Whole lotta Lenovo S10 lovin’ goin’ on
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 netbook is continuing to attract a fair bit of attention out at IDF no doubt because it’s A) from a major OEM; B) it’s reasonably priced- $429; and C) it’s well equipped. Laptop Magazine put the S10 on screen yesterday and Notebooks.com has done the same today. Notebooks.com has the S10 with a nice look at the hardware and interestingly in the video the Lenovo rep states clearly that the S10 is available either with Windows XP or Linux. Previously Lenovo has stated that a Linux version would not be released on the S10.
wow, he answered a whole bunch of questions people have been asking. i’m surprised to see a rep so well informed as it seems most of them (females) come straight from their job pushing perfume at the mall.
Nice, a version with Linux after all? Now I’m not so sure about the Dell after all…
So in a nutshell, why would someone lean towards Linux OS VS xp?
I pre-ordered mine two days ago and did not see any options for a battery or memory upgrade. I’m sure I could do the memory myself and for less, but would have preferred *just* a 6 cell battery. Maybe they’ll update their site before my expected 9/9 ship date and I’ll get more juice.
Robert, in my experience, the Linux versions of these devices perform a little snappier than the XP versions. If you’re going to use the out-of-box apps, add few 3rd party apps and can live without some software (iTunes, for example), the Linux versions will generally run solid and quick. Just my opinion on your question; others may feel differently.
Robert, a big reason for Linux over XP that I’ve been told by those getting Linux is the lack of maintenance required. With XP you need anti-virus, anti-spyware, degrag, etc. etc.
so well informed?! he was wrong about so many things.. sad..