Lenovo Teases Pocket Yoga Touchscreen Netbook..

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 17th March 2009, 8:46 AM

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Lenovo this morning confirmed the existence of its mystery netbook by posting teaser images on its photo feed. The system is now called the Pocket Yoga and has both the ultra-wide, VAIO P-like display and leather-bound shell of leaked photos. Concept sketches, however, show the PC not only supporting a touchscreen for a stylus but a convertible design that would let the display flip backwards to use it as a very small tablet.
The computer still doesn't have specifications, though its size would likely dictate an Intel Atom or similar chip. Previous photos have also suggested it would have a built-in webcam as well as a seemingly trackpoint-like controller to back up the touch display.

Update: Lenovo said the notebook is described as an "experiment" from 2007 that, following the earlier leak, the company decided to show in more formal shots. It argued that the Pocket Yoga is "finished" but added that the company is always designing new products.

http://www.electronista.com/articles...t.yoga.teaser/

More photo's on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenovop...7615187765486/

Eli4672 · 17th March 2009, 11:56 AM

That is absolutely beautiful. I have to wonder what sort of productivity I could get out of a screen that small though.

Diesmile · 17th March 2009, 12:11 PM

lol it looks like a big girl's purse.

it is too big to carry in a guy's pocket, and we don't carry bags. >.<

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 17th March 2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesmile

lol it looks like a big girl's purse.

it is too big to carry in a guy's pocket, and we don't carry bags. >.<

Depends what type of pockets you have

I doubt i'd even keep it in a pocket like that, too easy to nick.

ewok85 · 17th March 2009, 12:36 PM

The Viao P is a lovely little unit - the pixels are tiny so even though you have a very small screen the resolution is high enough that it is usable. If it has all the various wireless goodies built in then it would be very nice.

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 5th April 2009, 1:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ewok85

The Viao P is a lovely little unit - the pixels are tiny so even though you have a very small screen the resolution is high enough that it is usable. If it has all the various wireless goodies built in then it would be very nice.

Indeed, i was able to use one for short period of time. And while its not something i'd buy myself, i can respect the time and effort in making such a device.

0M39A_1337 · 6th April 2009, 12:01 PM

also, theyre probably marketed towards more executive type people who would wear a jacket, and i imagine it would slip quite comfortably into an inside breast pocket

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 14th April 2009, 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 0M39A_1337

also, theyre probably marketed towards more executive type people who would wear a jacket, and i imagine it would slip quite comfortably into an inside breast pocket

Yep quite true. And have a bit more money to splurge too

kangfu · 15th April 2009, 6:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DiGiTaL MoNkEY

Indeed, i was able to use one for short period of time. And while its not something i'd buy myself, i can respect the time and effort in making such a device.

Battery life on the P series is crap. If i'm to carry something this small around i expect at least 5Hr+.

This thing looks great, if it has decent specs/battery i'd consider one

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 18th April 2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kangfu

Battery life on the P series is crap. If i'm to carry something this small around i expect at least 5Hr+.

This thing looks great, if it has decent specs/battery i'd consider one

Yah i can't say i was impressed with how long the battery lasted on the sample i got to play with. Hopefully they work on this when they release future models.

AussieTemplar · 18th April 2009, 3:36 PM

Bahahahahha! Thats definitely ultra cool.

If they can keep that under $400.. Looks too much like a chicks thing, all the leather etc :P

duck_boy · 18th April 2009, 4:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DiGiTaL MoNkEY

Depends what type of pockets you have

I doubt i'd even keep it in a pocket like that, too easy to nick.

I think you break it first by sitting on it before it even got nick

Naru · 18th April 2009, 8:24 PM

or tear the pants exposing your boxers. :P

I think it will fit well, as another mentioned earlier, in the breast pocket

or in a hoodie where the pocket goes all the way from one side to the other.

-=Alfonzo=- · 18th April 2009, 9:22 PM

That screams pure awesome. I love their thinking.

Lei · 18th April 2009, 10:08 PM

why not just buy a huge size linux based mobile phone?

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