Lenovo has stepped into the Ultraportable notebook market with its introduction of the Ideapad S10. The 9.8" x 7.2" machine will come with Windows XP as the OS, and features include a 10.2 inch screen, Intel Atom N270 core, advanced heat dissipation tech, and weighs in at only 2.4 pounds.
The S10 will be offered in some countries with a 9 inch screen and Linux, but for the United States (at least initially) it will be two main models: the $399 512MB 80GB HDD and the $450 1GB 160GB HDD. The color choices will be black, red, and white.
Other features include:
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1.3M WebCam
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stereo speakers
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Multi-touch touchPad
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full size Keyboard (85% full size)
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Integrated Wireless 802.11 b/g, Ethernet
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Bluetooth
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Express card slot for WWAN expansion
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Supports Up to 2-GB Memory
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4in1 Multi-card Reader
- LED backlight 1024×600 WSVGA display
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Intel Integrated Graphics GMA 950
- Battery up to 3 hours with 3-cell battery, and up to 6 hours with 6-cell battery
The S10 is expected to be available around September, but the date is subject to change at this point.