Lenovo Launches Windows 7 IdeaPad/Centre Computers

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It's a little jarring to see another major PC release so soon after the slew of new Windows 7 machines launched last Thursday. Apparently Lenovo thought waiting a few days would be a better strategy than possibly getting lost in the crowd. As HotHardware points out, they've got the spotlight to themselves today.

Lenovo's new machines include three notebooks, the U150, 550, and Y550P. The Y550P is Lenovo's first Core i7 notebook. It packs Intel's turbo boost technology, Nvidia graphics, a 15.6" HD screen, and Dolby Home Theater sound. The Ideapad U150 is a more portable machine; just 13.5mm thick with an 11.6" display. It packs a low-energy Core 2 Duo processor and 8 GB of RAM. Lastly, the IdeaPad U550 has a 15.6" display, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, integrated DVD drive, and a switchable graphics card for increased energy efficiency.

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:56:54 CDT | by Robert Evans

Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Netbook has NVIDIA ION

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Lenovo today announced the IdeaPad S12 netbook. The IdeaPad is Lenovo's first 12-inch netbook and actually features the NVIDIA ION platform.
Lenovo promises that the IdeaPad S12 with NVIDIA's ION graphics platform will be able to let you enjoy brilliant 1080p high definition video with silky smooth playback. Read more

Posted on Mon, 25 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo Ideapad S10, Asus 904HA, Acer Aspire One and Smoothbook Slice compared

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Techspot has a roundup of four netbooks comparing Lenovo Ideapad S10, Asus Eee 904HA, Acer Aspire One and Smoothbook Slice.
Quote from the netbook review: "It can't be argued that 2008 was the year of the netbook. Asus is credited with officially bringing the first netbook to market last year with their Eee PC, but as many first adopters will tell you, companies rarely "get it right" on their first at bat and the Eee PC was no different. A big second wave of netbooks arrived in mid-2008 and as expected, improvements were made all around. These netbooks offered larger screens capable of higher resolutions, better storage mediums (either SSD or traditional hard drives), and the option to have Windows XP pre-installed. Read more

Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad U8

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The Lenovo IdeaPad U8 debuts in China at the Olympics 2008.
The Lenovo Atom based MID features a 4.8 inch screen, 1GB of RAM, 6GB SSD, two cameras, 5 hour battery life, and mobile TV.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U8 weighs 350g and measures 173x84x21mm. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Weekly Top 10: Sony DSC-T77, DSC-T700, Nikon S60, IdeaPad S10, Asus S101

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This week Nikon and Sony introduced new digital cameras. See the highlights of these releases below. The new low-cost and tiny Asus Eee Box Desktop is shipping. One of the most anticipated Sony PS3 games is also available for pre-order: LittleBigPlanet, with an October shipping date.
Lenovo enters the netbook market with the IdeaPad S10 and Asus goes beyond it with a new luxury Intel Atom based netbook dubbed Asus S101.

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Posted on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 official

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Lenovo today announced it is entering the netbook PC market with the new IdeaPad S10 netbook PC.
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 allows users to perform simple activities such as surf the Internet, check and write emails, listen to music, and run basic applications. Lenovo also plans to introduce netbook models designed specifically for students and educators. You can choose between classic white, bold black as well as glossy ruby red S10 netbooks. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:18:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook unveiled

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Lenovo is now also entering the fast growing netbook market with the IdeaPad S10 netbook.
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Lenovo just published the full press-release with shipment information and more. See the IdeaPad S10 Details here.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is a 10 inch netbook with Atom CPU and 80GB HDD. The price-point of the S10 is under $500 to compete with the MSI Wind U100 and others. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 01:19:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad G-series Netbooks Rumors

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Digitimes reports that Lenovo is working on an IdeaPad G-series that would target the netbook and entry-level market.

Now that almost all notebook makers also offer cheap netbooks, Lenovo is surely thinking about how to address this segment also. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Laptop Review

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The test lab over at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 notebook.

Quote from the review: "If you think Lenovo can only make boring, brick-tank ThinkPads, think again. The company’s new IdeaPad notebooks are its first foray into stylish, consumer-friendly notebooks, and we have to say, Lenovo has done a heck of a job on the style front. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Review

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CNET has published a review of the sexy red Lenovo IdeaPad U110 notebook.

Quote from the review: "The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 looks more like an object of art than a piece of consumer electronics. The tendril pattern etched into its aluminum lid (available in black or red) and the patterned vents on its base both bring to mind an illuminated manuscript or a fine textile. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 13:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Now Available

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The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is now available to purchase in red or black colors. The U110 was a hit at CES 2008 and won three best-of-show awards. The U110 can be purchased on the Lenovo site right now.

Lenovo also says that it has expanded its retail partners to put the U110 into more retail locations across the country. The machines will be available in mid-May at B&H, CompUSA, J&R, and RCS Experience stores. The U110 will also be available on retail sites like Micro Center, Newegg and Tiger Direct. The U110 starts at $1899. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:15:14 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo to outsource IdeaPad Notebook Production

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According to Digitimes Lenovo is planning to outsource its IdeaPad notebook line to Taiwanese notebook manufacturers.

Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics and Wistron are expected to be amongst the companies to make the Lenovo IdeaPads. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510, Y710 and U110

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Lenovo today announced its entry into the global consumer PC market with the launch of a new line of notebook and desktop PCs. Lenovo's new consumer-oriented IdeaPad notebooks and IdeaCentre desktops complement Lenovo's business-oriented ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510, Y710 and U110 – will be sold in the U.S. The notebooks, powered by Intel Centrino processor technology have interesting features such as facial recognition, Dolby Home Theatre surround sound and dedicated gaming controls. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:05:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr