IdeaPad

This page is about the IdeaPad laptops. For the tablets, see IdeaPad Tablets
IdeaPad
Developer Lenovo
Release date January 2008

IdeaPad is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computers from Lenovo.

Contents

History

The IdeaPad laptops were announced in January 2008.[1] The first three models in the product line were the Y710, the Y510, and the U110. Some of the features that defined these first three models were widescreens, VeriFace facial recognition, frameless screens, touch controls, and Dolby speaker systems.[1]

The IdeaPad design marked a deviation from the business-oriented ThinkPad laptops, towards a more consumer-oriented look and feel.[2] Among these changes were a glossy screen and the absence of the traditional ThinkPad TrackPoint.[3] Notebook Review said the keyboard had a ‘"distinctive ThinkPad feel" and "the touchpad and touchpad buttons were smooth and responsive."[4]

The IdeaPad laptop models currently available from Lenovo are the S Series, V Series, Y Series, U Series, and Z Series.

S Series

IdeaPad S10
Developer Lenovo
Release date October 8, 2008 (2008-10-08)
Media 80, 120, 160 GB 2.5" HDD
Operating system Windows XP
Lenovo Quick Start
CPU 1.6 GHz Intel Atom, single core Diamondville
Memory 512 MB/1 GB
Display 10.2" (25.9 cm) 1024x600 LED backlit TFT LCD
Input Keyboard, touchpad, microphone, 1.3 megapixel webcam
Connectivity 10/100 Mbit Ethernet
802.11b/g wireless LAN
2 USB 2.0 ports
4-in-1 flash memory card reader
Bluetooth, except US before March 2009
Expresscard
Dimensions 10.23 × 7.08 × 0.748 in
Weight 2.64 pounds (1.2 kg) (3-cell battery)

The first laptop in Lenovo’s netbook IdeaPad S Series was scheduled for launch in September 2008 but was delayed, with an estimated release date indicated as November.[5] Ultimately, the laptop was released in September in China, but in October in the United States.[6][7]

S10 and S9

The S10 featured a 10.2-inch (260 mm) TFT active matrix 1024x600 display with a 80 or 160 GB hard disk drive and 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 Random Access Memory, both of which could be upgraded via a panel on the bottom of the netbook. The processor was an Intel Atom at 1.6 GHz. They supported IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking and had two USB ports, an ExpressCard expansion slot, a 4-in-1 media reader, and a VGA output. These computers received positive consumer reviews, [8] and a 9/10 rating from Wired magazine.[9]

The Lenovo S10 had model numbers 4231-XYU, where "XY" identified the particular configuration.[10] In 2009 a S10e model was available in February 2009. It had a 10.1-inch (260 mm) screen, and an S9e model with even smaller 8.9-inch (230 mm) screen. These versions were available with Windows or Linux. Both of their model numbers were 4187-XYU where "XY" identified the particular configuration.[10] As of December 2009, the model number 4068-XYZ was added. Additional S10e units had model number 4333-XYZ.

In May 2009 Lenovo introduced the S10-2, model number 2957-XYU, where XY identifies the configuration. While the S10-2 shared many traits with the S10/S10e, it featured a new physical design, adds a third USB port, omits the ExpressCard34 slot, and enlarges the keyboard and touchpad. It was available in black, white, pink and grey, and with larger HD and SSD sizes.[11]

Currently, the newest model is the S10-3T, which is a convertible tablet. It has the standard specs (2048 MB ram, 250 GB HDD (active-shock-protection enabled), 10.1" capacitive touch screen, etc.)

While most reviews ranked the Lenovo S10 favorably among comparable netbooks,[12][13][14][15] the fan controller was a common complaint among users with early BIOS versions. The fan's speed would change erratically, often repeatedly turning on at high speed for only a second or two at low temperatures during non-intense use such as web browsing.[16] Lenovo released updated BIOS versions which resolved the problems[17] and the community developed modifications for those who are unsatisfied with Lenovo's solutions.[18]

S12

2011 models

Other S Series laptop models included the S9 with Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz), RAM 1024MB DDRII 667, SATA HDD 120GB, 8.9" (1024х600) TFT / LED backlit, GMA950, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2хUSB 2.0, SD/MMC, ExpressCard, Web cam, Li-ion 3-cell, and WinXP Home Edition. The S10 had some models with 3 cell batteries, 512MB RAM and 80GB hard drives in Red, Black and White;[19] blue and pink were released in October 2008. Others were S10e, S10-2, S10-3, S10-3t Tablet Netbook, S0-3s ("s" for slim), S10-3c . As of 2011 S Series laptops available from Lenovo were the IdeaPad S10-3, S10-3t, and S205.[20]

Y series

Main article: IdeaPad Y Series

The first laptops in Lenovo’s IdeaPad Y Series were showcased in CES 2008.[1] These were the IdeaPad Y710 and Y510 laptops, with 17 inch and 15 inch screens respectively.[21]. The most significant change to the laptops was the more consumer-oriented appearance – a marked difference from ThinkPads.[2]

The laptops in the IdeaPad Y Series were Y460p, Y470, Y560, Y560p, Y570, and Y560d.[22]

U series

Main article: IdeaPad U Series

The IdeaPad U110 was an 11.1 inch laptop, a first for Lenovo in the United States.[23] The most striking feature of the laptop was the red top lid with a flowery pattern on it – another first for a Lenovo laptop.[24] The keyboard also differed from traditional Lenovo keyboards with its glossy, closely set keys.[25]

The laptops available in the IdeaPad U Series are the U260 and the U460. The U150, U350, and U450p are listed, and indicated as being available from resellers.[26]

Features

U Series laptops included:

IdeaPad U260 Laptop[27]
IdeaPad U460 Laptop[28]

U Series laptop models included: U110, U150, U160, U165, U330, U350, U450p, U460, U1.

Z Series

Main article: IdeaPad Z Series

The IdeaPad Z Series laptops were designed primarily for entry-level multimedia users.[29] The first Z Series IdeaPad laptops were the Z360, Z460 and Z560, with 13 inch, 14 inch, and 15 inch screens respectively.

The 2011 IdeaPad laptops launched by Lenovo were the Intel Sandy Bridge processor based Z370, Z470, Z570, and AMD Llano APU processor based Z575.[30]

Features

Features of the IdeaPad Z Series laptops were:[31]

Connectivity Features:

Models

Other Z Series laptop models included: Z360, Z460, Z560.

References

  1. ^ a b c Sal Cangeloso (January 3, 2008). "New from Lenovo: three IdeaPad notebook s". Geek.com blog. http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/new-from-lenovo-three-ideapad-notebooks-2008013/. Retrieved June 2, 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "Lenovo IdeaPad Hands-On Roundup". http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4188. "For starters, the design of the IdeaPads marks a significant change for Lenovo. Unlike the "all business" classic ThinkPad line that Lenovo inherited from IBM, the IdeaPads have a sleek, refined look with a very consumer-focused feel." 
  3. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad Hands-On Roundup". http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4188. "The glossy screens feature a flush-mount bezel which makes the transition from LCD to keyboard look incredibly smooth. Speaking of keyboards, the keyboards on both the Y510 and the Y710 have a distinctive "ThinkPad feel" when typing ... despite the loss of the iconic red trackpoint in the middle of the keyboard." 
  4. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad Hands-On Roundup". http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4188. "Speaking of keyboards, the keyboards on both the Y510 and the Y710 have a distinctive "ThinkPad feel" when typing ... despite the loss of the iconic red trackpoint in the middle of the keyboard. The touchpad and touchpad buttons were also smooth and responsive." 
  5. ^ "IdeaPad S10 Release delayed". http://eeepc.net/lenovo-ideapad-s10-release-delayed-2/. "It seems that the Lenovo IdeaPad S10′s release date has possibly been delayed by two months. Customers that pre-ordered the S10 were expecting it to be released on 9 September. However, some buyers have been tracking the status of their order and have noticed that the status was not updating throughout the day. In fact, the order status for pre-orders wasn’t updated by Lenovo until a day after the due release date. The status then showed an expected release date of November 18th." 
  6. ^ "Lenovo Ideapad S10 Price and Release Date". http://www.lifeatmost.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s10-price-and-release-date/. "Its release date in China is confirmed as September 5th, but the US customers won’t see it until October." 
  7. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Review". http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4620. "With so many manufacturers scrambling to create their own "netbooks" it was only a matter of time before Lenovo came to the table with their own value-priced IdeaPad S10." 
  8. ^ "Customer Reviews of the Lenovo S10-1211Ubk". Newegg.com web site. 2009. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16834146496. Retrieved June 2, 2011. 
  9. ^ Christropher Null (October 7, 2008). "Lenovo S10 — The Best Netbook We've Seen All Year". Wired.com. http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/lenovo_ideapad_s10. Retrieved June 2, 2011. 
  10. ^ a b "IdeaPad S Series specifications". Lenovo. May 2009. http://shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/WW/AG/merchandising/US/PDFs/sseries_techspecs_051809.pdf. Retrieved June 2, 2011. 
  11. ^ "IdeaPad S10-2 User Guide V1.0". Lenovo. April 2009. http://consumerdl.lenovo.com.cn/UserFiles/UserGuide/en/User's%20guides%20and%20manuals/S10-2/Lenovo%20IdeaPad%20S10-2%20User%20Guide%20V1.0.pdf. Retrieved June 2, 2011. 
  12. ^ http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/10/review-lenovo-s.html
  13. ^ http://blog.laptopmag.com/up-close-with-lenovos-ideapad-s10-one-sweet-10-incher
  14. ^ http://news.cnet.com/8301-13554_3-10062500-33.html
  15. ^ http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4620
  16. ^ http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/23/lenovo-s10-users-complaining-of-endless-fan-noise/
  17. ^ http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=IdeaPad_Netbook&thread.id=795
  18. ^ http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=IdeaPad_Netbook&thread.id=3061
  19. ^ Lenovo S10 Released
  20. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad S Series Laptops". http://shop.lenovo.com/us/products/lifestyle/ideapad/s-series/index.html. 
  21. ^ "New from Lenovo: three IdeaPad notebooks". http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/new-from-lenovo-three-ideapad-notebooks-2008013/. 
  22. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad Y Series Laptops". http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?action=init&current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=C46D71ACFD7C4475B8E490358F8CA8C3. 
  23. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Hands-on". http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4182. "The U110 is particularly interesting as an 11.1-inch subnotebook, a first for Lenovo (at least in the U.S.)." 
  24. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Hands-on". http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4182. "The most striking thing about the IdeaPad U110 design-wise is probably the lid, it's red and has sort of a flowery pattern to it -- nothing like we've seen in a Lenovo notebook before." 
  25. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Hands-on". http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4182. "The next rather striking thing is the keyboard. It's very shiny and very different to any other Lenovo keyboard I've ever used. Notice that the keys are flushed right up against each other and the keyboard has a glossy finish." 
  26. ^ "IdeaPad U Series Laptops". http://shop.lenovo.com/us/products/lifestyle/ideapad/u-series/index.html. 
  27. ^ "IdeaPad U260 Laptop Features". http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=E43D2699BCE742179B81FE831165E337&tabname=Features. 
  28. ^ "IdeaPad U460 Laptop Features". http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=E43D2699BCE742179B81FE831165E337&tabname=Features. 
  29. ^ "Lenovo IdeaPad z460 Laptop". http://tech2.in.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-z460-laptop/148842/0. "Be it entry-level or mainstream multimedia, Lenovo’s IdeaPad series of laptops has something for everyone. If you want gaming to be part of your multimedia experience, the IdeaPad Y series, such as the IdeaPad Y560, is good, and for entry-level multimedia users, there’s the IdeaPad Z series." 
  30. ^ "IdeaPad Z Series Laptops". http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?action=init&current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=BB818098E0304D14A55783B509970E9D. 
  31. ^ "IdeaPad Z Series Laptop Features". http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=BB818098E0304D14A55783B509970E9D&tabname=Features. 

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