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The first notebook computer powered by the fuel cell technology is Lenovo ThinkPad T40 and the power supply prototype comes from PolyFuel, an expert in fuel cell technology, using direct methanol and hydrogen-based cells. Developed for mobile computers, this new type of power supply is bringing a clean, long-running, and cost-effective solution for operations on the go.

Fuel cell "batteries" are electrochemical conversion devices that produce energy from fuel on the anode, and from an oxidant on the cathode. The fuel can be hydrogen, hydrocarbons or alcohols, while the oxidant can be oxygen, air, chlorine or chlorine dioxide. These react at an electrolyte presence, and the reactants that flow into cells produce a flow, which has to be maintained in order to provide non-stop operation. Unlike batteries that use chemically electrical energy, fuel cells consume reactant, which is more stable.
PolyFuel uses Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, where the methanol storage is easier than hydrogen, needing lower lower pressures and lower temperatures. It also provides higher energy level than compressed hydrogen. The company’s solution meant to demonstrate the technology to OEM electronics manufacturers, operates continuously with the simple hot swap of small cartridges of methanol fuel.



To find a better replacement for fluorocarbon membranes that can’t achieve higher performance levels, PolyFuel came out with the membranes based on hydrocarbon polymers. The hydrogen membrane allows the development of smaller and lighter devices, at lower producing costs, and with up to 50% increased durability. It is characterized by higher performance at high temperatures up to low temperatures, as well as in low humidification environments.

"Creating a functioning prototype is a critical step toward the development of a fuel cell reference design that can outperform lithium-ion batteries, and brings closer the achievement of our ultimate objective - the widespread commercialization of portable fuel cell technology," declared Jim Balcom, CEO of PolyFuel.



Lenovo Thinkpad T40 version available on the market currently runs on an Intel Mobile Pentium M processor with speeds from 1.3GHz to 1.6GHz, integrating up to 2GB memory, 80GB HDD drive, graphics performance up to 128MB FIREGL T2 ATI Mobility, wireless module, up to 9-cell battery, DVD-RW, and Windows XP operating system, sporting a 14.1-inch TFT display not widescreen.

Fuel Cell "batteries"' main scope is to increase the mobile devices' operating time significantly.

A new stylish and sleek notebook is coming soon from Lenovo.
The IdeaPad U110 is a very thin and light model designed for ultra portability, sporing a 11.1-inch display with no frame.
For security it comes with the VeriFace recognition system and the high sound quality is provided by the Dolby Home Theater audio.

You will also have the option to add a Solid State Drive instead of traditional hard disk drive, but this starting later this month.
You may subscribe to our news feeds to receive the future news about this cool laptop directly in your email, but until then I’ll tell you a few details leaked, that we’ve found from websites like ubergizmo.



It seems that there will be two versions available, the black Lenovo IdeaPad U110B and the red IdeaPad U110R, which will be available on the US market.
They weight about 2.3 pounds and are powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 low voltage processor model clocked at 1.6 GHz, integrating 3GB of RAM memory, 120GB HDD storage capacity, but no optical drive such as a DVD-RW.
Graphics are enhanced by the Intel GMA X3100 and the notebooks will also have built-in 1.3MP cameras, Ethernet LAN, Intel wireless modules, Bluetooth connectivity, Firewire, a 6-in-1 card reader, and 8 hours battery life.



The glossy Lenovo IdeaPad U110 has a display resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and runs on Windows Vista operating system.
The price is speculated to be around $2,000.

Finally, the highly expected ThinkPad X300 ultra portable notebook was released, according to the latest Lenovo announcement, and is bringing the latest technologies such as 1.8-inch 64GB SSD drive, 13.3-inch WXGA+ LED backlit display, very long battery life, and enhanced wireless connectivity, while providing useful applications and features, all these in a thin and light PC, measuring almost ¾ of an inch at 2.9 pounds weight.

Available at a starting price of $2,799 at Lenovo’s business partners, ThinkPad X300 is one of the most environmental-friendly portable computers using energy-efficient SSD, arsenic-free and mercury-free LED display.
The model was rated Gold by Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool because of its eco-friendly characteristics and the as low-voltage processor.

Business professionals and not only, will be able to use it for their work for up to 10 hours, and will get a built-in 7 mm DVD burner, stereo speakers, microphone, built-in camera, WiMax support, ultra-wideband/wireless USB connectivity, WWAN, WLAN, GB Ethernet, built-in GPS to connect to mapping programs, fingerprint reader protection, I/O port disablement, 32-byte password setting, up to 4GB of memory, powered by the Intel Centrino with vPro processing technology.
The notebook is housed in a falls- and drops-resistant material.

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It is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo LV of 2 GHz and has the GM965 chipset also from Intel, and an X3100 integrated graphics card.

The maximum RAM memory is of 4GB DDR2 and the storage device is a Solid State Drive type measuring 1.8 inches having with a capacity of 64GB, but there will be probably the other option available, the HDD storage drive.
The DVD-RW is ultra slim and measures just 7mm thick.

For supporting the latest generation connectivity needs, Lenovo ThinkPad X300 provides three SB 2.0 ports, an ExpressCard slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EV-DO, HSDPA and WiMax.
It comes equipped with a built-in webcam, microphone, fingerprint reader, the touchpad and a trackpoint, while the battery comes in 3-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell versions, for a minimum of four hours work time.

ThinkPad X300 measures 318 x 231 x 18.6 mm and weights 1.13Kg, but the price is not known yet.

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The latest notebook models released by Lenovo and with the specifications published on the official website are IdeaPad Y710 and IdeaPad Y510, both coming with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 32 operating system pre-installed, 6-cell Li-Ion batteries that last for up to 4 hours in working time, and face recognition capability.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor with 2.5 GHz speed, 6 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz FSB, and a memory of 2GB at 667MHz, but you may add up to 4GB.
The ATI Mobility Radeon HD2600 video card with its 256 MB dedicated memory is capable to display great graphics on the 17-inch WXGA display with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels and integrating the VibrantView technology.

Next we have a S-ATA hard drive of up to 500GB storage at 5400 rpm, and an optional Dual-Layer CD/DVD recordable unit with Blu-ray DVD reader.

The notebook has also a built-in 1.3MP camera, 4 speakers and 1 subwoofer Dolby Home Theater for a great sound experience, while the slots and ports include ESB, HDMI, IEEE 1394, VGA, S-VIDEO, Express Card, microphone input jack, headphone jack, and a 6-in-1 card reader compatible with SD/SD Pro, MS/MS Pro, MMC and XD card types.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 supports modem connections, 10/100 Ethernet, and Intel RO/Wireless 4965AGN technology.
It also includes useful software such as VeriFace 2.0, EasyCapture 2.5, OneKey Recovery 4.65, Energy Cut 2.1, Adobe Reader 8.0, Power2GO 5.5, Shuttle Center 2.0, Norton Antivirus 2007 90-day trial, Microsoft Windows Live portal and Microsoft Office trial.

This notebook model measures 395mm x 285mm x 26-39mm (15.6" x 11.2" x 1"-1.5") and weights 3.58 kg (7.9 lb) with the battery.

The other model that features face recognition is Lenovo IdeaPad Y510, a smaller version with a 15.4-inch WXGA display with VibrantView and 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, measuring 362mm x 260mm x 29.2-36.2mm (14.3" x 10.2" x 1.1"-1.4"), and weighting 2.90 kg (6.4 lb) with the battery.

The processor that powers the notebook is an Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 with a speed of 1.83 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache and 667 MHz FSB, while it can integrate up to 4GB of memory, exactly like the previous model.
Video graphics are ensured by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 256MB memory, and the S-ATA hard drive (5400rpm) has a smaller storage, with up to 250GB.



We encounter a built-in camera of 1.3MP here too and the same sound system as previous model described.
The optical drive here is a dual layer CD/DVD recordable and for connectivity Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 comes with support for 10/100 Ethernet, modem, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or 4965AGN, 3 USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, VGA, S-VIDEO, a 6-in-1 card reader, Express Card slot, and microphone/headphone jacks.

It includes the same software as IdeaPad Y710 but also a battery indicator light, and will be available starting January 6 at a price of $800, while the Y710 costs $1,200 and its availability will start on January 10.