Lenovo IdeaPad U8 Olympics Release

Trust China-based Lenovo to release its IdeaPad U8 at the summer Olympics. This device has been authorized by the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee and will come with the following specifications for your portable pleasure :-

• 10.6 ounces
• Intel 800MHz Atom Z500 processor
• 1GB RAM (max. of 2GB)
• 6GB SSD
• Dual cameras
• 5-hour battery life
• Support for mobile TV

It works in tandem with the CMMB (China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting) USB dongle, offering free, live coverage of the Olympic games in addition to other broadcast signals. No idea on pricing, but it will reside somewhere in the same neighborhood as other high-end smartphones.