Lenovo Ideapad S12 Affordable and Portable
The Lenovo Ideapad S12 netbook computer is the largest netbook that Lenovo offers featuring a 12.1'' widescreen display. The S12 comes with all the netbook essentials with a Intel Atom processor and a starting price tag of under $450.
This new Lenovo Ideapad S-series netbook computer comes with some great options for upgrade. Yes, this netbook can run Windows 7 and for the price of $649 you can have Windows 7 home premium, enhanced graphics, 320GB hard drive and 3GB of Ram. All of which will still weighs 3.5 pounds.
Lenovo Ideapad S12 Specifications:
Windows XP Home Edition
Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics
1GB DDR2 RAM
12.1-inch widescreen display (1280x800) with LED backlighting
160GB 5400RPM hard drive
6-cell Li-ion battery (11.1V, 52Wh)
Broadcom 802.11b/g wireless
White color (also available in black)
Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.9 – 1.4 inches (W x D x H
Weight: Starting at 3.42 lb w/ 6-cell battery
One-year limited warranty
Intel Atom N270 processor (1.60GHz)
Price $429.00
Conclusion
The Lenovo Ideapad S12 is a great little netbook but it really doesn't offer much that other cheaper netbook's don't already offer. I can recommend it but there are still better choices out there for you to chose from. Most of the other choices don't all have 12.1'' screens most are 10.1".
Pros:
Good looking design
The S12 features solid build quality
Excellent keyboard and screen
Five hours of battery life
Cons:
Touchpad could be a bit larger
Screen could tilt back further
Back of the lid could use a bit more protection
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