Lenovo IdeaPad S12 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Scott Stein

Reviewed on: 31 July 2009

Tags: Lenovo, Lenovo IdeaPad S12, music player, keyboard, Web browsing

We like:

Excellent keyboard; bright, crisp screen; ExpressCard slot

We don't like:

Same old Intel Atom N270 processor as most netbooks

CNET UK judgement:

If you're looking for a netbook that's comfortable to use, the 12-inch Lenovo IdeaPad S12 could fit the bill. At this size, though, we wish it had a more powerful processor

Full review:

When we first heard that Lenovo had an IdeaPad S12 netbook on the way, we were expecting the long-anticipated Nvidia Ion-packing version, including graphics power decent enough to handle high-definition video and even some demanding gaming. Unfortunately, Lenovo contacted us to say that this model won't be coming to Europe. Instead, we got a configuration that includes an Intel Atom N270 processor and GMA 950 graphics -- essentially the same configuration as many current netbooks. Continue Reading...