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Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Review (Verdict: Short Ride In A Reasonably-Paced Machine)
The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 comes in the wake of America's new obsession with tiny laptops. I could tell you that it's powered by a 1.6Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (4MB, 800 MHz), packing 120GB of PATA storage and up to 3GB of RAM (2 tested), but all you want to know is that it's over half a pound lighter than the MacBook Air and will impress the fellow yupps at Starbucks. Still, if you're interested in seeing if beauty is more than ultra-glossy skin deep, hit the jump to see what I loved and hated about the Lenovo IdeaPad U110.
3:30 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Mark Wilson
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Latest by woolie: Best use of obscure reference in title since the GTA IV Koyaanisqatsi trailer. more »
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Lenovo Parodies MacBook Air Ad For X300
Most parody videos are lame in the sense that they take one joke and stretch it to 60 seconds, but Lenovo's one joke actually works when properly executed. Not to spoil anything, but it's a send-up of the MacBook Air in favor of Lenovo's own X300. According to Fake Steve, it's been sent around to component suppliers and contract manufacturers in China, no doubt eliciting much har hars as they forward it on to their friends. [Fake Steve - Thanks Dave!]
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Final Specs for Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Notebooks, On Sale Tomorrow
We've got the final spec sheet for Lenovo's 11-inch LED-backlit U110 lappie, and it looks like past price/specs line up, though this is the first we're hearing of the "bezel-less screen that looks like an infinity pool." Inside is a 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo L7500 (4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB), up to 3GB of RAM (part of retail package), Intel X3100 integrated graphics and up to 120GB hard drive. It's also got facial recognition security jazz, not to mention the swirly design lid. Goes on sale tomorrow at Lenovo.com starting at $1899, hits retailers mid-May for $1999. More »
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Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Ultraportable Notebook Surfaces for $1999
Lenovo's IdeaPad notebook line basically takes their staid but solid engineering and design and candycoats them with more consumer-oriented flourishes, like textured magnesium lids, shiny keys and touch media controls. J&R has a "coming soon" listing for the sweet 11.1-inch widescreen U110 shown at CES for $1,999, configured w/ a 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo L7500, 3GB DDR2 RAM and 120GB hard drive. It also has HDD crash protection in case you drop it, plus face recognizing biometric logins. It weighs in at 2.3 pounds, actually a little lighter than the CES spec. If the X300 is a bit too boring or pricey, this might be your ultraportable. [JR via JKontherun]
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Lenovo's Entire New ThinkPad Line Leaked, X300 Gets Siblings
A few months back, we broke news on Lenovo's ultra-thin, ultra-functional X300 laptop. Now we've gotten an update on what the company's been up to during the interim. All of their lines are seeing a major refresh, but the biggest news is that starting this September, the famous X300 will have a family.
Soon joined by the 12-inch X200, the 14.1-inch X400 and the 15.4-inch X500 (all armed with 45nm Penryn processors), customers will be able to pick the precise display size of their choice on one of the most lust-worthy laptops on the market. The X-Series will also feature HSDPA and EVDO, 25% improved battery life, beefy 6MB L2 cache and lots of fanboy drool.
Here's the rest on Lenovo's new ThinkPad line-up:
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Dear Sprint and Intel,
I'm sorry to hear about your recent WiMax delays and struggles, I really am. The Xohm service was originally scheduled to launch this month, but all you've given us are a few prototypes and half-baked demos in controlled environments—the public has yet to see the technology truly in action. WiMax in general and Xohm in particular have the potential for greatness, but you guys seem to have lost your way. Here are all the signs that WiMax may be washed up: More »
Is WiMax All Washed Up? An Open Letter
Dear Sprint and Intel, I'm sorry to hear about your recent WiMax delays and struggles, I really am. The Xohm service was originally scheduled to launch this month, but all you've given us are a few prototypes and half-baked demos in controlled environments—the public has yet to see the technology truly in action. WiMax in general and Xohm in particular have the potential for greatness, but you guys seem to have lost your way. Here are all the signs that WiMax may be washed up: More »
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This is the IdeaPad U8 from Lenovo. With Intel's Atom chip inside it, the Mobile Internet Device has an optical mouse to let you fiddle one-handed, supports 3G and EDGE, has GPS, a 4.8-inch touchscreen, a Paul Smith-esque striped back (hope that stays) and an annoying ambient bongo player (either that goes or I do.) Video after the jump.
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IdeaPad U8 from Lenovo Has Intel's Atom, GPS, EDGE
This is the IdeaPad U8 from Lenovo. With Intel's Atom chip inside it, the Mobile Internet Device has an optical mouse to let you fiddle one-handed, supports 3G and EDGE, has GPS, a 4.8-inch touchscreen, a Paul Smith-esque striped back (hope that stays) and an annoying ambient bongo player (either that goes or I do.) Video after the jump.
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7:22 AM on Wed Apr 2 2008
By Addy Dugdale
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Latest by thinkpadtoday: I think I am in love! what the hell is my wife going to say? ANOTHER Lenovo gadget to adorn my desk. Thank god I didn't buy an iphone! If this comes to the US and Europe on the back more »
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Dealzmodo: Thinkpad Laptops and Tablets up to 50% Off at Lenovo Outlet
If you need a new laptop and you are pressed for cash, or you enjoy the heart-pounding thrill of values, the Lenovo outlet is having a firesale on new R, T, X and Z series laptops and X series tablets—many of which are being sold at 50% off. Who knows how long the deals will last, so you had better jump on 'em while you can. [Lenovo Outlet via Crunchgear via JkOnTheRun]
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Lenovo's Official X300 Comparison vs. MacBook Air Shows Why It's Better For Business Dudes
You saw the 5 takes on the Lenovo X300, the X300 benchmarked vs. the MacBook Air, and even Mossberg's review, but what does Lenovo think about the comparisons between the two laptops? Well, obviously, they think their machine is better, but the reasons given for why it's better appeals to Lenovo's core audience—the traveling corporate worker—and not the MacBook Air's core audience, weaklings who like shiny laptops. Hit the jump for a big version of the image and realize that these two aren't really competing for the same credit cards. [Thanks Justin!]
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5 Takes On the Lenovo ThinkPad X300
After Apple stole the show with their amazing Macbook Air, it was easy to overlook Lenovo's announcement of their own 0.73 inch thick, 3ish pound laptop—that, by the way, features a 13.3-inch display, 64GB SSD, DVD burner, EVDO, WiMax, GPS, 3 USB ports, and a blessed swappable battery.
And at $2,680.00 (2GB configuration), it may seem a bit expensive...but compared to the Macbook Air's $3,098.00 (solid state configuration), it seems like a steal. So what did the reviewers think? Here are five takes on the ultraportable:
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ThinkPad X300 Now Available for Just $2,404
MacBook and MacBook Pros may be coming later today to the Apple Store, but the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 is available now at the Lenovo online store, starting at a "sale price" of $2,404 instead of $3,006 (Lenovo's "previous price") or Mossberg's $2,476 quote. Full configurations after the jump. More »
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Although Mossberg's Lenovo X300 vs. MacBook Air fight compared things like weight, portability, inputs and functionality, it didn't compare the thing that power users care about—performance—in absolute numbers. Notebook Review did. In their CPU benchmark, the Air finished the test in 68 seconds while the X300 took an almost double the time at 118 seconds. Things flipped around when they tried another benchmark.
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Lenovo X300 Benchmarked Versus MacBook Air
Although Mossberg's Lenovo X300 vs. MacBook Air fight compared things like weight, portability, inputs and functionality, it didn't compare the thing that power users care about—performance—in absolute numbers. Notebook Review did. In their CPU benchmark, the Air finished the test in 68 seconds while the X300 took an almost double the time at 118 seconds. Things flipped around when they tried another benchmark.
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Question of the Day: Lenovo X300 or the MacBook Air?
An interesting battle is brewing between the upcoming Lenovo X300 and the MacBook Air. The esteemed Walt Mossberg has already threw in his two cents, and now you can too—complete with a fancy percentage breakdown. So which is it going to be? Are you in Lenovo's corner or Apple's?
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First Video Walkthrough of the Lenovo X300
Laptop Mag posted this nice little tour of the Lenovo X300. Looks great, covering so many of those shortcomings of the Apple Airbook, at the cost of more girth. The guy in the video hefts it around, making it implicitly clear that it is not nearly as thin as the Air, but what's a few more millimeters? The bigger issue for me will be Windows Vista. A Mac OS X powered Lenovo x300 is the magic unicorn I want to ride. Professionally. Just saying. [Laptop Mag]
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After rediscovering the Lenovo X300, the Mighty Mossberg has analyzed it, inevitably pitting it against the Apple MacBook Air in a classic fight of blood, dead and more blood and dead. And you know exactly what the outcome is.
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Lenovo X300 vs MacBook Air Mossberg Bitchfight
After rediscovering the Lenovo X300, the Mighty Mossberg has analyzed it, inevitably pitting it against the Apple MacBook Air in a classic fight of blood, dead and more blood and dead. And you know exactly what the outcome is.
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Here's an interesting bit: The Lenovo x300 almost had the old IBM butterfly keyboard of old. This detail and others were revealed in a Businessweek cover story on the ultrathin, quickly being recognized as the antithesis to the Apple Air. The piece has a lot of other interesting background, like the above info graphic of a teardown with weight for each component. Also, it nearly had a 10-inch screen.
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Backstory and Teardown of the Lenovo X300 (Components By Weight!)
Here's an interesting bit: The Lenovo x300 almost had the old IBM butterfly keyboard of old. This detail and others were revealed in a Businessweek cover story on the ultrathin, quickly being recognized as the antithesis to the Apple Air. The piece has a lot of other interesting background, like the above info graphic of a teardown with weight for each component. Also, it nearly had a 10-inch screen.
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Mossberg is introducing the Lenovo X300 to the mainstream in a preview this week. Giz readers will recognize that everything here was already seen in a wide-open leak on January 18th. Best new thing from his write-up is the cool photo of the x300 on a manila envelope, same as in those now famous ads.
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Mossberg Discovers the Lenovo X300
Mossberg is introducing the Lenovo X300 to the mainstream in a preview this week. Giz readers will recognize that everything here was already seen in a wide-open leak on January 18th. Best new thing from his write-up is the cool photo of the x300 on a manila envelope, same as in those now famous ads.
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