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Lenovo has finally gone and made the IdeaPad U150 thin and light computer with a CULV processor official… in Japan anyway. We’re still waiting on a US announcement, but here’s what Lenovo Japan is telling us about the machine:

* CPU: 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU2300
* Display: 11.6″ 1366 x 768 pixel
* Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD
* OS: Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit)
* RAM: 2GB
* Storage: 250GB HDD
* Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, Ethernet
* I/O: 2 USB ports, 1 USB/eSATA port, HDMI, VGA, card reader
* Touchpad: Supports multitouch gestures
* Webcam: 1.3MP
* BatterY. 6 cell, 7 hour
* Weight: 3.3 pounds
* Dimensions: 0.5″ to 1.35″ thick

There’s also a hard drive protection system which shuts down the hard disk if your computer is in freefall to help prevent damage and data loss.