Lenovo were one of the first companies to release a tablet, albeit only in China with the LePad. But just last month, they announced two up and coming Honeycomb slates that would be available on the US market; the IdeaPad K1 and the ThinkPad.

Where as the ThinkPad is tailored more towards the business end of the stick, the IdeaPad K1 is aimed at the mainstream, but does it deliver? You can see a previous article with full specs, features, dimensions and accessories here.

Android tablets, such as the IdeaPad K1 make up a vast percentage of the slate world now, but Lenovo really have put there name out there and have such an avid following that we bet the company could have essentially slapped its name on a plain-Jane black slab and waited for loyal fans to line up, says Engadget.

So what’s good about the IdeaPad K1? Engadget took a long hard look at the tablet and said that it is aggressively priced. By this they mean that they really have tried to sink the knife in to Apple’s iPad 2 and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 by undercutting the price of their 32GB model compared to that of the latter two by $100, costing only $499.

Looking closer at the design, it is said to be “cute.” Not tacky, just playfully cute. At 1.65 pounds (0.7kg), the K1 is heavier than most tablets on the market. It also feels quite chunky too. 10.39 x 7.44 x 0.52 inches (264 x 189 x 13.3mm) to be exact, and while it feels solid to hold, the build quality could have been a lot better. Engadget make the point that the IdeaPad K1 has some similarities in this department as the Toshiba Thrive.

When it comes to performance and software, the IdeaPad K1 has some good things and some bad things going for it. The software is said to be easy to manage and operate and although Lenovo have not made too many tweaks and additions to the Android OS, it is easy to customize these yourself if you want to. On the down side, performance does seem to linger behind. There is noticeable lag when switching from landscape to portrait and vice versa, plus the device did struggle at times when in general use which some other tablets do without a second thought. Responsiveness and un-appealing battery life also hinder what could have been a great all-round tablet to use.

In Engadget’s round-up they say that you probably could get something a litter better, faster and thinner if certain factors mentioned here do not meet your requirements. Maybe there is hope for the Lenovo ThinkPad though?

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The IdeaPad K1 is not the best looking tablet, but it’s not the worst either – although it is not always about the looks. The features on this new tablet will set it apart, and that Netflix app will do its part to insure that sales will be impressive. You may think that we are talking a load of rubbish, but the iPad does not have the best hardware – need we say more.

Engadget recently learned that the Netflix app would not support offline viewing, although you can still stream. However, no doubt that an update will resolve this little issue in the future?

The P1 will be released in the later part of this year, and will offer the same features as the K1 but with one difference, and that is its OS. Coming with Windows Phone 7 does seem a little stupid; they should have waited. OK, so we know that WP8 is some time off, so maybe Lenovo should have just waited? Having said that, this new device could surprise us and run very well on Microsoft’s mobile OS?

If the K1 and P1 passed you by, then we will give you a little refresh. The screen size will be 10.1-inches, which seems to be the ideal size for a tablet these days. There is also a 1.5GHz processor and up to 2GB or RAM, which should make those apps and videos run like a dream. There will be different storage options, with 64GB being the highest. Connectivity comes in the way of Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth.

What we like about this latest tablet is its strange color options; instead of boring black you either have silver-gray or a funky Clementine Orange. The latter might appeal to the female consumer, which is very important, as they often get forgotten about.

The price is expected to be $449 to $599 depending on which configuration you choose. A decent tablet with a cheaper price than the iPad has been a long time coming; others have failed but these two devices look to be more than up for the job.

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The most expensive of the three models can be purchased for $599 and uses the highest quality components of the three models to deliver great performance. The other two models you will find have less advanced hardware, but will come at a cheaper price. You can pick and choose components to ensure that the model you buy suits your needs.

The $599 model uses AMD Fusion E350 Processor ( 1.60GHz 1MB ) and comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64. This model has 4GB DDR3 memory, 750GB storage space, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi b/g/n, a built in web cam, ATI Mobility Radeon 6310 graphics and a beautiful 11.6-inch HD AntiGlare display.

For more information on this or any of the other models in the new range, you can head to the Lenovo website or click the link above and see this laptop for yourself. What do you think of the new range? Would you pay $599 for one of these new IdeaPads?

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Joanna Stern from Engadget has had some hands-on time with the device, and looks to have been impressed with what she saw. The laptop has a 12.5-inch display and a build quality that feels as though Apple has made it. The finish looks to be solid, something that is important to Lenovo.

There are a number of models, one of which will come with a glass trackpad, but the review unit that Engadget had was not one of them. For more images of the Lenovo IdeaPad U260 click here; Engadget will have an in-depth review of the device shortly.

Joel Durham Jr from PC World says that the U260 has the power of a laptop, but only weighs as much as a netbook. The specs are as follows, Core i3-380UM processor and a massive 4GB of RAM, which should be more than enough for your computing needs.

Do you like the idea of sacrificing size but not performance?

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The new laptop will cost you $1,499 and for that you get a 1.6GHz Core i7-720QM CPU, 4GB of DDR3 of RAM – which benefits from Windows 7 64-bit – 500GB hard drive and a powerful 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 video card.

Do not forget that you will need a pair of 3D glasses to enjoy those 3D games – you would have thought that Lenovo would have packed a pair in the box for you. I am still not convinced with this whole 3D thing, I just cannot seem to enjoy the experience.

This will be the first of many 3D capable laptops; we just wait to see what the big boys will start to offer. One thing is certain – they will be more expensive than $1,499. For more details visit Lenovo

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Apparently the U1 Hybird is still on track, however no official release date has been revealed yet, that said we do know that it is “coming soon”.

Speculation is currently pointing towards a June 2010 release, pricing is not yet confirmed either, however rumors have stated that we can expect to see it priced at around $999.

The hybrid can act as a regular notebook which features an Intel Core 2 Duo CULV processor, a 128GB SSD and runs Windows 7 Home Premium, however when you remove the screen it can act as a capacitive touchscreen tablet, this tablet features a Snapdragon processor a 16GB SSD and a Linux-based OS.

Will you consider purchasing the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid?

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