IdeaPad S series

The IdeaPad S10 was Lenovo's first netbook, offering a 10.2 inch screen and powered by Intel Atom processors.[4] While Engadget found the design unremarkable, the low starting price found favor.[4] The S10 had some models with 3 cell batteries, 512 MB RAM and 80 GB hard drives in Red, Black and White;[5] blue and pink were released in October 2008.

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 is only usable with operating system which support sparse memory regions). The processor was an Intel Atom at 1.6 GHz. They 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,[6] and a 9/10 rating from Wired magazine.[7]

The Lenovo S10 had model numbers 4231-XYU, where "XY" identified the particular configuration.[8]

In May 2009 Lenovo introduced the S10-2, model number 2957-XYU, where XY identifies the configuration. While the S10-2 shared many traits with the S10/S10e,[9] it featured a new physical design, adds a third USB port, omits the ExpressCard34 slot, and enlarges the keyboard and touchpad.[10] It was available in black, white, pink and grey, and with larger HD and SSD sizes.[11]

S9 with Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz), RAM 1024 MB DDRII 667, SATA HDD 120 GB, 8.9" (1024×600) TFT / LED backlit, GMA950, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2хUSB 2.0, SD/MMC, ExpressCard, Web cam, Li-ion 3-cell, and WinXP Home Edition.

The IdeaPad S10e was a re-launch of the IdeaPad S10, with features updated for the education market.[12] Launched in 2009, the netbook included a quick start operating system and 5 hours of battery life with a low starting price.[12] The netbook weighed 2.8 lbs, with a form factor of 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.9–1.4-inches.[12] 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.[12]

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.[13] The design of the netbook was reported by Notebook Review to offer “a cleaner and smoother appearance all around”.[13] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:

• Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz[13]
• RAM: 1GB DDR2 (PC2-5300 SDRAM, 667 MHz)[13]
• Operating system: Windows XP Home Edition (SP3)[13]
• Display: 10.1-inch (WSVGA, Glossy, LED-backlit, 1024x600)[13]
• Storage: 160GB 5400rpm[13]
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics[13]
• Wi-Fi: Broadcom 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless[13]
• Card reader: 4-in-1[13]
• Dimensions (inches): 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.7-1.8[13]

The Nvidia Ion version of IdeaPad S12

Released in 2009, the IdeaPad S12 received a fairly positive review from PCMagazine.[14] The features of the netbook 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 indicated as negative points by the reviewers.[14] For the ergonomic design, battery life, instant-start operating system, and speakers the S12 netbook was LAPTOP Magazine Editor's Choice.[15] Detailed specifications of the netbook are as follows:

• Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz[16]
• Operating System: MS Windows XP Home[16]
• RAM: 1GB[16]
• Storage: 160GB 5,400rpm SATA[16]
• Display: 12.1 (1280x800)[16]
• Graphics: Intel GMA 950[16]
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g[16]
• Dimensions (inches): 11.5 x 9.0 x 1.4[16]
• Weight: 3.4 lbs[16]

Released in 2010, the IdeaPad S10-3 netbook was praised for its full-size keyboard, design, light chassis despite the 6-cell battery, and low price.[17] The negative points listed were the navigation experience, the finicky touchpad, the low capacity hard drive, and the lack of options for customization.[17] LAPTOP Magazine indicated in its review that Lenovo had addressed some of the issues raised about the S10-2 netbook.[18] The reviewer praised the keyboard and the design.[18] The reviewer also indicated that the storage capacity was not on par with competitor offerings and that the touchpad could have been improved.[18]

Also released in 2010, the IdeaPad S10-3t was a netbook that was also a convertible tablet.[19] The S10-3t netbook was among the first to use the 1.83 GHz Intel Atom N470 processor.[19] The software BumpTop was preloaded, offering a desk-like view of the desktop in 3D for ease of use.[19] LAPTOP Magazine appreciated the touch experience and the Chiclet-style keyboard, while indicating that the processing speed could have been better.[20]

Released early in 2010, the IdeaPad S10-3s was a roughly an inch narrower than the S10-2, with a form factor of 10.6 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches.[21] The netbook was also a little lighter than similar netbooks, weighing 2.6 lbs.[21] The netbook offered the following specifications:

• Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450[22]
• RAM: 1GB RAM[22]
• Graphics: Intel GMA 3150[22]
• Storage: 160GB 5400RPM SATA[22]
• Display: 10.1-inch (maximum resolution of 1024x600)[22]

The S205 was released in April 2011,[23] by Lenovo. The netbook had an AMD Fusion E350 dual core processor, and 11.6 inch widescreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and ATI Mobility Radeon 6310M graphics.[24] The specifications of the S205 are as follows:

• Processor: Up to 1.60 GHz AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350[25]
• RAM: Up to 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz[25]
• Graphics: Up to AMD Radeon HD 6310M (512 MB graphics memory)[25]
• Dimensions (mm): 290 x 18~26.3 x 193[25]
• Weight: starting at 1.35 kg[25]

Not supported in Linux

The Lenovo IdeaPad S215 is priced at $379.99, powered by a quad-core AMD A4 processor, its 11.6-inches, has a 1366×768 display, a full keyboard and touchpad for input, and two mousepads. It contains two USB 2.0 ports, a USB 3.0 port, a headphone/microphone jack, a 2-in-1 card reader, and the power port, HDMI video output, and a LAN port, 720p webcam and microphone array embedded in the display's upper bezel, and Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 networking circuitry.

It contains 500 GB, 5,400 RPM traditional hard drive and 8 GB of solid-state storage. Other features include “Window 8.1, Lenovo Photos, Cyberlink PowerDirector, Cyberlink PhotoDirector, trial versions of Microsoft Office 365 and McAfee LiveSafe, and Lenovo's VeriFace face recognition software. Lenovo covers the S215 with a one-year warranty.”[26]

Detailed specifications of the netbooks are as follows:

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

• Display: 14"

• Display: 14" or 15"

• Display: 11"