Lenovo "Air killer"?

Butthead · Jan 21, 2008

All depends on what CPU and when this rumored Lenovo lappy appears. Tech features on it says 2Ghz LV Merom/Santa Rosa, 3 USB ports, but no FW, just like the MBA

. I'll bet it costs a lot more than a MBA with a standard SSD, 4GB RAM capability with 2 Dimm slots.

A new CPU coming in May, according to digitimes link below? Will the MBA be updated by then, with these new CPU's in 22mm die size?
http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cach...ontevina+CPUs+in+May&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

But all of the "x300" stats seem to make it a much higher performer than the MBA, and it's got that wicked 'nipple' thingy, lol.

http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/01/19/lenovo.x300.leak/

http://gizmodo.com/346797/ultralight-lenovo-x300-series-thinkpad-leaked

"integrated DVD burner"? Would make it thicker, but you do get a 1400x900 screen.

ahaxton · Jan 21, 2008

Not going to appeal to the people purchasing the MBA.

Its horribly ugly. It'll easily cost tons more than even the SSD MBA.

tersono · Jan 21, 2008

Ugh - but it's still a Lenovo. No thanks.

roland.g · Jan 21, 2008

I guess I can say this. Butthead, how does one kill Air?

Seriously, umm, it doesn't run OS X, it looks ugly, and Sony also makes $3000+ ultras. Apple has simply chosen to finally enter the market. This is not the same as the iPhone. They have not shocked the world who is now frantically trying to catch up.

heatmiser · Jan 21, 2008

The MBA is a fashion laptop. The Lenovo is a productivity laptop. You can't compare the two.

djinn · Jan 21, 2008

Lack of fully functional OS X.

ahaxton · Jan 21, 2008

heatmiser said:
The MBA is a fashion laptop. The Lenovo is a productivity laptop. You can't compare the two.

MBA = fashion + innovation
Lenovo = absolutely nothing, waste of space

heatmiser · Jan 21, 2008

ahaxton said:
MBA = fashion
Lenovo = absolutely nothing, waste of space

I'm not going to waste time arguing with you. But the client market for the Lenovo will be markedly different from that of the MBA. Enjoy thinking Apple's superior on your own.

ahaxton · Jan 21, 2008

heatmiser said:
I'm not going to waste time arguing with you. But the client market for the Lenovo will be markedly different from that of the MBA. Enjoy thinking Apple's superior on your own.

Well then, any mention of the Air is pointless if its "marketed" differently.

esvee · Jan 21, 2008

heatmiser said:
I'm not going to waste time arguing with you. But the client market for the Lenovo will be markedly different from that of the MBA. Enjoy thinking Apple's superior on your own.

Amen. Lenovos business clientèle will love having their bulletproof thinkpads in a more portable package.

bartelby · Jan 21, 2008

ahaxton said:
MBA = fashion + innovation
Lenovo = absolutely nothing, waste of space

Fascinating. Please expand on your comment.

skyrider007 · Jan 21, 2008

ahaxton said:
Lenovo = absolutely nothing, waste of space

Right, how much did you score on the IQ test?

KingYaba · Jan 21, 2008

Looks beautiful.

ahaxton · Jan 21, 2008

KingYaba said:
Looks beautiful.

snipped for ugliness

Seriously.... 80's Spielberg film

aiterum · Jan 21, 2008

gasp its not a fashion statement whatever shall we do

clevin · Jan 21, 2008

how can lenovo attract rich apple fanboys? nada. not a killer..

gazfocus · Jan 21, 2008

I think all Lenova Thinkpads are ugly, and there is no laptop out there (or to be released) that will kill the Macbook Air because the Macbook Air is the only one to have OSX

Domofloge · Jan 21, 2008

ahaxton said:
Well then, any mention of the Air is pointless if its "marketed" differently.

Exactly. If they are targeting different people in general then they should have never been compared..

bartelby · Jan 21, 2008

gazfocus said:
and there is no laptop out there (or to be released) that will kill the Macbook Air because the Macbook Air is the only one to have OSX

And don't Apple know it!

If they took their heads out their arses and release a true ultra portable that wasn't thousands of Dollars they'd still make a fortune out of it.

Catch · Jan 21, 2008

gazfocus said:
and there is no laptop out there (or to be released) that will kill the Macbook Air because the Macbook Air is the only one to have OSX

Glad someone finally mentioned this. Thus, how can it be a MBA killer? The MBA haters are going from silly to shockingly ignorant...

Enjoy that nice trackpad!

Regards,

C

gazfocus · Jan 21, 2008

bartelby said:
And don't Apple know it!

If they took their heads out their arses and release a true ultra portable that wasn't thousands of Dollars they'd still make a fortune out of it.

I agree. I hope my post didn't sound like I'm a huge fan of the Macbook Air or anything because I'm not. I would buy one if it was more realistically priced, but for my needs, a Macbook would make far better sense, and a MBP for my main machine.

shadie · Jan 22, 2008

Got to kidding.

I've ran OS X on my last three Thinkpads (Z60M, X60 and T60P) so your argument is moot.

The specs on this look great. 2.5lb with an onboard DVD, faster CPU, multiple WWAN, EDO, GPS options. Standard battery, enhanced battery and optional ultrabay battery when the DVD is removed.

If you guy's don't think this is an outstandingly spec'd laptop, I really give up!!

Choice of a MBA or this for 3K, Lenovo has my money. The reasons are in bold.

13.3 LED Backlit Screen 1440X900 Resolution
Up to 4Gig Ram
Kensington Security Lock
3 X USB
1 X VGA
Docking Port
7mm DVD Burner
Gigabit Ethernet
PC Express Card Slot (3/4)
Microphone in port
Fingerprint Reader
WebCam
WWAN
WIMAX
GPS
Thinklight (Keyboard Light)
Touchpad AND Trackpoint
3 X PCI-E slots

meagain · Jan 22, 2008

That has to be the ugliest laptop I've seen in a while. And that trackpad is laughable. Looks 12 years old.

clevin · Jan 22, 2008

meagain said:
That has to be the ugliest laptop I've seen in a while. And that trackpad is laughable. Looks 12 years old.

how do you like this trackpad?

djinn · Jan 22, 2008

shadie said:
I've ran OS X on my last three Thinkpads (Z60M, X60 and T60P) so your argument is moot.

The specs on this look great. 2.5lb with an onboard DVD, faster CPU, multiple WWAN, EDO, GPS options. Standard battery, enhanced battery and optional ultrabay battery when the DVD is removed.

If you guy's don't think this is an outstandingly spec'd laptop, I really give up!!

Choice of a MBA or this for 3K, Lenovo has my money. The reasons are in bold.

13.3 LED Backlit Screen 1440X900 Resolution
Up to 4Gig Ram
Kensington Security Lock
3 X USB
1 X VGA
Docking Port
7mm DVD Burner
Gigabit Ethernet
PC Express Card Slot (3/4)
Microphone in port
Fingerprint Reader
WebCam
WWAN
WIMAX
GPS
Thinklight (Keyboard Light)
Touchpad AND Trackpoint
3 X PCI-E slots

Earlier in the thread I said fully functional, not a hacked copy. When I say fully functional I mean everything works including apps like iLife, etc...

Your Thinkpads ran a fully functional OS X copy.

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