Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sprint tries the subsidized netbook thing again with WiMAX-infused IdeaPad S205s]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/sprint-lenovo-ideapad-s205s-netbook/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/sprint-lenovo-ideapad-s205s-netbook/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/sprint-lenovo-ideapad-s205s-netbook/#comments lenovo ideapad s205s netbook sprintNote to everyone: subsidized netbooks aren't a relic. Not quite yet, anyway. In what has to be one of the more bizarre launches of the year, Sprint has seemingly decided it wise to launch a $199.99 netbook with a mandatory two-year data contract, and better still, the 4G module within favors WiMAX. Just weeks after Sprint affirmed that it was over WiMAX phones, in flies a WiMAX netbook. Brilliant. For those unfazed, the IdeaPad S205s offers up an 11.6-inch panel (1366 x 768), a 1.33GHz dual-core Intel U5600 processor, 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi module and a six-cell (4400mAh) battery good for around five hours of life. And just so we're clear: it's a netbook, supporting WiMAX (read: not LTE), and it costs $200 with a two-year data contract. And now, you know.

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Sprint tries the subsidized netbook thing again with WiMAX-infused IdeaPad S205s originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and U410 undress for the FCC's czars originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FCCfilingIdeaPadIdeaPad u310IdeaPad u410IdeapadU310IdeapadU410Lenovou310u410ultrabookFri, 30 Mar 2012 16:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's 14-inch IdeaPad Y470p launches with Radeon HD 7690M GPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/lenovo-ideapad-y470p-laptop-radeon-hd-7690m-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/lenovo-ideapad-y470p-laptop-radeon-hd-7690m-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/lenovo-ideapad-y470p-laptop-radeon-hd-7690m-gpu/#comments Who knew a "p" packed so much punch? Just weeks after Lenovo cut loose with a boatload of new machines, the outfit has quietly slipped out an even newer model tailored for gamers. The 14-inch IdeaPad Y470p looks just about like the existing Y470, but swaps out the middling NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M for a far more potent Radeon HD 7690M. (For those wondering -- yep, that's the same chip in HP's new Envy 15.) There's also a 2.2GHz quad-core Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, an optional 1TB HDD, JBL speakers and a native 1,366 x 768 screen resolution. The unit tips the scales at 4.85 pounds with a six-cell battery, which is supposedly good for up to four hours of usage (in presumably ideal conditions). Other specs include a Blu-ray Disc drive, a two-megapixel webcam, HDMI out and USB 3.0. For now, at least, it looks as if eager beavers can get one headed their way for as low as $799, but the more specced-out models are reaching well over $1,200.

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Lenovo's 14-inch IdeaPad Y470p launches with Radeon HD 7690M GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Couldn't keep up with the 600+ posts we wrote covering CES 2012 in Las Vegas? We're here to help sift the wheat from the chaff, and if you're hoping to see the best of what CES had to offer in the world of tablets, you've come to the right place. As you can imagine, finding the best slate is much easier said than done, since it seemed as though nearly every major company brought a tablet in some shape, form or color. Head past the break to see our personal favorites from the show.

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CES 2012: tablet roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acer iconia tab a200acer iconia tab a510acer iconia tab a700AcerIconiaTabA200AcerIconiaTabA510AcerIconiaTabA700asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimecesces 2012Ces2012ces2012bestofelementideapadideapad yogaIdeapadYogalenovo ideapad yogaLenovoIdeapadYogamarvellolpcolpc xo 3.0OlpcXo3.0pantech elementPantechElementtabletstf700ttransformer primeTransformer Prime TF700TTransformerPrimeTransformerPrimeTf700txo 3.0Xo3.0yogaSat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad S2 7 with integrated WHDI mirroring hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/lenovo-ideapad-s2-7-with-integrated-whdi-mirroring-hands-on-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/lenovo-ideapad-s2-7-with-integrated-whdi-mirroring-hands-on-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/lenovo-ideapad-s2-7-with-integrated-whdi-mirroring-hands-on-vid/#comments With inconvenient HDMI cables and half-baked wireless solutions, HD streaming from a tablet or laptop to an HDTV has been clunky, at best. And while WHDI has improved the experience drastically by minimizing lag and providing a standard platform, dongles went out of style long before the first slim tablet made its debut several years ago. A near-perfect solution may be on the horizon, however. Amimon has teamed up with Lenovo to integrate WHDI technology in the new IdeaPad S2 7, enabling wireless streaming without the need for an external transmitter -- you'll still need to attach a receiver to your TV for now. We had a chance to go hands-on with the tablet and TV at the company's suite at CES, and were quite impressed with how it performed.

Because all of the necessary hardware is integrated, there's not much to speak of on that front, though it's worth noting that adding WHDI functionality doesn't translate into a larger footprint. It's also very efficient, using "a few hundred milliwatts" of power to mirror the tablet's display to an HDTV, according to the company. There was no noticeable lag, and the picture appeared very sharp and consistent, both when playing back video and while mirroring apps and the interface to the connected Sony TV. Unfortunately, Amimon reps were unable to confirm that the technology will be included with upcoming Lenovo tablets -- or those from other manufacturers -- but judging by what we saw today, we wouldn't be surprised to see WHDI making its way to a variety of devices in the not-so-distant future. Jump past the break to see it in action.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad S2 7 with integrated WHDI mirroring hands-on

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Lenovo IdeaPad S2 7 with integrated WHDI mirroring hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's smartphone reference design wasn't the only Medfield-based device on display here at CES. Wandering around Chipzilla's sprawling demo area, we also spotted an unnamed, 10-inch tablet made by Lenovo. And unlike that handset, this is a product that will ship in more or less the form we're seeing it today. Unfortunately, though, we were strictly forbidden from actually touching the thing. For now, at least, we know what lies beneath that 1366 x 768 display. In addition to a 32nm low-power Atom processor, it has NFC, WiFi (natch) and a battery rated for 10 hours of active use and 30 days of standby.

As with the smartphone, Intel is really keen on talking up Medfield's graphics muscle, and we were once again treated to a series of gaming and application demonstrations. Watch the video for yourself, but we couldn't for the life of us see any stutter in that app walk-through: both 3D rendering and gestures like pinch to zoom seemed silky smooth from where we were sitting. So, what say you? Impressed?

Gallery: Lenovo Medfield tablet at CES 2012

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Intel demos Lenovo-made Medfield IdeaPad K2110 tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich (eyes-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We thought we'd seen everything Lenovo had to show here at CES. We thought wrong. In a tour of the company's showroom / trailer today, we spotted that gray laptop up there, hiding amid the X1 Hybrid, T430u Ultrabook and S200 netbook. That, friends, is the IdeaPad U300e, a cheaper, lesser-specced version of the U300s we reviewed last fall. Check our gallery below: it has the same aluminum chassis, comfortable keyboard and sprawling trackpad, though the ports appear to have played musical chairs. The only differences? For one, we're seeing the U300e (top, above the U300s) adds an Ethernet jack, something the U300s is missing. More importantly, though, the U300e costs $799, not $1,200, and instead of an SSD it sports a hybrid drive pairing a 500GB HDD with 32GB of flash storage -- essentially, the same setup you'll find in the $800 Acer Aspire S3. We're also told it'll run "next-generation" Intel processors, though Lenovo's stopping short of calling it Ivy Bridge, which Intel has yet to reveal. Not a bad deal, though we might still prefer the new U310, which has the all-important SD slot the U300s was missing, but still costs a hundred bucks less than this here U300e. Disagree with us? The U300e is expected to go on sale this month.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad U300e

Lenovo quietly outs the IdeaPad U300e, a $799 Ultrabook with a hybrid hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cesces 2012Ces2012ideapadIdeaPad u300eideapad u300sIdeapadU300eIdeapadU300slaptoplaptopslenovolenovo ideapadlenovo ideapad u300eLenovoIdeapadLenovoIdeapadU300eU300eU300sultrabookultrabooksultraportableultraportablesSun, 08 Jan 2012 21:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo unveils six mainstream consumer laptops (and one desktop replacement)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/#comments Not content to stop at a netbook and a pair of Ultrabooks, Lenovo just a slew of mainstream laptops (and even a desktop replacement) to fill out its consumer IdeaPad line. Starting at the high end, the Y480 and Y580 are both multimedia machines with brushed metal lids and palm rests, JBL speakers, an optional Blu-ray burner and Intel's Wireless Display technology. With either model, you can get up to 8GB of RAM and a Core i7 processor, though the two start to look a lot different when you take screen resolution and graphics muscle into account. While the 14-inch Y480 has a 1366 x 768 panel and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics, the 15.6-inch Y580 steps up to a 1080p pixel count and a 2GB GTX660M card with DirectX 11. Look for these in April, starting at $899.

Give up that metal design and high-res screen, and you're left with the mid-range Z series. The IdeaPad Z380 (pictured), Z480 and Z580 are also available with a Core i7 processor, optional Blu-ray player, WiDi, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB in storage. Whether you choose the 13.3-, 14- or 15.6-inch version, the pixel count is fixed at 1366 x 768, though you at least don't have to settle for Intel GMA graphics: NVIDIA's 2GB GeForce GT640M card is also an option. Expect these to hit shelves in April for $599 and up. Even at the supposed low end the specs aren't too shabby: the G480, G580 and G780 will also be offered with up to 1TB of storage, up to 8GB of RAM and an optional Blu-ray drive, along with a 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT630M card in tricked-out models. These will go on sale in June for $399-plus.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 and Y580

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Z380, Z480 and Z580

Gallery: Lenovo G580 and G780

Gallery: Lenovo Y580 and Z580 hands-on


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Lenovo unveils six mainstream consumer laptops (and one desktop replacement) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad S200 / S206

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad S200 / S206 hands-on


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Reportedly, he saw a lack of opportunity for innovation (at least "in the corporate market"), and felt that the "hub of innovation would shift to services and software." As if a prophet, just about everything he expected has come to pass. The article explains that the jarring sale of its PC business was no easy thing to decide upon, and he even affirms that he "deflected overtures from Dell and private equity firms, preferring the sale to a company in China for strategic reasons." As the story goes, China wants its corporations to have global reach, and by helping with that, IBM "enhanced its stature in the lucrative Chinese market, where the government still steers business." Trust us -- there's far more where this came from in the source link below.

[Thanks, Theo]

IBM's Samuel J. Palmisano: we sold PC business due to lack of innovative opportunities originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Between the line of Cedar Trail notebooks marching their way through the FCC and Intel's recent shipping announcement, it's high time manufacturers started parading out next year's kits. Today's tease hails from Lenovo, which has outed the Ideapad S110 in no less than four fabulous colors. Although the outfit's promo video doesn't touch on hardware specs, a Pro Vantage product page claims the setup sports an Intel Atom 2600 processor. The self titled "mini notebook" features a 10.1-inch "HD display," presumably rocking the same 720p resolution as the rig's optional 2 megapixel webcam, if not the full 1080p Intel says the N2600 supports. Buyers will also be able to opt for an optional 3G radio, though USB 3.0, Lenovo quick start "instant on," and a 98-percent full-size chiclet keyboard all come standard. The video didn't pack an official press release, but we hear there's a major trade show right around the corner that's just perfect for announcing products.

Lenovo Ideapad S110 may be blazing the Cedar Trail, ditching netbook moniker originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Gatomatom n2600AtomN2600cedar trailCedarTrailideapadIdeapad S110IdeapadS110IntelIntel AtomIntel Atom 2600Intel CorporationIntelAtom2600leakLenovoLenovo Group LtdLenovo IdeapadLenovoIdeapadSci/TechUSB 3.0Usb3.0videoThu, 29 Dec 2011 22:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad U400 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/lenovo-ideapad-u400-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/lenovo-ideapad-u400-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/lenovo-ideapad-u400-review/#comments If you need evidence that the Ultrabook fad isn't impressing everybody, look no further than our inboxes. More than a few of you have been inquiring about the Lenovo IdeaPad U400, the 14-inch big brother to the IdeaPad U300s. And we think we understand why. Starting at a more palatable price of $800, it offers the same understated design as the U300s, except it brings an extra inch of screen real estate, along with an optical drive and discrete graphics. The best of both worlds, right? Beauty and a little more brawn? Not exactly. Though it looks the same, the U400 trades various components, starting with the storage disk and continuing on to the touchpad drivers. (Specs, schmecs, are we right?) So how much of a difference does this new set of innards make? Meet us past the break to find out.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U400 review

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Lenovo IdeaPad U400 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Been anxiously awaiting Lenovo's 7-inch Gingerbread tablet ever since we first touched it back in September? Sure you have. Well, maybe you have. If so, grab that cash that's burning a hole in your pocket so you can have an IdeaPad A1 to call your very own. The 2GB model will cost you $199, and another Grant will get you the 16GB version; both are scheduled to ship before Halloween. Hit the source link to scare one up for yourself.

Lenovo's IdeaPad A1 now on sale: a slice of Gingerbread for under $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-incha1a1-07androidandroid 2.3Android2.3gingerbreadgoogleideapadideapad a1ideapad a1 tabletIdeapadA1IdeapadA1Tabletlenovominipostpre-orderpre-ordersslatetabletFri, 07 Oct 2011 10:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Podcast 254 - 09.02.2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/engadget-podcast-254-09-02-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/engadget-podcast-254-09-02-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/engadget-podcast-254-09-02-2011/#comments We like to call this edition of the Engadget Podcast The Engadget Podcast Without Borders because we just don't care where the news comes from. If it smells like news, we'll be there, no matter where there is, and we'll come together every right here to boil it all down for you. It's that simple. It's the Engadget Podcast, now with more Richard.

Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater
Guests: Richard Lawler, Richard Lai
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Dancing With Myself


01:25 - Engadget NYC Reader Meetup recap
02:30 - We're live from IFA 2011!
02:41 - Toshiba announces AT200 tablet, 10.1-inch display and only 7.7mm thick
03:25 - Toshiba AT200 hands-on (video)
06:10 - Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video)
13:49 - Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 hands-on (video)
18:42 - Samsung Galaxy Note announced: 5.3-inch display, built-in-stylus, custom 'S Pen' apps
21:30 - Samsung Galaxy Note hands-on (video)
30:30 - Toshiba's glasses free 3D TV launches in Europe as the ZL2 this December
32:50 - Sony HMZ-T1 headset hits IFA, we go hands-on (video)
34:53 - Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads, we go hands-on (video)
38:30 - Toshiba's Portege Z830 is an ultraslim, ultrasexy Ultrabook
41:00 - HTC's 10-inch Puccini tablet gets official as Jetstream, brings LTE and laughable price to AT&T
42:00 - Exclusive: HTC Puccini in the wild, AT&T LTE support confirmed!
43:07 - Sony Tablet S preview
50:00 - Sony officially renames the S2 the Tablet P, opens up about the software (video)
54:22 - US government files to block proposed AT&T / T-Mobile merger (update: companies respond)
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Engadget Podcast 254 - 09.02.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>at200attfccGlasses-free3dgoogle mailGoogleMailhdpostcrosshtcideapadideapad a1IdeapadA1ifalenovolenovo u300sLenovoU300smergermobilepostcrossoffline gmailOfflineGmailpodcastpodcastsportege z830PortegeZ830puccinisamsungsamsung galaxy notesamsung galaxy tab 7.7SamsungGalaxyNoteSamsungGalaxyTab7.7sony hmz-t1sony tablet psony tablet sSonyHmz-t1SonyTabletPSonyTabletSt-mobiletablettablet sTabletStoshibau300u400ultrabookzl2Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:25:00 ESTEngadget Podcast 254Tim Stevens, Brian Heater01:10:58podcasts<![CDATA[Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/lenovo-announces-ideapad-a1-the-199-android-tablet-we-go-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/lenovo-announces-ideapad-a1-the-199-android-tablet-we-go-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/lenovo-announces-ideapad-a1-the-199-android-tablet-we-go-hand/#comments Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video) If you thought you couldn't get a real Android tablet from a brand you've heard of for less than $200, think again. Lenovo's just announced the IdeaPad Tablet A1, a 7-inch Android unit that we got a sneaky first glimpse of back in July. Now it's real, and it's cheap, it's running Gingerbread, and while it doesn't hold a candle to the Galaxy Tab 7.7, it honestly feels like something far above its price point. Read on for our impressions.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1 hands-on

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Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-incha1a1-07androidhands-onideapadideapad a1ideapad a1 tabletIdeapadA1IdeapadA1Tabletifaifa 2011Ifa2011lenovotabletvideoThu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad K1 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/lenovo-ideapad-k1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/lenovo-ideapad-k1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/lenovo-ideapad-k1-review/#comments Let's do a roll call, shall we? Who doesn't have a Honeycomb tablet to shill in the states? Acer, ASUS, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba all have something to their names, with Dell possibly bringing its China-only Dell Streak 10 Pro here too. Until now, Lenovo was one glaring exception. The company already had a head start selling the LePad tablet in China, but it was only last month that it announced not one, but two Honeycomb slates for the US market: the IdeaPad K1 for mainstream consumers, and the ThinkPad Tablet for business users (and a fair share of geeks, too). Now, we could easily roll our eyes at how saturated the market for Android tablets is becoming, but Lenovo isn't just any old OEM. The brand has won such an avid following that we bet the company could have essentially slapped its name on a plain-Jane black slab and waited for loyal fans to line up.

In fact, though, you're in for a bit more than name recognition. The K1 goes after mainstream consumers with a winsome design, sure, but also a software package designed to make Honeycomb easier to use, and to help ensure that flummoxed, low-tech users don't have to spend too much time downloading apps out of the box. What's more, it ships with Android 3.1 and has a two-cell battery that promises up to ten hours of battery life. Oh, and the 32GB model rings in $499, undercutting the 32GB iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 by $100. But is that enough for it to stand out? Let's see.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad K1 review

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Lenovo IdeaPad K1 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletandroid tabletsAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsgooglehoneycombhoneycomb tablethoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletsIdeaPadIdeaPad K1IdeapadK1K1LenovoLenovo IdeaPadLenovo IdeaPad K1LenovoIdeapadLenovoIdeapadK1reviewvideoThu, 04 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's 7-inch IdeaPad caught by Mr. Blurrycam?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/lenovos-7-inch-ideapad-caught-by-mr-blurrycam/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/lenovos-7-inch-ideapad-caught-by-mr-blurrycam/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/lenovos-7-inch-ideapad-caught-by-mr-blurrycam/#comments We spied a mystery FCC listing just the other day, filed under a no-name company but bearing some unmistakable Lenovo markings. Now we have another unidentified device bearing the same branding and, according to our friendly neighborhood tipster, this is the company's 7-inch IdeaPad, which might be (internally) dubbed the A1-07. It's said to be powered by a TI OMAP3621 processor (which also drives the Nook Color), features a 7-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen, a Broadcom GPS unit, 3G wireless with a SIM slot, and room for a microSD card as well. A 3,700mAh battery supposedly keeps things juiced, both front- and rear-facing cameras are on offer, and it's all wrapped in a glossy plastic styling that makes it look a little like a TouchPad with some bare metal highlights. It also features three buttons up front that we're hoping don't mean it's been relegated to Android 2.x. Now, the image above (and the second one, below) have obviously been crudely modified to hide something, and we can't be sure of what we're looking at here, but it's interesting enough for us to pass these along. Have a gander and let us know what you think in comments.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Continue reading Lenovo's 7-inch IdeaPad caught by Mr. Blurrycam?

Lenovo's 7-inch IdeaPad caught by Mr. Blurrycam? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You'll also get an integrated 2 megapixel webcam up front, support for stylus input and an enclosure that's 14.5mm thick; for perspective, the absolutely delectable Galaxy Tab 10.1 measures just 10.9mm from top to bottom. The company's giving you the option of snagging this in silver-gray or "Clementine Orange," the latter of which is obviously the frontrunner in the race to awesome. The sealed two-cell battery is said to be good for six hours of use, compared to the 8.7 hours that the same cell gets while situated in the Android-powered K1. Lenovo's not serving up pricing details on this one just yet, but you can look forward to not looking forward to its Q4 2011 arrival.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7 (press images)

Lenovo intros 10.1-inch IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7, should've waited for Windows 8 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1-inchideapadideapad tablet p1IdeapadTabletP1lenovolenovo p1LenovoP1microsoftp1slatetablet pcTabletPcwindows 7Windows7Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix to stream natively from HDMI-equipped tablets (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/netflix-to-stream-from-hdmi-equipped-tablets-enable-lo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/netflix-to-stream-from-hdmi-equipped-tablets-enable-lo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/netflix-to-stream-from-hdmi-equipped-tablets-enable-lo/#comments You read that correctly -- Netflix streaming is about to get really real on impending Honeycomb tablets. One of the nuggets that makes Lenovo's newly unveiled IdeaPad K1 so special is the internal DRM module that allows it to play nice with a fresh build of the Netflix app. As we saw back at MWC with the LG Revolution, future Android 3.x tablets (with an unspecified hardware inclusion) will not only support native Watch Instantly streaming over mini-HDMI / HDMI, but it'll also enable something totally new: local storage. The fresh build of the app -- which will remain exclusive to Lenovo for "a short while" -- will have a heretofore unseen option that'll let subscribers store flicks locally for offline viewing. We're told by Lenovo that files can be stored on the internal flash as well as on microSD cards, and while we've yet to get a hands-on look at the app, we'll be doing everything we can to change that.

Just to answer the obvious question: no, your existing Honeycomb tablet won't be able to support this goodness through a firmware update. You'll actually need a slate with the requisite hardware within to take advantage, and it's hard to say at this point who will follow Lenovo down the path. We're hoping that the added functionality won't lead to a boost in Netflix's monthly rate, but given the history of the app, we can't say we're too terrified about that possibility. So, how fast will the APK be ripped from the fabric of a K1 and thrown out onto the web? Somewhere between "quickly" and "you've got to be kidding me," we're surmising.

Update: So, it seems something has changed since our D9 meeting. There's no offline viewing support, but the streaming is still here. Too bad, but we're hoping it'll be added (back?) in a future update.

Netflix to stream natively from HDMI-equipped tablets (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 3.1android tabletAndroid3.1AndroidTabletdrmgoogle androidGoogleAndroidhdmihoneycombideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1lenovolocal storageLocalStoragenetflixsoftwarestreamtabletwatch instantlyWatchInstantlyWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's Android 3.1-powered IdeaPad K1 tablet hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/lenovos-android-3-1-powered-ideapad-k1-tablet-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/lenovos-android-3-1-powered-ideapad-k1-tablet-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/lenovos-android-3-1-powered-ideapad-k1-tablet-hands-on/#comments Is the next major Honeycomb tablet play seriously coming from Lenovo? Sure looks it, as the company has just taken the (final) wraps of its IdeaPad K1. For all intents and purposes, the K1 is a LePad dressed up in Android -- this one's packing a 1.0 GHz Tegra 2 chipset, a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) capacitive touchpanel, Android 3.1, a two-cell battery (good for "up to ten hours") and a few minor software tweaks that may or may not appeal to you. The Lenovo Launcher is the first of those, acting as a five-pane launchpad that's completely customizable by the user, and it's one that can even be disabled if you so choose. The other is the introduction of the Lenovo App Shop, yet another venue to suck down applications for Google's tablet OS. The reason for its inclusion? According to reps here at the show, it's there to provide a secure, safe haven for people to download from -- the software that makes the cut here has been tested in Lenovo's labs for stability and security, though the company did confess that certain app developers may fork over a bit of cash to have their program(s) considered for inclusion. More after the break...

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Honeycomb tablet hands-on


Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Honeycomb tablet (press images)

Continue reading Lenovo's Android 3.1-powered IdeaPad K1 tablet hands-on (video)

Lenovo's Android 3.1-powered IdeaPad K1 tablet hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all things dall things d 2011AllThingsDAllThingsD2011androidandroid 3.1android tabletAndroid3.1AndroidTabletd9d9 2011D92011hands-onhoneycombideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1k1LenovoslatevideoWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad K1 begins shipment odyssey, courtesy of Office Depot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/lenovo-ideapad-k1-begins-shipment-odyssey-courtesy-of-office-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/lenovo-ideapad-k1-begins-shipment-odyssey-courtesy-of-office-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/lenovo-ideapad-k1-begins-shipment-odyssey-courtesy-of-office-de/#comments The IdeaPad K1's long, crazy journey of near-availability looks to finally be at an end. Lenovo's ethereal Honeycomb tablet has been popping up in online retail sites since May, teasing us with availability in June, and finally offering the promise of pre-order earlier this month. It seems that the plucky 10.1 inch Tegra 2 slate has taken the final step separating itself from the hands of consumers: getting sent out for shipment. One tipster passed along shipping confirmation from Office Depot that has the device lined up for delivery today -- assuming, of course that the recipient is there to answer the door in the eight and a half hour delivery window provided.

[Thanks, Dan]

Lenovo IdeaPad K1 begins shipment odyssey, courtesy of Office Depot originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletAndroidTablethoneycombideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1lenovolenovo ideapadlenovo ideapad k1LenovoIdeapadLenovoIdeapadK1office depotOfficeDepotshipshipmentshippingtegra 2Tegra2Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad K1's videos pair easy listening with helpful how-to's (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/lenovo-ideapad-k1s-videos-pair-easy-listening-with-helpful-how/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/lenovo-ideapad-k1s-videos-pair-easy-listening-with-helpful-how/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/lenovo-ideapad-k1s-videos-pair-easy-listening-with-helpful-how/#comments Know what really sells a Honeycomb-based tablet? No, not its 10.1-inch display, Tegra 2 processor, nor those 32GBs of storage space -- it's the background music, man. Someone in Lenovo's marketing department must have an iTunes library chock full o'department store-worthy Lite FM jams, because that schmaltzy muzak is all over its dozen-plus IdeaPad K1 how-to videos. We're kind of disappointed the company couldn't get Lisa Stansfield for a voice-over cameo, but hey -- who says we're living in a perfect universe? Prospective IdeaPad owners should check the source, where they'll be treated to such instructional, chart-topping gems like "Getting to know your Tablet," or our personal favorite "Adding and Removing Shortcuts." All kidding aside, we still don't have a firm date on this tablet's launch, but with its FCC presence cleared expect to see it sooner rather than later.

Continue reading Lenovo IdeaPad K1's videos pair easy listening with helpful how-to's (video)

Lenovo IdeaPad K1's videos pair easy listening with helpful how-to's (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0android 3.1android tabletAndroid3.0Android3.1AndroidTablethoneycombhoneycomb tabletHoneycombTablethow-toideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1instructionalinstructional videosInstructionalVideosk1lenovovideoThu, 07 Jul 2011 21:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad K1 up for Amazon pre-order, still toting $500 price tag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/lenovo-ideapad-k1-up-for-amazon-pre-order-still-toting-500-pri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/lenovo-ideapad-k1-up-for-amazon-pre-order-still-toting-500-pri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/lenovo-ideapad-k1-up-for-amazon-pre-order-still-toting-500-pri/#comments The IdeaPad K1 is really living up to its name these days, existing merely as an idea and a visualized concept, but not a real deal purchasable commodity. That's changing ever so slowly, however, with an appearance among Amazon's pre-order inventory, where the Tegra 2 Android slate is accompanied by the $499.99 price tag we saw just over a week ago. The major specs are as we've heard them before: a 10.1-inch screen with 1280 x 800 resolution and 300 nits of brightness, a microSD card reader, micro-HDMI out, and, interestingly, a SIM card slot. The latter doesn't quite confirm that we're looking at a 3G tablet, but comes close to it. Also close should be the K1's release date, which isn't spelled out by Amazon, but is expected to arrive any time now.

Lenovo IdeaPad K1 up for Amazon pre-order, still toting $500 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonandroidhoneycombideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1k1lenovoMicroHdmipre-orderpre-ordersslatetablettegrategra 2Tegra2Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad tablets coming later this month?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/lenovo-thinkpad-ideapad-tablets-coming-later-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/lenovo-thinkpad-ideapad-tablets-coming-later-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/lenovo-thinkpad-ideapad-tablets-coming-later-this-month/#comments Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad tablets coming later this month? Well, what do we have here? From the looks of it, we've got ourselves launch dates for a slate of new Lenovo tablets. A little note from the outfit's Affiliate Program, pictured above, shows the Android-packing IdeaPad K1 will, unsurprisingly, debut in late June or July, with a June 28th arrival being pegged for its rumored ThinkPad tablet. What's more, we could see a refresh of the company's IdeaCentre nettop coming our way August 30th. Looks like this summer could be a hot one for Lenovo, but we'll just have to wait and see how things pan out.

Update: We just heard from the folks at Lenovo, and they're saying the dates here are "no longer valid." Unfortunately, that sounds like an unwanted delay to us, but we'll keep you posted as we hear more.

Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad tablets coming later this month? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all in oneallinoneannouncementannouncementsideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1launch datelaunch datesLaunchDateLaunchDateslenovolenovo ideapadlenovo tabletlenovo tabletslenovo thinkpadLenovoIdeapadLenovoTabletLenovoTabletsLenovoThinkpadq180releaserelease dateReleaseDatetablettabletsthingcentre q180ThingcentreQ180thinkcentrethinkpadSun, 26 Jun 2011 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo Ideapad Tablet K1 priced at $500 by Office Depot, inches closer to release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/lenovo-ideapad-tablet-k1-priced-at-500-by-officemax-inches-clo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/lenovo-ideapad-tablet-k1-priced-at-500-by-officemax-inches-clo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/lenovo-ideapad-tablet-k1-priced-at-500-by-officemax-inches-clo/#comments The Ideapad Tablet K1 is about as well known an unannounced product as there is right now, having been pictured and listed by a couple of online retailers and passed the requisite tests over at the FCC. What we weren't quite so sure about was its price, which a tipster now informs us is $499.99, and its launch date, which looks to be fast approaching. The Office Depot placard we've been forwarded promises 32GB of storage, Android 3.0 (with a "custom-built" interface on top), 1280 x 800 resolution on a 10.1-inch multitouch screen, a pair of cameras, up to 10 hours of battery life, a weight of 1.6lb (725g), and a thickness of just over half an inch (13.2mm). Not exactly an unorthodox list of specs, but more choice is rarely a bad thing.

[Thanks, GorillazKing]

Lenovo Ideapad Tablet K1 priced at $500 by Office Depot, inches closer to release originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So-called Ultrabooks were all the rage at Computex 2011, and ASUS, LG and Compal weren't the only ones to stake a claim -- this Lenovo IdeaPad U300S is another contender in the ultra-thin, sub-$1,000 notebook game. Though we hear that Lenovo wasn't disclosing exact specs or availability at the show, the company's reportedly upgraded the slick IdeaPad U260 design with Sandy Bridge chips and a 13.3-inch screen, and put the already-trim unibody laptop on a diet to attain supermodel measurements. Here's hoping the engineers also improved that three-hour battery life too, eh?

[Thanks, Sam]

Lenovo's IdeaPad U300S flaunts its trim frame at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo still hasn't officially confirmed it, but all signs are pointing to an imminent US launch of its Android-based IdeaPad K1 tablet. It just hit the FCC under the "K1" moniker earlier this month, and it's now gotten a full blown listing on Buy.com, complete with specs and some pictures that show off Lenovo's "custom-built Android interface." Those specs include a 10.1-inch display, a Tegra 2 processor (not a Snapdragon as we had seen on the LePad), 32GB of storage, dual cameras (5 megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front-facing), a microSD card slot, a micro HDMI out, and even a SIM card slot -- somewhat notably it's also listed as coming with Netflix pre-installed. While most of those specs seem like a safe bet, others apparently aren't quite set in stone, the listing alternatively mentions both Android 3.0 and Android 3.1, for instance, and both a 1280 x 720 and 1280 x 800 resolution (though the latter seems likely). What's more, while Buy.com isn't providing a price just yet, the tablet has also hit Krex Computers of all places, where it's listed at $510. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad K1

Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet hits some online retailers, still not buy-able originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0android 3.1android tabletAndroid3.0Android3.1AndroidTablethoneycombhoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1k1lenovolenovo ideapad k1LenovoIdeapadK1tabletFri, 27 May 2011 11:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's LePad going global with IdeaPad Tablet K1 moniker?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovos-lepad-going-global-with-ideapad-tablet-k1-moniker/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovos-lepad-going-global-with-ideapad-tablet-k1-moniker/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovos-lepad-going-global-with-ideapad-tablet-k1-moniker/#comments At last, here's a sign of Lenovo's Android tablet making its way out of the fertile land of China. While there's no direct mention in this FCC application, the speakers at the bottom suggest that this slate -- dubbed IdeaPad Tablet K1 and made by Compal -- is a variant of the China-only LePad as opposed to the shinier U1 Hybrid (which is more likely to be the Skylight slate, anyway). Also bear in mind that Lenovo's already confirmed a global June launch for the LePad, so the timing of this document is just right. Of course, the only question left is will we be seeing some Honeycomb love here instead of Froyo? And should we not bother with this hefty 10-incher and just wait for Lenovo's slimmer offering a few months later? We'll see what the price tag says.

Lenovo's LePad going global with IdeaPad Tablet K1 moniker? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Tim!]

IdeaPad S205 hits Lenovo webstore, starts at $499 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo LePad set for a global June LeLaunch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Windows 7 slate hands-on



Updated: This post now has the correct video.

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Lenovo goes back on its word and shows off an IdeaPad Windows 7 slate, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces2011hands-onideapadLenovoOak TrailOakTrailvideowindows 7windows 7 tabletWindows7Windows7TabletTue, 04 Jan 2011 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo cranks out Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-cranks-out-y-v-and-z-series-ideapads/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-cranks-out-y-v-and-z-series-ideapads/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-cranks-out-y-v-and-z-series-ideapads/#comments Lenovo's flood of laptops continues with the Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads with Intel's new Sandy Bridge CPUs. First on offer are the three Y Series laptops, the Y470, Y570 and Y570d. The Y470 is a 14-incher, while the Y570 and Y570d are nearly identically spec'd 15.6-inch (1366 x 768 resolution) LED paneled laptops. All three feature up to Intel Core i7 CPUs, a host of graphics options (including NVIDIA's GeForce 555M), up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, an up to 1TB HDDs. All three also boast Blu-ray drives, JBL-designed speakers, plus Mini-PCle, a six-in-one card reader, optional TV-out, HDMI, RJ45, three USB 2.0 ports, and a 2 megapixel webcam. A six-cell battery comes standard on all models. The Y570d -- you may have guessed -- packs 3D, and comes with a pair of 3D glasses. Computing never looked cooler! The Y Series laptops will be available in May (yes, May) for a base price of $899.99. Find out about the rest after the break!

Gallery: Lenovo Y, Z, and V Series IdeaPads

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Lenovo cranks out Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcesces 2011ces2011ideapadlenovov370v470v570y seriesy470y570y570dYSeriesz370z470z570Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo adds G and B Series IdeaPads to its cornucopia of laptop offerings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-adds-g-and-b-series-ideapads-to-its-cornucopia-of-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-adds-g-and-b-series-ideapads-to-its-cornucopia-of-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-adds-g-and-b-series-ideapads-to-its-cornucopia-of-laptop/#comments Lenovo has just announced about 20 new laptops, including the G and B series IdeaPads. First on offer, the G Series includes the G770, G570, G470, G575 and the G4575, ranging in size from 14, 15 and 17 inchers. All models boast up to Intel Core i7 CPUs with AMD Radeon HD 6370 graphics with up to 1GB of VRAM, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, and an up to 750GB HDD. Other options include Blu-ray and a choice of Windows 7 operating systems. Each model features USB 2.0 inputs, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi, a 5-in-1 card reader, HDMI out and a 2 megapixel webcam. The G Series laptops weigh in at around 4 pounds.

The B Series laptops -- the B470 and the B570 -- boast up to an Intel Core i5 CPU (the new second generation version) and 14- and 15.6-inch, 16:9 displays, respectively. They also pack up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM and an up to 1TB HDD. They also come with WiFi and 3G, DVD or Blu-ray options, and a 0.3 megapixel webcam. We don't have pricing or availability for the G Series IdeaPad as of now, but the B Series will be available starting in April with a base price of $499.99. Full press release is after the break.

Gallery: Lenovo G and B Series IdeaPads

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Lenovo adds G and B Series IdeaPads to its cornucopia of laptop offerings originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Lenovo has just made it rain laptops over here (literally -- we got hit in the head a few times) with the addition of 18 new IdeaPads to its lineup. First up, the S Series netbooks include the IdeaPad S205 and the S100. The S205 boasts up to and AMD dual-core E-350 CPU, an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768 resolution) 16:9 widescreen panel, up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and an up to 750GB HDD. It also packs Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n WiFi, HDMI out, USB 2.0 and a 6-in-1 card reader, plus optional 3G. The smaller netbook on offer is the 10.1-inch IdeaPad S100. It has choice of processors up to a dual-core Intel Atom N570, Integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics, up to 2GB of DDR3 memory, and an up to 320GB HDD. The S100 also boasts Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, USB 2.0 connectors, 2 megapixel webcam, and a 2-in-1 card reader. Both the IdeaPad S205 and S100 weigh in at about 2.2 pounds, and will be available starting in March for the base price of $329. Full press release is after the break.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad S Series netbooks press shots

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Lenovo busts out S Series netbooks just in time for CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011ideapadideapads100ideapads205lenovonetbooknetbooksprs100s205Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo launches IdeaPad Y460p and Y560p laptops, IdeaCentre K330 desktop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/lenovo-launches-ideapad-y460p-and-y560p-laptops-ideacentre-k330/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/lenovo-launches-ideapad-y460p-and-y560p-laptops-ideacentre-k330/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/lenovo-launches-ideapad-y460p-and-y560p-laptops-ideacentre-k330/#comments
 Lenovo's just announced two new laptops and a desktop, the IdeaPad Y460p, Y560p, and the IdeaCentre K330. First up, the Idea Pad Y460p and Y560p are 14- and 15.6-inches with 16:9 widescreen displays, and come with a range of processors up to the Intel Core i7, an up to 750 GB hard drive, and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory. The laptops also feature JBL speakers and Dolby Home Theater. The IdeaCentre K330 also features up to a Core i7 CPU, up to 16GB of DDR3 SDRAM, twin RAID0-configured hard disk drives, and up to 4TB of HDD storage, and DIrectX-11 graphics. It also has a host of optional add-ons, including an integrated DVD or Blu-ray player, TV tuner, and HD graphics support. The IdeaPads will be available on January 11, 2011 with an $849 starting price, while the IdeaCentre will start at $699 and should be available in early 2011. The full press release and another shot is after the break.

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Lenovo launches IdeaPad Y460p and Y560p laptops, IdeaCentre K330 desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ideacentreideacentre k330IdeacentreK330ideapadideapad y460pideapad y560pIdeapadY460pIdeapadY560plaptoplaptopslenovoThu, 09 Dec 2010 18:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad U260 hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/21/lenovo-ideapad-u260-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/21/lenovo-ideapad-u260-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/21/lenovo-ideapad-u260-hands-on/#comments The best looking Lenovo IdeaPad ever? Yep, that'd be the U260. Not since the IdeaPad U110 has Lenovo's consumer line been home to a really striking laptop, but the U260's leather-like palmrest, magnesium-aluminum alloy lid and bottom cover change all that. We got a chance to check out the new 12.5-inch laptop a few days ago, and came away seriously impressed with not only its contrasting black and brown aesthetic but its build quality. The entire .7-inch thick frame feels solid and the curved keys, which are similar to those on the U160, are especially delightful. Unfortunately, the model we got to see didn't have the glass trackpad that we've heard about, but our review unit should be here sometime soon. Until we get to put the system's Core i3-380UM processor and 4GB of RAM to the test, hit the gallery below for a few hands-on pictures of it and some crazy platinum, diamond-encrusted U160 that Lenovo brought along.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U260 hands-on

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Were you getting worried that Lenovo was going to pull another ThinkPad Edge 11 and forget to release that dapper IdeaPad U260 in the US of A? Well, set those worries aside -- we just received word (or you know, a press release) that spills all the US pricing and availability details. That's right, the world's first laptop with a 12.5-inch display will be available starting November 15 (that's this coming Monday) for a starting price of $899. But there's more to the .7-inch / 3-pound U260 than its unique screen size -- it's got a glass touchpad option, a "breathable" chiclet keyboard for cooling, and it's the company's first "single piece design made of magnesium-aluminum alloy materials." We don't have details on what you get for the sub-$900 starting price, but the system is available with Core i3-380UM and Core i5-470UM processors, up to 4GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. We should be getting a closer look at this guy soon, but at least you have the weekend to peruse the pictures and press release below before deciding if you want to hit "Add To Cart" come Monday.

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Lenovo IdeaPad U260 and its 12.5-inch display head stateside for $899 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Core i3 ULVCore i3-380UMCore i5 ulvCore i5-470UMCoreI3-380umCoreI3UlvCoreI5-470umCoreI5Ulvideapadideapad u260IdeapadU260LenovoLenovo IdeaPad U260LenovoIdeapadU260u260Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo slips out 12.5-inch IdeaPad U260 ultraportable, hopes you'll notice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/lenovo-slips-out-12-5-inch-ideapad-u260-ultraportable-hopes-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/lenovo-slips-out-12-5-inch-ideapad-u260-ultraportable-hopes-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/lenovo-slips-out-12-5-inch-ideapad-u260-ultraportable-hopes-you/#comments Well, what have we here? In the sea of me-too ultraportables, it looks as if Lenovo is doing its darnedest to mix things up with a somewhat unorthodox screen size. The leaked IdeaPad U260 hasn't been confirmed by the mother company, but word on the street has it rocking a 12.5-inch display, 0.71-inch thickness and a total weight of just 3.04 pounds. Naturally, it's living life sans an optical drive, and we're told that it'll ship with an Ultra Low Voltage Core i3 or Core i5 CPU. There's no ExpressCard slot, but you will spot a four-cell battery, Bluetooth 2.1, VGA / HDMI outputs, WiFi, 4GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive and a couple of semi-vivacious color options (Mocha Brown and Clementine Orange). Mum's the word on a price, but you can catch one more glimpse of the heretofore unannounced rig just after the break.

Update: Ah, ha! Looks as if Lenovo has confirmed this one after all in a new PDF of its IdeaPad lineup. Still awaiting a product portal for purchasing, though. Thanks, Curtis!

Continue reading Lenovo slips out 12.5-inch IdeaPad U260 ultraportable, hopes you'll notice

Lenovo slips out 12.5-inch IdeaPad U260 ultraportable, hopes you'll notice originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ideapadideapad u260IdeapadU260laptoplenovonotebooku260ultraportableTue, 09 Nov 2010 07:57:00 EST<![CDATA[ArcadeDock converts Lenovo laptop into retro gaming machine (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/arcadedock-converts-lenovo-laptop-into-retro-gaming-machine-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/arcadedock-converts-lenovo-laptop-into-retro-gaming-machine-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/arcadedock-converts-lenovo-laptop-into-retro-gaming-machine-vid/#comments Dean Liou, the same fellow responsible for the ToiletPC and LovePC, has just concocted what's likely his most splendorous mod yet. The ArcadeDock Laptop Dock is a half-height arcade machine, complete with a flame job from a dark corner of 1994, a full-on joystick + large button splay and a secret cabinet for a touchpad-equipped keyboard. Put simply, this rig is designed to hold an IdeaPad Y560, and when plugged in and connected via USB, the controls you're peering at above function exactly as you'd expect them to. Toss on a couple of your favorite ROMs (Street Fighter II, anyone?), grab a Go-Gurt and settle in -- a demonstrative video is after the break, and feel free to tap that Lenovo link below if you'd like to vote this mod up above the competition.

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ArcadeDock converts Lenovo laptop into retro gaming machine (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadeArcadeDockdiydockdocking stationDockingStationgaminghackIdeaPadIdeaPad Y560IdeapadY560laptoplaptop dockLaptopDocklenovomodvideoY560Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's 3D IdeaPad Y560d reviewed: for three-dee fanatics only]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/lenovos-3d-ideapad-y560d-reviewed-for-three-dee-fanatics-only/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/lenovos-3d-ideapad-y560d-reviewed-for-three-dee-fanatics-only/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/lenovos-3d-ideapad-y560d-reviewed-for-three-dee-fanatics-only/#commentsIf you had any doubts that the 3D bandwagon was taking no prisoners in an attempt to fill up and overflow, look no further than Lenovo's 3D IdeaPad Y560d. Yeah, a 3D laptop from Lenovo. The folks over at Hot Hardware were able to spend a bit of quality time with this beast, but unlike many of Lenovo's machines, this one wasn't exactly an easy sell. In fact, they firmly stated that it's only a surefire recommendation to those who will be utilizing the 3D panel with great frequency, noting that the decision to toss a power-hungry Core i7 into an otherwise portable machine led to subpar battery life that would frustrate frequent travelers. Gaming performance was found to be satisfactory, though, and while the overall performance seemed fine, the 7200RPM hard drive in their test unit is apparently unavailable in the shipping unit (which holds a 5400RPM drive). At any rate, they did state that other units in the Y560 line would be better options for more well-rounded consumers, so unless you plan on living with a set of 3D glasses on, you're probably better off passing over this one. Hit the source for the full skinny.

Lenovo's 3D IdeaPad Y560d reviewed: for three-dee fanatics only originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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