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When Lenovo’s oh-so-nimble IdeaPad U110 crashed onto the scene in January, intrigue was high. After all, it came packing a lightweight frame, a couple of longevous batteries, a respectable price tag and a decent list of specifications. After spending some quality time with the ultraportable, we came away less than enthused, but that’s not the point here — we’re asking you, dear readers, to toss in your own two pennies and let us know how you would’ve done things differently on this here machine. Would you have stripped off a coat or two of that gloss? Shoved in a more potent processor? Pre-installed just a bit less bloatware? Wrack your brain and let us know, alright?

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After giving the new IdeaPad U110 its 15 minutes of fame in front of the camera, we got down to business. The 11.1-inch ultraportable is built like a tank — a really, really lightweight tank. The uniquely-designed lid and (overly) glossy motif is a welcome change for Lenovo, but after a good bit of use, it’s easy to see this one won’t appeal to the masses. Click on for the full rundown of impressions and notes (and a video, too).

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Though our pals over at Switched managed to snag some hands-on video with a red pre-production unit, we figured we’d grab hold of the classic black edition of the IdeaPad U110 and give you a closer look. Made available for order just this week, Lenovo’s latest ultraportable is high on style (and way high on gloss) and possesses the price tag to prove it. Meander on into the gallery below for a veritable plethora of unboxing and hands-on shots — and rest assured, impressions are on the way.

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Just as expected, Lenovo has updated its webstore with the shiny new IdeaPad U110. The 11.1-inch ultraportable is available for customizing right now in black or red, and both hues start at $1,899. Currently, the red variant touts a 3- to 5-day wait before shipment occurs, while the black model isn’t likely to head your way for 2- to 3-weeks. Of course, Lenovo may be padding those figures a touch, but there’s your worst-case scenarios, anyway. Your route to being nearly two grand poorer starts at the read link below.

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digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/gadgets/Final_specifications_for_Lenovo_s_IdeaPad_U110_revealed’; Get ready, ultraportable fans — here’s the dirty details you’ve been demanding. Lenovo’s IdeaPad U110, which becomes available in the US tomorrow in black and red — is all set to start at $1,899 directly from Lenovo. Wondering what that’ll net you? Here goes:

• Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 CPU (1.6GHz, 4MB, 800MHz)
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 11.1-inch widescreen WXGA (1,366 x 768) LED-backlit panel
• Intel’s GMA X3100 graphics set
• 120GB 4,200RPM hard drive
• 2GB of RAM
• dual-layer DVD writer (external)
• 1.3-megapixel camera
• 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi and optional Bluetooth
• 2.4-pounds with 4-cell battery
• Dimensions: 10.8- x 7.7- x 0.72- through 0.88-inches

You’ll also get a 1-year warranty, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, FireWire / VGA sockets, a 6-in-1 multicard reader, Mini-PCIe / ExpressCard slots, audio in / out and a pair of stereo speakers. It should be noted that the 4-cell battery is only rated for 2-hours of use, while the rig can withstand up to 8-hours if the 7-cell Li-ion expansion pack is utilized, too. You may also notice a slew of retailers carrying a $1,999 model starting in mid-May — those come stocked with 3GB of RAM versus the standard 2GB on the $1,899 model.

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We already knew Lenovo’s 11-inch darling was shipping to eager US-based consumers “soon,” but now we’ve got a definitive date for you to circle on that jam-packed calendar: April 29th. The IdeaPad U110 will indeed be available for order on Tuesday, and it’ll be starting a full Benjamin less than we previously heard (down to $1,899, to be exact) directly from Lenovo. We’re still waiting on the full list of specifications as well as the slate of retailers that will likely be selling it, but if you’re anxious for more right this very moment, you can check out a promotional video of the unit in black and red right after the break.

Continue reading Lenovo’s IdeaPad U110 showcased on video, available in US on April 29

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IBM Lenovo’s Think brand (ThinkPad, ThinkStation) has gotten the company far, but it was clear those boring numbers (3000, 2000) just weren’t cutting the mustard. Say hello to Lenovo’s new global portable and desktop computing brands: IdeaPad and IdeaStation, respectively. While details on the IdeaStation desktop lineup are still pretty sparse, the laptop lineup has three machines running the gamut of sizes — the Y710 (17-inch gaming rig), Y510 (15-inch workhorse), and U110 (11-inch ultraportable) — all featuring VeriFace (facial recognition software), media keys, textured lids, and flush bezels, and available in April. Too bad none have WWAN — that really would have made our day. Check out the specs:

Y710 (above)

• 17-inch WXGA (1440 x 900) CCFL VibrantView display
• Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz)
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD2600, 256MB
• Up to 4GB RAM, up to 500GB in drives
• Game Zone keyboard lighting, and auxiliary display with resource usage and performance controls
• Blu-ray reader with dual-layer CD / DVD burner
• 802.11a/b/g/n (but no Bluetooth, apparently)
• HDMI, VGA, S-Video
• (4) USB 2.0, ExpressCard, 1394, media reader
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• Dolby Home Theater sound: four speakers + subwoofer
• 15.6 x 11.2 x 1-1.5-inches, 7.9 pounds
• Starts at $1,200.

U110 (the rest of the specs are still pending)

• 11-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL display
• 0.7-inches thick, 2.3-pounds

Click on for the rest on the Y510; gallery below.

Continue reading Lenovo launches IdeaPad, IdeaStation laptop and desktop lines

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