Having the slightest IdeaPad

By Raquel P. Gomez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:29:00 12/26/2010


MANILA, Philippines—Netbooks, or laptops with smaller screen sizes and ultra-thin lightweight designs, have been experiencing a surge in market popularity. Riding on this wave, Lenovo Philippines recently launched the IdeaPad U260 and ThinkPad Edge 11—lightweight devices without optical drives but packed


with powerful and efficient processors,

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11

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Marketed as a “luxury” laptop, the IdeaPad U260 is a stunning 12.5-inch ultraportable that features a magnesium-aluminum alloy cover, black leather-patterned palm rest, and glass touchpad.
It weighs less than three pounds and measures just over half an inch thin. It is powered by Intel Core i3 ultra mobile processor with up to 4 GB DDR3 memory and 320 GB hard disk storage.
“The IdeaPad U260 is ... for someone with discerning tastes that desires high quality and elegance paired with the freedom of immense mobility,” said Michael Ngan, country manager for home and small-medium business
 Lenovo Philippines

LENOVO Ideapad U260

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The new IdeaPad belongs to Lenovo’s “fun and fashionable” line—laptops that feature sophisticated designs and packed with cutting-edge features, he said.
With its pretty orange matte texture, metal build and minimalist appearance, the laptop looks like a high-end lifestyle product meant to be shown off.
The IdeaPad features a “breathable” keyboard, which is an advanced Intel cooling technology.
Ambient light sensors help protect users’ eyes by automatically adjusting screen brightness based on lightning conditions. The laptop also has an active protection system—an “airbag” that cushions the hard drive and minimizes the effects of jolts and impacts, protecting the data stored within.
The laptop also has entertainment functions. It features Dolby Advanced Audio surround speakers, HDMI port for streaming high-definition videos when linked to an HDTV, and an integrated Web camera.
The price starts at P44,900 and comes installed with Windows 7 Home Premium and Lenovo Enhanced Experience—an application that speeds up boot-up and shutdown times.


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