IdeaPad S Series

The first netbook in Lenovo’s IdeaPad S Series was launched in October 2008.[1] The IdeaPad S10 was scheduled for launch in September but was delayed, with an estimated release date indicated as November 2008.[2] Ultimately, the netbook was released in September in China, but in October in the United States.[3]

2011

The IdeaPad S Series netbook released in 2011 was the S205.

S205

The S205 was released in April 2011,[4] 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.[5] The specifications of the S205 are as follows:

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2010

The IdeaPad netbooks released in 2010 were the S10-3, S10-3t, and S10-3s.

S10-3

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.[7] The negative points listed were the navigation experience, the low capacity hard drive, and the lack of options for customization.[7] LAPTOP Magazine indicated in its review that Lenovo had addressed some of the issues raised about the S10-2 netbook.[8] The reviewer praised the keyboard and the design.[8] The reviewer also indicated that the storage capacity was not on part with competitor offerings and that the touchpad could have been improved.[8]

S10-3t

Also released in 2010, the IdeaPad S10-3t was a netbook that was also a convertible tablet.[9] The S10-3t netbook was among the first to use the 1.83 GHz Intel Atom N470 processor.[9] The software BumpTop was preloaded, offering a desk-like view of the desktop in 3D for ease of use.[9] LAPTOP Magazine appreciated the touch experience and the Chiclet-style keyboard, while indicating that the processing speed could have been better.[10]

S10-3s

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.[11] The netbook was also a little lighter than similar netbooks, weighing 2.6 lbs.[11] The netbook offered the following specifications:

2009

The IdeaPad S Series netbooks released by Lenovo in 2009 were the S10e, S10-2, and the S12.

S10e

The IdeaPad S10e was a re-launch of the IdeaPad S10, with features updated for the education market.[13] Launched in 2009, the netbook included a quick start operating system and 5 hours of battery life with a low starting price.[13] The netbook weighed 2.8 lbs, with a form factor of 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.9–1.4-inches.[13] 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.[13]

S10-2

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.[14] The design of the netbook was reported by Notebook Review to offer “a cleaner and smoother appearance all around”.[14] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:

S12

Released in 2009, the IdeaPad S12 received a fairly positive review from PCMagazine.[15] 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.[15] However, the netbook’s price and weight were indicated as negative points by the reviewers.[15] For the ergonomic design, battery life, instant-start operating system, and speakers the S12 netbook was LAPTOP Magazine Editor’s Choice.[16] Detailed specifications of the netbook are as follows:

2008

The first laptop in the IdeaPad S Series of netbook was released in 2008. This was the IdeaPad S10.

S10

The IdeaPad S10 was Lenovo’s first netbook, offering a 10.2 inch screen and powered by Intel Atom processors.[18] While Engadget found the design unremarkable, the low starting price found favor.[18]

References

  1. ↑ Jerry Jackson (1 October 2008). "Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "IdeaPad S10 Release Delayed". 11 September 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  3. ↑ "LENOVO IDEAPAD S10 PRICE AND RELEASE DATE". 19 August 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  4. ↑ "Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Review". 30 April 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  5. ↑ "Netbook Review: Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Specifications". 1 May 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Datasheet" (PDF). Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  7. 1 2 Cheng, Cisco (3 March 2010). "Lenovo Ideapad S10-3". PC Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  8. 1 2 3 Michael A. Prospero (19 February 2011). "Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  9. 1 2 3 Joanna Stern (10 March 2010). "Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  10. ↑ Mark Spoonauer (1 March 2010). "Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  11. 1 2 Michael A. Prospero (19 February 2010). "Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  13. 1 2 3 4 Dana Wollman (4 February 2009). "Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Kevin o'Brien (13 July 2009). "Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  15. 1 2 3 Cheng, Cisco (15 July 2009). "Lenovo IdeaPad S12". PC Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  16. ↑ Michael A. Prospero (14 July 2009). "Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs". 14 July 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  18. 1 2 Paul Miller (4 August 2008). "Lenovo goes netbook with IdeaPad S10". Retrieved 8 September 2011.

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