Press Release Summary:

November 8, 2005 - The Non-Return Hard Drive Offering enables you to maintain the security of data on your computer hard drives by helping to prevent the possible distribution of sensitive and confidential data. The problem: Occasionally hard drives fail during the warranty period. New technology sometimes allows sensitive and confidential data to be recovered from a failed drive. The solution: Let customers keep their failed hard drive and receive a replacement hard drive while under warranty. The Non-Return Hard Drive Offering is available for ThinkPad® and ThinkCentre® systems. This offering is only available at the time a new machine is purchased and for the term of the machine's base warranty or optional warranty extension period for up to four years. For ordering information, contact your sales representative, a business partner or the Lenovo(TM) Call Center at 877-THINK-72 (877-844-6572). Back to top Availability date September 27, 2005 Trademarks Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and THINK are registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Back to top Terms and conditions The Non-Return Hard Drive Offering is available in the U.S. only under the applicable terms for purchase. When this offering is purchased, Lenovo allows the end user customer to retain the defective hard drive when replaced with a new hard drive under the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. Back to top Prices The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. and are provided for your information only. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local Lenovo representative. Part List Description number price(1) 1-Year Non-Return 40Y9172 $10 Hard Drive Offering 2-Year Non-Return 40Y9173 20 Hard Drive Offering 3-Year Non-Return 40Y9174 20 Hard Drive Offering 4-Year Non-Return 40Y9175 25 Hard Drive Offering 1 List price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary. Trademarks Lenovo is a trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.