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    Ideapad S10 and Linux compatibility

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zachtib, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. zachtib

    zachtib Notebook Consultant

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    While I love my T61p, I'm looking for an additional, smaller notebook that would be lighter, easier to take to class, and better on battery life, leaving my T61p as a desktop replacement.

    Originally, I was thinking of getting the Atom-Based Eee when it came out, but it was just too expensive. With the S10 at $400, it looks nice, but I'm wondering how well it would run Linux, as it does have a Broadcom wireless card. Does anyone have any idea?
     
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  2. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    The S10 should have no problem running Linux, cause Lenovo also has the S9 which is pretty the same machine as the S10, except it has a smaller screen, SSD HDD, and a lower quality camera. But the CPU, chipset, and everything else is the same. And the S9 comes with a Linux OS.

    http://www-07.ibm.com/lenovoinfo/hk/ideaPad/sSeries/
     
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    zachtib Notebook Consultant

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    Right, I'd get the S9 if it was offered in the US... I'm just wondering if Lenovo is including a special driver with their S9 for the broadcom card that isn't available to the general public

    EDIT: Also, will the S10 be available with the 4GB SSD?
     
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    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    nowhere have i seen the S10 with a 4GB SSD in the US. you might have to go to Hong Kong for that. as much as I hate to say it, maybe the Acer would fit you better. it has the 8.9" screen, an SSD option, Linux and is available everywhere. all for $329.

    * Aspire One AOA150-1570: Atom; 120GB HDD; 1GB RAM; Windows XP; 3-cell battery $349
    * Aspire One AOA110-1722: Atom; 8GB SSD; 512MB RAM; Linux; 3-cell battery $329
    * Aspire One AOA150-1447: Atom; 160GB HDD; 1GB RAM; Windows XP; 6-cell battery $399
     
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  5. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    I'm pretty sure Lenovo will have all the drivers up on the site for download soon. A lot of the new models they still haven't posted all the drivers for download yet, but they're adding them slowly.

    S10 with SSD? Not according to Lenovo's site, yet. But I noticed that they're updating the site's info. Two days ago, the XP and 80 GB SATA HDD weren't listed under the S9, but now it is.
     
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    aaronwt Notebook Guru

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