jkOnTheRun Video- Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2, S12 Netbooks

By James Kendrick | Saturday, July 11, 2009 | 3:17 PM CT | 12 comments | Tweet This

Lenovo was kind enough to send me two of its most current netbook models, and this video is a tour of both. The S10-2 is as small as netbooks go while retaining full usability, in my view, and the S12 pushes the limits of netbooks with a 12-inch screen.

The video gives an overview of both netbooks and shows the size comparison of the two models. This gives a glimpse into how little additional size and weight you gain with the larger S12. The higher screen resolution of the S12 (1280×800) is a nice benefit for such a small size penalty over the S10-2.

The S10-2 is $350 and the S12 is $499 from Lenovo, so the extra size and screen resolution come at a price.

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Comments (12)

Nice look at the Lenovos — have you been able to review the Toshiba NB205-310?

It’s one heck of a nice machine — I believe could be the best out there right now in terms of construction quality and performance.

dxace1 — 4:46 PM on July 11, 2009 Reply
- Haven’t seen one personally yet. Maybe Toshiba should send us one.
  
  James Kendrick, jkOnTheRun — 4:47 PM on July 11, 2009 Reply
I like the lenovo’s. Is a shame the S12 can not feature even higher resolution. With many 10.1 screens coming 1366 x 768 i would like to see the S12 with a 1440 x 900 display.

steve — 6:25 PM on July 11, 2009 Reply
I’m assuming not, but your s12 isn’t IONized is it?

gmazin — 10:09 PM on July 11, 2009 Reply
- No, I don’t believe that option is available yet.
  
  James Kendrick, jkOnTheRun — 9:19 AM on July 12, 2009 Reply
Hi James,
very interested to read your opinions on the S12. I’ve been comparing it to the new Gateway LT3100 (11″) and Toshiba NB205 (10″).

I like Lenovo screen size, but concerned about battery life… curious to know what results you get on that!

Clint

Clinton Stark — 2:43 AM on July 12, 2009 Reply
- So far 5+ hours.
  
  James Kendrick, jkOnTheRun — 9:19 AM on July 12, 2009 Reply
- Thanks that’s decent battery life.
  
  The Toshiba NB205 can go crazy long (8+ hrs) Win 7, but I like the idea of 12″ and better resolution of 1200×800 = less scrolling.
  
  Clinton Stark — 11:55 AM on July 12, 2009 Reply
How did your demo come on when you lifted up the lid/monitor? Did you have it in sleep mode before you filmed the demo? Please adv…..

Christian Zbinden — 2:52 PM on July 12, 2009 Reply
- Yes, both of them were in Standby and opening the lid fired them up.
  
  James Kendrick, jkOnTheRun — 4:27 PM on July 12, 2009 Reply
For me is better Lenovo IdeaPad S12 with VIA platform (VIA Nano U2250 1.3+GHz + VX800), because is for 449-$ with better performance.

Joshua256 — 5:28 PM on July 13, 2009 Reply
I have been patiently waiting for the IdeaPad S10-2 with 3G option. Any word on when that might be available?

Dan Balsbaugh — 8:30 AM on July 14, 2009 Reply