Lenovo’s U1 hybrid tablet concept debuted a long while ago. It is a tablet with a netbook dock. It is a dual boot device that runs Windows when docked and Android 2.2 in tablet mode only. Thanks to Lenovo’s FCC filing, we now know that this unit will make it to consumers’ hands in the near future.

Hybrid tablet/netbook devices won’t kill top tablets such as iPad or XOOM anytime soon. But they do give people an easier way to make the transition from netbooks to touch-screen tablets. Lenovo’s U1 hybrid tablet does seem like a very decent device on paper. Let’s hope it lives up to expectations.

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Hybrid tablet netbooks seem to be quite fashionable these days. Some people can’t seem to be able to make up their minds when it comes to tablets and netbooks. Devices such as Lenovo U1 Hybrid IdeaPad make this decision quite easy for shoppers. Lenovo Lepad can be used as a Windows machine but can also act as an Android tablet.

Lenovo U1 Hybrid IdeaPad is expected to start shipping with the price tag of $500. It should give Dell Inspiron Duo a run for its money.

One of the most anticipated netbooks has finally been released to the market. We reported about Lenovo S10-3t Touch Netbook a while back. The device is equipped with the latest netbook features, comes with a long battery life, and gives you the power of the touch on the go. This netbook is not a fully-fledged tablet as it is assumed by many. But it does marry iPad-like features with your netbook. So you can use the power of the touch to control applications on your device.

Here are the some of the features Lenovo S10-3t Netbook 0651-37U has to offer:

• Processor: 1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor
• RAM: 1GB 204 Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
• Hard Drive: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
• Networking:  802.11 b/g/n
• Screen: 10.1″ 1024×600 LED Display (16:9);
• Graphics: Intel GMA 3150 Graphics
• Battery: up to 10 hours
• Weight: 3.31 lbs

As you can tell, the device is pretty capable and gives you a long battery life on the go. On the downside, it only comes with Windows 7 starter. But you can always upgrade.

Talk about a super portable netbook. This released netbook concept from Lenovo is not only portable, it fits in your back pocket as well. Now to be honest I wouldn’t even think about putting it in my back pocket (for security reasons), but it’s good to know that you have a computer that is so small it fits almost anywhere. As you can see in the image below, Yoga Pocket netbooks is covered by a leather skin which makes the device warm and attractive.

Now check this out. In 360 mode, you can use the Lenovo Yoga Netbook as a tablet. And you wonder what that belt is around your netbook? That’s actually a mouse!

Lenovo did truly hit a big grand slam with this latest design. The Yoga netbook is a tablet, a netbook, and an ultimate mobile PC all in one. And according to the guys in the know, this concept was test 2 years ago! Talk about being an early innovator.