Devon IT Launches New SafeBook LVO Mobile Thin Client Built on Lenovo R61 ThinkPad Platform

Diskless SafeBook LVO ideal corporate thin client laptop for security, durability, and mobility; supports transition from PCs to server-hosted and alternative desktop computing on leading Lenovo ThinkPad design

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(EON:Enhanced Online News)--Devon IT, Inc., an alternative desktop solution company and the fastest growing provider of thin client terminals, today announced the availability of the new SafeBook LVO, a mobile thin client laptop built on the Lenovo R61 ThinkPad platform.

“We look forward to working with Devon IT to offer customers new ThinkPad-based solutions.”

The SafeBook LVO:

Is a mobile thin client laptop built on the Lenovo R61 ThinkPad platform

Will carry the Lenovo part number 8930-A93

Is identical to the Lenovo R61 ThinkPad but has no hard drive

Starts at $839USD

Runs seamlessly on the entire Lenovo R61 ThinkPad platform, and is compatible with everything from docking stations to accessories.

Features an Intel Celeron 550 2.0GHZ processor, runs Windows XP Embedded, and supports all major server environments, including Microsoft Windows Terminal Servers 2000/2003/2008, Citrix XenAPP, XenDesktop and XenServer, VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Unix/Linux servers, and Legacy Servers

Executive Quotes

“The Lenovo ThinkPad has long been the preferred notebook for corporate and other mobile users due to its durability and advanced technology, and by blending with it our thin technologies we expect the SafeBook LVO to be the preferred thin client laptop for users across all verticals. This paramount , forward-thinking decision by Lenovo will allow companies and organizations to make a smooth transition from PCs and laptops to server-centric computing environments with thin clients. We have received tremendous feedback from our customers, and expect to be very successful with Lenovo and the SafeBook LVO.” - Joe Makoid, President, Devon IT, Inc.

“It is exciting to see companies like Devon IT aggressively building solutions for enterprise customers,” says Fran O'Sullivan, senior vice president, Lenovo Product Group. “We look forward to working with Devon IT to offer customers new ThinkPad-based solutions.” - Fran O'Sullivan, senior vice president, Lenovo Product Group

About Devon IT

Devon IT is an information technology company that focuses on offering thin client terminals and alternative desktop solutions that provide enterprise customers with greater security, enhanced manageability, improved reliability, and lower costs. Devon IT is a founding member of Blade.org and develops products that support IBM's Hosted Client Infrastructure and Blade Computing ecosystem. More information is available at www.devonit.com.

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