Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Lenovo IdeaPad S12

First seen: 6 july 2009

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Great Deal: $399.99

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ly 14, instant on functionality, instant on os, nice 1280x800 screen, expresscard slot is present

preset power settings, dark webcam visuals, touchpad sucks, keyboard annoying, expensive for a netbook

Manufacturer's Description

Roomy 12" netbook Pre-built with recommended components. A larger screen, 3 USB ports, models with HD and full-size keyboard add to its anywhere-anytime appeal.

Intel® Atom™ N270 processor
Genuine Windows®7 Home Premium Other editions of Windows available
nVIDIA Ion platform for HD graphics (select models)
12.1" widescreen
6 cell battery
Starting at 2.87 lbs.

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6 July 2009

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Lenovo IdeaPad S12 review

Reviewer: Liliputing
25 July 2009
If you judge the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 by netbook standards, the computer has an excellent screen and keyboard. While the laptop is still small by conventional notebook standards, it should be large enough to placate some folks who find the typical netbook to be too small to make for a comfortable typing or reading experience. And weighing in at just 3.4 pounds, the notebook is barely heavier than the Asus Eee PC 1000HE . Read more
Lenovo IdeaPad S12

Reviewer: ComputerShopper
16 July 2009

Overall 8

If you're looking for a netbook that feels like a notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12, with its 12.1-inch screen, just might be it. Read more
Lenovo IdeaPad S12

Reviewer: maximum pc
30 August 2009
The guts of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 are virtually identical to the IdeaPad S10 that we reviewed back in 2008—1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160GB HDD, and integrated Intel GMA950 graphics. The difference is the body. At 11.4 inches wide, this is one of the largest “netbooks” we’ve ever tested. The S12 has a 12.1-inch WXGA screen with a 1280x800 native resolution—far superior to the netbook-standard 1024x600, and much more usable. The glossy screen is... Read more
Lenovo IdeaPad S12

Reviewer: AskMen.com
12 August 2009

Overall 8

W hether it has been the slumping economy , the improvements in technology or just the desire of gadget-lovers to want everything miniaturized, netbook-style portable computers have been the rage for the last year. The industry standard started off at about 7 inches, followed by the current generation that sizes up at around 10 inches. Lenovo’s IdeaPad S12 manages to stretch the display to 12 inches, yet still retains the lightweight and low-price sensibility that make... Read more
Lenovo IdeaPad S12

Reviewer: PC Magazine
15 July 2009

Overall 8

With the IdeaPad S12, Lenovo produces its best 12-inch netbook yet, but there's a price premium above your average netbook. Read more

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3nd lenovo notebook

Reviewer: profetz, J&R
2 September 2009

Overall 8

This is my 3rd IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad product. This one was basically a compromise between cost and functionality. I have stuck with IBM/Lenovo over the years because of the ease of use of thinkpad's lovely keyboards (ease of use) and lightweight design. Lenovo basically cuts corners by removing several keys from their higher end thinkpad line for the lower value ideapads. So in certain situations where you want to HOME-key to the beginning of a section of words and... Read more
Happy with my new Lenovo Netbook

Reviewer: Amazon
19 October 2009

Overall 10

Purchased from Amazon and I have now had my S12 for one week. It does everything I want it to (I don't play games so the video card is of no consequence) and the appearance, quality and battery life are great. I got over 4 hours from the battery last week whilst downloading the security updates from Microsoft for XP Home so the screen was lit most of the time. The 6 cell battery fits neatly under the unit across the back, acting as a slightly raised up stand. The Wi-Fi... Read more
Careful when you order

Reviewer: Amazon
30 October 2009

Overall 6

Lenovo's S12 page was not very descriptive so I called tech support to ask if this had the NVIDIA ION platform and was told yes, the 2959 has had the NVIDIA ION for a few months now. WRONG! Lenovo's site is constantly changing but accurate information is always lacking and so is their sales and tech support! The page for the machine I ordered - a 295954U now has more detailed information in the specifications and the video platform that came with mine is now described as... Read more
At the bottom, the price is

Reviewer: zippzom, maximum pc
30 August 2009
At the bottom, the price is listed as $429, but in the article it claims "low end of 500." Is this a typo, or has the price gone down $100 since reviewed? www.simpletechsupport.tk Read more