First Windows 8 Tablet to Launch in October from Lenovo

A recently leaked report supposedly has all the info on what vendor will be launching the world's first Windows 8 tablet. But what most people are focusing on in this report is not which vendor will have the first Windows 8 tablet but when that tablet will release. According to "unidentified sources" cited by The Verge, Lenovo will be the first company to release a Windows 8 tablet, complete with an Intel chip, in October of this year.

There have been a plethora of reports leaked over the past few months claiming that Microsoft is aiming for an October release date, which would fall in line with this most recent Lenovo rumor. However, Microsoft "doesn't comment on rumors or speculation" so nobody really knows when exactly we will see Windows 8.

What is a possibility is that this rumored Windows 8 tablet from Lenovo could very well be the same one that the company showed off at CES earlier in the year. That particular tablet, which the company called the IdeaPad Yoga, sported a 13.3" screen and is able to be transformed into a notebook, complete with its own built-in keyboard.

Most companies have kept their Windows 8 products under wraps, except for Dell. Dell has been very forward in announcing its Windows 8 tablet plans for the future. CEO of the company Michael Dell even went as far as telling Bloomberg that his company is going to launch a Windows 8 tablet the very same day the OS launches. If this is true and the rumor of the Lenovo tablet is true, we may see some day one competition on the Windows 8 tablet front.

No matter who breaks the gate first, whether it's Lenovo or Dell, they will be quickly followed by some stiff competition from other companies like Asus, Samsung and HP. Just the other day Nokia Design Chief Marko Ahtisarri stated that his company would soon be launching a tablet onto the market. It is widely believed that this tablet would also build around a Windows 8 operating system, broadening the competition even more if it's true.

Source: CNET - Lenovo to launch first Windows 8 tablet==in October, report says

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Lenovo's New IdeaPad S110 "Mini Netbook"

Even though Lenovo's IdeaPad S110 netbook, the one complete with the Intel Atom Cedar Trail processor, has yet to be officially announced, Lenovo has still gone ahead and released a promotional video for the 10.1" laptop. Aside from the video, tech site Pro Vantage already lists the S110 206932U model complete with the Atom N2600, 1GB of RAM, 320GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter for $321 which means an "official" announcement is right around the corner.

According to Lenovo's video, the IdeaPad S110 is .62" thick and weighs in at 2.5lbs with a redesigned chassis that differs from Lenovo's standard design. The 10.1" screen is advertised as being HD and the device itself comes with a 98% full-sized keyboard with AccuType curved keys. As far as connectivity goes, the video shows USB 3.0 but nothing else. You'll have to wait for the official announcement to get every detail. The video also pointed out an optional 2MP webcam as well as WiFi and 3G connectivity.

The device will ship in a plethora of colors and so far black, white, red and blue S110 devices were shown in the video. Aside from the Windows 7 OS, the S110 also has instant-on OS for quick access to the internet without having to boot from the main operating system.

One interesting thing to point out is that the company avoids calling the IdeaPad S110 a netbook. Instead, Lenovo calls it a "mini netbook". Maybe the company thinks that netbooks get negative reviews thanks to their low performance? Regardless, a small, 10.1" laptop with an Atom CPU is usually considered a netbook, so the fact that Lenovo calls it a "mini netbook" won't really change things in the eyes of the tech world.

No word on an official release date but you can be sure there will be one soon. Keep checking back for more updates on the Lenovo IdeaPad S110 as well as everything else in the mobile tech world.

Source: New Technik - Lenovo IdeaPad S110 'Cedar Trail' Netbook Leaks (Video)

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Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge Laptops and ThinkVision Mobile Monitor

Lenovo has just announced the ThinkPad Edge 14" E425 and 15.6" E525 laptops for small-to-medium sized businesses. In addition to the laptops, Lenovo also announced the ThinkVision LT1421 Wide, Lenovo's first mobile monitor that gives people working on the go a second monitor for increased productivity on the road. The ThinkPad Edge laptops are designed to simplify your computing experience, starting with a slimmer and more polished design that goes hand in hand with powerful, reliable technology. You get the choice between the latest AMD processors along with voice and video features for an unparalleled user experience.

According to Vice President, ThinkPad Edge Business Unit, Lenovo, Luis Hernandez, "These latest ThinkPad Edge laptops combined with the ThinkVision mobile monitor equip small businesses with an extremely powerful technology toolkit. From creating content on the road to conveniently displaying presentations, video or other content, this solution fits the demanding requirements of growing small businesses."

The new ThinkPad Edge laptops have a smart, polished look and come in different colors including heatwave red or midnight black with either an anti-glare or glossy display. In addition to that, these devices are also nearly 13% slimmer than previous versions, which allows them to easily fit in a briefcase along with the ThinkVision LT1421 Wide monitor. Key features of these laptops include:

• AMD A-Series APU with VISION Pro Technology



• Integrated AMD Radeon discrete-class graphics with dedicated memory



• Up to 750GB of storage and up to 8GB of memory



• Multimedia and expansion options with DVD burner, powered USB, 4-in-1 media card reader and HDMI support



• Optional fingerprint reader for convenient and secure log-in options

The ThinkPad Edge E425 and E525 laptops as well as the ThinkVision LT1421 Wide mobile monitor should become available sometime this month. Pricing for both the Edge E423 and E525 begins at $549 with pricing for the LT1421 Wide monitor being $219.99.

Source: Business Wire - New Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops & Mobile Monitor Simplify Small Business Computing

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