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Lenovo launches a netbook Aug. 05, 2008
Lenovo has announced its entry into the "netbook" market place. The Linux-based IdeaPad S9 and Windows-XP-based S10 characteristic eight.9- and 10-inch displays,Windows 7 sale, respectively, as well as 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processors, one.three megapixel webcams, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and up to 160GB of storage, says the business.
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Lenovo, best-known for the business-oriented ThinkPad item line it acquired from IBM, launched its consumer-focused IdeaPad product line in January of this yr. The brand new IdeaPad S9 and S10 now extend this line down in equally value and dimension. For instance, the S10 measures just 9.eight x seven.2 x 1.08 inches, and can begin at about $400 in the U.S.
The standard recipe is much like other netbooks,Office Standard 2007 Key, starting with Intel's 22mm x 22mm, one.6GHz Atom N270 processor. The N270 includes a 533MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache, and it operates together with the 945GSE chipset, which provides units based on it enhanced graphics and power-saving capabilities, in accordance to Intel.
Like netbook pioneers this kind of as Asus, with its Eee, Lenovo provides its S9 version from the device with an 8.nine inch display, 4GB of solid-state storage,Office 2010 Keygen, and, for "certain abroad markets," a version of Linux (Linpus, within this case -- also Acer's distribution of choice for its Aspire A single netbook).
For the U.S., Lenovo's sole netbook is the S10,Microsoft Office 2007 Standard, featuring Windows XP House Edition, a 10.2 inch screen, and 80GB or 160GB of hard disk storage. In this configuration, it competes squarely with other devices such as MSI's Wind NB U100, and Acer's Aspire.
Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 comes in white, black, or the red-and-white version comprehensive above
The S10 -- and presumably the S9, although Lenovo didn't release separate facts -- consists of a keyboard that's "85 % of complete dimension," along with a situation that comes in white, black, or possibly a red-and-white combo. It includes an LED-backlit screen, a 10/100 Ethernet port,Microsoft Office 2007 Standard, 802.11b/g wireless networking, a VGA port, along with a "4-in-1" card reader (probably supporting SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Professional formats, though these were not specified). The gadget presents 512GB of RAM on 80GB configurations, and 1GB of RAM on 160Gb variations.
Like many netbooks, the S10 is available with possibly three-cell or six-cell batteries, providing a claimed life of both 3 or 6 hours, respectively. And, like HP's HP 2133 Mini-Note Pc, in addition, it includes an Express Card growth slot, probable useable with third-party cellular modems. The S10 also provides optional Bluetooth, in accordance to Lenovo.
Lenovo statements the IdeaPad S10 netbook has been engineered to scale back the heat emitted on key contact places, like the bottom with the Laptop, the palm relaxation, and also the keyboard. Moreover, an incorporated "OneKey Rescue System" utility is stated to assist users recover info on the touch of the button ought to a technique error or virus take place.
Features and specifications listed by Lenovo for the IdeaPad S10 consist of:Processor -- 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
Memory -- 512MB or 1GB of RAM (rumored for being expandable to 2GB, even though not confirmed by Lenovo)
Display -- 10.2-inch display (S10); eight.9-inch exhibit (S9)
Storage -- 4GB reliable state push, 80GB tough drive, or 160GB difficult drive
Camera -- one.three megapixel
Networking: LAN -- 1 x 10/100 Ethernet
WLAN -- 802.11b/g wireless
PAN -- Bluetooth (optional)
Other I/O:two x USB
1 x VGAExpansion:Four-in-one card reader
Express Card slotBattery type/life:three-cell, three hours
six-cell, six hoursDimensions -- 9.eight x seven.two x 1.08 inches
Weight -- 2.4 lbs (S10, with three-cell battery)Further information
According to Lenovo, the IdeaPad S10 will probably be available in early October. U.S pricing is $400 for a 512MB/80GB configuration, and $500 for a 1GB/160GB configuration. Availability and pricing from the Linux-based S9, that can be targeted at overseas markets, was not offered.
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