What if Lenovo was to make a ThinkPad branded netbook?

[archer6]

It is a wonderful machine. Top-notch! Just think how much better it could be with just a few tweaks though... even more genius!

I certainly won't disagree with that statement... (somebody sounds just like me). My evaluation is based on my attempt to recover from perfectionism, and get into acceptance...

[beGi]

Here it is, Thinkpad netbook prototype (reserve edition?)...

http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/lenovos-vaio-p/

Notice trackpoint (i guess) in upper right corner...

But it looks quite wide...

[Marin85]

That thing looks rather like caricature of the nowadays so popular and beloved wide screen laptops...

[archer6]

As the article suggests it does indeed look similar to the VAIO-P recently released by Sony. A machine that in typical Sony fashion is sold for a very high price. Just my personal opinion, but it looks like the designers had more power to style it to their liking than the engineers had to build it for functionality. What an odd form factor?

Cheers...

[OldManClayton]

I'm not fond of widescreens or the Vaio P. I think it's the ugliest netbook out there...

Let's hope this isn't the final thinkpad netbook. The keyboard doesn't look thinkpaddy... None of it does!

Nah, it can't be a thinkpad. The trackpoint isn't red!

[ssd_thinkpad]

The folding keyboard is mentioned in lenovo blogs, hope that something like that will come out.

[archer6]

The folding keyboard is mentioned in lenovo blogs, hope that something like that will come out.

I agree, this is a terrific opportunity for Lenovo to do something creative. Recently I read where they are about to release an IdeaPad S20 Netbook (I forgot to capture the link) however little else in the way of info was provided. Time will tell, and it will be interesting to see what it's like.

Finally I must say that for the price (under $200 with eCoupon), I've been very impressed with my S10 and it's terrific build quality, choice of high quality materials and very solid keyboard. I highly endorse this machine.

Cheers...

[OldManClayton]

http://www.liliputing.com/2009/02/lenov ... books.html

There's one of the many sites that reported the new "S20"

[TheRedFox]

I dislike that lenovo p series thing. too much wide screen, too small of a screen, not black enough. not a real thinkpad!

[beGi]

I dislike that lenovo p series thing. too much wide screen, too small of a screen, not black enough. not a real thinkpad!

Indeed... And it's called Pocket Yoga

Some images here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenovophot ... otostream/

It looks like netbook/tablet...

[OldManClayton]

It's cool, but it's not a thinkpad. This is definitely interesting, but not quite what I was wanting. I'll keep holding out.

[hausman]

Also featured on David Hill's Design Matters blog.

[OldManClayton]

So they designed it two years ago, huh? Before the VAIO P...

[archer6]

After seeing the images on Flickr, I find it even less inspiring.....precisely the way I feel about the VAIO P. Of course this is coming from a die hard ThinkPad loyalist....

[OldManClayton]

Ah, but remember it's not a thinkpad! It's ok, but I find that whole uber-widescreen too-small-to-use thing unappealing.

[BigWarpGuy]

http://www.liliputing.com/2009/03/lenov ... table.html
It resembles the Psion (in some ways).


PS I put this here since it is closer to the S series instead of the larger laptops.

[ssd_thinkpad]

http://www.liliputing.com/2009/03/lenov ... table.html It resembles the Psion (in some ways).

quote: "Update: It turns out this was a concept design that Lenovo put out two years ago. It never went into production."

[t140568]

Here it is, Thinkpad netbook prototype (reserve edition?)...

http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/lenovos-vaio-p/

Notice trackpoint (i guess) in upper right corner...

But it looks quite wide...

Looks like the ThinkPad Reserve Edition had a baby with the Lenovo Phone.
It also looks like a pick-pocket's paradise.
And, no, still not a ThinkPad.

[ssd_thinkpad]

Really wonder how you can use this extreme wideness screen. Open three browsers next to each other and really multitask on this small model?

[Marin85]

Really wonder how you can use this extreme wideness screen. Open three browsers next to each other and really multitask on this small model?

LOL, I guess so... It would be like three displays of some sci calculator placed next to each other...

[felixgogo]

Thinkpad Netbook - will it happen - or are we wishing for something that is not going to be?

I would prefer a ultraportable X70 or X100, 10 inch screen, but with thinkpad build quality and thinkpad features. Not a stripped down machine.

There's a gap in the market - as Lenovo is so quiet on this issue - I think Lenovo are working on something - here's hoping!

[JaneL]

That's the question David Hill is asking at LenovoBlogs tonight:

Think Netbook? Think Balance.

[YW-Slayer]

They already do, and they're called the SL-series. They're just not thin, small, and light.

[archer6]

I'd buy one!
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Thanks for the link!
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Cheers...
posted via BlackBerry Bold

[JaneL]

They already do, and they're called the SL-series. They're just not thin, small, and light.

Those aren't ThinkPads. They're imposters...

[YW-Slayer]

Exactly, just what a Thinkpad netbook should be.

[Marin85]

I think it would be nice. But putting ThinkPad brand name on a netbook would set some high requirements/expectations. I also hope they won´t implement that thick-bezel-design

Cheers,

Marin

[tomh009]

I think it would be nice. But putting ThinkPad brand name on a netbook would set some high requirements/expectations. I also hope they won´t implement that thick-bezel-design

Bah humbug. After a week of using my X200s, I no longer notice the bezel. There are so many good things (including the full-size keyboard which dictates the presence of the bezel) about the the X200/X200s that the bezel issue is really molehill, not a mountain.

A proper X000 or X100 series, with the ThinkPad features and build quality, could be very nice indeed. But is there enough of a market for one, between the current X series and the low-cost netbooks?

[archer6]

Bah humbug. After a week of using my X200s, I no longer notice the bezel. <snip>
A proper X000 or X100 series, with the ThinkPad features and build quality, could be very nice indeed. But is there enough of a market for one, between the current X series and the low-cost netbooks?

I agree with you 100%. At first I was quite put off by the wider bezels and especially the offset display, and yet I challenged myself to just accept it. After the first hour or so on it, I don't even notice anymore.

As far as netbooks are concerned I must admit that I'm shocked at how much fun I'm having with my IdeaPad S10. I would love to see a ThinkPad netbook with an 11.1" display so as to position it between the S10 and the X60s I enjoy so much. Priced right and with a thin, clean design Lenovo would have a real winner on their hands. I truly believe there is plenty of demand in the market place. After all, by simply looking at the skyrocketing sales in that market segment, it's no secret that they are in high demand. Give us a TrackPoint and we are good to go.

Cheers...

[YW-Slayer]

My T42 is doing great as a netbook. I'm even running Ubuntu on it for kicks!