One of the most exciting products is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold. It is a foldable laptop that can be used in multiple modes, including as a tablet or a traditional laptop. The X1 Fold features a 13.3-inch OLED display that can be folded in half to make it easier to carry. It comes with an Intel Core processor and up to 1TB of storage, making it a powerful machine for both work and play.
The Lenovo Yoga A940 all-in-one desktop is a new product that will be available this Spring. It features a 27-inch display that can be tilted up to 25 degrees, making it more comfortable to use. It comes with an Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of storage, making it a great option for creative professionals.
Another notable product that is coming soon is the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro, a high-end tablet that comes with a 12.6-inch OLED display, an optional keyboard cover, and an optional stylus. It features an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and up to 8GB of RAM, making it a powerful tablet for both work and entertainment.
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-Megan
]]>I flew home with excitement about the event and a favorite new product I can't stop talking about - the ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (Intel). I could give you the industry specs about what sets it apart from other laptops, but I'd rather tell you in my own words!
If you want to learn more about this laptop or have other questions, I invite you to contact us We are a small business that enjoys getting to personally know our customers.
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-Megan
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Being a successful woman in business is as much about surrounding yourself with the right team. In celebrating women and their contributions, I would like to honor the women that help make Data Path Inc. successful. Not only do these women contribute to Data Path Inc but they are amazing in their accomplishments. Putting our visions together we are growing Data Path Inc.; every single day these special women help to make my dreams come true!
Be courageous, dream big, and work hard. Everything else will fall into place!
- Megan
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Data Path started business in 1989, just after the Bengals went to the Super Bowl. I remember the Ickey Shuffle and when the powerful chant "Who Dey" became popular. 2022 brings a whole new Bengals team to the forefront and we are nothing short of excited!
The Cincinnati Bengals went into this season as the underdog, but back in August, Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah defined the Bengals season with the statement, “Why not us?”. Joe Burrow followed that up with, "I think people really underestimate the power of just wanting to do it, and hard work, and competitive spirit, and preparation."
The Bengals are giving the city hope and light in what have been some dark days. As this feeling takes me back to the last time they were at the Super Bowl in 1988, my family has brought out the long tucked-away Super Bowl football. Data Path would like to give a huge Who Dey cheer to the 2021 - 2022 Bengals! Lets add another football to our collection!
- Megan
]]>Before the pandemic, I visited one of the largest Lenovo shows. They were introducing AI at many different levels. One AI system featured a futuristic shopping experience. Instead of stopping at the checkout/ cashier after shopping you just walked out. CRAZY! No stealing was involved, a card was scanned and all the merchandise was scanned by a computer. This allowed a credit card to be charged without ever having to bag or remove anything. I haven't seen this implemented anywhere outside of the Lenovo show, but it felt like something from the future! AI may seem out of reach for the small business owner, but it isn't.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a huge part of our future. You may feel like joining the data revolution is only for supercomputers, but it's not! Lenovo has developed scalable high-performance computing (HPC) systems ready to cost-effectively deploy at every scale. Coupled with Lenovo's industry-leading technology, they bring expertise that made them the #1 provider of top 500 supercomputers in the world! This puts data-informed business decisions within reach at every level. AI is so many things from security to shopping, statistics, revolutionary medical advances, business projection, protection, facial recognition, and so many other areas. AI is not going anywhere, it is just getting bigger.
In the end, learning how AI can help your future business is important. Start thinking about what your future business looks like and whether you are maximizing your computing capabilities. Check out Lenovo and where AI can take your business. Data Path, inc is here to answer your questions.
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Megan
]]>Around every corner is potential for Identity Theft or Fraud. This comes in the form of personal or business accounts. According to the Insurance Information Institute, theft and identity fraud have increased by $1.5 billion dollars since 2019. This proves there is more time and effort being put into ways to scam. Data Path, Inc. has been a victim of such scams. We are learning new ways to protect ourselves and our customers. Here are 11 ways to protect yourself online:
Every day, new scams, new updates, new devices, and just the changing world will require new protections. Stay vigilant and up-to-date on the best ways to protect your information. Stay safe and remember we are here for questions.
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Megan
]]>Taking the time to review a product or company is time-consuming. You may feel like a review is only valuable if you had a bad experience, but that's not true. A Five Star Review is valuable to both businesses and consumers. Reviews are testimonials on how our business and products are viewed by customers. We want to hear about the good (not just the bad). Other customers want to know too! It is very hard to review every product, but if you have a moment take the time to review a product for a small company. Small businesses like Data Path, inc. are looking for those encouraging reviews.
There are many ways you can review a business. Data Path can be reviewed on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, Yelp for business, and Amazon. A personal email message/ testimonial is also a nice touch. We randomly give out freebies and rewards for encouraging reviews. If you like us, let us know!
Data Path, inc. values your experience and hopes to hear from you soon!
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Megan
]]>With businesses moving more virtual and online, it is harder for customers to see that business can be personal. The personal touch is what sets the best businesses apart from the okay businesses. Having phone conversations, Zoom meetings, saying thank you, or sending gifts helps to personalize business and also helps customers feel better about their purchases.
At Data Path, inc. we want our customers to feel like friends. Helping our customers understand what product has value along with choosing a product that fits their needs. Keeping business personal and becoming friends with our customers is important to us. We thank you for being a loyal customer and friend.
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]]>The big dance is just around the corner. One of our favorite times of the year. The entire country gets invested in the top college basketball teams. How do you choose your team? Is it your alma mater? Is it a team from your hometown? Or Do you root for the underdog?
I usually root for the underdog. Watching a team come out victorious when all the odds are against them is exciting. As the underdog achieves victory you can see their confidence grow to allow them to achieve dreams bigger than they imagined.
As in basketball, business is much the same. We grow more confident as we succeed. With success, we can bring you new products and better pricing. Let Data Path be the "upset" and instead of buying from the most popular websites, come shop with us! I wonder what March Madness upsets we will see this year.
Megan
]]>Did you know that not every USB-C cable is the same? The universal hope for a common connection for all devices has become complicated. That's right, you now have USB-C for MHL, HDMI, Thunderbolt 3, and DisplayPort. It is very confusing.
Just because a port is USB-C shaped, doesn’t guarantee very much about it. Not every USB-C port can charge your devices and provide video output (or video input). It all depends on the choices made by the manufacturer. The same USB-C cable that charges your phone isn’t necessarily going to be able to take video from your laptop and put it up on a big screen.
When browsing through laptops, cables and monitors look for "Alt Mode", this is what allows a USB-C connection to support more than USB-C. This should allow your computer to connect to your monitor with one cable. If this does not work you will likely need an adaptor.
As older devices are phased out, USB-C will become more common and less complicated. For now, just remember that the friendly USB-C port on a laptop or a monitor may have a variety of different roles, which you need to look at carefully when charging or adding accessories (monitors and such).
We found this article by David Nield with Gizmodo very helpful. https://bit.ly/3wDw415
As always, we are here to answer any of your questions. Come shop with us!
- Megan
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Throughout the years we don't hesitate to take a peek over the other side of the fence to see how we can incorporate positive changes. Investing time into change is hard, but if you never explore new options you won't know what you are missing!
Our business is unique to most. With our low prices, quantity discounts, and overall business plans we continue to give extra attention to our client's wants and needs. Our business is unique to most. We take the guesswork out of inventory nightmares. For our business partners, we hold inventory on their most commonly ordered SKUs. Today we are seeing supply issues worldwide on Laptops, PCs, Monitors and so many other computer-related devices/ accessories. Data Path, inc. helps manage these unforeseen issues by getting you product faster.
We challenge you to see how green the grass is with Data Path, inc.
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- Megan
]]>Lenovo has many different options depending on the device/ machine you are using. Here are some explanations of the different types of Lenovo warranties available.
The most basic warranty. Apply a mailing label on your device and send it in for repair. This can take time (a week or more depending on the issue). In most cases, this is the base warranty.
The next step up. A technician comes to you to fix your laptop on the spot ASAP. This can mean one business day to a week, subject to various circumstances. This is normally available for casual-use laptops like student laptops or home-use laptops.
This requires filing a case (online or by phone call) with Lenovo and ideally, if all goes well a certified Lenovo technician will be deployed NBD (Next Business Day) with the parts and complete your repair. This happens to be my favorite as I am pretty busy and I do not have time to be without my machine. This is available with 2-year + warranties.
It is rare when Lenovo products have complications, but when it happens you want to be covered. In the end, every device and machine has different warranties available and I am always happy to explore any options you may need.
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Megan
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On the other hand for businesses like mine, it opens up a whole new world of opportunities! I am lucky enough to have approximately 112 MILLION U.S. customers (and that's stats from 2019 and only the Prime members) thanks to Amazon. I'm not saying it's easy, because it's not. But I am thankful for Amazon and the selling opportunities it creates. So next time you are shopping on Amazon don't just buy the item sold by Amazon. Take a second and find the small business and support them! Changing with the times and grateful for opportunities! Come shop with us! -Megan-
To find items we sell on Amazon visit: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A19INCXGR2B40L&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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]]>Everyone knows that business can take a long time to earn. It takes many emails, phone calls, Zoom meetings, marketing, eCommerce building, flyers, talking and talking about your business hoping someone will trust you enough to take a chance. Building relationships take time. After spending many hours/ days/ years at Data Path I have earned a new, fairly modest, but comfortable chair. Some days I earn my chair and some days I am defeated. My thought is, never give up. Work hard today and tomorrow to earn business, earn trust, and earn your chair! Enjoy your day.
The chair pictured was my first chair at Data Path, inc. It's an original HON design. HON was founded in 1944. Although this chair is not that old, I believe this indestructible chair is from the 1970s. Pretty certain it's a keeper!
-Megan
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We want to make your computing life easier and give you discounts! Since 1989 Data Path, inc. has been supplying office equipment to SMB (Small and Medium Business) customers. Yes, we started selling AS/400 peripherals (this dates us). Today we tailor our B2B (Business to Business) operations to fit your needs. Data Path, inc. specializes in Lenovo and offers custom-built PCs among other IT solutions for business. We hold inventory for SKUs that are continually ordered to ensure you are never waiting on the product. As our business grows we are branching out to the B2C (Business to Consumer) by adding our website (www.datapathusa.com), Amazon, eBay, Facebook, and Google stores.
As times change we want to be there for our customers, whether it is face-to-face or an internet purchase we are ready to be your solutions for business. I never dreamed we would be living in a pandemic and seeing so many working from home. Anticipating the need for more laptops, monitors and at-home computing needs we have increased our inventory. We are zigging and zagging as we need to make sure we are there for you! Remember Data Path, inc for your computer needs!
- Megan
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