Posts about the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)
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Why not all 12-inch netbooks are the same
I've been skeptical of 12-inch netbooks, especially as prices for real notebooks continue to fall fast. At that size, netbooks start to run up against laptops, so it's no surprise ...
Reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent keyboard, bright, crisp screen; ExpressCard slot.
The Bad: Same old Atom N270 processor.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a comfortable Netbook with a 12-inch screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 feels comfortable and light--but at this size, we wish it had an Intel CULV processor.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 166545 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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maximumpc.com
Review Summary: You'd be amazed how much difference a screen with decent resolution makes
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No Rating
geek.com
Review Summary: The 12-inch netbook is a strange beast. It's a netbook (at least in terms of its Atom processor and a sub-$600 price tag), but sized like an ultraportable notebook. We haven't seen many of them and we've seen a lot of indecision from the companies ...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: If you're looking for a netbook with decent battery life, a bigger screen, and the ability to recognise your face, then the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 is a solid choice. It packs a punch in a little netbook package. With its big hard drive, better-than ...
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 295954U
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 11.5 in
- Depth 8.5 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 3.5 lbs
- Color Black
- Notebook type Netbook, Budget
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Processor features Hyper-Threading Technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 1.5 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features LED-backlit, VibrantView
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CE, CCC, UL 60950, IEC 60950, FCC Part 15 B, CISPR 22 Class B, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Adobe Reader, Lenovo VeriFace, Lenovo Quick Start, Windows Live Toolbar, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Lenovo Energy Management, .NET Memory Profiler Standard, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5
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