Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 Introduced at CES 2009 (video)

Lenovo’s introduced the IdeaPad Y650, which is the world’s thinnest 16-inch entertainment notebook. Matt Kohut from Lenovo gave us a quick tour of the Y650 in Las Vegas.

The Y650 is extremely thin and light for a 16-inch notebook. At 5.6 pounds it’s lighter than many 15-inch notebooks and on par with some 14-inch notebooks.

It has a dark textured lid with a geometric pattern that resists fingerprints, white interior and orange trim. It can be configured with a Blu-ray Disc player so you can make use of its 16:9 aspect ratio. It features JBL speakers and Dolby Theater Surround Sound technology for premium sound.

One feature that I really like about the Y650 is its enormous touchpad.

The IdeaPad Y650 will be available soon, starting at $1,199.

Here’s Lenovo’s pre- CES 2009 press release:

Lenovo’s latest IdeaPad Y Series laptops deliver powerful Hi-Definition entertainment in new sizes that are smaller, thinner and lighter than the previous generation to give more choices to consumers. The three Y Series laptops the Y650, Y550, and Y450 share the same modern soft black design featuring an interlocked hexagon pattern on the top cover along with a discrete copper accent around the perimeter of the laptop.

Lenovo delivers its first 16-inch widescreen laptop, the IdeaPad Y650, to the distinction of being the thinnest and lightest laptop in its class1. In fact, the laptop weighs even lighter than many 15-inch laptops, providing users with an additional inch of screen space without compromising on mobility. Making use of special materials like carbon fiber, as used in the aerospace and automotive industries, Lenovo has engineered the laptop down to a slender one-inch at its thinnest point with a weight of just 5.6 pounds.

The expanded Y Series add three new 16:9 screen sizes: the 16-inch Y650, the 15.6-inch Y550, and the 14-inch Y450 laptops. The new Y Series laptops are configurable with up to 500GB of hard drive storage space and up to 4GB of DDR3 memory.

Designed for HD and Multimedia

To provide an exceptional Hi-Definition entertainment and multimedia experience, the Y Series laptops are equipped with 16:9 format glossy widescreen panels, optional latest generation NVIDIA GFX graphics for gaming and smooth HD video playback and Dolby® Home Theaterâ„¢ surround sound. The IdeaPad Y650 laptop also features JBL speakers for a rich, resonate sound.

The Y Series includes the new Lenovo OneKeyâ„¢ Theater software to enhance the audio and visual experience. By pressing a button, OneKey Theater gives users an easy way to adjust the PC’s display and sound effect settings. Users can switch from normal mode to movie mode on the fly to optimize the picture when watching movies or playing games. The Y Series also includes Lenovo Desktop Navigator so users can toggle between shortcuts, files and other frequently used programs just by placing their finger along the touch-sensitive slide bar. For extra convenience, users can simply use the multi-touch touchpad below the keyboard and use their fingertips to enlarge or reduce image size. Additionally, an ambient light sensor on the IdeaPad Y650 laptop automatically adjusts screen brightness based on surrounding light conditions, helping to reduce eye strain.

Lenovo has added new levels of performance to its Y Series by equipping them with the latest Intel processors as well as DDR3 memory to help applications respond more quickly under multi-tasking conditions. Now users can burn DVDs in less time, compress and open large documents more easily and enjoy smoother, more realistic gaming. Y Series laptops have several wireless connectivity options including WiFi and optional Bluetooth.

For added convenience, Lenovo’s latest VeriFaceâ„¢ facial recognition technology combines Windows log-in and file encryption for logging onto the PC and for password-protecting individual files.

The new Y Series also features Lenovo’s OneKeyâ„¢ Rescue System to help users to recover their data and restore critical system files after system failures, viruses and other mishaps.

IdeaPad S10 Netbook

Lenovo’s IdeaPad S10 netbook an affordable secondary PC for the home or for the first-time PC user is ideal for connecting to the Internet, messaging with friends, completing homework or even making Skype calls. Lenovo is updating the popular IdeaPad S10 netbook with new multimedia and networking tools for social networking enthusiasts ranging from newbie’s to the most social of socialites.

While many early adopters are familiar with the world of social networking, some mainstream consumers are only taking the first steps. Through a new Lenovo tool called LenovoSocial, that comes preloaded on the netbook, users can easily connect to a resource portal that will help them navigate the vast options for participating in social networking.

Other new features on the IdeaPad S10 netbook include Lenovo Quick Start. With this functionality, users will have the ability to access a number of frequently used applications including a web browser, music player, photo viewer, instant messaging tools and Skype. New to the netbook is Lenovo’s VeriFaceâ„¢ facial recognition technology, a convenient tool for easy log-in. Similar to the IdeaPad Y Series laptops, the netbook features multi-touch functionality on the trackpad and Lenovo’s OneKeyâ„¢ Rescue System.

The new IdeaPad S10 netbook’s 10.2-inch LED backlight display, 0.9 inch thick frame and 2.4 pound weight make it an ideal companion to tote in a backpack or shoulder bag. Color choices include black, white, red, blue, or pink.

Pricing and Availability4

The new IdeaPad Y650, Y550, Y450 laptops and S10 netbook will be available beginning in March. Manufacturer suggested retail pricing (MSRP) for models starts at $1,199 for the IdeaPad Y650, $829 for the IdeaPad Y550 and Y450, and $349 for the IdeaPad S10 netbook. The IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one desktop will be available beginning in April with MSRP for models starting at $999.

IdeaPad Y650

16:9 16-inch HD 1366 X 768 WLED type display

Intel Centrino 2 Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1066 MHz FSB and 6 MB L2 cache, Intel GM45 Chipset, Intel GMA 4500 MHD graphics

Memory – Up to 4 GB, DDR3 800/1066 MHz DRAM

Graphics – Up to Discrete nVidia N10M-GE1/256M GDDR3 VRAM

Storage – Up to 500 GB, 5400 rpm

Battery 3.5 hours with UMA, 2.5 hours with discrete, 6-cell 2000mAH

Weight 5.62 pounds

Dimensions 390 X 260 X 26.1 mm

Intel® WiMax/ WiFi Link 5100 a/g/n, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Bluetooth® (Option)

9.5 mm SATA Optical (DVD Rambo, Optional Blu-Ray Combo & Rambo)

Dolby Home Theatre sound

Lenovo Desktop Navigator

Ambient Light Sensor technology

VeriFace 3.5 facial recognition

2 X 2 watt JBL speakers

Integrated 1.3 megapixel USB 2.0 LCD camera

6-in-1 multicard reader

2 USB 2.0 ports, E-sata, RJ45, VGA, Mic-In, Headphone, HDMI, TV, optional 34 mm Express Card slot, mini-PCIe slot (WLAN)

VeriFaceâ„¢ 3.5, EasyCapture 3.5, Power2GOBD 5.5 (w/ BD optical support), Power2GO(W/O BD optical support), PlayMovie 1.51.3928(For Home Premium and BD optical), WinDVD(For Home Basic w/o BD Optical ), Dolby control center, OneKey Theater, Napster 4.1.0.4(Only for US), Wild Tangent, Norton Internet Security 2008, Lenovo Energy Management Software 3.1, OneKey Rescue System, Lenovo ReadComm 4.0, Carbonite, Microsoft/Lenovo Portal, Microsoft Office Ready, Adobe Reader 8.1, Windows Live 1.0, Office Ready 2007, Lenovo Desktop Navigator, DDNi (Only for USA)

IdeaPad Y550

16:9 15.6-inch HD/full HD, 1366 x 768 display

Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 800 MHz FSB and 2 MB L2 cache, Intel GM45 Chipset, Intel GMA 4500 MHD graphics

Memory – Up to 4 GB DDR3 800/1066 MHz DRAM

Graphics – Intel GMA x4500, Up to Nvidia NB10P-GE1 w/512 MB GDDR3 VRAM

Storage – Up to 500 GB, 5400 rpm

Battery 4.5 hours with UMA, 3.5 hours with discrete

Weight 6 pounds

Dimensions 385 x 255 x 26-37 mm

Latest 5100 a/g/n wireless, Ethernet, optional Bluetooth

Dolby Home Theatre sound

Lenovo Desktop Navigator

VeriFace 3.5 facial recognition

Touch sensitive controls

One Key Theatre, One Key Rescue software, Easy Capture 3.5, Power2Go, Lenovo Ready Comm 4.0, Win DVD, Dolby control center, Napster 4.1.04, Wild Tangent, Norton Internet Security 2008, Lenovo Energy Management Software 3.1, Carbonite, Microsoft/Lenovo Portal, Microsoft Office Ready, Adobe Reader 8.1, Windows Live 1.0, Office Ready 2007, DDNi

Home Premium SP1 32/64 bit

IdeaPad Y450

16:9 14-inch W LED 1366×768 display

Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 800 MHz FSB and 2 MB L2 cache, Intel GM45 Chipset, Intel GMA 4500 MHD graphics

Memory – Up to 4 GB DDR3 800/1066 MHz DRAM

Graphics – Intel GMA x4500, Up to Nvidia NB10P-GE1 w/512 MB GDDR3 VRAM

Storage – Up to 500 GB, 5400 rpm

12.7 mm SATA optical (DVD Rambo, optional Blu-Ray Combo and Rambo)

Battery 4.5 hours with UMA, 3.5 hours with discrete

Weight 4.6 pounds

Dimensions 340 X 232 X 21-34.8 mm

Dolby Home Theatre sound

Lenovo Desktop Navigator

Touch sensitive controls

VeriFace 3.5 facial recognition

One Key Theatre, One Key Rescue software, Easy Capture 3.5, Power2Go, Lenovo Ready Comm 4.0, Win DVD, Dolby control center, Napster 4.1.04, Wild Tangent, Norton Internet Security 2008, Lenovo Energy Management Software 3.1, Carbonite, Microsoft/Lenovo Portal, Microsoft Office Ready, Adobe Reader 8.1, Windows Live 1.0, Office Ready 2007, DDNi

Home Premium SP1 32/64 bit