Lenovo ships its first Dolby-certified notebooks
updated 09:15 am EST, Tue November 21, 2006
Lenovo Dolby Notebooks
The Chinese division of Lenovo today launched the Tianyi F50, the company's first portable to be certified by and support Dolby Labs' sound technology. All models are capable not only of producing Dolby Digital surround sound through a single optical cable but can also generate a 5.1-channel signal from stereo sources through Dolby Headphone and Pro Logic II support. Those limited to stereo-only speakers can still reap the benefit, according to Lenovo: Virtual Surround produces an enveloping audio effect from any two-channel speakers, including those built into the F50.
The performance of the systems themselves has also been updated, with the range-leading model sporting a 2GHz Core 2 Duo and 1GB of memory. Every model includes a 15.4-inch screen, GeForce Go 7400 graphics, and Lenovo's distinguishing Shuttle Center media controls. The Tianyi F50 is available today in China starting at a price of $1270 for a 1.73GHz Core Duo model with 512MB of RAM. The company has not yet announced intentions to bring the computer line to North America.
