Typical price: £250
What is it: Lightweight 10-inch netbook
What we think: Relatively compact and lightweight netbook let down by generic features and poor battery life
What you need to know
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...
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