Comments on: Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Hands On Video, First Notebook w/NVIDIA ION

By: smartech » Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Is World’s First Netbook To Include Nvidia Ion Chipset For Less Than $500

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:59:29 +0000

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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:43:38 +0000

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By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:02:51 +0000

Lame!! It looks like this model comes with Windows instead of Linux — and it has been delayed so it isn’t even close to being the first Ion notebook.

By: kenny, Gee!

kenny, Gee! — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:52:47 +0000

SORRY. Glossy screen. No sale. I just don’t get it. These are made to be portable, on-the-go devices to boot up and connect and use in various environments, often outside or near stray sunlight and electric lights which reflect on/off the screen. Am I the only one astounded at the seeming illogic of outfitting these netbooks with (only the option of) a glossy screen?
I’m in the market and plan to buy this year, ASAP. I have been diligently studying all of the brands of netbooks that are out and coming out, and I have awaited this S12 with improved graphics I have to say: NIX on this one- unless it has a matte option.

By: Søren

Søren — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:04:51 +0000

When will it get out in Europe?

By: Bruno

Bruno — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:09:35 +0000

Looks great. I’ll get one with Nvidia and 6cell battery.

By: Official Tech News » Lenovo’s Ion-powered IdeaPad S12 shows HD prowess on video

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:32:20 +0000

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By: TrackSmart

TrackSmart — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:24:29 +0000

Thanks for the clarifications. I hope the earlier reports about the weight were correct (i.e. that it is lighter is better!)

This sounds like an exciting new netbook/notebook. Though I’m a little disappointed that they couldn’t figure out how to make a flush-fitting 6-cell battery, especially when other manufacturers have managed it within a 10″ form-factor. I guess you have to make compromises at this price point.

By: Xavier

Xavier — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:43:41 +0000

The IdeaPad S12 I saw was a pre-production unit from China.
The six cell will bump out, probably about 1/2-3/4 of an inch. I haven’t seen one yet.
I got the S12 3.7 pound weight off of a Lenovo PowerPoint presentation. The weight manufacturers provide are typically the lightest possible configuration, which is probably the 3-cell. I’m sure this will be clarified once they begin selling/shipping.

By: TrackSmart

TrackSmart — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:45:13 +0000

The version you showed had a flush-fitting 3-cell battery. But you said only a 6-cell will be available in the U.S.

Question: What is the form-factor of the 6-cell? Will it stick out much?

Question 2: Earlier reports had this system pegged at 3.4 pounds with the 6-cell battery. You are telling us 3.7 pounds. Which figure is correct? Are you quoting the weight with the AC adapter maybe?