, while the 900S is built with Core M processors. All three models offer stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium certification.

Another interesting new product at Lenovo’s CES booth was the IdeaCentre 610S which comes with a projector module that allows users to project content into a wall.

Specs-wise, the device boasts 16GB of RAM, 2TB storage, Intel Core i7 processor, and a discrete Nvidia GeForce 750 Ti graphics card. The IdeaCentre 610S will be available starting June for $850.

Looking at the gaming department, we have the IdeaPad Y900, which promises top-notch gaming for $2000. The laptop comes equipped with the a 17.3-inch IPS panel with Full HD resolution, the latest generation Core i7 processor (that are overclockable) complemented by an Nvidia GTX 980M graphics (4GB or 8GB of VRAM), 64GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB storage.

In the connectivity department, the Y900 sports a trio of USB 3.0 ports, a USB-C Thunderbolt 3 port, an audio and mic jack, HDMI 2.0 port, a 4-in-1 card reader and a DisplayPort.

To complete the gaming experience, Lenovo has also created a curved gaming monitor – the Lenovo Y27g, a stereo headset with 50mm high-performance drivers, a gaming optical mouse with a 4000dpi optical sensor and 5 programmable buttons, and even a gaming backpack.

 The Lenovo Y900 will be available starting June 2016.

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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is the tech giant’s best definition of what a 2-in-1 is, but it maybe a little too expensive for everybody’s taste (and budget). The company has tried to augment the supply gap in the past by creating its RT line of tablets. However, due to its OS-limitations, it didn’t quite meet the expectations of its creators.

Well, it looks like Microsoft is turning a new leaf with the Surface 3. The company’s newest tablet features a new Intel Atom chip and unlike its RT predecessors runs on a full version of Windows.

The machine boasts a 10.8-inch display (3:2 aspect ratio), at least 2GB of RAM and 64GB of on-board storage for the base model. The tablet will also work with the same types of accessories such as the type cover and Surface Pen just like in the Pro version.

In terms of ports, the Surface 3 has a micro USB charging port, a full-size USB port, a microSD card reader and a mini-display port. An LTE version is also in the works that will support nano SIM cards. As with other Surface tablets, the Surface 3 will also be equipped with a kickstand, though it will be a toned down version with only 3 levels of adjustment.

Microsoft is targeting utilitarian consumers such as students and as such will offer the Surface 3 at a very competitive price of $499 once it becomes available next month.

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PCs on a stick aren’t exactly a new idea in the tech space. There have been manufacturers who have made almost identical products and yet there’s still room for new players in the game. Asus is the latest company to join this small group of players with the Chromebit.

The stick, which is powered by Google’s Chrome OS packs a Rockchip RK3288 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of on-board storage. The chip connects to a TV or an external monitor via an HDMI connection while Bluetooth is used for connecting peripherals like a keyboard and mouse.

Just like other Chrome-OS-powered devices, educational institutions and businesses are likely to be the destination of the Chromebit, though Asus promised that it will also be available as a retail release.

Asus is planning to launch the Chromebit by Q3 2015 at a suggested retail price of around $100.

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Businesses are now going mobile and companies are now requiring computing solutions that are very portable but are still capable and of course connected. Intel recognizes this shift in demand and as such has created solutions for mobile enterprises – more specifically, its 5^th generation Core vPro processors.

The latest version of Core vPro CPUs will sport features that offer wireless innovations, built-in security, faster performance and improved manageability. Intel is offering businesses with solutions under three categories – hardware, wireless display and wireless docking.

The chip maker is offering businesses with various hardware options including innovative 2-in-1s, Ultrabooks, ultra-thin clamshells and mini PCs that provide improved performance while reducing their weight and dimensions.

Intel is also making available its Pro Wireless Display (WiDi) technology to enterprises, allowing businesses to wirelessly beam presentations and other media during meetings. It also supports key IT requirements such as wireless channel management (helps lessen network congestion and manage security vulnerabilities) and the ability to efficiently update adapters remotely.

There’s also a Wireless Docking technology that should help businesses securely connect their devices to wireless peripherals in the office such as mice, keyboards, monitors and USB accessories.

The latest generation Core vPro processors also provide businesses with hardware-enhanced security and manageability capabilities. These include built-in data encryption technologies such as Intel Identity Protection and Intel Active Management Technology.

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The word Raspberry Pi might not ring a bell especially for the rest of us living outside the US and Europe, but it has definitely made some headlines as an affordable solution for a PC. And today, the makers of the Raspberry Pi have announced a new model that should offer a massive improvement in terms of the device’s performance at the same price.

The new Raspberry Pi 2 comes with a 900MHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and supports for Windows 10 courtesy of course by Microsoft. This significantly improves the performance by as much as six times that of its predecessor – the Raspberry Pi Model B+. The Raspberry Pi 2 will still have the same ports as the Model B+, including a couple of USB 2.0 ports, a microSD card reader and A/V ports.

And yes, although a 900MHz quad-core processor might be a lousy feat compared to today’s line of smartphones, we have to consider that the Raspberry Pi is priced significantly cheaper than most phones these days at $35. Just like the Model B+, the Raspberry Pi 2 will launch at a limited number and will only be available in Europe and U.S.

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Those who are looking for tons of storage in their system must definitely consider Seagate’s Archive line of hard disk drives. This week, the company announced a new 8TB model that will be sold for just $260.

The drive uses Shingled Magnetic Recording (SRM) technology that allows for more data to be stored using the same space as traditional 3.5-inch HDDs. It also consumes less power and features Seagate’s on-demand, time-to-ready PowerChoice technology. Moreover, the drive can be equipped with Self-Encrypting drive options for secure data storage and retirement.

Seagate is offering the drive in three different capacities – 8GB, 6TB and 5TB. According to reports, shipments have already reached distributors so it’s only a matter of time before we see these massive drives hit the shelves at the local mall.

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Biometric scanners, specifically fingerprint scanning technology have long been implemented by laptop manufacturers such as Lenovo and HP into their enterprise-level offerings. But this kind of tech isn’t really that observable in consumer products until its implementation on the Apple iPhone and iPad.

And so now, it looks like fingerprint readers may soon be a standard feature on future laptop models courtesy of a US-based tech company by the name of Synaptics. Its SecurePad is a mash up between a traditional track pad and a fingerprint sensor, and uses the FIDO Unified Authentication Framework.

According to the company, SecurePad will be able to read a user’s fingerprint at any angle, much like that of Apple’s TouchID. They also add that all data that is transmitted to and from the sensor and the host processor are fully encrypted to ensure that your “personal” information won’t be compromised.

SecurePad is now available, so we just need to wait for manufacturers to adopt it.

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