Lenovo IdeaPad S10e review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 17 February 2009

Tags: Lenovo, Lenovo IdeaPad S10e, netbook, photo gallery, performance

We like:

Matte finish doesn't attract much grime

We don't like:

Poor battery life; tiny keyboard

CNET UK judgement:

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10e is difficult to recommend, as it has few features to distinguish it from the rest of the netbook masses, while also suffering from below-par battery life. It does have an unusually compact and lightweight design for a 10-inch netbook, but compromises have been made elsewhere to achieve this. If you don't mind spending slightly more, the Asus Eee PC 1000HE is a better option

Full review:

Lenovo has plunged into the netbook market with not one but two new products -- the IdeaPad S9 and IdeaPad S10. It's also released special 'e' versions of both, aimed at students and teachers. The S10e, reviewed here, sports a 10-inch display, putting it in competition with the likes of the Asus Eee PC 1000HE. Continue Reading...