Lenovo 3000
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | February 23, 2006 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | Global (except China until 2009) |
| Products | Notebooks, Desktops |
Lenovo 3000 represented a range of cost-effective notebook and desktop computer offerings from Lenovo Group, designed primarily for small enterprises and individual users. This lineup was eventually replaced by the IdeaCentre and IdeaPad product families.
Background
The Lenovo 3000 series was the company's initial branded product line launched outside of China. Introduced on 23 February 2006 in New York City, its purpose was to strengthen Lenovo's position in the global market against competitors such as Dell and Hewlett-Packard. This series also created a unique brand identity distinct from the Thinkpad range, which Lenovo had acquired in 2005 and which played a key role in establishing its presence in Western markets.
By 2008, Lenovo rolled out the consumer-targeted IdeaPad laptops and IdeaCentre desktops, leading to the international phase-out of the 3000 series. However, sales of the Lenovo 3000 line persisted within China until 2009.
Desktops
- Lenovo 3000 H
Notebooks
Debuting in 2006, the Lenovo 3000 N100 and V100 models incorporated Intel Core Duo processors, while the budget-friendly C series utilized Pentium M and Celeron M CPUs. Subsequent models such as the C200, N200, and V200 transitioned to Core 2 Duo processors. Later additions to the lineup included the N500, G-series, and B series.
- Lenovo 3000 C
- C100 and C200 featured 15-inch XGA screens
- Lenovo 3000 N
- N100 and N200 offered with 14.1- and 15.4-inch WXGA displays
- N500 came with a 15.4-inch screen
- Lenovo 3000 V
- V100 and V200 models equipped with 12.1-inch WXGA panels
- Lenovo 3000 G
- G400, G410, G430, G450, G455, G510, G530, G550, G560 variants
- Lenovo 3000 B Series
- B450 through B490 featured 15.4-inch displays
External links
- Introducing Lenovo 3000, Lenovo Group