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Introduced in late May 2009 the S12 is a 12" netbook from Lenovo. Further bluring the lines between full out notebook and handicapped netbook, the S12 features a 12" screen with 720p capable 1280 x 800px resolution. Similar to the Asus N10, higher priced configurations of the device will also see a more powerful Nvidia graphics chip - part of Nvidia's latest ION chipset - the 9400m, capable of outputting 720p high definition through the units display, or full 1080p high definition through an HDMI port. Shipping later in July, the S12 is priced from $449 with Intel graphics alone. The ION upgrade is expected to cost an additional $50.
MSRP $449.00
Release date July, 2009
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- CPU & RAM: Intel Atom N270, 1GB DDR2
- Display & Graphics: 12" LED Backlit display, 1280 x 800px, powered by the Intel GMA950 or optional Nvidia ION (9400m)
- Storage: 160GB HDD
- Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth,
- Expansion & Ports: 3 x USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Expresscard slot, Ethernet, 4-in-1 card reader
- Battery: 3-cell (3 hours) or 6-cell (6 hours)
- Dimensions & Weight: 292 X 216 X 22-28.9mm, 1.4kg (3.1 pounds) or 1.55kg (3.4 pounds) depending on battery
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Lenovo IdeaPad S12 | Black
• IdeaPad S12-2959-32U Netbook PC - Intel ATOM N270 1.6GHz 1GB 160GB HDD 12.1 LED Windows XP Ho
UPC: 884942223396
MPN: 295932U
Lenovo IdeaPad S12 | Black
• S12 12.1" 160GB HDD Black
UPC: 884942223396
EAN: 884942223396
MPN: ID295932U
Lenovo IdeaPad S12 | White
• S12 12.1" 160GB HDD White
UPC: 884942223389
EAN: 884942223389
MPN: ID295933U
Competitors
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MSRP $800.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- ultra-thin design
- 8-hour battery life (claimed)
Cons
- poor speakers
- Intel GMA graphics
- display quality is lacking - viewing angles, contrast, blacks, etc...
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
vs.
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
MSRP $770.00
Releases December, 2009
Pros
- dual core processor, DDR3 memory, HDD or SSD storage options
- miniature AC adapter
- good battery life - 5+ hours
Cons
- battery sticks out of the bottom
- low end dual core ULV processors, Intel GMA - poor for heavy applications, games
- fully plastic build
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad U150
MSRP $499.00
Released November, 2009
Pros
- large 12" display with 720p capable resolution (1366 x 768px)
- affordable price
- comes with Windows 7
Cons
- getting too big to be a netbook
- slow 1.33GHz Atom Z520
- 0.3MP webcam
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1201HA
MSRP $689.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- quality construction
- small and lightweight - just 3.3 pounds
- not another Intel Atom netbook
Cons
- lame and gaudy Ferrari branding
- glossy plastic lid
- high price
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
vs.
Acer Ferrari One
MSRP $600.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- large 11.6" screen with higher resolution of 1366 x 768px
- Bluetooth connectivity
- great battery life of up to 11 hours
Cons
- slower 1.33GHz Atom processor
- pushes the price and size point of the netbook category
- weak Intel Atom processor and GMA graphics do not allow for HD content to be displayed - enhanced resolution for overall comfort only
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1101HA
MSRP $500.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- higher resolution 11.6" screen (1366 x 768px)
- wide keyboard extends to the edges of the device - even more usable than 10" models
- respectable battery options and battery life
Cons
- Protruding 6-cell battery
- continues to push the price and size of the mainstream netbook category
- battery life doesn't really compare to smaller 10" models (5.5h vs 7-8h+)
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
100%
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Acer Aspire One 751h
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MSRP $469.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- larger than average screen for a netbook
- extremely thin
- 12" screen allows for an enhanced 1280 x 800px resolution
Cons
- expensive for a netbook - the price of a full notebook
- heavier than most netbooks - 3.3 pounds
- Via Nano processor is unproven for performance as well as power consumption
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
100%
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Samsung NC20
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Reviews
October 19, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- higher resolution than most netbooks - full 720p capable 1280 x 800px
- includes HDMI output
- nice keyboard layout and size
- can output full 1080p high definition media
- capable of light gaming
- attractive aesthetics
- thin
Cons
- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
- heavier and less mobile than smaller 10" models (3.1 - 3.4 pounds)
- ION option is expensive - starts at $599
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May 25, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- higher resolution than most netbooks - full 720p capable 1280 x 800px
- includes HDMI output
- nice keyboard layout and size
- can output full 1080p high definition media
- attractive aesthetics
- thin
Cons
- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
- heavier and less mobile than smaller 10" models (3.1 - 3.4 pounds)
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June 23, 2009
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Pros
- higher resolution than most netbooks - full 720p capable 1280 x 800px
- includes HDMI output
- nice keyboard layout and size
- can output full 1080p high definition media
- capable of light gaming
- attractive aesthetics
- first Nvidia ION netbook
- Nvidia CUDA support
- thin
Cons
- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
- heavier and less mobile than smaller 10" models (3.1 - 3.4 pounds)
- still uses the Intel Atom N270 with the N280 currently out
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July 7, 2009
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Pros
- first Nvidia ION netbook
- Nvidia CUDA support
Cons
- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
- heavier and less mobile than smaller 10" models (3.1 - 3.4 pounds)
- still uses the Intel Atom N270 with the N280 currently out
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August 7, 2009
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
- heavier and less mobile than smaller 10" models (3.1 - 3.4 pounds)
- still uses the Intel Atom N270 with the N280 currently out
- Lenovo is not even offering the 3-cell battery at this time. 6-cell pack protrudes from rear of unit and adds too much weight.
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June 22, 2009
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Pros
- higher resolution than most netbooks - full 720p capable 1280 x 800px
- nice keyboard layout and size
- capable of light gaming
- attractive aesthetics
Cons
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
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July 20, 2009
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Pros
- higher resolution than most netbooks - full 720p capable 1280 x 800px
- includes HDMI output
Cons
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
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June 12, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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- still uses the Intel Atom N270 with the N280 currently out
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June 9, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Did not agree with any pros
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- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
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