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Testseek.com have collected 33 expert reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo IdeaPad S12.
Award: Recommended July 2009
July 2009
 
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The editors liked

  • Large
  • Comfortable keyboard
  • Good battery life
  • Instant-on OS
  • Excellent audio quality
  • Great looking 12-inch widescreen. 1
  • 280-by-800 resolution. Best keyboard on a netbook. ExpressCard slot is present. Very good battery life.
  • Excellent keyboard
  • Bright
  • Crisp screen
  • ExpressCard slot.
  • Large 12.1-inch LCD
  • Face-recognition software
  • Multitouch-capable touch pad
  • Nice 1280x800 screen
  • Mostly solid construction.
  • Sleek design

The editors didn't like

  • Battery sticks out the back
  • Polarizing design
  • Pricey compared with other netbooks. A bit heavier than its peers.
  • Same old Atom N270 processor.
  • Poor 3D-graphics performance
  • Wi-Fi does not support 802.11n
  • Battery connector is a bit wobbly
  • Midrange netbook performance
  • Fingerprintmagnet lid.
  • Cheap mouse buttons
  • Pricey for a netbook

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  Published: 2010-04-08, review by: devhardware.com

  • Abstract:  Lenovo's IdeaPad S12-2959 is a netbook that leaves a little something to be desired, while its ThinkPad Edge delivers a solid performance for corporate users. Keep reading for a closer look.Lenovo IdeaPad S12-2959 Netbook The Lenovo IdeaPad S12-2959 is...

 
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  Published: 2010-02-12, review by: infoworld.com

  • Abstract:  If you're looking for a netbook with decent battery life, a bigger screen, and the ability to recognize your face, then the Lenovo S12 is a solid choice. It packs a punch in a little netbook package. With its big hard drive, better-than-average battery life, and...

 
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  Published: 2010-01-01, review by: Computerpoweruser.com

  • Abstract:  Ultimately, we had to give the S12 a fair rating for being a fair netbook, but with VIA’s platform undercutting the Atom equivalent by $50, the Nano itself is a great value in this space.

 
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  Published: 2009-10-28, review by: maximumpc.com

  • Nice 1280x800 screen; excellent keyboard; good battery life; mostly solid construction.
  • Battery connector is a bit wobbly; midrange netbook performance; fingerprintmagnet lid.

 
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  Published: 2009-09-24, review by: Geek.com

  • Abstract:  The 12-inch netbook is a strange beast. It’s a netbook (at least in terms of its Atom processor and a sub-$600 price tag), but sized like an ultraportable notebook. We haven’t seen many of them and we’ve seen a lot of indecision from the companies that...

 
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  Published: 2009-09-17, Author: Sarah , review by: techworld.com

  • If you're looking for a netbook with decent battery life, a bigger screen, and the ability to recognize your face, then the Lenovo S12 is a solid choice. It packs a punch in a little netbook package. With its big hard drive, better-than-average batter...

 
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  Published: 2009-08-24, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Crisp screen, Sleek design,
  • Cheap mouse buttons, Pricey for a netbook

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  Published: 2009-08-12, review by: askmen.com

  • Abstract:  Whether it has been the slumping economy, the improvements in technology or just the desire of gadget-lovers to want everything miniaturized, netbook-style portable computers have been the rage for the last year. The industry standard started off at ab...

 
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  Published: 2009-08-06, review by: techcrunch.com

  • Abstract:  Quick Version: The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 represents one of the first netbooks to feature VIA’s Nano platform as a configuration option. You’ll gain some extra horsepower over Intel’s Atom setup while saving about $70 off the total system price, making th...

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  Published: 2009-08-02, review by: etechreviews.com

  • Abstract:  Lenovo IdeaPad S12 – Less Than a Laptop, More Than NoteBookNoteBooks are a rage today. Doesn’t matter if you are a student or professional, these compact gadgets have made life a lot easier for everyone. NoteBooks are ultra-portable and slim gadgets wh...

 
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