Lenovo has a brand new laptop for us, the X100E and it has just been leaked. The ultrathin ThinkPad machine will offer you a 11.6-inch screen, a low-power AMD Athlon “Neo” processor, 4GB of memory, up to 500GB of hard drive storage, a 5.1-hour battery life, a new chiclet keyboard and it will be available in various colors. The new laptop will cost around $500 but there are no official pricing details at this point. We have no idea when the new Lenovo laptop is coming but out we’re certainly going to let you know once that happens.

via Gizmodo

Tags: Laptops, Lenovo, Thinkpad, X100E

AT&T is apparently going to launch a smartbook soon. The device is made by Lenovo and it’s going to sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. There are no specs available at this point as the smartbook in question has been showcased by CEO Paul Jacobs during an investor meeting in New York. Neither Lenovo nor AT&T cared to comment on the device but we’re probably going to see the smartbook at CES 2010 in just under two months from now.

The question is do we really need smartbooks too? We have smartphones, there are plenty of netbooks to go around and let’s not forget that the tablets are coming. What do you say?

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Tags: At&T, At&T, Lenovo, Mobile News, Portable Devices, qualcomm, Smartbook, SnapDragon

A few months ago Lenovo presented a new laptop codenamed IdeaPad U150, and by this time it’s almost ready for purchase on the US, with the base model costing $700 while the top-notch model is priced at $850.

The IdeaPad U150 is a 11.6-inch model with a 1.3GHz Pentium dual-core processor for the base model, with 3GB of RAM and 250GB on the hard-drive. On the other hand, the top-notch model boasts a 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo processor with extra cache, more 4GB of RAM, and a better hard-drive with 320GB of capacity. Both laptops come with a 6-cell battery.

So if you’re a Lenovo laptop fan don’t waste more time because the U150 is on its way to the shelves.

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What you see above is Lenovo’s recently announced ThinkCentre A70z all-in-one desktop computer. This computer won’t actually make its way onto store shelves until the end of this month but when it does it will start at $499.

Anyways, the A70z features either an Intel Celeron or Core 2 Duo processor, up to 500GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner and the option for built-in WiFi. Oh yeah, did we mention it has a 19-inch screen?

via engadget

Tags: a70z, all-in-one, Desktop PCs, Lenovo, microsoft, thinkcentre

Lenovo has announced the new version of the IdeaPad S12 that will become available for purchase in the upcoming days, with a starting price of $600. This new upgraded IdeaPad S12 will feature the NVIDIA Ion graphics onboard, and will use Windows 7 Home Premium as the operative system. Thanks to all the specifications, it is possible to decode a 1080p video, as well as supporting the Aero Glass interface.

There are two versions for the IdeaPad S12, both include a 1.6GHz Atom processor and a resolution of 1200×800:

- for $600 you get the S12 with Ion graphics on board, and 2GB of RAM, plus a 250GB hard-drive;
- for $650 you get 3GB of RAM and a 320GB hard-drive;

Tags: ideapad, Laptops, Lenovo, s12

Lenovo has some new Windows 7 powered notebook offerings for you to choose from called the IdeaPad and IdeaCenter.

The IdeaPad line, pictured above, will include the 11.6-inch U150 and the 15.6-inch U550 which have both been around for some time but are seeing an operating system revamp and a slight hardware boost.

The IdeaCentre B500 on the other hand will feature a Core 2 Quad processor, 1TB of storage, up to 8GB of RAM, and a 23-inch LCD display. Other than that are the much less exciting K300 and H230 that will make a perfect all-in-one solution for you business folk.

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Tags: Desktop PCs, ideacentre, ideapad, Laptops, Lenovo, Mobile News, Mobile Software

Lenovo has today announced that they have put their IdeaCenter Q110, pictured above, up for sale. This nettop is powered by NVIDIA’s Ion platform and features either Windows 7 (when it comes out)or Vista, 2GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive for $399.

Of course, if you opt for Windows Vista you will be given a free upgrade disc when Windows 7 is made available so there is no need to wait until the operating system’s release date.

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Tags: ideacenter, Lenovo, Mobile News, nettop, nvidia ion, q110, Windows 7, windows vista

Lenovo has release a new all-in-one desktop computer named IdeaCentre 100 which seems pretty valuable for the starting price of $400, which can raise depending on the hardware you chose.

Anyhow, the IdeaCentre C100 features a 18.5-inch monitor with a 16:9 aspect radio and a resolution of 1600×900 pixels. There are two options for the processor: a single-core or dual-core 1.6GHz Atom. Other details include 1GB of memory RAM, a 1.3-megapixel camera, 4 USB ports, a 160GB drive that comes with Windows XP Hme, DVD burner, and lastly, an Intel GMA 950 for the graphics.

The desktop computer is already available for purchase.

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Lenovo is the new company in the block betting on the multi-touch technology: meaning that it can recognize 2 fingers on the touchscreen. This feature has been added to 2 models: ThinkPad T400s and X200 Tablet.

To make usability better and easier, the laptops come with special software named SimpleTap so you can easily access the most common functions: volume, turn on/off, etc. Technically speaking the T400s boasts a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor + 120GB on the hard-drive + 2GB of memory RAM, and a DVD burner which makes the price tag close to $2.000. As for the X200 Tablet, it is a bit cheaper and not so powerful, for $1,650 you get a 12–inch touchscreen, a 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of RAM and 160GB of storage capacity.

Tags: 7400s, Laptops, Lenovo, tablet, Thinkpad, x200

We have been waiting for the OPhone from Lenovo for a while now and it seems the handset is now ready to hit the stores. The O1 Android phone will be available in China and China Mobile is the designated carrier. We’ll be waiting for more details about this hot 3G phone and we’re looking forward to see it arrive in other markets. From the screenshot here the O1 looks like a worthy iPhone adversary but the jury is still out on this one.

via pcworld

Tags: Android, China, China Mobile, Google, Lenovo, netbooks, O1, OPhone, Other Brands, Samsung, Sony, Today On Mobilewhack

AT&T is getting ready to offer three new subsidized netbooks. The Acer Aspire One, the Dell Mini 10 and the Lenovo S10 are all going to be available for just $200 with a new 2-year contract. As for plans you can choose between a $40/month 200MB plan or a $60/month 5GB plan. So what do you think? Ready for a new netbook?

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Tags: Acer, Aspire one, At&T, At&T, data, Dell, Laptops, Lenovo, Mini 10, Mobile News, netbooks, Portable Devices, S10

Early 2009 didn’t work for the Ophone release and seems like May 17th didn’t cut it either.  The news now points to a release next month, which we will settle on for now until they decide on an another day or just launch it already.  What’s more, HTC has now combined forces with Lenovo to release the Chinese version of the Android-powered HTC Magic on China Mobile’s network, and this will be called the Ophone instead of the Lenovo handset we saw earlier.  When and if launched in June, the Ophone will go for a hefty 5000 yuan (about $730), which sounds a lot more expensive than the actual HTC Magic.  Anyways, with the iPhone also in line to enter the Chinese market during the same timeframe, June is turning out to be a fine month for the Chinese.

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Tags: Android, Cell Phones, China Mobile, HTC, Lenovo, OPhone

Laptop and notebook users can say goodbye to the usual plug or recharge batteries one at a time concept. Thanks to Datamation Systems, a new multi-bay battery charger can now re-charge 16 laptop batteries at a time. Batteries used for laptops and tablets no longer have to worry about recharging issues. Spare batteries can be charged even while they are being used simultaneously.

Among the laptops and notebooks that have been designed specially modeled multi-bay chargers include that of the Dell Latitude 2100 and the Lenovo IdeaPad S9/S10.

“Classroom users cannot afford to have students run out of power during the day,” said Joe Mazza, Datamation Systems Vice President. “Extra batteries, charged and ready, let teachers and students count on uninterrupted use, especially in a wireless environment.”

With that said, say goodbye to the worries of laptops needing to be plugged in to recharge or worry about laptop use limitations. Spare batteries can be recharged while you are using another one for the meantime, a definite plus for people who use laptops and tablets heavily for education or even business.

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Tags: Accessories, battery charger, battery chargers, bay battery, business source, Cell Phones, concept thanks, datamation systems, dell latitude, Laptops, Lenovo, mobile phone users, Notebooks, Portable Devices, recharge batteries, spare batteries

NVIDIA is a familiar brand easily associated in the world of graphics rendering. Now with their partnership with Lenovo, we see a small mobile device that will certainly change the face of better and faster graphics performance with the launch of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12.

The new NVIDIA Ion graphics processor powers this new revolutionary 12-inch screen laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 has the graphics horsepower to support high definition media and many PC games which will not run on most low-cost small PCs. NVIDIA ION enables these capabilities with the industry’s best graphics performance for low-power CPUs.

Thus, with a deal like that, why settle for a PC when you can get it all in one refined laptop? Now that should tempt you to consider laptops and change the limitations that they used to have!

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Tags: best graphics, graphic resolutions, graphics performance, graphics processor, high definition, horsepower, ion graphics, laptop, Laptops, Laptops, Lenovo, mobile device, nvidia, pc games

Lenovo is proud to introduce their IdeaPad S12, a budget laptop/netbook which they are saying is the first one to feature NVIDIA’s new Ion chipset.

Starting at just $499, the IdeaPad S12 will feature a 1280 x 800 LED-backlit 12.2-inch screen, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and the option for a 160, 250, or 320 GB HDD.

Lenovo says this thing will be able to play 1080p video without breaking a sweat and that along with WiFi, Bluetooth, 3 USB 2.0 ports, an ExpressCard slot, VGA and HDMI ports and a 4-in-1 card reader make for quite the little machine. Oh yeah, did I mention it has a fullsized keyboard and Windows XP?

Read (Engadget)

Tags: 1080p playback, bluetooth, hdmi, ideapad, Intel Atom, ion chipset, Laptops, Lenovo, netbook, nvidia, s12, VGA, WiFi

AT&T will definitely not let Verizon get all the netbook attention in the USA. The company announced that it will take its netbook business more seriously and its stores will sell netbooks all over the U.S. AT&T will tie its customers to some 3G data plan since the tiny laptops will come ready to handle AT&T’s 3G network.

You will be able to select from various netbook models. AT&T will offer Acer, Dell and Lenovo models. We’ll be waiting for more details on the actual nationwide launch since AT&T failed to mention anything specific.

via AT&T

Tags: 3G, Acer, At&T, At&T, Dell, Laptops, Lenovo, Mobile News, netbooks, Portable Devices

Remember the Lenovo Ophone that was supposed to land in China last quarter and didn’t?  Looks it wasn’t really buried deep and the Android-powered smartphone is getting ready for a release on the 17th of this month, a good day to do it since it is the World Communications Day.  Seen as a direct competitor to the millions of iPhones that have already found their way unofficially to China, the Lenovo Ophone will support 3G, GSM, and LTE-based 4G networks along with China’s own TD-SCDMA system.  China Mobile will also provide a host of services to its customers including search and on-demand TV services.  All this sounds fine, but with the Chinese people being so in love with the iPhone, it remains to be seen if the Ophone will really make a difference or not. (more…)

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, China Mobile, Google, Lenovo, OPhone

Lenovo unveils a new netbook for mobile computing consumers in the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook. The new IdeaPad S10-2 netbook gives consumers even cooler netbook features – models with 3G connectivity, the rich sound of Dolby headphone technology for music and movies and long battery life. Lenovo also made the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook thinner and lighter than the previous IdeaPad S10 netbook, and packaged the netbook in an expressive, colorful new ring pattern design.

“With the netbook scene rapidly changing, consumers are telling us they want to merge the capabilities of their most commonly used sources of electronic entertainment, such as digital photographs, online TV, music and social networks all into one portable and affordable device,” said Dion Weisler, vice president, Business Operations, Idea Product Group, Lenovo. “We’ve incorporated that feedback into our new IdeaPad S10-2 netbook, giving consumers around the world more ways to connect with options for wireless connectivity, a more portable and expressive design and entertainment-packed features.”

The IdeaPad S10-2 netbook will be available beginning at the end of May on www.lenovo.com and through business partners beginning at the end of June. Models start at $349.

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Tags: 3G, battery life, business partners, digital photographs, electronic entertainment, Laptops, Lenovo, mobile computing, models, netbook, pattern design, Portable Devices, ring pattern, social networks, tv music

Lenovo and RIM’s Constant Connect is now finally available. What will Constant Connect do for you? It will let your ThinkPad get your BlackBerry emails whenever the two devices are within a certain range of each other. What’s even more interesting is that the technology behind this product will let your laptop get those emails even when the laptop is turned off. Unfortunately this product will only appeal to those customers that own both a RIM BlackBerry and a ThinkPad laptop but the whole concept is pretty darn interesting. Constant Connect will be available for $149 so go ahead and grab it if it looks interesting to you.

via Engadget

Tags: BlackBerry, Constant Connect, email, Lenovo, Mobile News, Other Brands, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, Thinkpad

Due to a potential shock hazard, Lenovo has been forced to announce a recall on its ThinkVision Speakers AC Adaptor. The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part number 89P8571 with date code 200810 is located on the back of the adaptor.

Lenovo’s Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide from October 2008 through January 2009, as an accessory for about $30. Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part.

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Tags: ac adaptor, ac adaptors, Accessories, consumers, electric shock, Laptops, Lenovo, plastic shell, shock hazard, Speakers