Lenovo links with blade desktop maker

We've been hearing about blade servers for a couple years now. Blade desktops are a relatively new development that, until now, has largely slipped under the radar. Certainly I was only vaguely aware of their existence.

Companies are hot on the idea because the rack concept saves precious office and/or cubicle space. OEMs are in favor of it because, just like in servers, they tend to lock-in customers to a brand because the blades are not interchangeable between various makers. You need a rack from the company who makes your blades and this makes switching brands much more expensive. Given a well thought-out setup, blades are also easier to service because you just jerk out the offending unit, plug in the replacement and restore from the storage appliances. There's no need to disrupt someone's office.

Since they took over IBM's PC division, Lenovo seems intent on offering a truly complete line of computers and this is proof. It's entirely possible the broad spectrum of their offerings will quickly overcome any hesitancy about the brand being under new ownership. In short; it looks as if they have all the smart moves on tap.

Jack