IdeaPad explained

IdeaPad
Developer:	Lenovo
Manufacturer:	Lenovo
Type:	Laptop, 2-in-1 laptop
Processor:	AMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen, Intel Processor, Intel Core i3/i5/i7
Os:	Windows/Linux/ChromeOS
Predecessor:	Lenovo 3000
Graphics:	AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce, Qualcomm Adreno, Intel Xe
Marketing Target:	Consumer / Home purpose
Related:	IdeaCentre, Yoga
Website:	IdeaPad
Online Service:	Microsoft 365
Display:	Up to 16" 2560x1600 display
Power:	Up to 65 W
Logo Caption:	Logo since 2022
Soc:	Qualcomm Snapdragon
Input:	Keyboard, trackpad, touchscreen (some), pen (some)

IdeaPad (stylized as IDEAPΛD and formerly ideapad) is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computers designed, developed and marketed by Lenovo. The IdeaPad mainly competes against computers such as Acer's Aspire, Dell's Inspiron and XPS, HP's Pavilion, Envy, Stream, and Spectre, Samsung's Sens and Toshiba's Satellite.

History

The IdeaPad laptops were announced in January 2008.^[1] The first three models in the product line were the Y710, the Y510, and the U110. Some of the features that defined these first three models were widescreens, VeriFace facial recognition, frameless screens, touch controls, and Dolby speaker systems.^[1]

The IdeaPad design marked a deviation from the business-oriented ThinkPad laptops, towards a more consumer-oriented look and feel.^[2] Among these changes were a glossy screen and the absence of the traditional ThinkPad TrackPoint.^[3]

On September 21, 2016, Lenovo confirmed that their Yoga series is not meant to be compatible with Linux operating systems, that they know it is impossible to install Linux on some models, and that it is not supported.^[4] This came in the wake of media coverage of problems that users were having while trying to install Ubuntu on several Yoga models, including the 900 ISK2, 900 ISK For Business, 900S, and 710, which were traced back to Lenovo intentionally disabling and removing support for the AHCI storage mode for the device's solid-state drive in the computer's BIOS, in favor of a RAID mode that is only supported by Windows 10 drivers that come with the system. (This is also noted to make creation of Windows installation media more difficult than it normally is, as the process requires extracting a storage driver and loading it during the Windows installation process, or else the installer will not see the SSD.)^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

As of February 2020, the Lenovo IdeaPad S940 is the world's cheapest 4K laptop. This IdeaPad notebook, made of aluminium, is the world's first laptop to feature a curved Contour Display.^[9]

Flex series (2013current)

See main article: IdeaPad Flex.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex is a dual-mode laptop line by Lenovo; Unlike the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga line of devices the keyboard does not bend back entirely to allow use as a tablet, it's only a dual-mode laptop (except some models).^[10]

Gaming series (2020current)

IdeaPad Gaming 3 was announced in April, 2020.^[11]

Discontinued series

IdeaPad Historical Releases
Year	Position	Form Factor	Product	Processor
				Intel	AMD	Qualcomm	MTK
2020	Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad L340	15"	15"
Ultraslim	IdeaPad S540	15" 14" 13"	15" 14" 13"
Convertible
Detachable
Entry	Traditional
Ultraslim	IdeaPad S340 IdeaPad S145	15" 14" 13" 15" 14"	15" 14" 13" 15" 14"
Convertible
Detachable
2019	Premium	Traditional
Ultraslim	IdeaPad 730S	13"
Convertible
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 530S	15" 14" 13"	15" 14" 13"
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad 330	17" 15" 14"	17" 15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 330S	15" 14" 13"	15" 14" 13"
	Convertible	IdeaPad 130S	14" 11"	14" 11"
	Detachable
2018	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad 720	15"
Ultraslim	IdeaPad 720S	15" 14" 13"	13"
Convertible	Yoga 720	15" 14" 13" 12" 11"
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 520S	14"
	Convertible	Yoga 520	15" 14"
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad 320	17" 15" 14"	17" 15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 320S IdeaPad 120S	15" 14" 11"	15" 14" 11"
	Convertible
	Detachable
2017	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad 710	15"	15"
Ultraslim	IdeaPad 710S	13"	13"
Convertible	Yoga 710	15" 14" 11"
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad 510	15" 14"	15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 510S	14" 13"	14" 13"
	Convertible	Yoga 510	15" 14"
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad 310 IdeaPad 110	15" 14" 15" 14"	15" 14" 15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 310S IdeaPad 110S	15" 11" 14" 11"	15"
	Convertible	Yoga 310	11"
	Detachable
2016	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad 700	17" 15"
Ultraslim	IdeaPad 700S	14"
Convertible	Yoga 700	14" 11"
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad 500	15" 14"	15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 500S	15" 14" 13"	15" 14" 13"
	Convertible	Yoga 500	15" 14"
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad 300 IdeaPad 305 IdeaPad 100	17" 15" 14" 15" 14" 15" 14"	17" 15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad 300S IdeaPad 100S	11" 14" 11"
	Convertible	Yoga 300	11"
	Detachable
2015	Premium	Traditional
Ultraslim
Convertible
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad U41 IdeaPad U31	14" 13"	14" 13"
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad S51 IdeaPad S41 IdeaPad S21 IdeaPad S21e	15" 14" 11" 11"	15" 14" 11" 11"
	Convertible
	Detachable
2015	Premium	Traditional
Ultraslim
Convertible
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad U430 IdeaPad U330	14" 13"
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad G70-30/50/55/70 IdeaPad G50-30/50/55/70 IdeaPad G40-30/50/55/70	17" 15" 14"	17" 15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad S40-50 IdeaPad S435	14"	14"
	Convertible	Yoga 3 14 Yoga 3 11	14" 11"
	Detachable
2014	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad Y510 IdeaPad Y410	15" 14"
Ultraslim
Convertible
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad Z710 IdeaPad Z410	17" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad U510 IdeaPad U410 IdeaPad U310	15" 14" 13"
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad S510 IdeaPad S410 IdeaPad S310 IdeaPad S415 IdeaPad S210 IdeaPad S215	15" 14" 13" 11"	14" 11"
	Convertible
	Detachable
2013	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad Y500 IdeaPad Y400	15" 14"
Ultraslim
Convertible	Yoga 2 13 Yoga 2 11	13" 11"
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad Z500/Z505 IdeaPad Z400/Z405	15" 14"	15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad U400 IdeaPad U300	14" 13"
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad G700 IdeaPad G500 IdeaPad G400 IdeaPad G500s IdeaPad G400s IdeaPad G505 IdeaPad G405 IdeaPad G505s IdeaPad G405s	17" 15" 14" 15" 14"	15" 14" 15" 14"
	Ultraslim	IdeaPad S500 IdeaPad S400 IdeaPad S300 IdeaPad S405 IdeaPad S200 IdeaPad S206	15" 14" 13" 11"	14" 11"
	Convertible
	Detachable
2012	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad Y580 IdeaPad Y480	15" 14"
Ultraslim
Convertible	IdeaPad Yoga 13 IdeaPad Yoga 11	13" 11"
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad Z580/Z585 IdeaPad Z480/Z485 IdeaPad Z380/Z385 IdeaPad V580 IdeaPad V480 IdeaPad N580/N586 IdeaPad N581 IdeaPad P580	15" 14" 13" 15" 14" 15" 15" 15"	15" 14" 13"
	Ultraslim
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad G780 IdeaPad G580/G585 IdeaPad G480/G485 IdeaPad S110 IdeaPad S205	17" 15" 14" 11"	15" 14" 12"
	Ultraslim
	Convertible
	Detachable
2011	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad Y570 IdeaPad Y470	15" 14"
Ultraslim
Convertible
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad Z570/Z575 IdeaPad Z470/Z475 IdeaPad Z370/Z375 IdeaPad V570/V575 IdeaPad V470/V475 IdeaPad V370/V375 IdeaPad B570 IdeaPad B470	15" 14" 13" 15" 14" 13" 15" 14"	15" 14" 13"
	Ultraslim
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad G770 IdeaPad G570/G575 IdeaPad G470/G475 IdeaPad S100	17" 15" 14" 10"	15" 14"
	Ultraslim
	Convertible
	Detachable
2010	Premium	Traditional	IdeaPad Y560 IdeaPad Y460	15" 14"
Ultraslim
Convertible
Detachable
Mainstream	Traditional	IdeaPad Z560/Z565 IdeaPad Z460/Z465 IdeaPad Z360/Z365 IdeaPad V560/V565 IdeaPad V460/V465 IdeaPad V360/V365 IdeaPad B560 IdeaPad B460	15" 14" 13" 15" 14" 13" 15" 14"	15" 14" 13"
	Ultraslim
	Convertible
	Detachable
Entry	Traditional	IdeaPad G560/G565 IdeaPad G460/G465	15" 14"	15" 14"
	Ultraslim
	Convertible	IdeaPad S10-3t	10"
	Detachable

Y series (20082016)

See main article: IdeaPad Y series.

The first laptops in the IdeaPad Y Series line were showcased in CES 2008.These were the IdeaPad Y710 and Y510 laptops, with 17-inch and 15-inch screens, respectively.^[12] The Y series is a line of ordinary laptops with gaming-oriented appearance – a marked difference from ThinkPads.

IdeaPad Yoga 13

See main article: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a hybrid notebook/tablet computer created by Lenovo and first announced at the International CES 2012 in January.

IdeaPad Yoga 11

See main article: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 is a hybrid laptop/tablet Windows RT based computer released in late 2012. The Yoga 11 and Yoga 13 computers both get their names from their unique design that enables the devices to rotate their screen backwards to become tablet devices.

The Yoga 11's small amount of RAM is sufficient due to the reduced memory requirements of Windows RT applications. The Yoga 11 was sold with solid-state drives in 32 GB and 64 GB capacities. The Yoga 11 runs the Windows RT operating system. Microsoft Office 2013 ships pre-installed.^[13] Like all Windows RT devices, the Yoga 11 cannot run software designed for earlier versions of Windows, only apps designed for the new Metro interface are compatible.^[14]

IdeaPad Yoga 11S

See main article: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S. The IdeaPad Yoga 11S is a compact ultralight hybrid notebook/tablet computer which released in 2013. Like the Yoga 13 and the Yoga 11 the Yoga 11S gets its name from its ability to take on various form factors due to its screen being mounted on a special two-way hinge. The Yoga 11S runs the full version of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system.^[15]

Like other models in the IdeaPad Yoga line, the Yoga 11S has a convertible form factor. Its screen can flip into a range of positions that allow it to serve as a regular laptop and tablet device as well as being able to function in "tent mode" and "stand mode." Like the Yoga 11, the 11S was available in silver and clementine orange.^[16] The Yoga 11S can be configured with Intel's "Ivy Bridge" Core i7 processor, support up to a 256 GB SSD, and can hold 8 GB of RAM. The Yoga 11S has an 11.6" display with available options for resolutions of 1366×768 pixels and 1600×900 pixels.

IdeaPad Yoga Tablet

The IdeaPad Yoga Tablet is an Android tablet with a multi-mode device with a rear kickstand designed to allow it to be placed upright for viewing videos and other media or tilted for easier text entry.^[17]

S series (2008unknown)

See main article: IdeaPad S series.

The first laptop in Lenovo's netbook IdeaPad S Series was scheduled for launch in September 2008 but was delayed, with an estimated release date of November .^[18] Ultimately, the laptop was released in September in China, but in October in the United States.^{[19] [20]}

C series

IdeaPad C340 was announced in February 2019.^[21]

L series

IdeaPad L340 was announced in April 2019.^[22]

See also

• IdeaPad tablets
• ThinkPad

External links

• Lenovo's Official web site for IdeaPad laptops

Notes and References

1. Web site: New from Lenovo: three IdeaPad notebook s . Cangeloso . Sal . Geek.com blog . January 3, 2008 . June 2, 2011 . October 16, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121016050842/http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/new-from-lenovo-three-ideapad-notebooks-2008013/ . dead .
2. Web site: Lenovo IdeaPad Hands-On Roundup. 27 January 2022 . For starters, the design of the IdeaPads marks a significant change for Lenovo. Unlike the "all business" classic ThinkPad line that Lenovo inherited from IBM, the IdeaPads have a sleek, refined look with a very consumer-focused feel..
3. Web site: Lenovo IdeaPad Hands-On Roundup. 27 January 2022 . The glossy screens feature a flush-mount bezel which makes the transition from LCD to keyboard look incredibly smooth. Speaking of keyboards, the keyboards on both the Y510 and the Y710 have a distinctive "ThinkPad feel" when typing ... despite the loss of the iconic red trackpoint in the middle of the keyboard..
4. Web site: Lenovo Statement on Linux Support for Yoga Lenovo Newsroom. news.lenovo.com. 2016-09-22. 2018-05-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180526171345/http://news.lenovo.com/news-releases/corporate/lenovo-statement-on-linux-support-for-yoga.htm. dead.
5. News: Lenovo's Signature laptops refuse to install Linux. 2016-09-21. BBC News. en-GB. 2016-09-22.
6. Web site: Lenovo confirms that Linux won't work on Yoga 900 and 900S laptops. VentureBeat. 22 September 2016. 2016-09-22.
7. Web site: Lenovo denies deliberately blocking Linux on Windows 10 PCs – TechRepublic. TechRepublic. 21 September 2016 . 2016-09-22.
8. Web site: Lenovo reportedly blocking Linux on Windows 10 Signature Edition PCs (updated). Kingsley-Hughes. Adrian. ZDNet. 2016-09-22.
9. Web site: We found the cheapest 4K laptop right now and it even supports Alexa. February 2020. Desire Athow 25. TechRadar. en. 2020-02-25.
10. Web site: Lenovo Flex 3 11-inch Review: No Longer the Yoga Half Measure. 2021-05-06. www.notebookreview.com.
11. Web site: Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the least expensive Intel 10th gen gaming laptops you can get at just $730 USD. Allen. Ngo. 2020-04-16. NotebookCheck.
12. Web site: New from Lenovo: three IdeaPad notebooks. 2011-05-23. 2012-10-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20121016050842/http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/new-from-lenovo-three-ideapad-notebooks-2008013/. dead.
13. Web site: January 2013 . James Stables 14 . 14 January 2013 . Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 review . 2021-05-06 . TechRadar . en.
14. Web site: Franklin. Eric. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 is a better laptop than tablet. 2021-05-06. CNET. en.
15. Web site: February 2013. Alex Davies 06. Hands-on with the Lenovo Yoga 11S. 2021-05-06. Tom's Hardware. 6 February 2013. en.
16. Web site: 2013-01-08. Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S hands-on. 2021-05-06. SlashGear. en-US.
17. News: Lenovo unveils new Yoga Tablet. Baig. Edward C.. 29 October 2013. USA Today.
18. Web site: IdeaPad S10 Release delayed. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915023218/http://eeepc.net/lenovo-ideapad-s10-release-delayed-2/. 2008-09-15. It seems that the Lenovo IdeaPad S10′s release date has possibly been delayed by two months. Customers that pre-ordered the S10 were expecting it to be released on 9 September. However, some buyers have been tracking the status of their order and have noticed that the status was not updating throughout the day. In fact, the order status for pre-orders wasn’t updated by Lenovo until a day after the due release date. The status then showed an expected release date of November 18th..
19. Web site: Lenovo Ideapad S10 Price and Release Date. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120315103120/http://www.lifeatmost.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s10-price-and-release-date/. 2012-03-15. 2011-05-23. Its release date in China is confirmed as September 5th, but the US customers won’t see it until October..
20. Web site: Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Review. 27 January 2022 . With so many manufacturers scrambling to create their own "netbooks" it was only a matter of time before Lenovo came to the table with their own value-priced IdeaPad S10..
21. Web site: Goldman. Joshua. 2019-02-24. Lenovo IdeaPad C340, S340, S540 are practical laptops with premium details. CNET.
22. Web site: Grunin. Lori. 2019-04-23. Lenovo debuts sub-$1,000 IdeaPad L340 Gaming line for low-glow gamers. CNET.