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So many reasons to partner with Lenovo.
For those who want to leverage the depth and global reach of the #1 PC maker in the world, for those who want to align with
innovative, leading-edge technology in everything from desktop to mobile to multi-user table PCs, and for those who want to take
advantage of enhanced marketing placement and app discovery channels, there’s only one name in the game—Lenovo.
Partner with Lenovo and give your application a clear path to success. We’ll support you at every turn with developer tools such
as reference guides and relevant articles. You’ll have access to the Lenovo Developer Forum and be able to tap into the wider
community of Lenovo developer community and leverage their insight. Plus, you’ll have access to the Lenovo Member Purchase
programs, where can save up to 20% or more across Lenovo’s entire product line.
Below, you’ll discover just a few of the many reasons to partner with us today.
Lenovo Picks
Windows 8 Store
The Lenovo Windows 8 Store is the
ultimate place to feature, promote
and monetize your app. Lenovo has
opportunities for developers around
the globe to deploy apps in specific
geographies and Lenovo brands.
LenovoPicks.com is where Lenovo
showcases its personal top picks for
Windows 8 apps. Whether users visit on
their own or opt in to a Lenovo email they
received; they will arrive at a microsite that
features a unique mix of Windows 8 apps,
hand-selected by Lenovo. The interface
and experience on this site is simple, visual,
and designed to enable app discovery.
• Targeted app marketing opportunities
• Benefit from a dynamic consumer experience
Yoga Picks
• Enhanced app discoverability
Yoga Picks is an exciting app discovery
tool that is preloaded on all Lenovo Yoga
Windows 8 devices. The platform helps
Yoga users find the best apps in each of the
four modes (Laptop, Stand, Tent and Tablet)
and get the most out of their Lenovo Yoga
experience. For example, games in Tablet
Mode, recipes in Tent mode, movies in
Stand Mode, and so on.
• Broad geographic support
• S
upport of multiple app developer
business models
Lenovo Companion App
Lenovo’s Companion App gives your
application an even greater chance of
being discovered and downloaded. Its
intuitive UI is all about driving discovery,
curating the right digital content and
coordinating promotions.
Developer Tools
Lenovo offers everything you need to
move your application forward and
ultimately onto Lenovo machines and
mobile devices.
• Preloaded on all Lenovo Windows 8 devices
• SDKs
• Features Third-Party Apps and Software
• Development & Reference Guides
• Includes tutorials, accessories info, and
links to articles
• Integration Requirements
• L
inks to computer settings and support
applications
• Knowledge Base Articles
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Lenovo Member Purchase Program
An exclusive benefit for Lenovo developers – Lenovo offers discounts
on our entire product line. You will be able to enjoy savings of 20%
or more!
As a member, you’ll also receive:
• Free shipping on all web orders
• eCoupons each month with special limited time savings
• Access to energy efficient green technologies
• 21-day price protection & Best Price Guarantee
• Direct access to Lenovo’s skilled and trained
Sales Specialists
Device Loaner Program
As a registered developer, you are also
eligible to borrow a free Lenovo loaner
product for up to 2 weeks to ensure that
your app runs smoothly on our platform.
Iron out kinks. Test it across multiple
browsers. Make any last minute tweaks.
Then prepare to upload your app to our
ecosystem and go live.
New Developments
Email Newsletter
There is always something exciting
to report at Lenovo, so Lenovo Dev’s
email newsletter is a way to stay
up-to-date. Exclusive to Lenovo Dev
members, you can learn more about
interesting Lenovo developments and
upcoming events as we continue to
drive innovation and build out a worldclass application ecosystem, with the
help of developers like you.
Tech Modder Blog
For those of you who don’t already know
Rod Waltermann, he is the Chief Architect
of Lenovo Contextual Computing, and
the first person to blog for Lenovo’s
Developer Program. The name of his
blog is Tech Modder, and its focus is on
the future of contextual computing. His
posts will examine everything from future
technologies to Natural User Interface
computing (2D gesture, voice, biometric,
eye control, touch, etc.).
Lenovo Developer Forum
You can read his most recent postings at
www.lenovodev.com/forum.
Visit the Lenovo Development Forum at
www.lenovodev.com/forum.
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This informal online community is
an open forum where developers
can connect with one another, post
new thread topics and comment on
ongoing discussions. This forum is
a public space that’s open to anyone
interested in development, applications
and products, and other relevant
topics.
Eureka Education Series
for Developers
Eureka is a new developer education
series designed to inform, engage and
inspire developers everywhere.
Delivered via Google+ Hangout sessions,
Eureka brings developers, engineers
and innovators together to explore new
apps and technologies, devices coming
to market, and much more! We want to
know what kinds topics, devices, and
relevant issues interest you.