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Line 1: {{Short description\|Line of laptops from Lenovo}} The first [[netbook]] in [[Lenovo\|Lenovo’s]] '''IdeaPad S Series''' was launched in October 2008.<ref name="Notebook Review - IdeaPad S10 Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Review\|url=http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4620\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|author=Jerry Jackson\|date=1 October 2008}}</ref> The IdeaPad S10 was scheduled for launch in September but was delayed, with an estimated [[:wikt:release\|release]] date indicated as November 2008.<ref name="EEEPC - IdeaPad S10 Release Delayed">{{cite web\|title=IdeaPad S10 Release Delayed \|url=http://eeepc.net/lenovo-ideapad-s10-release-delayed-2/ \|accessdate=8 September 2011 \|date=11 September 2008 \|deadurl=yes \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915023218/http://eeepc.net/lenovo-ideapad-s10-release-delayed-2/ \|archivedate=15 September 2008 \|df= }}</ref> Ultimately, the netbook was released in September in [[China]], but in October in the [[United States]].<ref name="Lifeatmost - Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Price and Release Date">{{cite web\|title=LENOVO IDEAPAD S10 PRICE AND RELEASE DATE\|url=http://www.lifeatmost.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s10-price-and-release-date/\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|date=19 August 2008}}</ref> {{Infobox information appliance \| name = IdeaPad S series \| image = 2008 Taipei IT Month Day2 Lenovo Ideapad S10.jpg \| developer = [[Lenovo]] \| type = [[Netbook]], low-cost [[Ultrabook]] \| releasedate = {{Start date\|2008\|10\|08}} \| os = [[Windows]]<br/>[[Splashtop OS\|Lenovo Quick Start]] \| display = 8.9–14 inches \| input = [[computer keyboard\|Keyboard]], [[touchpad]], [[microphone]], 1.3 [[megapixel]] [[webcam]] \| caption = Lenovo IdeaPad S10 }}The '''IdeaPad S Series''' is a series of [[notebook]] computers launched by [[Lenovo]] in October 2008.<ref name="Notebook Review - IdeaPad S10 Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Review\|url=http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4620\|access-date=8 September 2011\|author=Jerry Jackson\|date=1 October 2008}}</ref> The IdeaPad S10 was initially scheduled for launch in September, but its release was delayed in the United States until October.<ref name="EEEPC - IdeaPad S10 Release Delayed">{{cite web\|title=IdeaPad S10 Release Delayed \|url=http://eeepc.net/lenovo-ideapad-s10-release-delayed-2/ \|access-date=8 September 2011 \|date=11 September 2008 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915023218/http://eeepc.net/lenovo-ideapad-s10-release-delayed-2/ \|archive-date=15 September 2008 }}</ref><ref name="Lifeatmost - Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Price and Release Date">{{cite web\|title=LENOVO IDEAPAD S10 PRICE AND RELEASE DATE\|url=http://www.lifeatmost.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s10-price-and-release-date/\|access-date=8 September 2011\|date=19 August 2008\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315103120/http://www.lifeatmost.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s10-price-and-release-date/\|archive-date=15 March 2012\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The S series began with the IdeaPad S10, the lowest cost model, powered by an [[Intel Atom]] processor in a 10.2-inch [[subnotebook]]. Later, more expensive laptops in the S-series also powered by Intel Atoms were released. Once the Atom CPU line was discontinued, the main line of lightweight S series laptops switched to alternatives, such as the low-power AMD A-series, [[Celeron\|Intel Celeron]], [[Pentium]], and low-cost versions of Y-series CPUs. ~~==2011==~~ ~~The IdeaPad S Series netbook released in 2011 was the S205.~~ ==~~=S205=~~2008== The IdeaPad S10, the first laptop in the IdeaPad S Series of netbooks, was released in 2008. The S205 was released in April 2011,<ref name="Netbook Reviews - Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Review\|url=http://netbooksreview.net/lenovo/lenovo-ideapad-s205/\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|date=30 April 2011}}</ref> by Lenovo. The netbook had an [[AMD Fusion]] E350 [[dual core]] processor, and 11.6 inch [[widescreen]] display with a 16:9 [[Display aspect ratio\|aspect ratio]], and ATI Mobility [[Radeon]] 6310M graphics.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Netbook Review: Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Specifications\|url=http://www.gadgetpark.com/netbook-review-lenovo-ideapad-s205-specifications.html\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|date=1 May 2011}}</ref> ~~The specifications of the S205 are as follows:~~ === S10 === Processor: Up to 1.60 GHz AMD [[Dual core\|Dual-Core]] Processor E-350<ref name="IdeaPad S205 Datasheet">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Datasheet\|url=http://shop.lenovo.com/us/ww/pdf/S205_Datasheet_US.pdf\|accessdate=8 September 2011}}</ref> {{Infobox information appliance RAM: Up to 4GB [[DDR3 SDRAM\|DDR3]] 1066 MHz<ref name="IdeaPad S205 Datasheet"/> \| name = IdeaPad S10 Graphics: Up to [[AMD]] [[Radeon]] HD 6310M (512 MB graphic memory]])<ref name="IdeaPad S205 Datasheet"/> \| image = Dimensions (mm): 290 x 18~26.3 x 193<ref name="IdeaPad S205 Datasheet"/> \| developer = Weight: starting at 1.35 kg<ref name="IdeaPad S205 Datasheet"/> \| type = [[Netbook]] ~~Not supported in Linux~~ \| releasedate = {{Start date\|2008\|10\|08}} \| media = 80, 120, 160 [[gigabyte\|GB]] 2.5" [[Hard disk drive\|HDD]] \| os = [[Windows XP]]<br/>[[Splashtop OS\|Lenovo Quick Start]] \| power = 3-cell (2.5 hours) 28 Wh (2.6 Ah) <br/>6-cell (5.5 hours) 56 Wh (5.2 Ah) <br/>9-cell (7 hours) 84 Wh (7.8 Ah) \| cpu = 1.6 [[gigahertz\|GHz]] [[Intel Atom]], single core Diamondville \| memory = 512 [[megabyte\|MB]]/1 [[gigabyte\|GB]] \| display = 10.2" (25.9 cm) 1024×600 LED backlit TFT LCD \| input = [[computer keyboard\|Keyboard]], [[touchpad]], [[microphone]], 1.3 [[megapixel]] [[webcam]] \| connectivity = 10/100 [[megabit\|Mbit]] [[Ethernet]]<br/>[[IEEE 802.11g-2003\|802.11b/g]] wireless LAN<br/>2 [[Universal Serial Bus\|USB 2.0]] ports<br/>4-in-1 flash memory card reader<br/>[[Bluetooth]], except US before March 2009<br/>[[Expresscard]] \| dimensions = 10.23 × 7.08 × 0.748 in \| weight = {{convert\|2.64\|lb\|kg\|sigfig=2\|abbr=on}} (3-cell battery) }}The IdeaPad S10 was Lenovo's first netbook.<ref name="Engadget - IdeaPad S10 Annoucement">{{cite web\|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/08/04/lenovo-goes-netbook-with-ideapad-s10/\|title=Lenovo goes netbook with IdeaPad S10\|author=Paul Miller\|date=4 August 2008\|access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> While [[Engadget]] found the design unremarkable, the low starting price was well-received.<ref name="Engadget - IdeaPad S10 Annoucement" /> The S10 featured a {{convert\|10.2\|in\|adj=on}} [[TFT display\|TFT]] active matrix 1024×576 or 1024×600 display with an 80 or 160 GB [[hard disk]] drive and 512 MB or 1 GB [[DDR2 SDRAM\|DDR2]] [[Random Access Memory]], both of which could be upgraded via a trap door on the bottom of the netbook. The initial S10 featured 512 MB of RAM soldered to system board with an expansion SO-DIMM slot for further upgrades to 2 or 2.5 GB (2.5 GB was only usable with an operating system with support for sparse memory regions). The processor was an [[Intel Atom]] that ran at 1.6 GHz. The S10 supported [[IEEE 802.11]] b/g [[wireless networking]] and had two USB ports, an [[ExpressCard]] expansion slot, a 4-in-1 media reader, and a VGA output. These computers received positive consumer reviews and a 9/10 rating from ''[[Wired (magazine)\|Wired]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16834146496\|title=Customer Reviews of the Lenovo S10-1211Ubk\|year=2009\|work=Newegg.com web site\|access-date=June 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.wired.com/reviews/product/lenovo_ideapad_s10\|title=Lenovo S10 – The Best Netbook We've Seen All Year\|author=Christropher Null\|date=October 7, 2008\|work=Wired.com\|access-date=June 2, 2011}}</ref> In May 2009 Lenovo introduced the S10-2. While the S10-2 shared many traits with the S10/S10e,<ref name="Laptops-Tech">{{cite web\|url=http://laptops-tech.com/lenovo-ideapad-s10e-review-specs/\|title=Lenovo Ideapad S10e Review Specs\|work=Laptops Tech\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215182939/http://laptops-tech.com/lenovo-ideapad-s10e-review-specs/\|archive-date=2013-12-15\|url-status=dead}}</ref> it omitted the ExpressCard34 slot, featured a new physical design, added an additional USB port, and enlarged the keyboard, touchpad,<ref name="Netbooknes">{{cite web\|url=http://netbooknes.com/laptop/lenovo-ideapad-s10-2-review-specs/\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review\|work=Netbooknes\|access-date=3 June 2013}}</ref> and sizes of the hard drive and [[Solid-state drive\|SSD]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://consumerdl.lenovo.com.cn/UserFiles/UserGuide/en/User's%20guides%20and%20manuals/S10-2/Lenovo%20IdeaPad%20S10-2%20User%20Guide%20V1.0.pdf\|title=IdeaPad S10-2 User Guide V1.0\|date=April 2009\|publisher=Lenovo\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100215045757/http://consumerdl.lenovo.com.cn/UserFiles/UserGuide/en/User%27s%20guides%20and%20manuals/S10-2/Lenovo%20IdeaPad%20S10-2%20User%20Guide%20V1.0.pdf\|archive-date=February 15, 2010\|url-status=dead\|access-date=June 2, 2011}}</ref> ==2009== The IdeaPad S Series netbooks released by Lenovo in 2009 were the S10e, S10-2, and the S12. ===S10e=== The IdeaPad S10e was a re-launch of the IdeaPad S10, with features updated for the [[education]] market.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-s10e.aspx\|access-date=8 September 2011\|author=Dana Wollman\|date=4 February 2009}}</ref> The netbook included a quick start [[operating system]] and 5 hours of battery life at a low starting price.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review" /> It weighed 2.8 lbs, with a [[Computer form factor\|form factor]] of 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.9–1.4-inches.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review" /> The netbook offered a wide keyboard occupying almost the entire width of the chassis, and LAPTOP Magazine reported that it was easy for even adults to type on.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review" /> ===S10-2=== The IdeaPad S10-2 was a 10-inch netbook with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1 GB RAM, a 6-cell battery, and [[Intel GMA]] Integrated Graphics.<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review\|url=http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5154&review=lenovo+ideapad+s10-2\|access-date=8 September 2011\|author=Kevin o'Brien\|date=13 July 2009}}</ref> Notebook Review reported that the netbook's design offered "a cleaner and smoother appearance all around".<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> The specifications of the netbook are as follows: '''Processor''': Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> or Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz and Hyper-Threading <ref>{{Cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Atom N280 1.66 GHz - 10.1" TFT Series Specs\|url=https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-ideapad-s10-2-atom-n280-1-66-ghz-10-1-tft-series/\|access-date=2021-01-22\|website=CNET\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Intel Atom® Processor N280 (512K Cache, 1.66 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Product Specifications\|url=https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/41411/intel-atom-processor-n280-512k-cache-1-66-ghz-667-mhz-fsb.html\|access-date=2021-01-22\|website=ark.intel.com\|language=en}}</ref> '''RAM''': 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> '''Display''': 10.1" (WSVGA, Glossy, LED-backlit, 1024x600)<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> '''Storage''': 160 GB 5400 rpm<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> '''Graphics''': Intel GMA 950 Integrated<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> '''Wi-Fi''': Broadcom 802.11b/g<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> Card reader: 4-in-1<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> '''Dimensions''': 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.7-1.8 (inches)<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> '''Operating system''': [[Windows XP\|Windows XP Home Edition]] (SP3)<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review" /> ===S12=== [[File:Lenovo ideapad S12.jpg\|thumb\|The [[Nvidia Ion]] version of IdeaPad S12 ]] {{main\|Lenovo IdeaPad S12}} The IdeaPad S12 received a fairly positive review from [[PCMagazine]].<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo IdeaPad S12">{{cite news\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S12\|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2350277,00.asp\|access-date=8 September 2011\|date=15 July 2009\|work=PC Magazine\|first=Cisco\|last=Cheng}}</ref> Its features that were well-received included the 12 inch widescreen with a 1280×800 resolution, keyboard, express card slot, and battery life.<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo IdeaPad S12" /> However, the netbook's price and weight were poorly received by the reviewers.<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo IdeaPad S12" /> The specifications of the netbook are as follows: '''Processor''': Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/lenovo-ideapad-s12.aspx?mode=specs\|access-date=8 September 2011\|date=14 July 2009}}</ref> '''RAM''': 1 GB (up to 3 GB) DDR2-667<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> '''Storage''': 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> '''Display''': 12.1 inches (1280×800)<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> '''Graphics''': [[Intel GMA]] 950<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> '''Wi-Fi''': [[802.11]]b/g<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> '''Dimensions''': 11.5 in × 9.0 in × 1.4 in<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> '''Weight''': {{cvt\|3.4\|lb\|kg}}<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> '''Operating system''': MS Windows XP Home<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs" /> ==2010== Line 18 ⟶ 76: ===S10-3=== ~~Released in 2010, the~~The IdeaPad S10-3 netbook was praised for its full-size [[Keyboard (computing)\|keyboard]], design, light chassis ~~despite the 6-cell battery~~, and low price.<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo Ideapad S10-3 Review">{{cite news~~\|title=Lenovo Ideapad S10-3~~\|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2360911,00.asp\|~~accessdate~~title=8Lenovo ~~September~~Ideapad ~~2011~~S10-3\|last=Cheng\|first=Cisco\|date=3 March 2010\|work=PC Magazine\|~~first~~access-date=~~Cisco\|last=Cheng~~8 September 2011}}</ref> ~~The~~It ~~negative~~was ~~points~~criticized ~~listed~~for ~~were the~~its navigation experience, ~~the finicky~~ touchpad, ~~the~~ low capacity [[hard drive]], and the lack of options for customization.<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo Ideapad S10-3 Review" /> Michael Prospero from LAPTOP Magazine indicated in his review that Lenovo had addressed some of the issues raised about the S10-2 netbook and praised the keyboard and the design.<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review">{{cite web\|author=Michael A. Prospero\|date=19 February 2011\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-s10-3.aspx\|access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> He also indicated that the storage capacity was not on par with competitor offerings and that the touchpad could have been improved.<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review" /> LAPTOP Magazine indicated in its review that Lenovo had addressed some of the issues raised about the S10-2 netbook.<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-s10-3.aspx\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|author=Michael A. Prospero\|date=19 February 2011}}</ref> The reviewer praised the keyboard and the design.<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review"/> The reviewer also indicated that the storage capacity was not on par with competitor offerings and that the [[touchpad]] could have been improved.<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review"/> ===S10-3t=== ~~Also released in 2010, the~~The IdeaPad S10-3t was a netbook that was also a convertible [[tablet computer\|tablet]].<ref name="Engadget - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t review">{{cite web~~\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t review~~\|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/lenovo-ideapad-s10-3t-review/\|~~accessdate~~title=8Lenovo ~~September~~IdeaPad ~~2011~~S10-3t review\|author=Joanna Stern\|date=10 March 2010\|access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> The S10-3t netbook was among the first computers to use the 1.83 GHz Intel Atom N470 processor.<ref name="Engadget - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t review" /> The software [[BumpTop]] was preloaded, ~~offering~~and offered a desk-like view of the desktop in 3D for ease of use.<ref name="Engadget - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t review"/> LAPTOP Magazine appreciated the touch experience and the [[Chiclet keyboard\|Chiclet]]-style keyboard, while indicating that the processing speed could have been better.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Review\|url=http:/~~/www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/ideapad-s10-3t.aspx\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|author=Mark Spoonauer\|date=1 March 2010}}</ref~~> ===S10-3s=== ~~Released early in 2010, the~~The IdeaPad S10-3s was a roughly an inch narrower than the S10-2, with a ~~[[Computer form factor\|~~form factor]] of 10.6 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review">{{cite web~~\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review~~\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-s10-3.aspx\|~~accessdate~~title=8Lenovo ~~September~~IdeaPad ~~2011~~S10-3 Review\|author=Michael A. Prospero\|date=19 February 2010\|access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> The netbook was also ~~a little~~slightly lighter than similar netbooks, ~~weighing~~and weighed 2.6 lbs.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Review" /> The netbook offered the following specifications: Processor: 1.66 GHz [[Intel Atom]] N450<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-s10-3.aspx?mode=specs\|accessdate=8 September 2011}}</ref> RAM: 1GB RAM<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs"/> Graphics: [[Intel GMA]] 3150<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs"/> Storage: 160GB 5400RPM SATA<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs"/> Display: 10.1-inch (maximum resolution of 1024x600)<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs"/> '''Processor''': [[Intel Atom]] N450 1.66 GHz<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs">{{cite web\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-s10-3.aspx?mode=specs\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs\|access-date=8 September 2011}}</ref> ~~==2009==~~ '''RAM''': 1 GB DDR2<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs" /> ~~The IdeaPad S Series netbooks released by Lenovo in 2009 were the S10e, S10-2, and the S12.~~ '''Graphics''': [[Intel GMA]] 3150<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs" /> Storage: 160 GB 5400RPM SATA<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs" /> '''Display''': 10.1" (maximum resolution of 1024x600)<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 Specs" /> ==~~=S10e=~~2011== The IdeaPad S Series netbooks released in 2011 were the S205 and the S215. The IdeaPad S10e was a re-launch of the IdeaPad S10, with features updated for the [[education]] market.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-s10e.aspx\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|author=Dana Wollman\|date=4 February 2009}}</ref> Launched in 2009, the netbook included a quick start [[operating system]] and 5 hours of battery life with a low starting price.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review"/> The netbook weighed 2.8 lbs, with a form factor of 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.9–1.4-inches.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review"/> The netbook offered a wide keyboard occupying almost the entire width of the chassis, and LAPTOP Magazine reported that it was easy for even adults to type on.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Review"/> ===~~S10-2~~S205=== The ~~IdeaPad~~S205 ~~S10-2~~had ~~was~~an a[[AMD ~~10-inch~~Fusion]] ~~netbook~~E350 ~~with~~[[dual acore]] 1processor, 11.6~~ GHz~~" ~~Intel~~[[widescreen]] ~~Atom~~display ~~processor,~~with ~~1GB~~a ~~RAM,~~16:9 a[[Display ~~6-cell~~aspect ~~battery~~ratio\|aspect ratio]], and ATI Mobility [[~~Intel GMA~~Radeon]] ~~Integrated~~6310M ~~Graphics~~graphics.<ref ~~name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review"~~>{{cite web~~\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review~~\|url=http://www.~~notebookreview~~gadgetpark.com/~~default.asp?newsID=5154&~~netbook-review=-lenovo+-ideapad~~+s10~~-2s205-specifications.html\|~~accessdate~~title=8Netbook ~~September~~Review: Lenovo IdeaPad ~~2011~~S205 Specifications\|~~author~~date=~~Kevin~~1 ~~o'Brien~~May 2011\|access-date=138 ~~July~~September ~~2009~~2011}}</ref~~> The design of the netbook was reported by Notebook Review to offer “a cleaner and smoother appearance all around”.<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review"/~~> The specifications of the ~~netbook~~S205 are as follows: '''Processor''': ~~Intel~~Up ~~Atom N270~~to 1.660 GHz AMD [[Dual core\|Dual-Core]] E-350<ref name="~~Notebook~~IdeaPad ~~Review~~S205 -Datasheet">{{cite web\|url=http://shop.lenovo.com/us/ww/pdf/S205_Datasheet_US.pdf\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad ~~S10~~S205 Datasheet\|access-2date=8 ~~Review"~~September 2011}}</ref> '''RAM''': ~~1GB~~Up ~~DDR2~~to ~~(PC2-5300~~4 GB [[DDR3 SDRAM,\|DDR3]] ~~667~~1066 MHz)<ref name="~~Notebook Review - Lenovo~~ IdeaPad ~~S10-2~~S205 ~~Review~~Datasheet"/> ~~Operating system~~'''Graphics''': Up to [[~~Windows~~AMD]] ~~XP\|Windows XP Home Edition~~[[Radeon]] HD 6310M (~~SP3~~512 MB graphics memory)<ref name="~~Notebook Review - Lenovo~~ IdeaPad ~~S10-2~~S205 ~~Review~~Datasheet"/> ~~Display~~'''Dimensions (mm)''': ~~10.1-inch~~290 ~~(WSVGA,~~x ~~Glossy,~~18~26.3 ~~LED-backlit,~~x ~~1024x600)~~193<ref name="~~Notebook Review - Lenovo~~ IdeaPad ~~S10-2~~S205 ~~Review~~Datasheet"/> ~~Storage~~'''Weight''': ~~160GB~~starting ~~5400rpm~~at 1.35 kg<ref name="~~Notebook Review - Lenovo~~ IdeaPad ~~S10-2~~S205 ~~Review~~Datasheet"/> Graphics: Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review"/> Wi-Fi: Broadcom 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review"/> Card reader: 4-in-1<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review"/> Dimensions (inches): 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.7-1.8<ref name="Notebook Review - Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Review"/> ===~~S12~~ S215 === The Lenovo IdeaPad S215 contained 500 GB, 5,400 RPM traditional [[hard drive\|HDD]] and 8 GB of solid-state storage.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472350,00.asp\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S215\|last=Delaney\|first=John\|date=2014-11-19\|newspaper=PC Magazine\|access-date=2015-03-12}}</ref> Released in 2009, the IdeaPad S12 received a fairly positive review from [[PCMagazine]].<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo IdeaPad S12">{{cite news\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S12\|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2350277,00.asp\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|date=15 July 2009\|work=PC Magazine\|first=Cisco\|last=Cheng}}</ref> The features of the netbook that were well-received included the 12 inch widescreen with a 1280 x 800 resolution, keyboard, express card slot, and battery life.<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo IdeaPad S12"/> However, the netbook’s price and weight were indicated as negative points by the reviewers.<ref name="PCMag - Lenovo IdeaPad S12"/> For the ergonomic design, battery life, instant-start operating system, and speakers the S12 netbook was LAPTOP Magazine Editor’s Choice.<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Review">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Review\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/lenovo-ideapad-s12.aspx\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|author=Michael A. Prospero\|date=14 July 2009}}</ref> ~~Detailed specifications of the netbook are as follows:~~ Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs\|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/lenovo-ideapad-s12.aspx?mode=specs\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|date=14 July 2009}}</ref> Operating System: MS Windows XP Home<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> RAM: 1GB<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> Storage: 160GB 5,400rpm SATA<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> Display: 12.1 (1280x800)<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> Graphics: [[Intel]] GMA 950<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> Wi-Fi: [[802.11]] b/g<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> Dimensions (inches): 11.5 x 9.0 x 1.4<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> Weight: 3.4 lbs<ref name="Laptop Magazine - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Specs"/> ~~==2008==~~ ~~The first laptop in the IdeaPad S Series of netbook was released in 2008. This was the IdeaPad S10.~~ ==~~=S10=~~2012== ===S300=== The IdeaPad S10 was Lenovo’s first netbook, offering a 10.2 inch screen and powered by Intel Atom processors.<ref name="Engadget - IdeaPad S10 Annoucement">{{cite web\|title=Lenovo goes netbook with IdeaPad S10\|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/08/04/lenovo-goes-netbook-with-ideapad-s10/\|accessdate=8 September 2011\|author=Paul Miller\|date=4 August 2008}}</ref> While Engadget found the design unremarkable, the low starting price found favor.<ref name="Engadget - IdeaPad S10 Annoucement"/> Detailed specifications of the netbooks are as follows: '''Processor''': several (ie: Celeron 887) '''RAM''': 4 GB '''Storage''': SATA 500 GB HDD '''Display''': 14" '''Graphics''': [[Intel]] GMA 950 '''Operating system''': MS Windows 7 == References == Line 73 ⟶ 118: == External links == [https://web.archive.org/web/20090421010223/http://shop.lenovo.com/us/notebooks/ideapad/s-series IdeaPad S Series on Lenovo] {{Lenovo}} [[Category:~~Articles created via the Article Wizard~~IdeaPad\|S]] [[Category:~~Lenovo~~Computer-related ~~laptops~~introductions in 2008]]