The IdeaPad S Series is a series of notebook computers launched by Lenovo in October 2008.[1] The IdeaPad S10 was initially scheduled for launch in September, but its release was delayed in the United States until October.[2][3]
The S series began with the IdeaPad S10, the lowest cost model, powered by an Intel Atom processor in a 10.2-inch subnotebook. Later, more expensive laptops in the S-series also powered by Intel Atoms were released. Once the Atom CPU line was discontinued, the main line of lightweight S series laptops switched to alternatives, such as the low-power AMD A-series, Intel Celeron, Pentium, and low-cost versions of Y-series CPUs.
2008
The IdeaPad S10, the first laptop in the IdeaPad S Series of netbooks, was released in 2008.
The IdeaPad S10 was Lenovo's first netbook.[4] While Engadget found the design unremarkable, the low starting price was well-received.[4] The S10 featured a 10.2-inch (260 mm) TFT active matrix 1024×576 or 1024×600 display with an 80 or 160 GB hard disk drive and 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2Random Access Memory, both of which could be upgraded via a trap door on the bottom of the netbook. The initial S10 featured 512 MB of RAM soldered to system board with an expansion SO-DIMM slot for further upgrades to 2 or 2.5 GB (2.5 GB was only usable with an operating system with support for sparse memory regions). The processor was an Intel Atom that ran at 1.6 GHz. The S10 supported IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking and had two USB ports, an ExpressCard expansion slot, a 4-in-1 media reader, and a VGA output. These computers received positive consumer reviews and a 9/10 rating from Wired magazine.[5][6]
In May 2009 Lenovo introduced the S10-2. While the S10-2 shared many traits with the S10/S10e,[7] it omitted the ExpressCard34 slot, featured a new physical design, added an additional USB port, and enlarged the keyboard, touchpad,[8] and sizes of the hard drive and SSD.[9]
2009
The IdeaPad S Series netbooks released by Lenovo in 2009 were the S10e, S10-2, and the S12.
S10e
The IdeaPad S10e was a re-launch of the IdeaPad S10, with features updated for the education market.[10] The netbook included a quick start operating system and 5 hours of battery life at a low starting price.[10] It weighed 2.8 lbs, with a form factor of 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.9–1.4-inches.[10] The netbook offered a wide keyboard occupying almost the entire width of the chassis, and LAPTOP Magazine reported that it was easy for even adults to type on.[10]
S10-2
The IdeaPad S10-2 was a 10-inch netbook with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, a 6-cell battery, and Intel GMA Integrated Graphics.[11] Notebook Review reported that the netbook's design offered "a cleaner and smoother appearance all around".[11] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:
Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz[11] or Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz and Hyper-Threading [12][13]
The IdeaPad S12 received a fairly positive review from PCMagazine.[14] Its features that were well-received included the 12 inch widescreen with a 1280 x 800 resolution, keyboard, express card slot, and battery life.[14] However, the netbook's price and weight were poorly received by the reviewers.[14] The specifications of the netbook are as follows:
The IdeaPad netbooks released in 2010 were the S10-3, S10-3t, and S10-3s.
S10-3
The IdeaPad S10-3 netbook was praised for its full-size keyboard, design, light chassis, and low price.[16] It was criticized for its navigation experience, touchpad, low capacity hard drive, and the lack of options for customization.[16] Michael Prospero from LAPTOP Magazine indicated in his review that Lenovo had addressed some of the issues raised about the S10-2 netbook and praised the keyboard and the design.[17] He also indicated that the storage capacity was not on par with competitor offerings and that the touchpad could have been improved.[17]
S10-3t
The IdeaPad S10-3t was a netbook that was also a convertible tablet.[18] The S10-3t netbook was among the first computers to use the 1.83 GHz Intel Atom N470 processor.[18] The software BumpTop was preloaded and offered a desk-like view of the desktop in 3D for ease of use.[18]
S10-3s
The IdeaPad S10-3s was roughly an inch narrower than the S10-2, with a form factor of 10.6 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches.[19] The netbook was also slightly lighter than similar netbooks and weighed 2.6 lbs.[19] The netbook offered the following specifications:
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