Lenovo ThinkPad Netbook: Out January 5th?

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All those rumors about a Lenovo ThinkPad netbook just got a little more credence. ThinkPadToday appears to have received confirmation from someone that the first ThinkPad netbook, which will be called the X100e, will be out January 5, 2010. The slogan for this new product is purported to be, “Entry level ultra portable, the first ThinkPad of its size”.

No details about the hardware on the X100e have been released yet, and Lenovo still has yet to confirm or deny the rumors. As of right now, it's still entirely possible this product does not exist. However, the evidence against that is increasingly heavily stacked. Several images have leaked out, and rumors about the new netbooks continue to sprout like wildflowers.

Posted on Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:27:09 CST | by Robert Evans

Is A Lenovo ThinkPad Netbook On The Way?

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Well well, it looks like some tigers do change their stripes. A recent series of leaked photos (via Engadget) has the tech world thinking that a Lenovo ThinkPad netbook might be in the offing. The first leaked image looked like it might be a photoshop, but these latest photos seem to be legit. The supposed netbook in question is the Lenovo ThinkPad x200e, and it certainly looks...interesting.

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:31:16 CST | by Robert Evans

Pictures of the Hot Lenovo ThinkCentre All-In-One PC Get Released

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To know what products companies will release next you need to monitor all kinds of channels. For a while I have had the Lenovo Flickr account in my Update Scanner app on Firefox. Today a photo of the ThinkCentre All-In-One PC appeared.
The ThinkCentre All-In-One PC actually rivals the HP TouchSmart line in style. We do not know anything else as Lenovo did not announce any specifications for this All-In-One. Does it have a touchscreen? We do not know. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

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 ThinkVision L2251x LCD Wins TCO Certified Edge Designation

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The Lenovo L2251x Wide desktop LCD screen has become the first product to be awarded the TCO Certified Edge designation. The logo certifies the product for excellence in combining green features and high performance design elements. The LCD also features recycled packaging materials and a proximity sensor to save energy.

TCO says that the logo is available to those whose products already meet worldwide TC Certified criteria for environment and usability in IT design. The Lenovo screen uses arsenic free glass and is mercury free and low halogen. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo ThinkStation S20 Review

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Need a PC? Lenovo still holds up the IBM heritage in their notebook and PC line. Hothardware has tested the new Lenovo ThinkStation S20 Workstation to see if this is a solid desktop choice.
Quote from the review: "Today we have a Lenovo workstation - the ThinkStation S20 - on our bench for some testing. Some of you may be wondering what a "workstation" really is. Well, it's a term more commonly used in a business environment, especially one in which CAD/CAM design, 3D rendering or high performance computing occurs, and it basically just refers to a higher-end desktop or laptop. In the environments we've worked in, we've heard workstations referred as high-end desktops or laptops, tech PCs, and technical workstations. In this context, workstations (at least the desktop variety) are frequently comprised of components you typically see in servers. In particular, the motherboards, memory and processors are often server-class. It is also not uncommon to find workstations sporting high-end storage controllers and hard drives as well. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo C100 Net-top: $399 Bargain

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Alright, we've seen several impressive net-tops over the last few weeks, but this one takes the prize for 'best overall deal'. Picture an XP-powered net-top with an 18.5" LCD screen, 2" body, an Intel Core 230 or 330 CPU, a DVD burner, four USB plugs, GMA950 graphics, 1GB RAM, and a 160 GB HD.

What price do you guess for that? $500? Try $399. The Lenovo C100 all-in-one desktop is the best net-top deal out there. Boy Genius seems to agree. This Lenovo packs a very solid processor with a big screen, solid overall specs, and a slim profile into an extremely reasonable price.

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:57:15 CDT | by Robert Evans

Lenovo's IdeaCenter D400 Home Server is Hot

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Five years ago, the idea of anyone who wasn't a huge tech geek or mediophile owning a home server was ludicrous. Now, thanks to the proliferation of media boxes and digital storage among even the technologically illiterate, the time is right for home servers to really take off. At least, that's what I imagine Lenovo was thinking when they built the Lenovo IdeaCenter D400. The company tweeted an image of this gorgeous beast earlier today, and We Got Served has the full photo spread.

Right now we don't have much besides teaser images and info from the Chinese version of this product, which hit stores on August 5th. We do know that this server will have four swappable drive bays housed inside the gigantic cube, which features 4 USB ports and an eSATA port. The IdeaCenter only consumes 40W of power, although there's no word on whether or not that includes the add-in hardware monitor.

Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:08:50 CDT | by Robert Evans

Lenovo Issues ThinkPad Battery Recall

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Do you have a Lenovo ThinkPad model R60, R61, T60, T61, X60, or X61? If so, the battery to your machine has been recalled. These batteries are causing a wide variety of problems, primarily resulting in error messages that warn of irreparable damage or an inability to charge. These batteries develop extremely short capacities and, in some cases, become unable to hold any charge whatsoever.

Posted on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:55:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Lenovo IdeaCentre With Win7, Touchscreen Coming

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Netbooks are delightful and all, but what would really be useful to people who work out of their laptop bags is a portable desktop machine. Lenovo has heard our cries loud and clear, and they've brought out the IdeaCentre line as a response. Gizmodo unveiled their latest all-in-one nettop today and I have to say, I'm in love.

The IdeaCentre C100 will be out later this month. It runs Windows Vista, and doesn't pack a touchscreen. If you're willing to wait another two months, though, a much better version is going to hit in October. This upgrade will run on Windows 7 and be fully touch-optimized. The Vista version is expected to cost around $400, while the Win7 upgrade will be somewhat more expensive.

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:20:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Lenovo U450p 14” CULV Notebook Is Coming.

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If you've been looking to try out a CULV this Fall, you might not need to look any further than Lenovo's new IdeaPad line of CULV notebooks. So far the only model out is the U350, a 13.3” machine that comes with a variety of processor options and an integrated optical drive. If you're looking for something a little bigger though, Lenovo's just started to advertise their 14” U450p.

We don't know anything other than size about the U450p, but there are a few things we can make an educated guess about thanks to its little brother. The U350 comes with your choice of either a 1.2 Ghz Celeron processor, a 1.3 Ghz Pentium dual-core, or a 1.4 Ghz Core 2 Solo. Processor options will more than likely be the same for both machines.

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:25:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Lenovo S10-2 Netbook Review

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Today I am looking at the Lenovo S10-2 netbook. The little machine is one of the thinnest netbooks around and offers a good keyboard and long battery life.

The machine is available in four different colors with a patterned lid that sets the S10-2 apart from the often plain looking netbook crowd. The little machine is also one of the lower cost netbooks that you can get your hands on. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:49:57 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo maybe releasing T500 Notebook with 15 inch OLED Display

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OLED Displays are just getting common on mobile phones, but still lack broader adoption on other devices requiring larger screen sizes.
The over priced 11-inch Sony OLED TV is still the only commercially available "large screen" OLED device. According to ComputerWorld (via Oled-Info) Lenovo is thinking about releasing a Lenovo T500 notebook with a 15 inch OLED screen.
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Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

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 ThinkPad W700ds Review

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ThinkComputers published a review of the Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds notebook with 2 screens.
Quote from the review: "Laptops keep on getting more powerful, that means many people are using them as desktop replacements. There are many benefits of using a laptop instead of a large tower. First off it takes up far less space, you can take it from place to place with you, and you don't have to worry about a keyboard and a mouse. One thing Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo Pocket Yoga is just a 2 year old Concept Design

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Last week a photo of a Lenovo netbook in the shape of a Sony VAIO P mini notebook leaked. Today Electronista reports that Lenovo published several photos of this new Lenovo device dubbed Lenovo Pocket Yoga.

The photos show that the Lenovo Pocket Yoga can be used notebook style but also as a tablet. The leather wrapped netbook is closed with a belt that also can be used as a mouse. Huh? At this point the warning bells ring. The Pocket Yoga shown in the photos is just a design concept.
On this Lenovo Blog Johnson Li, Director of Lenovo’s Beijing Innovation Center explains that the Pocket Yoga is a 2 year old design made way before the netbook hype. Somebody snuck out a photo last week from the center prompting him to speak out about it. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:49:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo Announces Eight Semi-Rugged Certified ThinkPads

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Lenovo announced today that it had put eight of its existing notebooks through rigorous testing to have them certified as semi-rugged. The machines were tested to military specifications for low pressure, humidity, vibration, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock, and dust.

The systems that met the criteria for the military specifications included the ThinkPad X200, X301, X200s, X200 Tablet, T400, T500, R400, and SL300 laptops. Lenovo says that it also added a new and brighter optional 680-nit high brightness panel to its most popular laptop. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:17:21 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo W700ds Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the unique Lenovo W700ds laptop with its 2nd screen. Our friends are not happy with the W700ds and gave a rather poor rating.
Quote from the review: "For those of us who live and work on gigantic dual displays, making the transition to a cramped little notebook screen when it’s time to get things done on the road has never been easy. We’re spoiled. But there’s really never been any alternative, unless you wanted to roll up a monitor in bubble pack and stuff it into the bottom of your suit case. That was, of course before the Lenovo W700ds appeared. With a 10.6-inch secondary screen that slides out of its side, it’s the very first dual-display notebook. And with a starting price of $3,069, it has the price of a first-gen machine. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo Unveils Three New Desktop PCs

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Lenovo announced three new desktop PCs yesterday mere days after the end of CES 2009. The new desktop computers slot into its IdeaCenter K series line and the systems offer Core 2 Quad CPUs, up to 4GB of RAM, HD capability and DX10. Blu-ray is optional on the line as well.

Features in the line of computers include VeriFace facial recognition technology, which requires a webcam and a monitor to be purchased separately. The top-end model in the K series is the K230, which can be optioned with up to 8GB of RAM, Windows Vista, Core 2 Quad CPU and more. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:25:42 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo Announces New Laptop and Desktop PCs

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Lenovo has announced new laptops and all-in-one desktop computers ahead of CES 2009. The new systems include IdeaPad laptops called the Y650, Y550, and Y450. The IdeaCenter A600 all-in-one was also announced.

Lenovo says that the IdeaCenter A600 is one of the thinnest all-in-one desktop PCs around. The machine has a 21.5-inch frameless screen and is only 1-inch thick at its thinnest point. The screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and has a Blu-ray player option. The remote control included with the machine also acts as a motion sensitive game controller. The machine includes 4GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 1TB of storage and Core 2 Duo processors. Read more

Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:09:49 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Lenovo W700ds Review

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The Lenovo W700ds is the first notebook computer to offer dual screens to mobile workers. Laptop Magazine got their hands on the massive workstation and put the machine through its paces. The unit is the same quad-core W700 notebook released last fall but for the addition of the second 10-inch display on the side.

The massive machine retails for $5100 and weighs a porky 11 pounds. Not something you want to heft through an airport. The power brick alone weighs more than most netbooks. The machine is powered by Intel's QX9300 quad-core CPU and features 4GB of RAM. The rig shattered records in Laptop's PCMark Vantage tests with a score of 5,296, 2,000 points higher than the class average. Read more

Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun