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Lenovo launches a netbook Aug. 05, 2008
Lenovo has announced its entry in to the "netbook" market. The Linux-based IdeaPad S9 and Windows-XP-based S10 feature 8.9- and 10-inch displays, respectively, plus one.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processors, 1.three megapixel webcams, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and as much as 160GB of storage, says the business.
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Lenovo,Windows 7 Starter, best-known for your business-oriented ThinkPad item line it acquired from IBM, released its consumer-focused IdeaPad item line in January of this yr. The new IdeaPad S9 and S10 now extend this line down in the two value and size. As an example, the S10 measures just 9.eight x 7.2 x one.08 inches, and will start off at approximately $400 inside the U.S.
The basic recipe is similar to other netbooks, starting up with Intel's 22mm x 22mm, 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor. The N270 has a 533MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache, and it operates with all the 945GSE chipset, which gives devices depending on it enhanced graphics and power-saving abilities, according to Intel.
Like netbook pioneers such as Asus, with its Eee, Lenovo presents its S9 model from the device with the 8.9 inch display, 4GB of solid-state storage, and, for "certain overseas markets," a edition of Linux (Linpus, on this circumstance -- also Acer's distribution of choice for its Aspire A single netbook).
For the U.S., Lenovo's sole netbook will be the S10, featuring Windows XP Residence Edition, a 10.two inch display screen, and 80GB or 160GB of difficult disk storage. Within this configuration, it competes squarely with other units this kind of as MSI's Wind NB U100, and Acer's Aspire.
Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 arrives in white, black, or the red-and-white edition comprehensive above
The S10 -- and presumably the S9, although Lenovo didn't release separate particulars -- consists of a keyboard that is "85 percent of complete dimensions," as well as a circumstance that arrives in white, black, or possibly a red-and-white combo. It consists of an LED-backlit screen, a 10/100 Ethernet port, 802.11b/g wireless networking, a VGA port, as well as a "4-in-1" card reader (quite possibly supporting SD,Microsoft Office Home And Business 2010, MMC, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro formats, though these weren't specified). The device provides 512GB of RAM on 80GB configurations, and 1GB of RAM on 160Gb variations.
Like numerous netbooks, the S10 is accessible with possibly three-cell or six-cell batteries, providing a claimed existence of both three or six several hours, respectively. And, like HP's HP 2133 Mini-Note Computer, furthermore, it includes an Express Card enlargement slot, probable useable with third-party cellular modems. The S10 also offers optional Bluetooth, according to Lenovo.
Lenovo claims the IdeaPad S10 netbook continues to be engineered to cut back the warmth emitted on essential get in touch with places, such as the bottom in the Pc, the palm rest, and the keyboard. Furthermore, an included "OneKey Rescue System" utility is stated to help you consumers recover data with the touch of a button ought to a system error or virus occur.
Features and specs detailed by Lenovo for that 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 show (S10); eight.9-inch display (S9)
Storage -- 4GB strong state push, 80GB tough generate, or 160GB challenging drive
Camera -- 1.3 megapixel
Networking: LAN -- 1 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, 3 hours
six-cell,Microsoft Office Professional Plus, 6 hoursDimensions -- nine.8 x seven.two x 1.08 inches
Weight -- 2.4 pounds (S10, with three-cell battery)More information
According to Lenovo,Office 2007 Pro Plus, the IdeaPad S10 will likely be offered in early October. U.S pricing is $400 for the 512MB/80GB configuration, and $500 to get a 1GB/160GB configuration. Availability and pricing in the Linux-based S9,Office Professional 2010, which will be targeted at overseas markets, wasn't accessible.
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