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    Lenovo Intros Updated S10-2 Netbook

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, May 13, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Lenovo Intros Updated S10-2 Netbook
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    Lenovo today introduced its updated S10-2 netbook, improving on the previous S10 netbook. It features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen and an Intel Atom N270 processor. The S10-2 is 4mm thinner and almost a half-pound lighter than the previous S10, and also features a larger keyboard (about 90% full size). The touchpad is also larger. Other new features include optional 3G connectivity and Dolby headphone technology for a better multimedia experience. The S10-2 comes with battery saving software that the company claims will help it achieve up to 30 percent better battery life than the S10.
    The S10-2 will be available in four colors: white, black, grey, or pink. It will be available at the end of May and start at $349; 3G models will start at $399.

    Lenovo Press Release (BusinessWire.com)
    Via (Laptoping.com)

     
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    Charles P. Jefferies, May 13, 2009
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  2. SockMan!

    SockMan! Notebook Geek

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    Darn, still no trackpoint? Yes, I know TrackPoints are supposed to be a ThinkPad-only feature but frankly I don't care.
     
    SockMan!, May 14, 2009
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  3. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

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    o_O not much upgrade.. besides the keyboard.. still features an old CPU..
    Asus 1008HA looks more interesting now :p
     
    runtohell121, May 14, 2009
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The issue with the N280+GN40 chipset combo is that it consumes 16.5W of power, compared to the N270+945GSE's 8W. That is a huge difference for netbook makers, especially in terms of battery life. Also, the N280 hardly offers any performance gain over the N270.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, May 15, 2009
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  5. danieljdsn

    danieljdsn Notebook Consultant

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    if they sell it for $350 with 6 cell i will buy one.. :D
     
    danieljdsn, May 15, 2009
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  6. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    That is the exact price.
     
    Jayayess1190, May 15, 2009
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  7. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    CMIIW...Actually, I'm gonna buy the Ideapad S10, which I found very interesting as it came with Express Card Slot. But now Lenovo gets rid of that slot on this new Ideapad... >.<
     
    skywalker, Jun 17, 2009
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