We've seen it in pics, but now we get to hold it. The new
Lenovo MID being shown off at the Intel booth at this year's CES can't help but remind us of one of our favorite old game systems... the Atari Lynx. Beyond that, it sports another Linux-based interface, with a decent looking UI put on top -- though we're pretty underwhelmed by the resistive touchscreen's response. We're not sure what they think we're going to do with that number pad on the side... unless this can be used as a phone, perhaps. Take a look at the pics and judge for yourself.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Gin @ Jan 8th 2008 4:39PM
That looks nice!
Jeff @ Jan 8th 2008 4:39PM
Just curious - what would make the Atari Lynx your "favorite" handheld? Its girth? Its mushy controls? Its washed-out screen? Or the way that it sucks batteries?
I'm not sure comparing this thing to the Lynx is a compliment.
Yes, I own a Lynx.
Itchy Pajamas @ Jan 8th 2008 4:54PM
It's pretty, but I'm fishing around for my "thumbs down" emoticon just in case my gut feeling proves true.
JohnTitor @ Jan 8th 2008 5:01PM
wow, for once microsoft gets ripped off their idea (UMPC) and now everyone is following it (MID)
Daniel Ross @ Jan 8th 2008 6:00PM
Microsoft invented the ultra mobile computer, huh? Coulda fooled me.
James @ Jan 8th 2008 7:50PM
please. same could be said for apple. shiny icons and touchscreens weren't invented by them either.
anonymouspimp @ Jan 8th 2008 5:22PM
as I scrolled down i saw the pic first and immediately thought "ZOMG PSP2"
This is pretty cool too tho. Go Linux!
decypher44 @ Jan 8th 2008 5:36PM
Is there an acronym reference giude at Engadget? I can't keep up! What does "MID" stand for?
decypher44 @ Jan 8th 2008 5:39PM
Nevermind, I figured it out.
Nothing more or less @ Jan 8th 2008 5:45PM
Mobile internet device.