Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid (big smartphone, tablet, or notebook?)

I've always been a tablet PC user. I have a slate PC and a convertible tablet. In fact, my Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC (ultra-mobile PC) is my notepad. I don't carry pens or paper when I go to a meeting. Instead, I pull out my executive case and my small little tablet.

the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid is a novel concept and I'm very eager to get my hands on one of these devices. I think that this type of device could have many practical applications in the healthcare marketplace (both inpatient and outpatient settings) and I'd like to see how Lenovo will leverage this product in the healthcare sector. I'm sure other major hardware manufacturers will also come out with similar hybrid devices.

The IdeaPad U1 is a first generation hybrid, so unless you're a true early adopter, you're probably going to wait until the second or third generation hybrids hit the market. I'm anxious to also see what Apple will reveal when they announce their tablet (iSlate). I don't think it will be a hybrid tablet like the IdeaPad U1, but then again - maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised.

Want to learn more about the IdeaPad U1 Hybrid? Then I encourage you to visit these links below:

Official site: Lenovo
More info: TestFreaks

iPhone OS 4.0 and iSlate coming

According to various Apple-related rumors, we can expect to hear about the following on January 27:

• iPhone OS 4.0 (also for the iPod touch)
• iSlate (Apple Tablet)

I'm sure Apple will announce other products, changes, and enhancements, but I really don't care about the other things. I'm mainly interested in the iSlate because I want to know what Apple has up its sleeve.