Some of you might remember two weeks ago when we said that we would keep you posted on the Lenovo IdeaPad U8.

Well, it has been officially launched at the Olympics! I guess there is no better place to launch Chinese technology than in Beijing right now, right?

At the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai, Lenovo has released a teaser video showcasing its IdeaPad U8 Mobile Internet Device (MID) concept. The concept integrates a computer, PDA, GPS, and cell phone into a single slim package. And boy, does it look sexy. Lenovo plans on using an Intel Atom processor and a customized Linux Distribution as its OS, but support for Microsoft Office applications is expected. Spec-wise, the U8 will sport Firefox web browsing over 3G and EDGE connectivity, a 4.8-inch touchscreen, live GPS, and a camera. An optical mouse/joystick located by the display will allow one-handed operation, while its calendar, finance software, and handwritten notes taking capability will keep you organized. Unfortunately, whether or not the U8 will come with Wi-Fi support is unknown. I have my fingers crossed.