Lenovo launches a netbook Aug. 05, 2008
Lenovo has announced its entry into the "netbook" marketplace. The Linux-based IdeaPad S9 and Windows-XP-based S10 characteristic eight.9- and 10-inch displays, respectively, in addition one.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processors, one.three megapixel webcams, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and approximately 160GB of storage, says the business.
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Lenovo, best-known for your business-oriented ThinkPad merchandise line it acquired from IBM, launched its consumer-focused IdeaPad products line in January of this year. The brand new IdeaPad S9 and S10 now extend this line down in each price tag and size. For example, the S10 actions just 9.eight x 7.2 x 1.08 inches, and can start at about $400 inside the U.S.
The standard recipe is similar to other netbooks, commencing with Intel's 22mm x 22mm, 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor. The N270 includes a 533MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache, and it operates with the 945GSE chipset, which gives devices based on it enhanced graphics and power-saving abilities, according to Intel.
Like netbook pioneers these kinds of as Asus, with its Eee, Lenovo offers its S9 version in the system with the 8.nine inch screen, 4GB of solid-state storage, and, for "certain overseas markets," a model of Linux (Linpus, during this situation -- also Acer's distribution of selection for its Aspire One netbook).
For the U.S., Lenovo's sole netbook is the S10, featuring Windows XP Property Edition, a 10.two inch display,
Office Professional Plus, and 80GB or 160GB of tough disk storage. On this configuration, it competes squarely with other units these kinds of as MSI's Wind NB U100, and Acer's Aspire.
Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 comes in white, black, or even the red-and-white edition comprehensive above
The S10 -- and presumably the S9, though Lenovo didn't release separate facts -- includes a keyboard that's "85 % of full size," plus a situation that arrives in white, black, or even a red-and-white combo. It incorporates an LED-backlit display, a 10/100 Ethernet port, 802.11b/g wireless networking, a VGA port, plus a "4-in-1" card reader (probably supporting SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Professional formats, although these weren't specified). The unit offers 512GB of RAM on 80GB configurations, and 1GB of RAM on 160Gb variations.
Like many netbooks,
Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate, the S10 is available with possibly three-cell or six-cell batteries, offering a claimed daily life of either 3 or 6 several hours, respectively. And, like HP's HP 2133 Mini-Note Personal computer, in addition, it contains an Express Card enlargement slot, probably useable with third-party mobile modems. The S10 also provides optional Bluetooth, according to Lenovo.
Lenovo statements the IdeaPad S10 netbook has been engineered to scale back the heat emitted on important contact areas,
Cheap Windows 7, such as the bottom from the Pc, the palm rest,
Office 2007 Professional Plus, along with the keyboard. Additionally,
Office Pro Plus 2010, an integrated "OneKey Rescue System" utility is stated to help you users recover info at the touch of a button need to a technique error or virus take place.
Features and specs listed by Lenovo for your IdeaPad S10 incorporate:Processor -- 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
Memory -- 512MB or 1GB of RAM (rumored to become expandable to 2GB, even though not confirmed by Lenovo)
Display -- 10.2-inch display (S10); 8.9-inch show (S9)
Storage -- 4GB reliable state push, 80GB tough drive, or 160GB hard drive
Camera -- one.three megapixel
Networking: LAN -- one x 10/100 Ethernet
WLAN -- 802.11b/g wireless
PAN -- Bluetooth (optional)
Other I/O:2 x USB
1 x VGAExpansion:Four-in-one card reader
Express Card slotBattery type/life:three-cell, three hours
six-cell, six hoursDimensions -- 9.8 x seven.two x one.08 inches
Weight -- 2.4 lbs (S10, with three-cell battery)More information
According to Lenovo, the IdeaPad S10 will likely be accessible in early October. U.S pricing is $400 for any 512MB/80GB configuration, and $500 for a 1GB/160GB configuration. Availability and pricing of the Linux-based S9, that can be targeted at overseas markets, was not obtainable.
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