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Lenovo is best known for its ThinkPad business laptops, but its IdeaPad range provides entry-level systems for both corporate and consumer use. The IdeaPad S12 is its 12.1-inch offering and strikes a balance between a netbook and a full-sized ultraport...
Battery life, Decent sized screen, Full sized keyboard...
Glossy lid prone to scratches, Virtual surround not brilliant, Build quality...
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Product Code: M19G3UK The Lenovo S12 is a portable, affordable, and multimedia-minded netbook with a full-size keyboard and decent battery life. Its 12.1in screen makes the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 big enough for those who lament the tininess of a 9- or 1...
If youre looking for a netbook with decent battery life, a bigger screen, and the ability to recognise your face, then the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 is a solid choice. It packs a punch in a little netbook package. With its big hard drive, better-than-averag...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 00:44:15
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Long, long ago in the year 2009, we first heard news about the forthcoming Nvidia Ion GPU for netbooks and got excited. At long last, netbooks would be more capable of graphics processing and handling HD video. One of the first frontrunners claimin...
Although the IdeaPad S12 with its Nvidia Ion graphics processor provides some 3D muscle, it costs more than comparable netbooks.
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devhardware.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:13
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Lenovo's IdeaPad S12-2959 is a netbook that leaves a little something to be desired, while its ThinkPad Edge delivers a solid performance for corporate users. Keep reading for a closer look.Lenovo IdeaPad S12-2959 Netbook The Lenovo IdeaPad S12-2959 is...
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infoworld.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:14
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If you're looking for a netbook with decent battery life, a bigger screen, and the ability to recognize your face, then the Lenovo S12 is a solid choice. It packs a punch in a little netbook package. With its big hard drive, better-than-average battery life, and...
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Computerpoweruser.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:14
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Ultimately, we had to give the S12 a fair rating for being a fair netbook, but with VIA’s platform undercutting the Atom equivalent by $50, the Nano itself is a great value in this space.
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:14
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How big can a netbook get before it stops being a netbook? 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 grap...
Nice 1280x800 screen; excellent keyboard; good battery life; mostly solid construction.
Battery connector is a bit wobbly; midrange netbook performance; fingerprintmagnet lid.
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Geek.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:14
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The 12-inch netbook is a strange beast. It’s a netbook (at least in terms of its Atom processor and a sub-$600 price tag), but sized like an ultraportable notebook. We haven’t seen many of them and we’ve seen a lot of indecision from the companies that...
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The Lenovo S12 is a portable, affordable, and multimedia-minded netbook with a full-size keyboard and decent battery life. Its 12.1-inch screen makes the S12 big enough for those who lament the tininess of a 9- or 10-inch screen, yet it still retains...
If you're looking for a netbook with decent battery life, a bigger screen, and the ability to recognize your face, then the Lenovo S12 is a solid choice. It packs a punch in a little netbook package. With its big hard drive, better-than-average batter...
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Would You Buy This? 0Yes 0No Lenovo Ideapad S12 Test Scores Overall 81 Performance 86 Features 79 Design 77 Full Test Report » Before You Buy How to Buy a Laptop How to Buy a Netbook Top All-Purpose Laptops Top Power Laptops Top Ultraportable Laptops G...
Crisp screen, Sleek design...
Cheap mouse buttons, Pricey for a netbook...
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Whether 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 ab...
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etechreviews.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:14
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Lenovo IdeaPad S12 – Less Than a Laptop, More Than NoteBookNoteBooks are a rage today. Doesn’t matter if you are a student or professional, these compact gadgets have made life a lot easier for everyone. NoteBooks are ultra-portable and slim gadgets wh...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Review Article ContentsLenovo IdeaPad S12 Review The features a 12-inch screen and is one of the largest netbooks on the market. This 3.42-lb machine is designed to let consumers easily surf the Internet and perform other light...
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For netbook makers, the first instinct is to vie for the lowest prices, but they are bound by whats considered the norm for netbooks—a 10-inch screen, an undersized keyboard, and minimal features. There are only a handful of netbooks that push beyo...
Great looking 12-inch widescreen. 1,280-by-800 resolution. Best keyboard on a netbook. ExpressCard slot is present. Very good battery life.
Pricey compared with other netbooks. A bit heavier than its peers.
With the IdeaPad S12, Lenovo produces its best 12-inch netbook yet, but theres a price premium above your average netbook...
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Editor’s note: Portions of this review were taken from our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2.After two years, netbook designs have evolved from a 7-inch screen to a 10-inch screen, currently the industry standard. Now, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12, the thi...
Large, comfortable keyboard, Good battery life, Instant-on OS, Excellent audio quality...
Battery sticks out the back, Polarizing design...
As 12-inch netbooks go, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 and the Samsung NC20 are fairly evenly matched in terms of ergonomics, performance, and endurance. While the NC20’s list price is $549, it can be found online for $499, the same as the S12. We slightly...
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This is a netbook? That could well be your first impression upon seeing the Lenovo IdeaPad S12. With its 12.1-inch screen and full-size keyboard, this is no cramped compact. Those looking for an affordable in-between model who have no desire...
Large 12.1-inch LCD; face-recognition software; multitouch-capable touch pad...
Poor 3D-graphics performance; Wi-Fi does not support 802.11n...
If youre looking for a netbook that feels like a notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12, with its 12.1-inch screen, just might be it...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:18
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This is a netbook? That could well be your first impression upon seeing the Lenovo IdeaPad S12. With its 12.1-inch screen and full-size keyboard, this is no cramped compact. Those looking for an affordable in-between model who have no desire...
Large 12.1-inch LCD; face-recognition software; multitouch-capable touch pad...
Poor 3D-graphics performance; Wi-Fi does not support 802.11n...
If youre looking for a netbook that feels like a notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12, with its 12.1-inch screen, just might be it...
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pcper.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:19
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Today is going to be an exciting day for NVIDIA and its team of ION product managers. After the first retail system to use the chipset was unveiled last month as the Acer Aspire Revo nettop, it was followed by the first consumer ION platform motherb...
Today is going to be an exciting day for NVIDIA and its team of ION product managers. After the first retail system to use the chipset was unveiled last month as the Acer Aspire Revo nettop, it was followed by the first consumer ION platform motherb...
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about.com Updated:
2011-08-10 04:35:19
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Superior Integrated Graphics, Full Windows 7 Operating System, Larger Memory and Hard Drive, Price Not Far From Higher General Performance CULV Ultraportables, Lots of Trialware Applications, Larger and Heavier Than Many Netbooks...
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Quick Version: The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 represents one of the first netbooks to feature VIA’s Nano platform as a configuration option. You’ll gain some extra horsepower over Intel’s Atom setup while saving about $70 off the total system price, making th...
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