For the multimedia traveler

If you typically use your laptop to watch movies anywhere you go, then the Lenovo IdeaPad Z460 is for you. Users will enjoy watching their favorite movies on the new Z series with its high-definition (HD), 16:9 format widescreen, optional Blu-ray Disc™ drive, and Dolby® Advanced Audio for a stunning audio experience.

It comes with the all new 2010 Intel® Core™ processor family and NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics.

SRP: Php47,900

For the mobile warrior

If you’re always on the go and need the extra juice without sacrificing processing power, then check out the Lenovo IdeaPad U460.

Measuring less than one-inch thick and 3.8 pounds, the 14-inch U460 can be configured with up to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for impressive performance in a thin and light design. Not to mention the 8-cell battery which will give you 8-10 hours of straight computing on a single charge.

SRP: Php34,900

For the gamer on a budget

If you want to mix your work with games without hurting your pocket then take a look at the Lenovo B460.

The 14-inch, B460 laptop is really for small office or home business but it can also double as a suitable gaming machine during downtime. The B460 is equipped with up to the Intel® Core™ i5 processor, up to NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M 512MB graphics and up to 8GB DDR3 memory.

SRP: Php30,000

For the multitasker

The IdeaPad V460 is designed for small office and home-based businesses.  It comes with the all new 2010 Intel® Core™ Processors and Switchable Graphics that lets users switch between performance modes for longer battery life.

It also include a fingerprint reader for additional security, a OneKey Rescue System for quick and easy data recovery with anti-virus protection.

SRP: Php38,000

For the businessman

For office use, you can rely on the trusted ThinkPad series. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14” reflects a new progressive and strikingly clean appearance while retaining ThinkPad durability and reliability.

It is powered by up to an Intel Core i5-430m processor and can also be equipped with an AMD ATI Radeon HD 5145 discrete graphics. This laptop include spill-resistant keyboards and value-added ThinkVantage Technologies like the Active Protection System and Rescue and Recovery.

SRP: Php40,000

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1. Close to my dream laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad U460

Lenovo recently introduced their IdeaPad UV460 which made has the makings of my dream laptop. It’s a 14-inch slim, less-than-an-inch thick laptop that can pack up to a Core i7 processor and an 8-cell battery to support that power.It weighs under 4 lbs. making it one of the lightest laptops around that is powered by the new Intel Core processors.

From their press release:

Sleek and stylish, the IdeaPad U460 caters to the fashionista in all of us. It offers ultra-portable, light designs and long battery life to allow travel-loving consumers to stay entertained and in touch no matter where life takes them. The clean and sophisticated appearance of the redesigned U series is made possible by its “U” shaped outline inspired by a closed book lying on its side, while its textured aluminum top cover adds a further touch of style and class to its elegant design.

Now make a 13” version of the U460 and add a switchable graphics card then I’m sold.

The IdeaPad U460 will be available in July with a starting price of PhP 34,900 and comes in red or brown.

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What made the S10-2 different from its older S10 sibling is has mostly got to do with the design and construction of the netbook. Under the hood, everything looks the same in terms of CPU, RAM and storage.

Unlike the previous IdeaPad S series, the S10-2 is thinner (about 20%) and lighter (about 15%). The design is also rounded compared to the previous one which squarish which gives the S10-2 a much slimmer look. The lid cover is also glossy (from matte) and has some sort of wallpaper design painted on top (similar to the HP Mini 1100).

The display screen is glossy giving it a bright crisp resolution (1024 x 600pixels). There’s no NVidia Ion here but the usual Mobile Intel GMA 945 chipset.

As seen here on the photo above, the S10-2 is way thinner than the Acer Aspire One D150. Although the S10-2 review unit I have only had a 3-cell battery (instead of a 6-cell), it’s still lighter than the AOD150 without it’s battery latched on. On regular use, the 3-cell battery gives me an improved 3.5 hours battery life.

There’s a WiFi switch on the right side of the netbook beside the two USB ports although a function key (Fn+F5) can also enable/disable WiFi connection. Inside the battery compartment is a SIM card slot for 3G connectivity. This is one of the main features not found in previous models (and very rare in netbooks available locally). Lenovo could have just named this model as S10 3G instead of S10-2.

The problem with the 3G modem is that it doesn’t come with a utility software/driver so if you plug-in your Globe/Smart/Sun SIM, they won’t work unless the telcos provide a custom software for these. I guess they’re not actively doing so because it could eat up on their own USB dongle sales.

The S10-2 also features a one-touch restore button (just beside the power button on the left) as well as a QuickStart button on the right side (pictured above). The Lenovo OneKey Rescue backs up system files and applications to a second partition or an external drive which can later on be used to restore in case of virus infection or system crashes.

The QuickStart is a Linux platform (SplashTop by DeviceVM) that allows you to boot the S10 in seconds to gain access to chat, IM, email and video without booting up Windows XP.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 has a suggested retail price of Php23,300 and available in grey, pink black and white.

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