Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook Review

Name: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook Review
Brand: Lenovo

by Shawn Oliver — Thursday, July 09, 2009, 11:45 AM EDT

Introduction and Specifications

Lenovo's S10-2 is an somewhat of an odd proposition for netbook buyers. For those who completely missed out on the IdeaPad S10, this is a welcome update and a solid overall contender in the netbook space. For those familiar with the original, two feelings are apt to surface: bitterness and / or confusion. Indeed, the changes found on the IdeaPad S10-2 are minor, with most of the hardware remaining exactly the same. In fact, the vast majority of the tweaks are completely cosmetic, though we do think much thought went into this overhaul.

Rather than dishing out a completely new netbook at the 10.1" level, Lenovo instead opted to stick with its S10 label and push out a new revision. Here's a rundown of what's new compared to the original IdeaPad S10:

0.2kg (0.44lbs.) lighter
4mm thinner
New top lid with special cover pattern and color design
New Dolby sound enhancements
89% full-size keyboard with enlarged right-Shift key
Larger touchpad
Optional 3G built-in
One extra USB port (now a total of three)
OneKey Rescue System
Lenovo QuickStart
Up to six hours of battery life, or around 30% more than before

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook

Specifications and Features (as tested)

"Lenovo today announced the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook to give online enthusiasts, social networkers and mobile consumers the latest in connectivity, entertainment and performance features to keep them better connected and enjoying their computing experience anytime, anywhere. The new IdeaPad S10-2 netbook gives consumers even cooler netbook features – models with 3G connectivity and the rich sound of Dolby headphone technology for music and movies and long battery life. Lenovo also made the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook thinner and lighter than the previous IdeaPad S10 netbook, and packaged the netbook in an expressive, colorful new ring pattern design." - Lenovo