Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Pinetrail, ION 2 Nettop Announced

Lenovo has announced an update to their first generation IdeaCentre Q100 and Q110 nettops with the IdeaCentre Q150 which updates to the latest next generation ION platform with a dual core Atom D510 processor. On the outside, looks remain almost identical to the last generation (I can immediately see a few changes like the updated power led / button). This time there will be optional peripherals.

While the original Q110 was a very decent ION powered nettop - it was single core, a little noisy, upgrade unfriendly and most importantly, a little too pricey compared to the competition. I reviewed one last year but it was met with zero enthusiasm, understandably.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Specs

• Intel Atom D510 processor (dual core, 1.66GHz) OR D410 processor (single core, 1.66GHz)
• Nvidia ION + Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• Up to 2GB DDR2 RAM
• 160 / 250 / 320 / 500GB HDD
• 5.1 channel audio via S/PDIF out
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 100MB LAN
• 4x USB 2.0, LAN, audio jacks, S/PDIF, HDMI, VGA
• VESA wall mount
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Keyboard and mouse (optional)
• Remote with trackball mouse (optional)
• 1.67 pounds / 0.76 kg weight
• 20 x 172 x 153 mm in size

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The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 will go on sale at the end of next month (June) with pricing starting at $249.