In a slight twist, Lenovo and Coca Cola has teamed up to launch a special edition Coca Cola notebook PC for 2008 Olympics, which will take place in China. Logically, the notebook is featured with a vibrant red color, Coca Cole and Olympics logo to celebrate the upcoming sporting events.

Lenovo Coca Cola F20 notebook is packed with the following specifications:

• Intel M778 processor, 1.66GHz
• Intel 915GMS chipset with GMA900 display chip
• 12.1 inch wide screen monitor
• 512MB DDR2 memory
• 80GB hard disk
• External Combo drive
• WiFi, Bluetooh, 56K modem, and 100Mbps Ethernet port
• Build in 1.5W stereo speaker
• 3 USB ports, 1 IEEE1394 port
• All-in-one memory card reader
• Dual batteries for 8.5 hours usage
• Weight: 1.4KG

Availability information was unavailable at the time of publishing, though the notebook is expected to cost ~$1,687.

This is indeed very interesting. I’ve never seen a beverage company partner with a technology company to release a special edition product. When you think about it, it makes you wonder why some of the world’s most recognized brands have never worked together for special edition products. After all, Coca Cola is one of the top three globally recognized brands, and as a result, it makes sense for them to celebrate Olympics with a notebook of their own. I have feeling a lot of people are going to purchase this unit (assuming it’s available in mass volume) solely as a collectible. Now it’s time for Dell and Pepsi/Coke to partner and release a Dell branded drink. Now that would be classic.

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