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A closer look at the Lenovo Skylight
Jan 8th
Brad got a full low-down on one of highlight devices of CES, the Lenovo Skylight. He notes that while it plays local video well, it has some issues on Flash and streaming video. This especially becomes evident in higher quality ones and if the video is on fullscreen.
The interface is Mac-esque with Linux running a dock of apps at the bottom of the screen. Brad notes that when opening an app, it doesn’t launch in the usual way. It first pops up as a widget on the home screen where you can preview it. Clicking on the widget puts the app in front with a sidebar for two more widgets. There’s an option for regular desktop behavior as well if you don’t fancy the widgets. If you look at it from a smartphone standpoint though, the widgets make sense. You want to monitor stuff in the background such as feeds and mail while doing your other work.
Brad goes away impressed with the device though he notes that it is a closed OS so updates for apps like Firefox need to wait for Lenovo’s go ahead first. For more insights and video, read Brad’s full article. You can also go check out jkkmobile’s hands-on of the device.
A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
A closer look at the Lenovo Skylight
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Up for Pre-Order at Amazon
Jan 6th
So, aside from the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 which we is currently available for pre-order at Amazon, NetbookReviews also found out that the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t is available for pre-order as well. You can have this new Lenovo netbook for $499.
No shipping date was indicated yet though. This is understable since Lenovo has just announced it yesterday and shipping will most probably commence anytime this month.
Anyway, if you’re interested in getting this IdeaPad S10-3t netbook, you might as well place your order now at Amazon. Your $499 will give you a netbook with some great features that include:
- 1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor
- 1GB 204 Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
- 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); 802.11 b/g/n
- 10.1″ 1024×600 LED Display (16:9); Intel GMA 3150 Graphics
- Windows 7 Starter
Thanks Chris @ NetbookReviews
A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Up for Pre-Order at Amazon
Lenovo Goes Official with the IdeaPad S10-3 and S10-3t
Jan 5th
There you go, Lenovo has officially announced its two latest offerings – the IdeaPad S10-3 netbook and IdeaPad S10-3T tablet. The IdeaPad S10-3 is Lenovo’s follow-up to the S10-2 and offers either the new Intel Atom N450 or N470 processors. It sports a 10.1-inch HD screen, Windows 7 Starter or Basic or Windows XP Home, up to 2GB of RAM, 320GB of HDD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, optional 3G, WiMAX, 1.3MP or 0.3MP webcam 4 cell/7 cell battery.
Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t features a 10-inch capacitative touchscreen display with multitouch gestures. It’s display can be rotated 180 degrees or folded down over the keyboard so that you can use it as a tablet. Full specs of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t include Windows 7 Starter, Basic or Home Premium, up to 2GB of RAM, up to 320GB of HDD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, optional 3G, WiMAX, 1.3MP webcam, 4 cell/8 cell battery.
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 will set you back for $349.99 while the S10-3t will sell for $499.9.
Via Liliputing
A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
Lenovo Goes Official with the IdeaPad S10-3 and S10-3t
