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Lenovo Gets on the Ice Cream Sandwich Train With a TV

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:41:38 PST

You've probably often thought "I could use an Android-running TV in my life." Well, Lenovo has totally read your mind and announced its K91 at CES. A 55-inch 3D HDTV running Android Ice Cream Sandwich, the K91 offers full 1080p, holds a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB storage, and WiFi, along with Ethernet, HDMI, SD card, USB 2.0 ports. It even has a 5MP webcam to boot.

Interesting features include facial recognition, 100 pre-loaded apps, and video on-demand. The TV can even be controlled through speech or a compatible Android mobile device.

Expect pricing and availability details soon!

15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 9: Win an Intel Core-Powered Lenovo IdeaPad Ultrabook

SavvySugar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:34:36 PST

It's the holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! Every day for the first 15 days of December, one of the PopSugar Network sites - plus our sister sites PopSugar Shop, Fashionologie, and ShopStyle - will feature a new fabulous giveaway.

For our ninth day of holiday giveaways, we are giving away a Clementine Orange Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook, powered by a second generation Intel Core processor. This Ultrabook is the ultimate combination of style and functionality with breathtaking speeds, ultra-fast booting times, and the slim Ultrabook design that is just 0.6 inches thin and weighs less than three pounds. It's the perfect laptop for the on-the-go, tech-savvy soul!

This giveaway has ended.

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Lenovo Lauches Bright Blue $200 A1 Tablet

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:48:41 PDT

If you're on the hunt for a low-cost tablet, look no further than the $200 Lenovo IdeaPad A1. This seven-inch Android 2.3-running tablet will be stocked with an A8 processor, dual cameras (the rear said to be 3MP), and have 8GB of on-board memory. There will be a few other versions to choose from - 16GB at $249 and 32GB for $299 - but since you'll have expandable SD memory on all models, upgrading for more storage will be pretty simple.

The A1 will be WiFi-only, but you'll be able to download apps from the Android Market or the Lenovo app market. The bright blue backing puts it at risk for looking cheap, but according to those who've already had some hands-on time with the A1 say that it's got some pretty solid construction.

Kitkatherine Reviews the Lenovo y550p IdeaPad

Geek Community — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:00:51 PDT

This post comes from community member kitkatherine in our Geek Gear Reviews group:

In January, I ordered a new computer! After a lot of research on computers (I looked at Dells, HPs, Toshibas, Asus, and more), there were only a few that fit my needs. I needed a fairly inexpensive computer to replace my Sony, but I needed a good computer as well. Around $1,000 (which I realize isn't inexpensive for a laptop, but for what I needed . . .) I wanted a nice processor at 2.4 GHz or above, at the least a 512 MB graphics card, at the least a 320 GB HD, and I didn't want it to look really ugly.

At first, Lenovo wasn't even in the picture. Then I found this computer . . .

While my exact model isn't available there, what I got was from Buy.com and it's cheaper than Lenovo's site! I love this computer - it is really nice looking, light, portable, and fun.

To see the details about what kitkatherine loves about the Lenovo y550p, just read on.

Apple Gets an A+ For Tech Support

GeekSugar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:18 PST

Looks like you Apple fans aren't stressing out about waiting on hold for tech support - according to Consumer Reports, Apple is the top company for after-sales customer service. In a report that was based on phone support, online support, and general problem-solving ability, Apple beat out others including Dell, Toshiba, and Lenovo in all points. The survey took place over a one-year period and looked at 7,000 laptop and desktop users' customer support experiences.

Lenovo and Toshiba ranked second and third in the laptop category, while Dell and HP/Compaq ranked second and third for desktops. They claim that Apple's success is partially due to its ownership of the hardware and software that comes with each Mac. So amid complaints that Apple can be limiting, the silver lining is that its tech support is often able to troubleshoot and solve problems. And between phone, online, and Genius Bar support, Apple also gets an A for accessibility.

Daily Tech: Behold the Beauty of the Lenovo LePhone

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:15:16 PST

Tony's a Mac and Eva's a PC

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:36:55 PDT

During a recent trip to St. Tropez, Eva Longoria and husband Tony Parker were not only captured jet skiing and soaking up some rays, but the happy couple also managed to mix business with pleasure by squeezing in some laptop time. Now I already knew that Eva was a PC girl, but I didn't know that her hubby was an Apple lover: here she is with her black Lenovo ThinkPad whereas Tony is rockin' a MacBook Pro. When I met my boyfriend, he was a PC user and then switched over to Macs, so we're now both using MBPs (which works out well for photos when we're both geeking out). What about you? Are you and your significant other both PC or Mac users? Does it ever become an issue when one prefers Windows and the other Mac OS X?

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Must Haves For June

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:02:03 PDT

June is shaping up to be quite the month in the geekosphere! What with the E3 gaming expo, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, and the release of three highly anticipated smartphones, my head is already spinning with excitement and anticipation. In addition, there are some remarkable gadgets and fashionable accessories that are worth taking a look at this month as well!

Daily Tech: Lenovo's Latest 12-Inch Netbook

GeekSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:02:37 PDT

Lenovo's new IdeaPad S12 netbook offers a 12-inch display, only weighs three pounds, and includes 160GB of storage. You'll be able to pick one up in black or white this June for $449. - Wired
Find out how you can make your iPhone look like an old school Gameboy. - Kotaku
And just like that, the Circuit City online retail store is up, functioning, and appears to have some good deals. - Gizmodo
RIM's new successor to the Bold, the BlackBerry Onyx, gets a full video review so you can see it up close and in action. - IntoMobile
Coming to Japan this Summer, is Sharp's solar phone which will give you one minute of talktime when it is placed in the sunshine for 10 minutes. It is also waterproof and comes with sports-related applications. - CNET Crave

Daily Tech: Colorware Brings Sexy Back For the Kindle 2

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:35:04 PDT

If you have a Kindle 2 and want to make it a bit more fashionable, Colorware is now offering a variety of color treatments for $199. Or you can purchase one directly from them for $599. - Chip Chick
Wired has put together a photo gallery of the first three Star Trek movies so you can see the differences (and similarities) from then until now. - Wired
According to a recent study which polled 1,000 cell phone users, 42 percent claimed to make phone calls and send text messages while in the bathroom. - Switched
Lenovo will be announcing a new netbook tonight called the IdeaPad S10-2, which is said to weigh only 2.2 pounds and will come in white black, pink, and grey. - CNET Crave
Starting May 11, AT&T will be offering an unlimited nationwide calling plan called the GoPhone plan for $3 a day and will include no roaming or long distance fees on AT&T's national network. - Intomobile
It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Be sure to log in for your chances to win an Xbox 360 Console and an Xbox Live Subscription. - geeksugar