Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Nettop Unboxing
July 26, 2010
Update: Lenovo.com pricing has been updated. The low end model is now $349 and the high end model is now $399. The high end model OS spec will be updated to should show Windows 7 Home Premium instead of Windows XP shortly.
Lenovo US sent me a review sample of their IdeaCentre Q150 nettop – one of the smallest and thinnest dual core Atom D510 / Nvidia ION 2 nettops around.
The Q150 is the successor to the older Q110 which had a single core Atom 230 processor with last generation ION graphics though the chassis is almost identical. [Read more]
Lenovo Q150 Nettop Unboxing and First Impressions (Video)
July 24, 2010
Our colleague Brad from Liliputing has gotten his hands on Lenovo’s newest Nettop and performed and unboxing and given his first impressions of the unit. The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Nettop come with the single-core Intel Atom D410. There is also a variant with the D510 Dual Core, 2GB RAM, NVIDIA ion and Windows 7 Home Premium, Brad is performing a full set of tests on the unit now on the entry-level unit which has the Intel GMA3150 GPU on board.
Tablet PC Sales Underwhelm As Lenovo’s LePad Looks Aggressively at China
July 23, 2010
Hanwang manufactures China’s most popular e-book reader which accounts for 60% of the market has come out with a tablet which was performing close to expectation until last month. Its tablet PC shipments reach only 1,500-2,000 units, which was significantly lower then expectations. According to Digitimes they the company’s tablet PC did not share strong shipments mainly because the Intel ultra-low-voltage processor-powered TouchPad still has issues over its battery longevity and user interface.
Taiwan PC makers are currently offering Hanwang a new ARM-based tablet PCs based on a Freescale platform to resolve this issue. Hanwang has not agreed to place orders for this projected 2011 Android tablets.
In the midst of this news Lenovo is looking to aggressively to enter the China market with the LePad, manufactured by Wistron. Lenovo is expected to release more solid details by the end of the third quarter or the beginning of the fourth but if we had to speculate my guess would be snapdragon since its already done similar tablet work with the skylight.
According to Digitimes China’s tablet shipments in 2010 are expected to reach about 400,000 units with most of devices using either Android or Windows CE operating systems, according to Digitimes Research.
Via Digitimes“>Digitimes
Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Nettop Now on Sale (Video)
June 20, 2010
Multimedia Centers are becoming all the rage these days and Lenovo is confidently throwing thier hat into the ring with their Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150. The Nettop boasts a dual-core Intel Atom D510 processor or a single-core Intel Atom D410 processor which both running on 1.66Ghz.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 also comes equipped with a NVIDIA ION + INtel GMA 3150 graphics, 160 / 250 / 320 / 500GB HDD, up to 2GB DDR2 RAM, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, 5.1 channel audio via S/PDIF out, four USB ports, Audio jacks, HDMI and VGA.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium and bundled with Keyboard and mouse (optional) as well as Remote with trackball mouse (optional).
The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 with a 160GB Hard Drive starts at 217.99 and with a 250GB Hard Drvie from $349
Via NetbookNews.de
Ultra Thin Nettop The Idea Center Q150 by Lenovo
May 11, 2010
Lenovo launched an updated nettop today called the IdeaCentre Q150. Its ultra thin with barely enough room on the back for a full sized Ethernet port but in that tiny frame is does come packing an Intel Atom D510 Processor and 160GB to 500GB 5400PRM HDD with 2GB of RAM. If you are looking for extra graphic performance there is the option for NVIDIA ION graphics and an HDMI output, which means it should have no problem handling 1080p high definition video playback. Operating System you also have a choice of Windows 7 Home Premium or Winodws 7 Home Basic.
For connectivity the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 comes sporting integrated 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 4 USB ports, mic and headphone jacks, S/PDIF audio, VGA output, and 5.1 channel audio. To keep the option train rolling you’ll alos have the option to add a keyboard, mouse, and multimedia remote control with a trackball and keyboard.
The nettop measures just 6.8″ x 6″ x 0.8″ and weighs just 1.67 pounds with prices starting at $249 and up at the end of June.
Via Liliputing
