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IdeaPad S series
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10
Developer Lenovo
Type Netbook, low-cost Ultrabook
Release dateOctober 8, 2008 (2008-10-08)
Operating system Windows
Lenovo Quick Start
Display8.9–14 inches
Input Keyboard, touchpad, microphone, 1.3 megapixel webcam

The IdeaPad S Series is a series of notebook computers launched by Lenovo in October 2008. [1] The IdeaPad S10 was initially scheduled for launch in September, but its release was delayed in the United States until October. [2] [3]

Contents

The S series began with the IdeaPad S10, the lowest cost model, powered by an Intel Atom processor in a 10.2-inch subnotebook. Later, more expensive laptops in the S-series also powered by Intel Atoms were released. Once the Atom CPU line was discontinued, the main line of lightweight S series laptops switched to alternatives, such as the low-power AMD A-series, Intel Celeron, Pentium, and low-cost versions of Y-series CPUs.

2008

The IdeaPad S10, the first laptop in the IdeaPad S Series of netbooks, was released in 2008.

S10

IdeaPad S10
Type Netbook
Release dateOctober 8, 2008 (2008-10-08)
Media80, 120, 160 GB 2.5" HDD
Operating system Windows XP
Lenovo Quick Start
CPU 1.6 GHz Intel Atom, single core Diamondville
Memory512 MB/1 GB
Display10.2" (25.9 cm) 1024×600 LED backlit TFT LCD
Input Keyboard, touchpad, microphone, 1.3 megapixel webcam
Connectivity10/100 Mbit Ethernet
802.11b/g wireless LAN
2  USB 2.0  ports
4-in-1 flash memory card reader
Bluetooth, except US before March 2009
Expresscard
Power3-cell (2.5 hours) 28 Wh (2.6 Ah)
6-cell (5.5 hours) 56 Wh (5.2 Ah)
9-cell (7 hours) 84 Wh (7.8 Ah)
Dimensions10.23 × 7.08 × 0.748 in
Mass2.64 lb (1.2 kg) (3-cell battery)

The IdeaPad S10 was Lenovo's first netbook. [4] While Engadget found the design unremarkable, the low starting price was well-received. [4] 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 was only usable with an operating system with support for sparse memory regions). The processor was an Intel Atom that ran at 1.6 GHz. The S10 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 and a 9/10 rating from Wired magazine. [5] [6]

In May 2009 Lenovo introduced the S10-2. While the S10-2 shared many traits with the S10/S10e, [7] it omitted the ExpressCard34 slot, featured a new physical design, added an additional USB port, and enlarged the keyboard, touchpad, [8] and sizes of the hard drive and SSD. [9]

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. [10] The netbook included a quick start operating system and 5 hours of battery life at a low starting price. [10] It weighed 2.8 lbs, with a form factor of 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.9–1.4-inches. [10] 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. [10]

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. [11] Notebook Review reported that the netbook's design offered "a cleaner and smoother appearance all around". [11] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:

S12

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The Nvidia Ion version of IdeaPad S12

The IdeaPad S12 received a fairly positive review from PCMagazine. [14] Its features 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 poorly received by the reviewers. [14] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:

2010

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

S10-3

The IdeaPad S10-3 netbook was praised for its full-size keyboard, design, light chassis, and low price. [16] It was criticized for its navigation experience, touchpad, low capacity hard drive, and the lack of options for customization. [16] Michael Prospero from LAPTOP Magazine indicated in his review that Lenovo had addressed some of the issues raised about the S10-2 netbook and praised the keyboard and the design. [17] He also indicated that the storage capacity was not on par with competitor offerings and that the touchpad could have been improved. [17]

S10-3t

The IdeaPad S10-3t was a netbook that was also a convertible tablet. [18] The S10-3t netbook was among the first computers to use the 1.83 GHz Intel Atom N470 processor. [18] The software BumpTop was preloaded and offered a desk-like view of the desktop in 3D for ease of use. [18]

S10-3s

The IdeaPad S10-3s was roughly an inch narrower than the S10-2, with a form factor of 10.6 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches. [19] The netbook was also slightly lighter than similar netbooks and weighed 2.6 lbs. [19] The netbook offered the following specifications:

2011

The IdeaPad S Series netbooks released in 2011 were the S205 and the S215.

S205

The S205 had an AMD Fusion E350 dual core processor, 11.6" widescreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and ATI Mobility Radeon 6310M graphics. [21] The specifications of the S205 are as follows:

S215

The Lenovo IdeaPad S215 contained 500 GB, 5,400 RPM traditional HDD and 8 GB of solid-state storage. [23]

2012

S300

Detailed specifications of the netbooks are as follows:

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