Rumors: Lenovo to use NVidia Ion platform for “netbooks” over 10 inches

By James Kendrick | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 | 9:07 AM CT | 2 comments | Tweet This (3)

A Chinese newspaper is claiming that Lenovo has signed a deal with NVidia to use their Ion platform on two netbooks over 10 inches. While that size would stretch the netbook category, Lenovo is reported to be preparing a 11.6-inch and a 12.1-inch notebook that uses the Intel Atom processor and NVidia Ion graphics. Neither Lenovo nor NVidia will confirm nor deny this rumor.

(via DIGITIMES)

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In addition, Lenovo is reportedly evaluating the possibility of launching a 13-inch Ion model, and will also launch a 12-inch netbook based on VIA Technologies’ platform, added the paper.

Bored SysAdmin — 9:33 AM on February 18, 2009 Reply
not surprising, as the rumors are the GN40 will also only be found in over 10″ netbooks. why? because the Atom/GN40 will be 16.5w compared to the typical 8w Atom/945. so 12″ – 13″ have the capability to offer much more robust batteries (& better heat dissipation).

so i’m guessing the Ion will also have relatively high power consumption.

TabLite — 10:10 AM on February 18, 2009 Reply