Lenovo IdeaPad S10 (White)
Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 42312CU
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- Lenovo's "me, too!" entry in the Netbook sweepstakes, the IdeaPad S10, gets the price and features right, but falls behind on battery life.
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CNET editors' review
Lenovo IdeaPad S10 (White)
price range: $399.00
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 09/30/2008
- Released on: 09/25/2008
The good: Includes ExpressCard slot; decent keyboard.
The bad: No SSD hard drive options; unimpressive battery life.
The bottom line: Lenovo's "me, too!" entry in the Netbook sweepstakes, the IdeaPad S10, gets the price and features right, but falls behind on battery life.
Those who follow the ever-growing Netbook market have been waiting for one conspicuous straggler to arrive. Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 Netbook was announced way back on August 4, but only started shipping in late September.
Our review unit has an Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a standard 5,400rpm 160GB hard drive, as opposed to the smaller SSD hard drives found in many other Netbooks (including Dell's recent Inspiron Mini 9). The starting configuration is a bit cheaper, offering 512MB of RAM and an 80GB hard drive for $439, while our upgrades (which are not currently available on Lenovo's Web site), should come in about $550.
| Price as reviewed / Starting price | $550 / $439 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 |
| Memory | 1GB, DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz |
| Hard drive | 160GB 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel 945 Express; |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 950 |
| Operating System | Windows XP Home Edition SP3 |
| Dimensions (WDH) | 9.9x7.3x1.0 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 10.2 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.7/3.4 pounds |
| Category | Netbook |
We liked the chunky, squared-off design, and the IdeaPad S10 is a little thinner than Asus' thick 10-inch Eee PC 1000. There's a decent-sized keyboard (for a Netbook), which doesn't feel the need to knock out a row of function keys or mess around too much with the standard layout (we're looking at you, Dell). The touch pad is marginally smaller than the one on Dell's Mini 9, but we liked the slightly textured surface on the S10, which kept our fingers from dragging, as can happen on overly glossy touch pad surfaces.
We were also very pleased to see an ExpressCard/34 slot, which is rare on smaller systems, but very useful for adding after-market extras, such as a mobile broadband modem. Speakers, usually an afterthought on Netbooks, were located under a grill that runs along the front lip of the system. One should never depend on tiny speakers like this, but the volume was at least loud for basic YouTube purposes.
The 10.2-inch wide-screen display has a 1,024x600-pixel native resolution, which is standard for 9- and 10-inch Netbooks, and not too far removed from the 1,280x800-pixel resolution common in most laptops up to 15 inches.
| Lenovo IdeaPad S10 | Average for category [Netbook] | |
| Video | VGA-out | VGA-out |
| Audio | headphone/microphone jacks | headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 2 USB 2.0, SD card reader | 2 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | ExpressCard/34 | None |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | None | None |
With Intel's now-standard 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, specifically designed for low-power Netbooks, the Lenovo S10 is not going to match up with Lenovo's normally high-powered business systems or deliver the same level of performance you'd get from even an inexpensive Core 2 Duo. Still, for Web surfing, e-mail, and working on office documents, which is 90 percent of what most people do on their laptops anyway, the S10 performed about as expected, closely matching the Asus Eee PC 901 and MSI Wind in our iTunes performance test.
With impressive battery scores from Lenovo's mainstream laptops, we had high hopes for the S10's battery, even though it's of the smaller 3-cell variety. Unfortunately, the battery lasted about as long as other 3-cell Netbooks we've tested, such as the MSI Wind, coming in at 2 hours and 13 minutes on our video playback battery drain test. Dell manages to get more than 3 hours out of the Mini 9's 4-cell battery, while Netbooks with 6-cell batteries, including the Asus Eee PC 1000, lasted for more than 5 hours.
Lenovo includes an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor mail-in warranty with the system. A variety of extension options are available and upgrading to a year of on-site service costs an extra $49, while three years of at-home service is $159.
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Lenovo Ideapad S10
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; 160GB Western Digital 5400rpm.
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; STEC 16GB SSD.
Acer Aspire One
Linpus Linux Lite v1.0.2.E; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 512MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; Mobile Intel 945GME Express; 8GB solid-state drive.
Asus Eee PC 901
Windows XP Home Edition SP2; 1.6GHz Intel Atom; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 400MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; 12GB Phison solid-state drive.
MSI Wind U100-002LA
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 400MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; 80GB Western Digital 5400rpm.
Sylvania G Netbook
Linux; 1.2GHz VIA C7-M; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; VIA UniChrome Pro IGP; 30GB HDD.
User reviews
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It's what I hoped it would be. (Minor issues, below.)
by russdog on October 7, 2008
Pros: Bright screen. Fast enough. Good WiFi sensitivity.
Got a red one: it's an attractive ruby-red, not a tacky-red.
Solid feel. Does not feel like a cheap toy.Cons: Power brick requires 3-prong outlet (which my sofa-side extension cord isn't).
Power options grayed out, so I can't tell it to just stay on when on AC power. Shuts down after 20 minutes unless I do something. (Anybody know a workaround?)Summary: Installed 2GB of DDR2 667 RAM. Installation was a snap. With built-in 512MB, now has 2.5 GB installed, with 2GB recognized after reboot (just as expected).
So far, it'...Summary: Installed 2GB of DDR2 667 RAM. Installation was a snap. With built-in 512MB, now has 2.5 GB installed, with 2GB recognized after reboot (just as expected).
So far, it's exactly what I hoped it would be... EXCEPT for inability to change Power scheme. With Google Desktop running, it soon shut down (so it did not finish the long initial indexing), but somehow stilled drained the battery overnight. Other than the power-settings issue, I'm happy. But I really, really hope there's some way to adjust the power settings, particularly for AC power.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Replace the trackpad with the Thinkpad pointing device
by dongilla on November 22, 2008
Pros: It's a lenovo. The maker of Thinkpads
Cons: Not enough Thinkpad style thinking
Summary: I don't understand why Lenovo try to cram in the small trackpad while they have the marvelous red pointing device technology at their disposal? It is a perfect netbook ...
Summary: I don't understand why Lenovo try to cram in the small trackpad while they have the marvelous red pointing device technology at their disposal? It is a perfect netbook solution.
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It's what a netbook suppose to be.....supricingly nice!
by CCRothschild on October 24, 2008
Pros: Very sturdy, even it's all made of plastic, but i have been toss it in my bag all day for over 2 weeks now, just minor scratch, very good quality in general
don't feel like carrying a computer when travel compare to the Dell inspiration that i had.Cons: Poor graphic - it's be better if there is a way to upgrade. No internal CD/DVD drive. Placement of usb is not convineint, especially the one on left, do get in the way a little sometimes. Need total of 3 USB.
Summary: Totally worth it. For the price you paid, i think you are getting top of the line quality, and you get what you paid for. I am actually planning to ...
Summary: Totally worth it. For the price you paid, i think you are getting top of the line quality, and you get what you paid for. I am actually planning to buy for my little sisters - (3) of them as christmas gift. If you are thinking to get a netbook, use mainly for emails and internet, then i hightly recommend this one. Just make sure you don't expect too much from it. In general, I LOVE IT.
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stylish, good performance, slow to recharge battery
by thatchman1 on October 24, 2008
Pros: Build quality is high. Keyboard is usable, with the usual cramp of a netbook. Windows performs very well. Bright screen. Great styling in the red option.
Cons: Battery recharges slowly.
Summary: Very pleased with this netbook, espeically its better performance than the Latitude X1 that it replaces. I've found the battery life far better than CNET rates, especially if you'...
Summary: Very pleased with this netbook, espeically its better performance than the Latitude X1 that it replaces. I've found the battery life far better than CNET rates, especially if you're reasonable on screen brightness and mostly using the internet. The build quality seems very good, with a "great red paint job" (though other colors are available). The only downside I find is that the battery seems to take an exceptionally long time to charge.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Lenovo
- Part number: 42312CU
- Description: Enjoy more perks with increased portability. The IdeaPad S10 notebook makes it easy to get connected, anytime, anywhere. And it's designed to keep pace with your busy lifestyle, possibly even simplify it. At a mere 2.65 lbs and about one inch thin, it's so light and portable you can take it wherever your day takes you. Plus it's loaded with thoughtful standard features to make your life a little easier. It features a winning combination of mobile technology and exceptional engineering at a fantastic price.
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 9.8 in
- Depth 7.2 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
- Color White
- Notebook type Netbook, Budget
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 1.5 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, RoHS
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 80 GB - 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 MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 10.2 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Anti-glare
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive password, Power-on password, Administrator password
- Compliant Standards UL 60950, RoHS, IEC 60950, CE, CISPR 22 Class B, FCC Part 15 B, CCC, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 3-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 3.9
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
Product series
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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 2.6 lbs, 10.2 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 2.6 lbs, 10.2 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10 - 42312DU (Red)
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 2.6 lbs, 10.2 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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