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Cute Computer Competitors

New Lenova IdeaPad S12 Netbook Small in Size But Big at Heart

— May 26, 2009 — Tech
A release from an often forgotten laptop competitor brings us the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook.

It’s not your Sony, Mac, or Acer, but the IdeaPad S12 features a 1.6GHz CPU and a GeForce GPU together to allow for Blu-Ray/1080p video playback.

The netbook ($499 USD) also rocks a 12.1 inch LED screen, 1gb of RAM, 160gb of hard drive space, WiFi, bluetooth capabilities, and dolby sound.

This little guy may not be able to hang with the big boys come time for its release in August, but the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook does pack a punch.
Trend Themes
1. Blu-ray/1080p Playback in Netbooks - The rising trend of netbooks with enhanced video playback capabilities opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the portable entertainment industry.
2. 12.1 Inch LED Screens in Netbooks - The increasing popularity of netbooks with larger LED screens creates opportunities for disruption in the compact computing market, catering to users who require a more immersive visual experience.
3. Enhanced Sound in Netbooks - The demand for netbooks with high-quality audio features presents potential disruptive innovation prospects in the audio technology sector, targeting consumers who prioritize audio performance in compact devices.
Industry Implications
1. Portable Entertainment - The advancements in netbook technology and the inclusion of Blu-Ray/1080p playback capabilities provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the portable entertainment industry.
2. Compact Computing - The growing market for netbooks with larger LED screens offers disruptive innovation potential in the compact computing industry by meeting the demand for more immersive visual experiences in portable devices.
3. Audio Technology - The rising interest in netbooks with enhanced sound features creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the audio technology industry, enabling companies to offer superior audio performance in compact devices.
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