Lenovo Skylight

Lenovo Skylight[1]
Manufacturer Lenovo
Media micro SDHC and SDHC card reader
Operating system Linux-based custom
CPU ARM (Qualcomm 1 GHz Snapdragon)
Storage capacity 8 GB mini SD card, 8 GB flash, 4 GB USB stick
Memory 512 MB
Display 10.1 in (260 mm) diagonal WXGA (1280 × 720) LCD
Input Keyboard
Touchpad
Camera 1.3 Mp
Connectivity WLAN 802.11
3G Quadband WCDMA + SIM card slot
2×USB 2.0
mini HDMI connector
3.5 mm stereo out
Online services 2 GB online storage
Weight 1.95 lb

Lenovo Skylight was a small portable computer with mobile telephone (sometimes called a smartbook) designed by Lenovo.[2] The project was announced in January 2010, but cancelled less than six months later.

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History

Qualcomm was rumored to announce a smartbook at an analyst meeting on November 12, 2009.[3] A Lenovo device concept was shown, and reported that it would be announced officially at the Consumer Electronics Show of January 2010.[4][5][6][7] The Lenovo device was expected to be sold through AT&T carrier in the US.[8] A Lenovo device was submitted to the FCC earlier in October, rumored to be the smartbook in question.[9][10] In early January 2010, it was announced that the Lenovo smartbook's name would be "Skylight" and more detailed specifications were made public.[11][12][13][14][15][16]

Some of the design differences from a traditional notebook included a semicircular shape, relatively larger touchpad, and Universal Serial Bus connector which extends out from the keyboard surface.[17] The Skylight used the Snapdragon technology from Qualcomm with a custom Linux operating system.[18]

In May 2010 the product was cancelled.[19]

References

  1. ^ "Lenovo Skylight: its first ARM / Snapdragon-based smartbook, coming in April for $499". Engadget. http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/lenovo-skylight-its-first-arm-snapdragon-based-smartbook-com/. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Lenovo Newsroom | Lenovo Skylight Lights Up the Web with Industry's First ARM-Based Smartbook". News.lenovo.com. January 5, 2010. http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1297. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  3. ^ Elizabeth Woyke (November 10, 2009). "Qualcomm To Announce First Smartbook". Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/10/smartbook-netbook-chips-technology-personal-qualcomm.html. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 
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  5. ^ Hachman, Mark (November 12, 2009). "Lenovo to Announce 'Smartbook' at CES | News & Opinion". PCMag.com. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2355837,00.asp. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  6. ^ "Lenovo Skylight smartbook lands in April for $499 with AT&T". Netbook Choice. January 3, 2010. http://www.netbookchoice.com/2010/01/03/lenovo-skylight-smartbook-lands-in-april-for-499-with-att/. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Qualcomm Shows Smartbook – Hardware – Handhelds/PDAs". Informationweek. November 13, 2009. http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/handheld/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=221700059. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  8. ^ Brad Linder (November 12, 2009). "Qualcomm shows first Smartbook, announces AT&T as carrier". Liliputing blog. http://www.liliputing.com/2009/11/qualcomm-shows-first-smartbook-announces-att-as-carrier.html. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 
  9. ^ "New 10.1” laptop coming from Lenovo? |". Wirelessgoodness.com. October 30, 2009. http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/?p=1093. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  10. ^ ThinkPads (November 3, 2009). "Lenovo prototype laptop submitted to FCC". ThinkPads.com. http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/11/02/lenovo-prototype-laptop-submitted-to-fcc/. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  11. ^ James Wray and Ulf Stabe (January 5, 2010). "Lenovo's Skylight 'smartbook' to bust Netbook appeal? – Hardware". Thetechherald.com. http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/201001/5032/Lenovo-s-Skylight-smartbook-to-bust-Netbook-appeal. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  12. ^ "Lenovo Unveils New Hybrid Tablet/Laptop and Smartbook". PCWorld. January 4, 2010. http://www.pcworld.com/article/185860/lenovo_unveils_new_hybrid_tabletlaptop_and_smartbook.html. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  13. ^ Stein, Scott (January 4, 2010). "Lenovo announces Skylight smartbook, smaller than a Netbook | Crave – CNET". News.cnet.com. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10424810-1.html. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  14. ^ Madway, Gabriel. "Lenovo, Qualcomm team up on Skylight smartbook". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6040MS20100105?type=technologyNews. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  15. ^ http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357623,00.asp
  16. ^ "Lenovo Skylight: Always-connected smartbook with all-day battery". Liliputing. January 5, 2010. http://www.liliputing.com/2010/01/lenovo-skylight-always-connected-smartbook-with-all-day-battery.html. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  17. ^ "How the Lenovo Skylight smartbook was Designed – Details : Smartbook News & Reviews – Smartbook User Community Forum". Smartbooktalk.com. http://www.smartbooktalk.com/smartbook-news-reviews-f4/how-the-lenovo-skylight-smartbook-was-designed-details-t119.html. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  18. ^ Scott Stein (January 10, 2010). "CES: What, exactly, is a smartbook? Highlights from the show floor". CNET Networks. http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10431884-269.html. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 
  19. ^ "Lenovo – Skylight – Light up your web". official web site. Lenovo Group. May 28, 2010. http://www.lenovoskylight.com/. Retrieved June 5, 2011. 

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