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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: 2009-07-24, review by: notebookreview.com

  • Abstract:  Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Review Article ContentsLenovo IdeaPad S12 Review The features a 12-inch screen and is one of the largest netbooks on the market. This 3.42-lb machine is designed to let consumers easily surf the Internet and perform other light...

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  Published: 2009-07-24, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com

  • Excellent keyboard, bright, crisp screen; ExpressCard slot.
  • Same old Atom N270 processor.
  • If youre looking for a comfortable Netbook with a 12-inch screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 feels comfortable and light--but at this size, we wish it had an Intel CULV processor.

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  Published: 2009-07-15, review by: pcmag.com

  • Great looking 12-inch widescreen. 1,280-by-800 resolution. Best keyboard on a netbook. ExpressCard slot is present. Very good battery life.
  • Pricey compared with other netbooks. A bit heavier than its peers.
  • With the IdeaPad S12, Lenovo produces its best 12-inch netbook yet, but theres a price premium above your average netbook....

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  Published: 2009-07-14, review by: Laptopmag.com

  • Large, comfortable keyboard, Good battery life, Instant-on OS, Excellent audio quality
  • Battery sticks out the back, Polarizing design
  • As 12-inch netbooks go, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 and the Samsung NC20 are fairly evenly matched in terms of ergonomics, performance, and endurance. While the NC20’s list price is $549, it can be found online for $499, the same as the S12. We slightly...

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  Published: 2009-07-01, review by: computershopper.com

  • Large 12.1-inch LCD; face-recognition software; multitouch-capable touch pad
  • Poor 3D-graphics performance; Wi-Fi does not support 802.11n
  • If youre looking for a netbook that feels like a notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12, with its 12.1-inch screen, just might be it. ...

 
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  Published: 2009-05-25, review by: pcper.com

  • Today is going to be an exciting day for NVIDIA and its team of ION product managers. After the first retail system to use the chipset was unveiled last month as the Acer Aspire Revo nettop, it was followed by the first consumer ION platform motherb...

 
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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: about.com

  • Abstract:  Superior Integrated Graphics, Full Windows 7 Operating System, Larger Memory and Hard Drive, Price Not Far From Higher General Performance CULV Ultraportables, Lots of Trialware Applications, Larger and Heavier Than Many Netbooks

 
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  Published: 2010-11-12, review by: Zdnet.com.au

  • Although the IdeaPad S12 with its Nvidia Ion graphics processor provides some 3D muscle, it costs more than comparable netbooks.

 
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  Published: 2009-10-23, review by: techradar.com

  • Battery life, Decent sized screen, Full sized keyboard
  • Glossy lid prone to scratches, Virtual surround not brilliant, Build quality

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  Published: 2009-08-26, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

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

 
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