The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 features a 12-inch screen and is one of the largest netbooks on the market. This 3.42-lb machine is designed to let consumers surf the Internet and perform other light tasks on-the-go. The S12 comes pre-loaded with Windows XP, has a full-size keyboard, and includes a six-cell battery for five hours of run time. It is powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor (1.60GHz), runs Windows XP Home Edition, supports Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics, has 1GB RAM memory, sports a 12.1-inch widescreen display (with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and a screen aspect ratio of 16:10) with LED backlighting, has a 160GB 5400RPM hard drive (Hitachi HTS543216L9A) and is powered by a 6-cell Li-ion battery (11.1V, 52Wh). It also supports integrated webcam, Broadcom 802.11b/g wireless, comes with a one-year limited warranty and is available in white color (also available in black). The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 measures 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.9 – 1.4 inches (W x D x H) and weighs at 3.42 lb with a 6-cell battery configuration. The S12 starts at a pricing of $499 with a base model starts at $449 with a VIA Nano 1.3GHz processor. The S12 is constructed of ABS plastic and has a matte finish, while the lid is glossy plastic front and back. The glossy screen tends to attract dust and fingerprints easily, so a microfiber cloth should come in handy. The netbook allows users to adjust brightness in ten levels. The IdeaPad S12′s keyboard is full-size, and netbook comes with a small cooling fan which pushes lukewarm air out of an exhaust vent on the left side of the machine. The netbook supports Dolby® Headphone™ audio output, which allows users to enjoy surround sound through any set of headphones. Dolby Pro Logic® II lets users listen to music, watch movies, or play video games with the dramatic surround effects. The S10-2 also features a multitouch pad that allows users to enlarge, reduce and edit images by drawing with fingers. It also comes bundled with Lenovo Quick Start which is a software platform that enables access to favorite applications. Within seconds, boot a web browser, music player, online games, photo viewer, an IM tool, Skype and a shortcut to Lenovo social networking. It also has a Lenovo VeriFace™ face recognition software that recognizes a user’s face and uses that to log onto the system. Other features on the S12 is the Lenovo OneKey™ Rescue System which enables users to restore their system from a crash or virus with a click of a button, and Advanced Thermal Engineering which delivers lower temperatures on critical contact areas such as the palm rests, keyboard, track pad and underside for optimum comfort. The S12 also features USB 2.0 ports, 4-in-1 card reader and a VGA outlet for external monitor.
Specifications
Processor
The S12 supports a choice of processors, such as VIA Nano ULV 2250 ( 1.30GHz 800MHz 1MB ), Intel ATOM Processor N270 Single Core ( 1.60GHz 533MHz 512KB ) or Intel ATOM Processor N270 Single Core ( 1.60GHz 533MHz 512KB ).
Operating system
It runs the Genuine Windows XP Home Edition operating system
Graphics and memory
The S12’s graphics is powered by either a VIA Integrated graphics – Chrome9 HC3 or
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. It has a 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz memory capacity.
Display and controllers
The netbook supports a 12.1 inch WXGA TFT display with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, and features a Industry Standard Touchpad and full sized keyboard.
Hard Drive
The S12 supports a 160 GB 5400 RPM hard disk drive.
Network Card
The IdeaPad S12 provides users with connectivity to the internet via Broadcom 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless card.
Warranty
It comes with a one year parts and labor (system battery: one year) warranty
Dimensions
The S12 measures 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.9 – 1.4 inches (W x D x H) and weighs at 3.42 lb.
Reviews
“The IdeaPad S12 is excellence in a small form factor at a low price.” – (Netbook Review, 2009)
Comments on this entry are closed.