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The Chinese computer maker unveiled the lighter, quicker ThinkPad  notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smart phones. Lenovo unveiled a lighter, quicker  ThinkPad  notebook computer on Monday to appeal to customers who like the convenience of tablets and smartphones.  The  ThinkPad X1 Carbon  will go on sale later this month, the Chinese computer maker said.  Lenovo Group  acquired the ThinkPad brand with  IBM  Corp.'s personal computer unit in 2005. Lenovo passed Dell Inc. last year to become the second-largest PC manufacturer after  Hewlett-Packard  Co.  The latest ThinkPad has third-generation wireless connectivity and other features inspired by tablets and smartphones, said Dilip Bhatia, vice president of the ThinkPad business unit. He said that was in response to demands by customers who want a tablet's convenience but need a notebook's wider range of functions.   ...