Nov 15, 2010 13:38 GMT  ·  By

As some of you will certainly remember, some info regarding Lenovo's upcoming IdeaPad U260 super-thin notebook emerged a couple of days ago, and now, the company has decided that the new notebook deserves an official release, complete with the very important pricing and availability details. The device is described as the world’s first 12.5-inch ultraportable consumer laptop, giving users a 16:9 widescreen dimension in a 12-inch form factor. Moreover, the portable computing system from Lenovo features a sleek, minimalistic design that includes a magnesium-aluminum alloy real metal cover, leather-patterned palm rest and glass touchpad with matte exterior etching that gives just the right resistance for multi-touch functionality such as pinch-to-zoom photo browsing and web surfing. Despite of the fact that the IdeaPad U260 weighs in at less than three pounds and measures just over a half-inch at the thinnest point, the world’s first 12.5-inch laptop powered by up to an Intel Core i7 processor and can be configured with up to 320GB of hard drive storage or up to 128GB of SSD flash-based storage, as well as up to 4GB of DDR3 memory. Additional features include a breathable keyboard, an Intel Advanced Cooling Technology that allows the PC to run cooler and maintain spill resistance, as well as ambient Light Sensors that help protect users’ eyes by automatically adjusting screen brightness based on lighting conditions and Lenovo’s Active Protection System that acts as an “airbag” for the hard drive to cushion data stored on the laptop in the event of a fall or drop. Those seeking entertainment and multimedia functionality will enjoy the U260’s Dolby Advanced Audio surround sound speakers, HDMI output for streaming high definition to an HDTV and an integrated web camera for Skype and video calling. “The IdeaPad U260 is a luxury laptop for someone with discerning tastes that desires high quality and elegance paired with the freedom of immense mobility,” said Dion Weisler, vice president, Business Operations, Lenovo. “This is one of numerous additions to the Idea portfolio, manifesting Lenovo’s fun and fashionable PC consumer offerings, which are not only sophisticated but brimming with features.” “The U260 fits in seamlessly with today’s ‘on-the-go’ lifestyle without sacrificing excellence for style,” concluded Mr. Weisler. The Lenovo IdeaPad U260 laptop will be available November 15, 2010 starting at $899, which is a pretty OK price point, all things considered.