Lenovo Announces IdeaPad U1 and LePad Hybrid Notebook

Today Lenovo unveiled their first slate, the new IdeaPad U1 and LePad hybrid, a multi-touch Android slate running on LeOS that can go mobile in HD or connect to the U1 keyboard base and run on Windows 7. The tablet has Lenovo�s seamless hybrid technology to switch quickly from the Android OS to Windows. Lenovo says this same technology will not disrupt the WiFi, WCDMA/EVDO 3G wireless internet connection included with the slate.

The slate can switch from portrait mode to landscape to suit your reading and video-watching preferences. We originally saw the prototype of this slate/notebook back during CES 2010, so we're excited to see it now even if we had to wait a year.

The Lenovo LePad Slate
The tablet is powered with a Qualcomm SnapDragon 1.3-Ghz processor, and while docked with the base, the notebook runs with an Intel CULV I5-540UM 1.20-Ghz processor. It has been tested to last up to eight hours at full battery charge while undocked. The U1 base is, of course, sold separately from the slate.

Measuring in with a 10.1� display and 1280x800 resolution, the tablet weighs 1.67 lbs and is � inch thick (the notebook weighs 4 lbs). The slate features ARM snapdragon graphics; the notebook has Intel Integrated graphics.

Full IdeaPad U1 Hybrid and LePad Specifications:

Processor
Slate: Qualcomm SnapDragon 1.3GHz
Notebook: Intel CULV Core i5-540M 1.2GHz

Operating System
Slate; LeOS (Android based)
Notebook: Windows 7 Home Premium

Display
10.1" (16:10 ratio) with 1280x800 resolution

Graphics
Slate: ARM Snapdragon
Notebook: Intel Integrated

Memory
Slate: 1GB RAM
Notebook: 2GB DDR3 RAM

Storage
Slate: 16GB/32GB Flash
Notebook: 320GB 5400rpm 7mm SATA

Communication
Slate: Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/3G (EVDO & WCDMA)
Notebook: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1

Ports
Slate: SIM Slot, Headphone jack
Notebook: One USB 2.0 and HDMI

Camera
2MP integrated web camera

Other Features
LePad Dock port for charger, keyboard dock or notebook

Weight
Slate: 760g
Notebook: 1.8kg

Dimensions
Slate: 263x188x12.9mm
Notebook: 270x210x33.2mm

Included Software
Slate: Web, video, music, e-reading, push service, game, app store
Notebook: OneKey Rescue, Lenovo Energy Management Software 5.0, Adobe Reader, Veriface, McAfee Virus Scan Plus, LeZone Software, may vary by region

Pre-loaded apps and software also come along with it, including software for e-Reading, app store, music, video, web browsing, McAfee, and more. Other notable features include quick access keys to things such as e-mail and news and a front-facing camera.

Lenovo said there are plans in the making for the LePad to support Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for a better web-browsing experience with the slate.

You can get it in four colors: brown or black (leather-textured), white, or scarlet. The Lenovo IdeaPad U1 with LePad will be available in the Chinese market at the beginning of Q1. It will be sold for approximately $520 for the slate only and $1300 for both the slate and U1 hybrid laptop. Look out for more information concerning when it will be available in the US and worldwide market.

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source : Notebook Review