Lenovo
The IdeaPad U1 Hybrid from Lenovo is arguably the coolest gadget at the Consumer Electronics Show.
The IdeaPad U1 gives users both a laptop and a tablet in one. Here's how: When the screen and keyboard base are attached the computers works as a 3.8 pound Windows 7 laptop running on a CULV Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
But when you detach the 11.6 inch HD screen, that portion becomes a 1.6 pound tablet running on Lenovo's Skylight linux operating system
and a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor. It also has 3G embedded and 16GB of solid state memory.
and a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor. It also has 3G embedded and 16GB of solid state memory.
The two pieces can work independently because they both have battery power enough for five hours. The base can actually work without the screen as long as you connect it to another display.
The two piece can also work in coordination. The base can share power with the tablet. Users can also begin a browsing session on the full laptop and continue it on the tablet.
Users will have to get used to Skylight, which is more akin to the iPhone's app based operating system. And I'm still curious how sturdy the device will be when you keep attaching and detaching the parts. But this is one cool device that makes a lot of sense and lets you enjoy the perks of a tablet while still having the full keyboard and power of a laptop.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U1 hybrid notebook will be available June 1 with an estimated retail price of $999.
by:danz/1
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