Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t 0651 (37U, 85U) 10.1-Inch Tablet Netbook

Welcome to the age of the Idea Pad. We are, of course, talking about the Lenovo S10-3t 0651 10.1-Inch Netbook, which is more affectionately known as the IdeaPad. And make no mistake, for the people who have seen it, the IdeaPad is something worthy of affection! To be frank, this netbook – at a mere 10.1 inches – is one of the most technologically advanced consumer items on the market today. How advanced, you may wonder? Read on!

Features

The IdeaPad S10-3t is a multitouch convertible tablet that functions equally well as a netbook or a tablet, with its 180 swivel screen and ultra-slim design under an inch thick. With the Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel, the S10-3t responds to the lightest of touches, making it fun and easy to use the range of NaturalTouch multimedia touch-optimized applications.

• Tablet netbook features a multi-touch panel and a durable steel hinge supporting ±180 degree rotation
• 10.1″ widescreen, glossy display with LED backlight
• Super-slim (starts at 0.6 inch thin)
• Integrated camera and Lenovo’s VeriFace™ face recognition software
  helps control access to your notebook by recognizing your face
• OneKey™ Rescue System includes OneKey Recovery with press of recovery key
• Lenovo® Quick Start: Utility for quick access to Web, music, photos, chat, and Skype™ without booting into Windows

The basics

To begin with, it comes with a rotating screen that can maneuver a full 180 degrees – and that still produces one of the best resolutions we’ve seen in a long time. In addition, the IdeaPad has 250 GB of storage and uses Atom processing technology to power it all. It comes with a range of features, including Dolby sound, USB connection options, the Lenovo NaturalTouch pad, and a technology called DirectShare that enables you to easily connect to other wireless netbooks in the area. Obviously, the latter capability is something that will be of interest to any business in which the employees need to collaborate on documents and other created files.

The new ThinkPad

Anyone familiar with the old ThinkPad is more than familiar with the makers of the Lenovo. And let’s face it: the real excitement of this netbook is not found in its specifications or features. It’s the high tech goodies that capture the imagination. Take, for example, the One Key Rescue. An innovative solution to a common problem, One Key enables you to quickly and efficiently recover any files you have lost as a result of virus or accident. There’s also the Quick Start option that avoids the actual operating system and directly boots you to the internet! Now, that’s quick access.

Whose face is that?

Te real reason you’ll love this netbook, though, is in the most fun feature of all: VeriFace recognition software that uses a camera to match your facial features against the image on file before it will allow you access to the system. That’s right – you’ve seen it in the movies, and can now have it in your own netbook – for only slightly more than $400.

Is it all necessary? Most definitely not! But the fact is that most netbook users have these units as a secondary computer and something to play with on the road. If you’re going to be wowed by new technology, you should at least check out a product that is pushing the boundaries of netbook, and computer features. The IdeaPad does just that!

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Specifications

Model	0651-37U	0651-85U
Operating System	Windows 7 Starter	Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
Processor	Intel Atom N450 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB)
Chipset	Mobile Intel NM10 Express
Memory	1GB DDR2 RAM (Max 2GB)
Storage	250GB HDD (5400 rpm)
Display	10.1inch WSVGA VibrantView LED-backlit (glossy screen) rotatable dual swivel hinge for tablet mode, support display auto roation MultiTouch (touchscreen supports two-fi nger touch)
Display Resolution	1024 x 600
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
Audio	High Definition Audio Conexant CX20582 codec Stereo speakers (1.5 watt x 2) Microphone, microphone input jack (3.5 mm) Stereo headphone jack (3.5 mm) Dolby Headphone certifi cated
Webcam	1.3 megapixel
Ethernet LAN	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless LAN	Wireless-N (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth	No
Optical Drive	Sold separate
Memory Card Reader	MultiMedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) xD-Picture Card (xD)
Ports	VGA for connecting to an external monitor 2 USB 2.0 ports RJ45 LAN port Microphone input port Headphone output port
Keyboard and Touchpad	Full size Keyboard, Fn keys One-piece touch pad with two button function
Security	Power-on password, supervisor password, hard disk password, security keyhole
Dimensions (W x D x H)	11.1″ x 8.0″ x 0.6~1.4″	11.0″ x 6.9″ x 0.6~1.1″
Weight	3.31 lbs. (1.50 kg)	2.76 lbs. (1.25 kg)
Power/Battery	30-watt AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion Battery, up to 10 hours	30-watt AC adapter 4-cell Lithium-Ion Battery, up to 4 hours
Included Software	Lenovo® OneKey Recovery McAfee® VirusScan® Plus 2009 (60 days of virus defi nitions) Lenovo ReadyComm Lenovo Energy Management Software Lenovo DirectShare VeriFace Quick Start Lenovo VeriTouch Lenovo Natural Touch BumpTop™ Microsoft® Research AutoCollage Touch (Home Premium only) Microsoft Office 2010 preloaded; purchase product key to activate
Warranty and Support	1-Year warranty
Color	Black	Black

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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t is now available on Amazon.

Date first available:
    January 1, 2010 (0651-37U 8-cell battery)
    June 20, 2010 (0651-85U, 4-cell battery)
Retail Price: $499.99
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