How Does it Perform?
Powered by the Intel Atom N270 running at 1.6GHz, the S10 comes with 1GB of DDR2 memory out of the box (512MB of that being integrated onto the motherboard, while the other 512MB comes in the form of a DDR2 module), with some of that set aside to accommodate for the Intel GMA 950 graphics. Where memory is concerned, you can install a 2GB module into the S10, but the Intel 945 Express chipset in this case will only recognize a maximum of 2GB worth, leaving the extra 512MB somewhere up in the air. Memory’s dirt cheap these days anyway, so that shouldn’t really matter too much.
While the CPU isn’t exactly a mobile powerhouse, it gets things done, provided that you keep your expectations in check. Combined with the weak-sauce graphics that is the Intel GMA 950, this isn’t a machine that runs Crysis. It will, however, let you surf the web, sync your iPod and iTunes music library, watch the occasional DivX video and run office productivity tools i.e. word processing. 720p video barely runs on the single-core Atom as it is, and don’t even think about running 1080p video on this processor anytime soon, unless herky-jerky slide shows float your boat.
Other pertinent items on the spec list include 160GB 5400RPM hard disk drive, built-in Bluetooth 2.0, 802.11g Wi-Fi and 10/100 Ethernet. Oh, and the apparent dual-processor Atom N270 you see above? That’s because the Atom N270 supports HyperThreading.
Bottom Line: Just Nice
Even though Lenovo’s a little later to market than some laptop manufacturers in the netbook race, they’ve clearly put a great deal of thought into the design and aesthetics. Given the limitations of the Intel Atom platform, there’s not much that one can really do in terms of performance enhancements, but its great to see that Lenovo’s trying to make up for it by providing both 3-cell and 6-cell batteries to consumers. The keyboard might not be fantastic, and to some that may be a dealbreaker. Neither does it have the build of a Lenovo ThinkPad, but for a netbook, the S10 manages to put in a good account of itself just about everywhere else.
With the price here in Singapore hovering around S$700 or thereabouts, the S10′d make for an excellent netbook (laptop?) for just about anyone looking to give the whole netbook brouhaha a shot.
Full specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 here.
2 comments ↓
Hi, how much did you get it for and may I know what is the spec?
I wish to get one. Btw, that really look like Asus Eepc
Please email me at lisa@chewak.com.
You should be able to get it from Low Yat Plaza, or most any other authorized Lenovo reseller. As for how much, the price should be RM1700 or thereabouts.
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