11 August 2008
Lenovo has revealed more information of its upcoming netbook models, the 10.2-inch IdeaPad S10 and 8.9-inch IdeaPad S9. Both netbooks will launch in the China market in September with availability likely in October, according to the company.
IdeaPad netbooks are the latest in a string of recently announced Lenovo products, designed specifically for consumers worldwide and developed through our heritage of technological innovation and exceptional engineering," said Liu Jun, senior vice president, Consumer Business Group, Lenovo. "As rapidly as the technology changes, today's consumers are looking for mobile products that feature the best of basic computing functions in an extremely compact and affordable form, and Lenovo designed the IdeaPad netbooks for that purpose.
The machines will be Intel Atom powered and will come with either 512MB or 1GB RAM and either an 80 or 160GB hard disc. Alternatively, a 4GB solid state drive will also be available.
The netbooks will feature Wi-Fi with optional Bluetooth and will sport a webcam, an Expresscard slot and 4-in-1 card reader and two USB ports. Users can specify Windows XP or Linux.
Lenovo says that it has engineered the netbooks to reduce the heat emitted on key contact areas such as the bottom of the PC, the palm rest and the keyboard. It also says it has added one button data recovery, through its OneKey Rescue System, bringing some of the higher features of its notebooks such as the ThinkPad X300.
To appeal to consumers as will come in a range of colours from blue, pink, and red - though business users might prefer the black or white options.