Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Details: Don’t call it a Netbook

Back at the beginning of the month we offered some information about the upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad X100e. We offered some release information, but the spec details were all speculation at that time. Now that we have had some time to digest all the information, Engadget has learned from netbooknews.de, the exact spec details. Read more

Qualcomm Snapdragon Smartbooks: Competition for Intel Atom Netbooks

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor has been in the news lately for being the processor to have in your smartphone, but the powerful CPU is about to make the jump to small laptops. Qualcomm have confirmed that its processor from its ARM division has now been taken up by Lenovo and will appear in a range of new smartbooks. Read more

Motorola MT710 OPhone: Based on Google Android

The release of the Motorola Droid in the U.S. was a huge deal, many of us assumed that the new Google Android handset would make the Apple iPhone sweat, but things did not work out that way. In China they have just announced the Motorola MT710 OPhone; this smartphone has a much better chance of taking the fight to the iPhone there. Read more

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e: Release Information

According to a recent article on SlashGear it seems that Lenovo’s ThinkPad X100e which uses the tagline “Entry level ultra portable, the first ThinkPad of its size” is said to be arriving on January 5th 2010. Read more

Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z All In One PC: Pricing and Specifications

Some useful information has recently been posted on HotHardware regarding a new All In One PC from Lenovo, it is called the A70z and will begin shipping this month. Read more

Acer Number two PC Maker: Dell Down to Three

Dell had been the World’s number one PC maker, but HP pushed them to the second spot a few years back now. Dell had held on to the Number two spot since then but have come under increasing pressure from Acer. Read more

Dell Mini 12 Netbook: Dropped

According to an article on InformationWeek and also Dell’s company blog it seems that Dell are now dropping the Dell Insprison Mini 12 mini-laptops. According to a quote the reason for Dell dropping this link of mini-laptops “It really boils down to this: for a lot of customers, 10-inch displays are the sweet spot for netbooks,”. Read more

Windows 7: Activation Crack

It seems that pirates have cracked Windows 7 product activation, this occurs just one week after the RTM had been completed, and just one week before Windows 7 officially reaches Technet and MSDN subscribers. Read more

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2: review

Cnet have recently reviewed the new Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook, this is Lenovo’s new slimmer and cheaper version of the S10 netbook. The reviews are quite mixed so far to be honest, however it is said to be an improvement on the original S10. Read more

Microsoft gives Windows 7 RTM code to OEM partners

It has been reported that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have finally picked up their RTM code from Microsoft for Windows 7. A handful of OEMs were personally invited to Redmond to pick up their codes and pose for a picture in the process. Read more

AT&T: Subsidized netbooks due to launch

You may have read our post a while back regarding businesses getting subsidized netbooks from AT&T, well now AT&T are offering some netbooks to the public.

The netbooks they are offering are the Dell Mini 10, Acer Aspire One and the Lenovo S10, all of the netbooks are $200 when you sign up to a two year contract. There are two price plans, one of them is $40 per month and it allows up to 200MB of usage, the other price plan is $60 per month and allows up to 5GB of usage. Read more

Google Chrome Operating System and Hardware Manufacturers

We reported yesterday that Google announced that they were to offer an operating system called Google Chrome OS. Not much was know about which hardware manufacturers they were working with, but now Google have started to shed some light on this. Read more

Lenovo IdeaPad U350: hands-on review

Last month Lenovo announced a new affordable alternative to the Lenovo T400, the IdeaPad U350. There is now a brief review on Engadget including a gallery of photos.

Early indications report that the laptop has an outer-shell which has been manufactured with great craftsmanship, not using the glossy cheap plastic materials usually associated with most low end thin-and-light budget laptops.

One major consideration when designing this laptop was to be a contender in the ever growing CULV (Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage) market, there is not a huge amount of information on the hardware at present however it is understood that the U350 uses an Intel chipset which are known for having better power consumption, the laptop also has a HDMI output. The U350 is also under an inch thick and has a 13.3” display, a wide range of hardware specifications are available and the starting price is understood to be around $650.

Check out ubergizmo for a more detailed look into hardware specifications.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T400s: Only 0.83-inches thin

The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s is just 0.83-inches thin, making it thinner than most netbooks on the market, but is more than four times as powerful. The new ThinkPad T400s looks to bridge the gap from a netbook to a notebook. Read more

Nvidia Ion platform based Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook

Lenovo are to offer the first Nvidia Ion platform based IdeaPad S12 netbook. The new netbook comes with an Intel Atom processor as well as up to six hours of battery life. The price of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook starts at $450, and should be ready for release by late July. Read more

Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 Reviews

We have some reviews for you to check out now on the brand new Lenovo IdeaCentre A600. The unit is an all-in-one media hub and its a good idea to read these reviews first if you’re thinking of splashing your cash. Read more

AT&T and Verizon Wireless offer discounted netbooks

We reported yesterday about Verizon Wireless offering a discounted HP netbook, well it seems as if AT&T want a piece of the action, and are to offer subsidized netbooks with data contracts. AT&T will not be offering a HP netbook; instead, they have collaborated with a number of computer makers. Read more

Lenovo’s slimmer Intel Atom powered netbook

Lenovo have confirmed that they are planning to release a slimmer Intel Atom powered netbook. The new device was introduced on Monday and the company hope it will appeal to those who travel with their netbooks often. Read more

Acer eMachines EZ1600 / Multitouch Aspire Z5600 and specs

Acer has been showing off some more products at their latest event, along with a new range of all-in one computers. Firstly, we have the Acer eMachines EZ1600, and the second is the Multitouch Aspire Z5600. Read more

Lenovo MRT800 touchscreen PMP and Specs, no release date

Whenever a new PMP is announced we expect it to have a host of great new features, but that does not seem to be the case with the Lenovo MRT800 touchscreen PMP. The new personal media player does not have any hidden surprises, what you see is what you get. Read more

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