Lenovo S12 Notebook laptops

Lenovo S12 Notebook

Brief characteristics

Lenovo S12 (59-023237): Ekran 12,1 "/ Intel Atom N270 (1,6 GHz) / RAM 2 GB / GMA950 / Intel 945G Express + ICH7M / HDD 250 GB / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Free DOS / Weight 1,55 kg

The debate about exactly what the device can be called netbooks, are still ongoing. It is believed that the netbook - a mobile PC with a diagonal screen, not to exceed 10 inches, built on the model, not too productive platform.

At the same time, many users indicate that they would like to see in the netbook screen size.

Lenovo has decided to meet such desires, firing model S12, equipped, as the name implies, a 12-inch display.

Options

Scope of delivery is no different than something unusual - in the presence of himself netbook, charger, CD with drivers for the Windows XP, and documentation. All this is packaged in a neat box with a handle.

Description

Appearance models for our taste, somewhat contradictory. On the one hand, the glossy cover of S12, with an intricate pattern, more typical of multimedia, entertainment devices. On the other hand, inside leptop looks very restrained - there used matt black plastic, neat keyboard and touchpad, characteristic of business models.

However, these features are not too inconsistent, and their combination gives the Lenovo S10 has a unique style.

Large (for netbook) 12-inch display has a glossy finish and a decent supply of brightness. Above it is 1.3-megapixel webcam.

The keyboard is equipped with very large keys with a clear click. The touchpad is not too large, but clearly positions the cursor and comfortable to use. Touchpad buttons have a small gap, which is fully compensated by their ease of operation.

Directly above the layout, there are additional function keys and three indicators of activity. Three indicators are in the bottom of the hull.

Frankly, ergonomic 12-inch model is very good. In comparison with the "close" 10-inches netbooks, Lenovo S12 can comfortably accommodate the hand, and two additional inch screen instead of all that did not fit.

The device is nearly silent, but feel the heat, especially in the area of the keyboard.

Our variety comes with the operating system Free DOS, but the opportunities and options with Windows XP.

Performance

It is important to understand that, despite the external identity of ultraportable laptops, the hardware stuffing Lenovo S12 is still a typical netbook. So, expect him to be high performance.

Nevertheless, the model will easily cope with internet browsing, work with office applications and even some simple games in the genre Casual. In the test package PCMark 2005, she scored 1,527 points - absolutely typical netbook result.

S12 is based on Intel Atom N270 processor with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, and the chipset Intel 945G Express. This is traditionally the most popular netbooks, but the RAM then entire 2 GB, and unusually capacious hard drive - 250 GB.

We also encouraged by the presence of Blutooth.

Interestingly, Lenovo announced a S12, as a model for a promising platform NVIDIA Ion, but such modifications have not reached the market in large scale. So far, the only varieties available on Intel's platform.

Results of testing Lenovo S12

PCMark05 v1.2, 1280x1024, integrated assessment of performance scores 1527

Battery Eater 2005 Pro, v2.70, reading, hour: min 4:30

Functionality

The level of functionality, compared with smaller netbooks, has expanded even more than we expected. The convenience and ergonomics of the model at a height, and with regard to communication and capacity and I / O ports, then there is practically no changes.

The left side are two port USB, fairly tight switch wireless networks and card reader with support for memory cards MMC, MS, MS-Pro and SD. And on the right - slot, Express Card, audio jacks, another port USB, VGA output socket and wired network.

While reading the model worked 4.5 hours, and this good result, given the larger screen.

Model Name : Lenovo S12 (59-023259)

Display : 12,1''(1280x800), glossy

Processor : Intel Atom N270 (1,6 GHz)

Memory : 2 GB DDR2

Chipset : Intel 945G Express + ICH7M

Graphics card: Integrated, Intel GMA950

HDD : 250 GB SATA (5400 RPM)

Network adapters : Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g), Bluetooth, Fast Ethernet

Connectors and I / O ports: USB 2.0 (3) / VGA / LAN / headphone output / microphone input / card reader 4-in-1 / Express Card

Additional features : 1.3-megapixel webcam and microphone

Operating system : Free DOS

Dimensions : 29.2 (W) x 21.6 (H) x 2.2 (H) cm

Weight : 1,55 kg

Battery : Lithium-Ion, 6-cell, 4400 mAh

Options : Netbook, charger, documentation, CD with drivers

Warranty : Warranty:

Conclusions

As a result, a Lenovo, of course, was very interesting model. But we should not forget that this is still netbook rather than a laptop, and consequently does not require him to high performance.

Regarding ease of use, here an additional two inches of the screen radically affected the ease of use. Now you can perform almost any simple problem with comfort. At the same time, the size and weight of S12 rose slightly, that is not too good for the device, which mainly be used for travel.