Lenovo didn't waste any time launching its own netbook when ASUS, HP, and Acer first introduced theirs. That first version of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 possessed many desirable netbook traits, including an ExpressCard slot and a 10-inch widescreen, that kept the other three from running away with this category. But that was six months ago. Since then, netbooks have been evolving at a furious pace, with manufacturers improving aesthetics, slashing prices, and bridging the features gap between them and mainstream laptops. New to the IdeaPad S10 (Red) ($410 street) are a Linux pre-boot environment and several color options, and it's still one of only two netbooks (the other is the HP Mini 2140 with an ExpressCard slot. The additions, unfortunately, are overshadowed by a small keyboard and a pricing strategy that lacks aggression.
Lenovo
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- Price as Tested: $410.00 Direct
- Type: General Purpose, Media, Value, Netbook
- Operating System: MS Windows XP Home
- Processor Name: Intel Atom N270
- Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB
- Weight: 3 lb
- Screen Size: 10.2 inches
- Screen Size Type: widescreen
- Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- Storage Capacity: 160 GB
- Networking Options: 802.11a/g
- Primary Optical Drive: External
