Lenovo Ideapad S10 – Netbook review

Lenovo wanted to cash in on this netbook boom so it came out with the IdeaPad S10. It used EeePC as its benchmark leading some to say that the IdeaPad S10 was an EeePC killer.
Two years ago, the Asus EeePC subnotebook entered the market. Immediately, buyers were attracted because of its low price, light weight, solid-state drive and Linux OS. Because of this, Asus EeePC’s were selling like hotcakes. Competitors had no other choice except to manufacture and market their own budget-priced subnotebooks.

LENOVO IDEAPAD S12 – Netbook Review

Just when people thought that the Asus Eee series had an insurmountable lead, Lenovo came out with a netbook that not only had a more comfortable keyboard and larger screen size, but it sold it at very low prices. It is no wonder that the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 was included in the Top 5 Netbooks for 2009.
The IdeaPad S12 has the Atom N270 for its processor at 1.6 GHz. It is also the very first netbook to include VIA’s Nano mobile processor as an option. The Via Nano processor has been getting good reviews lately in its battle with its Atom counterpart. The good news doesn’t stop here, the S12 is expected to feature NVIDIA’s Ion technology.

Lenovo Ideapad U330 – Review

A descendant of the U110 and Lenovo’s latest offering into the thin laptop category, the Lenovo Ideapad U330 is very much like its ancestor when it comes to looks. It sports a glossy black finish, and even has a pattern of pinstripes on the lids.
Aesthetics is not the only aspect that the Ideapad U330 excels in, it also promises great performance for the user. For example, it has a 2.0 GHz P7350 Intel Core 2 Duo marshalling its operations. Coupled with a RAM bank of 3 gigabytes (DDR3 memory chips are used), the Lenovo Ideapad U330 promises a seamless and lag-free operation even when multitasking with memory-hungry applications. The Lenovo Ideapad U330 needs these specs in order to function easily with its heavy Vista operating system.
Unlike most laptops in its category, the Lenovo Ideapad U330 brings a unique flair into itself. For example, it has a switchable graphics processor. For normal computing usage, you can use the integrated Intel 4500MHD Graphics Media Accelerator. However, if you need heavy graphics support, you can switch your graphics card unto the 256 MB ATI Radeon HD 3450. With this setup, you can save a lot of energy with the less demanding Intel GMA 4500MHD.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P – Review

With a lot of laptops coming out in the market, there are instances when a particular laptop has the processing power that gets more attention over all others. Coming in at a price of $1,399, does Lenovo’s IdeaPad Y550P make the cut?
The Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P boasts of being a next generation laptop. The reason for this is that it uses Intel’s latest offering, the Core i7 processor. The Y550P runs at 1.6 GHz and implements the 220QM variant. In order for this performance to run unhindered, it has at least 8 GB of RAM. Running multiple programs that uses a lot of memory is a cinch with the Y550P. So whether you’re planning to use it for business, multimedia or games, the Y550P has the necessary specifications that will allow you to easily do all this.

Lenovo Thinkpad T400 – Laptop Review

Not content with its many ThinkPads, Lenovo has once again added a new product belonging to the same family, the ThinkPad T400. The features that the ThinkPad T400 have make it stand out from the rest in Lenovo’s lineup.  Also, this lenovo laptop is one of the 5 Cheap Business laptops.
Specifications::
AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Apple’s website)Intel Core 2 Duo – Penryn-3M (medium-voltage, 45 nm) (P7350,P8×00)
Intel Core 2 Duo – Penryn (standard-voltage, 45 nm) (T9×00)14.1” WXGA or WXGA+ WidescreenMicrosoft Windows Vista 32bit
Microsoft Windows Vista 64bit
Microsoft Windows XP4-cell: starting at 4.3hr
6-cell: starting at 6.5hr
9-cell: starting at 9.8hr
9-cell + bay battery: starting at 13.0hrIntel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
ATI Mobility Radeon 3470
Pros::
Let’s start with the user interface. The touchpad for the lenovo Thinkpad T400 is very responsive. It is so sensitive that it feels as if you have an external mouse doing the scrolling.
The keyboards are very comfortable to use, responsive and soft. It is very ideal for people who type fast. People who use the T400’s keyboard will find it so easy to use that typing can be done almost instinctively and the work can be done quickly.

The T400 also has that very essential feature that all ThinkPads have: the liquid drain system. What it does is make the keyboard waterproof. Say for example someone spills coffee or soda over the keyboard. If this was your typical netbook, you’d probably panic. But this is a ThinkPad so you have nothing to worry about. All you need to do is let the notebook be, turn it off, and wait for the drains to start working. Clearly, Lenovo put the notebook’s longevity in top priority when they designed it.
In designing the T400, Lenovo also considered situations when sunlight is beaming in from behind the user. Thus the T400 has light emitting diodes for backlighting the LCD screen for such a situation. No matter how bright the sun is behind you, the display will always be visible to you.
Overall, the Thinkpad T400 has a lot of features that can satisfy the average notebook user.
Cons::
Remember how LEDs help you see the screen even when the sun is behind you? It also serves as a minor yet inconvenient feature. The T400 has an LED that that illuminates the keyboard in case you are in a situation where these is lowlight. Known as the ThinkLight, it becomes an inconvenience since it gives a glaring right in front of your face. Instead of helping you work in dimly lit areas, it can actually hurt your eyes.
Though the T400 does well in terms of performance and specs, it becomes difficult if you plan to get upgrades or new components to enhance performance. So much effort is involved in unscrewing the case and then exposing the parts so that you can upgrade whatever it is you want.
The lack of digital output is another thing that may disappoint people. You have no way of hooking it up to a high definition TV for better viewing. Although there is a VGA output option, nothing beats being able to easily access HD output.
Conclusion::
The T400 has enough features that can make you feel that the money you spent was worth it despite the glare of the ThinkLight and the lack of HDTV output. The liquid drain system alone more than makes up for it as it helps prevent your notebook from damages in the long term. So how do describe the T400 in one word? Impressive.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T410s – Laptop Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad T410s is a highly anticipated entry to the ThinkPad lineup. The Lenovo ThinkPad T410s is equipped with the Intel Core i5, which is expected to deliver an extraordinary performance.
Lenovo intends for the ThinkPad T series to be known for its excellent performance. Of course, it would have to be supported by the best specs that technology can offer.
Buyers of the Lenovo ThinkPad T410s have the choice of an Intel Core i5-529M 2.4 GHz or Intel Core i5-540M 2.53 GHz processor.  Both have the Turbo Boost technology that allows for accelerating to i5 processors when necessary. Supporting this top-of-the-range processor is DDR 3 read access memory of up to 5 GB. Actually, the buyer can opt to put in up to 8 GB of DDR4 RAM to this laptop. But whichever the buyer chooses, it’s assured that no glitches are experienced even when heavy programs are being handled.

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds – Laptop Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds is rather expensive. It also boasts to have some of the best capabilities and features in computer history. What does it really offer?
The Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds, as one of the Quad Core Laptops, claims to have some of the best features and capabilities in computer history, but it also comes with a hefty price tag. In return, what can one expect?

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Y530 – Laptop Review

Lenovo’s Ideapad Y530 may as well be an ideal gift for a loved one for the holidays because of its relatively inexpensive price. However, before you decide on it for a gift, you’d have to know if it would be appreciated or if it would be ideal for the recipient’s needs. To do that you would have to understand what the features and the specifications of the Ideapad Y530 are and that is what you will find out here.  This product is also featured in Netbook Comparisons.

New releases of the week: HP Envy 14

Our new release for this week is the HP Envy 14, HP's latest addition to the svelte Envy series. Despite coming in as the least expensive entry point into the Envy line, it strikes an effective middle ground between portability and power.
In what is becoming a weekly tradition here at laptopical.com, I'm bringing you some of the best new laptop releases of the week, and inviting you to let me know what you think. Did I miss something? Show you something you didn't know was out there? Let me know in the comments!

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