IdeaPad S series

The IdeaPad S10 was Lenovo's first netbook.[4] While Engadget found the design unremarkable, the low starting price was well-received.[4] The S10 featured a 10.2-inch (260 mm) TFT active matrix 1024×576 or 1024×600 display with an 80 or 160 GB hard disk drive and 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 Random Access Memory, both of which could be upgraded via a trap door on the bottom of the netbook. The initial S10 featured 512 MB of RAM soldered to system board with an expansion SO-DIMM slot for further upgrades to 2 or 2.5 GB (2.5 GB was only usable with an operating system with support for sparse memory regions). The processor was an Intel Atom that ran at 1.6 GHz. The S10 supported IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking and had two USB ports, an ExpressCard expansion slot, a 4-in-1 media reader, and a VGA output. These computers received positive consumer reviews and a 9/10 rating from Wired magazine.[5][6]

In May 2009 Lenovo introduced the S10-2. While the S10-2 shared many traits with the S10/S10e,[7] it omitted the ExpressCard34 slot, featured a new physical design, added an additional USB port, and enlarged the keyboard, touchpad,[8] and sizes of the hard drive and SSD.[9]

The IdeaPad S10e was a re-launch of the IdeaPad S10, with features updated for the education market.[10] The netbook included a quick start operating system and 5 hours of battery life at a low starting price.[10] It weighed 2.8 lbs, with a form factor of 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.9–1.4-inches.[10] The netbook offered a wide keyboard occupying almost the entire width of the chassis, and LAPTOP Magazine reported that it was easy for even adults to type on.[10]

The IdeaPad S10-2 was a 10-inch netbook with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, a 6-cell battery, and Intel GMA Integrated Graphics.[11] Notebook Review reported that the netbook's design offered "a cleaner and smoother appearance all around".[11] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:

• Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz[11] or Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz and Hyper-Threading [12][13]
• RAM: 1GB DDR2 667 MHz[11]
• Display: 10.1" (WSVGA, Glossy, LED-backlit, 1024x600)[11]
• Storage: 160GB 5400rpm[11]
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950 Integrated[11]
• Wi-Fi: Broadcom 802.11b/g[11]
• Card reader: 4-in-1[11]
• Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.7-1.8 (inches)[11]
• Operating system: Windows XP Home Edition (SP3)[11]

The Nvidia Ion version of IdeaPad S12

The IdeaPad S12 received a fairly positive review from PCMagazine.[14] Its features that were well-received included the 12 inch widescreen with a 1280 x 800 resolution, keyboard, express card slot, and battery life.[14] However, the netbook's price and weight were poorly received by the reviewers.[14] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:

• Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz[15]
• RAM: 1GB (up to 3 GB) DDR2-667[15]
• Storage: 160GB 5400rpm SATA[15]
• Display: 12.1" (1280x800)[15]
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950[15]
• Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g[15]
• Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.0 x 1.4 (inches)[15]
• Weight: 3.4 lb (1.5 kg)[15]
• Operating system: MS Windows XP Home[15]

The IdeaPad S10-3 netbook was praised for its full-size keyboard, design, light chassis, and low price.[16] It was criticized for its navigation experience, touchpad, low capacity hard drive, and the lack of options for customization.[16] Michael Prospero from LAPTOP Magazine indicated in his review that Lenovo had addressed some of the issues raised about the S10-2 netbook and praised the keyboard and the design.[17] He also indicated that the storage capacity was not on par with competitor offerings and that the touchpad could have been improved.[17]

The IdeaPad S10-3t was a netbook that was also a convertible tablet.[18] The S10-3t netbook was among the first computers to use the 1.83 GHz Intel Atom N470 processor.[18] The software BumpTop was preloaded and offered a desk-like view of the desktop in 3D for ease of use.[18]

The IdeaPad S10-3s was roughly an inch narrower than the S10-2, with a form factor of 10.6 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches.[19] The netbook was also slightly lighter than similar netbooks and weighed 2.6 lbs.[19] The netbook offered the following specifications:

• Processor: Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz[20]
• RAM: 1GB DDR2[20]
• Graphics: Intel GMA 3150[20]
• Storage: 160GB 5400RPM SATA[20]
• Display: 10.1" (maximum resolution of 1024x600)[20]

The S205 had an AMD Fusion E350 dual core processor, 11.6" widescreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and ATI Mobility Radeon 6310M graphics.[21] The specifications of the S205 are as follows:

• Processor: Up to 1.60 GHz AMD Dual-Core E-350[22]
• RAM: Up to 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz[22]
• Graphics: Up to AMD Radeon HD 6310M (512 MB graphics memory)[22]
• Dimensions (mm): 290 x 18~26.3 x 193[22]
• Weight: starting at 1.35 kg[22]

The Lenovo IdeaPad S215 contained 500 GB, 5,400 RPM traditional HDD and 8 GB of solid-state storage.[23]

Detailed specifications of the netbooks are as follows:

• Processor: several (ie: Celeron 887)
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: SATA 500GB HDD
• Display: 14"
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950
• Operating system: MS Windows 7