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All-in-one PCs from Lenovo: IdeaCentre A700, B305, Q150 nettop, H320

Posted by ts On 12.05.2010

source – thinkpads.com by John Hobbes

Complementing their consumer notebook launch today, Lenovo is also announcing several refreshed desktop models. On the IdeaCentre side of things, we have updated all-in-ones with the A700 and B305, as well as the Q150 nettop. For those who are on more of a budget, the H320 desktop gets a mild refresh as well.

All-in-ones for everyone

Out of Lenovo’s four IdeaCentre product lines, two are all-in-ones and a third is the ultra-small nettop form factor. Clearly all-in-ones are important and these new models not only bring in the new Intel processors, but also some other changes.

A700

Full range of Core i3, i5, i7 mobile processors
23-inch Full HD 1080p LCD (up from A600 21.5-inch); multitouch optional
Intel HD integrated, ATI Radeon HD 5450 512MB or 5650 1GB graphics
Slot-loading Blu-ray drive (appears standard!)
Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, 2TB hard drive
6 USB 2.0, eSATA, 6-in-1 card reader, Firewire, HDMI in & out; optional TV tuner
Bluetooth keyboard & mouse, b/g/n WiFi standard
Available late June starting at $999

B305

AMD Athlon II X2 processors, from 235e (2.7GHz, 2MB cache) to 250e (3.0GHz, 2MB cache); triple & quad core processors coming later
20-inch HD+ (1600×900) or 21.5-inch Full HD (1920×1080) with optional multitouch
ATI Radeon HD 3000 integrated graphics or HD 5450 512MB
Up to 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD
Tray-loading DVD burner, b/g/n WiFi
6 USB 2.0, 6-in-1 card reader, 0.3MP webcam; available TV tuner
PS/2 (???) keyboard & USB mouse standard; Bluetooth optional
Available in June starting at $699

While Lenovo’s literature touts the B305 as a more “performance” machine, if you crunch the numbers the A700 is definitely where it’s at. The A700 has Intel’s newest quad-core processors, a larger Full HD screen, more powerful graphics, Blu-ray drive, greater RAM support, more multimedia features – you get the point. Of course all of that comes at a price, with the A700 starting $300 more than the B305.

It looks like the A700 will be an outright replacement for the A600, what with the newer processors and larger screen while keeping the same overall design and features. The B305, however, will likely complement the existing B500, which is targeted as a high performance all-in-one with faster processors and graphics.

Q150: new chips, simplified name, nothing more

Lenovo’s first nettop, the Q100/Q110, was first introduced last August and looked like an interesting box, especially with NVIDIA Ion graphics. Lenovo has simplified the naming structure, announcing a single Q150 model that can be configured with Intel GMA 3150 integrated or NVIDIA Ion graphics. The processors get upgraded to the new Intel Atom chips, available in single-core or dual-core form at 1.6GHz.

RAM is limited to 2GB DDR2 via a single SO-DIMM slot, but as a net-only PC or HTPC, you likely wouldn’t be doing as much multitasking that you need more anyway. 802.11b/g/n WiFi is standard, but a keyboard and mouse are not!

I would expect to see two Q150 configurations: a lower-end single-core, 1GB RAM, Intel graphics model with a smaller hard drive at the $249 starting price point. $349 is where you would likely find the dual-core, 2GB RAM, NVIDIA Ion model with a larger hard drive. The Q150 will be available in late June.

H320 – not as sexy, but the clear value

Not constrained by the sexy, curvaceous cases of the all-in-ones and nettops, the relatively bland “essentials” H320 desktop has similar options and even more performance than its siblings. Full-power, desktop-version Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors are offered. The top-tier chip is the i7-860 quad-core that runs at a blistering 2.8GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.46GHz and 8MB cache. Take that A700!

Surprisingly, the graphics card wasn’t forgotten about with choices between two DX11-compatible ATI chips (5450 512MB or 5570 1GB), a DX10-compatible NVIDIA GeForce 310 512MB and of course the Intel HD graphics. Four DIMM slots are available to support up to 8GB RAM and you have your choice of hard drive sizes, as well as optical drives.

HDMI output is included with discrete graphics models and a TV tuner is available. While the keyboard and mouse are standard, a monitor is of course not.

The Lenovo H320 will be available in late June starting at $549.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad W510 mobile workstation

Posted by ts On 27.04.2010

source – thinkpads.com/

Specs	Lenovo ThinkPad W510
Processor	Intel Core i7-920XM Extreme (2.0GHz – 3.2GHz, 8MB Cache)
OS	Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Memory	16GB DDR3
Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M graphics with 1GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	500GB 7200rpm SATA
Display	15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080), LED backlit, 242 nit, 95% color gamut, multitouch (2-finger input)
Optical	Blu-ray ROM, DVDRW
Ports	ExpressCard/34 5-in-1 card reader 2 USB 3.0 1 USB 2.0 (powered) 1 USB 2.0/eSATA combo DisplayPort (w/audio) & VGA output Ethernet & modem FireWire 400 (4-pin)
Dimensions	14.7 x 9.7 x 1.26-1.41 inches
Weight	6-cell: 5.66 lb, 9-cell: 6.01 lb
Price	$1599 starting, $3700+ as tested

Catch your interest? Then don’t miss out on the entire awesome review at thinkpads.com

Lenovo L Series, the recycled ThinkPad

Posted by ts On 23.04.2010

source – thinkpads.com by John Hobbes

Lenovo has officially announced their ThinkPad L Series. The greenest and most recycled laptop as stated by Lenovo.

Quick overview

Lenovo’s ThinkPad L Series:

14-inch L412 and 15-inch L512 models
powered by Intel Celeron, Core i3 and Core i5 processors.

With the Edge models replacing SL in the small business realm, this “new” L Series will be replacing the R Series for entry-level corporate models. These are intended to provide comparable functionality to the more expensive T Series, but with a lower cost design and some feature de-contenting to reduce cost. Lenovo will also sell these to the education market, serving primary and secondary schools.

Differences between L and T Series

Wider choice in processors, including Celeron, Core i3, Core i5; no Core i7
Optional ATI graphics on L, NVIDIA graphics on T
No SSD option on L
Both have ExpressCard/34, 4 USB 2.0 ports, multi-card reader, VGA & DisplayPort (w/audio); no Firewire on L
L has USB/eSATA combo port, T410 has separate eSATA
No ThinkLight, roll cage or swappable bay drive on L Series
ABS plastic on L; HEPC plastic on top, carbon fiber reinforced plastic on bottom of T410
6-row (non-chiclet) keyboard on L; standard 7-row on T
16:9 LCD on L, 16:10 on T410, 16:9 on T510

Differences between L and SL Series

Update to newest Intel processors on L
SL series have HDMI output, L Series have DisplayPort (w/audio output too)
Combo headphone/mic jack on L
L gets TPM chip, upgraded to Gobi 2000 WWAN

read the entire post at thinkpads.com

Best convertible netbook tablet PC: list of best netvertibles

Posted by ts On 14.04.2010

Amazing review courtesy of – alltouchtablet.com

Netvertible is a term that defines a convertible tablet PC with netbook hardware inside. It’s not an official term, but this also happens with touch tablets, which don’t have really an official naming yet. A netvertible is the best choice when it comes to buying a tablet PC shaped computer with the advantages that derive from the netbook specifications: size, battery life and price. To be frank with you there are also downsides to a netbook tablet PC and the biggest is performance, or the lack of it.

If you think netbooks are slow wait till you get your hands on a netvertible, which is even slower because of all the software that needs to run in background consuming precious CPU time just to detect and translate user touch in cursor coordinates (and sometimes levels of pressure). This doesn’t mean that it’s not usable, but it’s not what you would call a seamless user experience. In this article I’m going to make a list of the best convertible netbook tablet PCs on market today and list their pros and cons. At the end of the article you’ll also find a list of the upcoming netvertibles. So without further due, let’s jump directly into the fire with the first contender.

ASUS EEE PC T91MT – 434$

This is probably one of the oldest netvertibles on market today, but it’s got what it takes to be one of the most portable out there. There are actually two models,one that sells for 434$ and comes with Windows XP and a 16GB SSD + 16 GB SD Card bundle and one that sells for a little bit more, at 479$, and brings Windows 7 and a 32 GB SSD Drive.

Main specs:

8.9 inch screen with multitouch and 1024 x 600 pixels resolution and 256 levels of pressure detection
Intel Atom Z520(1.33GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, FSB 533MHz
1GB RAM (max capacity is 2 GB)
32GB SSD or 16 GB SSD + 16 GB SD Card slot options are available
two SD card slots for further expansion
8.86 inches, 6.46 inches, 0.99 inches and 2.12 pounds wight
WLAN 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz, Bluetooth2.1 + EDR
Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows XP Home Edition options
4.5 to 5 hours typical battery life
black and white colors are available

ASUS EEE PC T91MT has the advantage of very low wight which is always great when dealing with tablets that you’re supposed to hold in hand all day long. At a little bit over two pounds you’ll hardly feel the need to hold it with two hands. The Atom Z CPU is a little slow by today’s netbook standards but it gets the job done rather nice thanks to the low power consumption and is helped by the speedy SSD drive. Overall this is one of the most quiet netvertibles out there, another thing you’ll appreciate.

ASUS EEE PC T91MT can be used with both finger or stylus, so you can write on it and interacting with the OS by flipping your fingers all over. A customized ASUS touch optimized interface is available on demand. You can read more about ASUS EEE PC T91MT here on the official site or watch our video review.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t – 499$

Moving on to larger screens we get the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t with a 10.1 inch multitouch screen, capacitive model. This essentially means very sensitive touch inputs can be detected accurately by the S10-3t. Also this will increase power consumption a bit over classic resistive touchscreens and overall weight went up to 3.31 lbs, not much more than the ASUS EEE PC T91MT, but enough to realize it’s heavier to hold in hand for prolonged periods of time. Amazon lists only one model, at 499$ but more expensive models are down the pipe and will bring a slightly faster CPU (@1.83GHz) and 2 GB RAM.

Main specs:

10.1 inch LED capacitive multitouch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution
Intel Pinetrail Atom N450 CPU at 1.66GHz
1 GB DDR2 RAM, upgradable to 2 GB
250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel GMA 3150 with shared graphics memory
Windows 7 Starter
8 cell battery for up to 10 hours battey life
6.9 inches, 11 inches, 0.59 inches and 3.31 lbs
802.11b/g/nBluetooth, 1.3 megapixel webcam

On paper and in real life the Lenovo S10-3t is faster than the ASUS EEE PC T91MT, but it’s also heavier and noisier, two things you might want to consider when buying a netbook tablet if mobility and noise is what you seek for. If you want to read more about the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t you can do so here, where we’ve wrote more about it. We also have a comparison article with the ASUS EEE PC T101MT.

ASUS EEE PC T101MT – 499$

This is one of the most mediated convertible netbook today as it was announced a while ago and just surfaced in some online stores. Reviews are positive now, as the problems we’ve signaled in the first preview and hands on of T101MT were solved. If you get one now expect the same build quality and performance you get from the Lenovo S10-3t. Your choice comes down to price and whether you need to use a stylus (possible on the T101MT resistive screen).

Main specs:

10.1 inch LED resistive multitouch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution (multitouch needs Windows 7 Home Premium)
Intel Pinetrail Atom N450 CPU at 1.66GHz
1 GB DDR2 RAM, upgradable to 2 GB
160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
35W/h polymer battery rated for up to 6.5 hours of use
WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth
0.3 megapixel Webcam
Windows 7 Starter
10.39 inches, 7.13 inches, 1.22 inches and 2.86 pounds

Compared to Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t, the ASUS EEE PC T101MT is lighter, supports stylus handwriting, but has a lower battery life. The screen responsiveness is worse, but not by much, as you can see in the video demo from our second review of T101MT.

Gigabyte TouchNote T1028 – 538$

This is one of the most interesting convertible netbook tablets around, from my point of view, as it features a 720p resolution screen with a 10.1 inch diagonal (but not multi-touch). This means that you can be quite productive on the go with the Gigabyte TouchNote T1028, if you’re patient with the old generation ATOM CPU and your have eagle eye vision.

Main specs:

10.1″ Touch TFT-LCD WSVGA, 1366×768 with LED back-lighting
Intel AtomTM Processor N280 1.66GHz
1 GB DDR2 RAM, upgradable to 2 GB
250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
92% full-sized keyboard
WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
3.5G Module HSDPA support + optional 802.16 WiMAX
Battery Li-ion 6 cells ~4500mAh
10.4 inches, 8,4 inches, 1.61 inches and 3.26 pounds
Windows XP Home Edition

Even if initially the Gigabyte TouchNote T1028 was pretty expensive, things have changed and they’ve aligned the pricing with competing products, so now the only reasons not to get the Gigabyte TouchNote T1028 is the Windows XP antiquated OS (which can be replaced by the way), the older generation ATOM CPU which is not so power effective as the new Pinetrail models and the lack of multitouch function. Anyway, you read more about it here.

Viliv S10 Blade – 1127$

Wow, an 1000$+ netbook tablet? Yes, but it’s the king of all netvertibles and comes in many versions you can choose from (some cheaper of course). For this kind of money you get a 2.0 GHz Atom CPU, a 64 GB SSD drive, a 720p display with multitouch and Windows 7 Home Premium OS, all in an amazing 2.67 lbs package.

Main specs for the whole series:

Intel Atom Z CPU (Z530@1.6GHz or Z550@2GHz)
1 GB RAM
60 GB HDD or 32/64 GB SSD
WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth, optional HSPA modem
10.1 inch resistive Multitouch screen with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
42 Wh battery that will last up to 10 hours of continuous use and 7 hours movie playback
Windows XP or Windows 7 Home Premium
2.67 lbs (1.21 kg) weight
stylus and 3G antenna for better signal reception

Even if the Viliv S10 Blade is pretty expensive, starting at 699$ (see list of models here), which is at least 200$ more than other 10.1 inch competitors, you get more performance and high build quality. It’s up to you to decide if it’s worth the money. If you want to know more about Viliv’s S10 Blade take a look here at this preview article.

What comes next?

Haven’t decided yet? Well, there are a few models of convertible netbook tablets down the road expected to hit stores in a few months and here’s a list with some of them (actually only one for now):

Gigabyte T1000 series – will come in two models: T1000P and T1000X, with the more expensive one featuring multi-touch vs single touch and a bigger 6 cell battery (vs 4 cells)

The New Lenovo ThinkPad L412, L512

Posted by ts On 09.04.2010

source – thinkpads.com/ by John Hobbes

In a quiet recognition of the new Lenovo ThinkPad L Series we’ve heard about before, details of the new L412 and L512 notebooks have been made public. But wait: why do these look exactly like the existing ThinkPad SL410 and SL510? Ladies and Gentleman: meet the refreshed SL Series, aka the “new” ThinkPad L Series.

While we have received no official comments from Lenovo, the facts don’t lie: the images appear identical, the specs are near identical and with the introduction of the Edge lineup, Lenovo’s model strategy is finally becoming apparent. What we have here is a rehash of the existing SL Series with a new name and running on the new Intel platform. You’ll find Core i5 processors in the L Series to start with, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see Core i3 show up at a later date.

If you carefully compare the specs of the L412 to the SL410 and L512 to the SL510, you’ll find the port layout and overall features are the same. Dimensions are identical within a tenth of an inch. The main variance is in system weight, but this is typically a convoluted number in the first place and fluctuates a surprising amount based on what options are installed in the system.

We don’t expect these to show up for sale on Lenovo.com for some time, but it is interesting to note that the initial configurations are rather well loaded with Win7 Pro, 2GB or more of RAM, 7200rpm hard drives, and Gobi 2000 WWAN. The biggest change from the SL to the L Series is the loss of HDMI output, instead relying on the “business standard” DisplayPort. This is not a big surprise, considering the “SMB” Edge models get HDMI.

There are no details on pricing or availability at this point, but expect base model configurations to be in-line with or slightly above the $499 prices of the existing SL410/SL510. Well configured models, like those listed in the PSREF doc today, will likely run in the $800 range.

Lenovo ThinkPad L412 images

Lenovo ThinkPad L512 images

Source: [Lenovo PSREF]

Lenovo ThinkPad W701, W701ds mobile workstations

Posted by ts On 08.04.2010

source – thinkpads.com/ by John Hobbes

Lenovo’s been busy adding new models for sale lately, and today brings us the monstrous ThinkPad W701 and W701ds mobile workstations. These 17-inch uber-ThinkPads start $2599 for the “plain jane” W701 or $3299 for the transforming W701ds dual screen model. Announced back in January at CES 2010, they are finally available for purchase today!

All W701 configurations come standard with quad core Core i7 processors, NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M 1GB graphics, 2GB RAM, DVD burner and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Unfortunately the plain 45% color gamut WXGA+ LCD is standard, but the must-have WUXGA 100% color gamut, RGB LED backlit display is only $175 extra. While the $3299 starting price for the W701ds may seem high, it includes the upgraded display out of the box, helping take a bit of the edge off that sticker shock.

For those who need serious graphics horsepower, the juicy NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M 128-core card takes an extra $470 out of your pocket, or nearly 20% of the base price of the W701! The integrated color calibrator and digitizer panel built into the palm rest are a more reasonable $150 option.

Internal RAID is a no-cost configuration, you just have to pay for the cost of the additional hard drive and they will configure it to run right out of the box. Those with deep pockets can get dual 128GB SSDs in a RAID configuration for $790!

Finally, photographers will appreciate the $10 option that trades the 54mm ExpressCard slot for a CompactFlash slot that transfers data through the PCIe bus. This should provide decent performance, unlike the first generation solution implemented on early W700 models.

If you want to check out some more detailed specs on the W701 and W701ds, hit up Lenovo’s PSREF page and download the latest “ThinkPad Notebooks” PDF.

Click here to configure your ThinkPad W701 or W701ds

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3s Announced

Posted by ts On 07.04.2010

source – netbooked.net/

Lenovo has announced another new netbook with the IdeaPad S10-3s. It is pretty much identical to the current IdeaPad S10-3 model except the S10-3s has the option for an Atom N470 processor, SSDs and higher resolution 1280 x 720 display on the hardware side and a few tweaks on the cosmetic side of things – rounder curves on the lid and newly designed buttons on the screen bezel (round instead of square). We’re back to 100% glossy here and it looks cheaper than the S10-3 (check photos from my IdeaPad S10-3 review).

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3s Specs

10.1” 1024 x 600 or 1280 x 720 display
Intel Atom N450 or N470 processor
1 / 2 GB RAM
160 / 250 / 320 GB HDD
16 / 32GB SSD
Dolby Headphone
APS protection
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
WWAN / 3G
Windows 7 Starter
Quick Start (Instant On OS)
3 or 6-Cell Battery
2.76 pounds (6-cell battery)

The IdeaPad S10-3s will start shipping in mid-April with prices starting at $379.99. It’ll be available in black, white or “spring flowers”.

Press shots below:

Source: Engadget, Liliputing

Lenovo C200

Posted by ts On 07.04.2010

source – engadget.com/ by Joanna Stern

If you’ve been patiently waiting on a low-cost NVIDIA Ion 2 system it looks like today is your lucky day since it looks like Lenovo has scored an early lead in unleashing the wrath of the new Atom / GeForce combo. Available sometime this month, the 18.5-inch C200 all-in-one isn’t going to replace that Core i7 rig for ripping through Command & Conquer 4, but its Intel dual-core Atom D510 CPU can handle the light productivity while its GeForce G210 GPU will automatically turn on — thanks to Optimus — to deal with some Spore or 1080p video. Unfortunately the C200 only has a single touch, 1366×768-resolution display and a standard integrated DVD drive rather than Blu-ray, but we guess we can’t expect much more for its appealing $499 price tag. Lenovo will also offer a sans Ion and touch version of the C200 for $399. We told you today was going to be your lucky day! PR and press pics for your viewing pleasure below.

Now let’s see the main specs of the Lenovo C200 All-in-One touch PC series:

CPU up to Intel Atom D510 dual core
Operating system up to Windows 7 Home Premium
18.5” HD 16:9 widescreen display (with optional single-touch Touchscreen)
Graphics chip up to NVIDIA ION 256 MB
Up to 4 GB DDR2 memory, up to 500 GB HDD for internal storage
Integrated high-speed 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity options
DVD reader/writer
USB 2.0 connectors, 6-in-1 Card Reader
Integrated stereo speakers, webcam
Adjustable stand (angle of -5 degrees to 25 degrees)
Wireless Bluetooth® keyboard and mouse

Lenovo C200 press shots

Seven iPad alternatives

Posted by ts On 06.04.2010

source – crunchgear.com/

We ran through the seven mainstream iPad alternatives a few weeks ago. You should know the list anyway. They include the usual suspects of the ModBook, Notion Ink Adam, HP Slate and Dell Streak along with a few others. But there are a bunch more portables either currently available or coming out real soon that could also have made that list. Consider the following seven computers alternatives to the standard iPad alternatives.

Spring Design Alex Ebook Reader

While the Alex is really an ereader first, it’s still capable of a lot more with Android running on a 3.5-inch color LCD under the 6-inch e-ink display. Since it’s Android, everything works as it should so it can browse the web, send emails, and access the Android Marketplace via Wi-Fi or 3G. But the real magic is that the two screens can be linked so that content on the small screen can be pushed up for easier viewing on the large screen. It also handles book navigation and selection. Think of it as a suped-up Nook and instead of B&N, there’s a partnership with Boarders but any ebook standard will work. Available in either black or white at $399 and the company is taking pre-orders right now with an expected shipping date of April 14.

Advantages over the iPad

USB power charging
User-replaceable battery
Longer battery life with only the e-ink screen

Disadvantages

Smaller screens
Less storage

enTourage eDGe dualbook

One look at this thing and you can tell it’s something different. Two screens, combined with a hinge that also holds a speaker. It’s really not just an ereader with an Android netbook bolted on, either. It’s so much more and truly shows what the future of computer could hold for everyday joes, but more so for academia. Oh, and unlike the similar Microsoft Courier concept, this thing is real and available for $499 right now. Read our review here.

Advantages over the iPad

More touchscreen real estate
SD card slot
2 USB ports
User-replaceable battery

Disadvantages

No 3G
Less storage

WePad

The WePad may be the most complete alternative to the iPad with Linux at the core and access to the Android Marketplace. It’s reportable going to be less expensive, as well, when it first its German retailers in the coming months.

Advantages over the iPad

Webcam
2 USB ports
WePad App Store + Android Marketplace
Multitasking
Works with all ebook formats
Larger screen
Flash support

Disadvantages

None we can see

Lenovo Skylight Smartbook

Yes, it’s a netbook but give the Skylight a chance before scrolling down to the next iPad alternative. 10 hour battery life, 2 lbs weight, and a bright 10-inch screen are pretty standard noondays. But then throw in a 3G wireless into a thin and sleek package powered by a custom web interface and you have one tasty treat.

Advantages over the iPad

Full keyboard
USB ports
SD card slot

Disadvantages

Unproven OS (that’s a biggie)
No touchscreen

Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid

It’s a tablet! No, it’s a netbook! No, it’s both! An Intel CULV processor handles Windows 7 while in netbook mode and an ARM CPU takes care of the Skylight OS when the tablet is all by itself. It packs 3G, 128GB SSD all in a design that’s truly the best of both worlds. The U1 Hybrid slated for a summer 2010 release. See it in action here.

Advantages over the iPad

Windows 7
Two-in-One design
USB port
SD card slot
Larger screen

Disadvantages

No access to the App Store
It will probably be more expensive

ExoPC

It looks like an iPad, costs the same as an iPad, has similar tech specs as the iPad, but it isn’t made by Apple. The ExoPC might be the absolute best iPad alternative for Apple haters as long as they feel comfortable owning an obvious iPad clone. The ExoPC is supposed to be released sometime this spring.

Advantages over the iPad

SD card slot
User-replaceable battery
Supports Flash and Silverlight
Wireless and wired networking
Windows 7
3 USB ports

Disadvantages

No access to the App Store
Shorter battery life at 4 hours

Your smartphone

And finally, your smartphone should really be considered an iPad alternative. Think about what the iPad can do and then compare it against your current phone. It could be a Palm Pre, Droid, HD2, or even iPhone. You can surf the web on these phones, edit photos, read sheet music, play electronic instruments, read comics, watch TV shows, play racing games and the list goes on and on and on. Sure, the iPad has that massive screen to further exploit those apps, but most of the functions are the same.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t

Posted by ts On 29.03.2010

source – netbooked.net

The guys at netbooked.net got their hands on the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t tablet convertible netbook. Their model came with an Atom N450 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium and a 8-cell battery.

Read on the rest of their review…

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t

10.1” 1024 x 600 display
capacitive multi touch display
Intel Atom N450 processor
1GB RAM
250GB HDD
Windows 7 Home Premium
8-Cell battery
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
APS protection, Dolby Headphone
1.54 kg / 3.4 pounds

First impressions are that it is extremely heavy for a 10 inch netbook (surpasses the the 12-inch UL20A in weight) and the keyboard and touchpad feel a little flimsy and cheap, though usable. Haven’t played around with the touchscreen much yet as I will run through my battery tests first. No accelerometer but there’s at least a button on the screen bezel for rotating the screen. Capacitive multi touch screen seems to be responsive to very light touches as you’d expect.

Unboxing video below:

Some pics below:

review source – netbooked.net

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