Pros
Great software suite for a netbook
Some smart nips and tucks
Cons
If only it had a bigger touchpad
At A Glance
This retake on the S10 is still a finely-tuned netbook, but this update really could've used a bigger touchpad.
Manufacturer’s Description
New to the whole notebook, netbook, laptop scene? Need a basic, super light and compact laptop for school? Or maybe you need a second computer for the family? The stylish and affordable IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook could be just what you're looking for. This netbook is ideal for web browsing, email, homework, listening to music, and more - all on the go.
The Specs
Pricing Part Number 295724U Processor Processor type Intel Atom N270 Processor speed 1600.0 MHz Memory Memory size 1000.0 MB Memory type DDR2 SDRAM Memory speed 667.0 MHz Display Display size 10.2 inches Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels External Monitor Interface Integrated Vertical Resolution 600 Graphics Graphics Type Integrated Primary Graphics Chipset Intel 945 Express Chipset Storage Drive size 160.0 GB Floppy Drive No Express card 1
Other storage
Express Card Slot
SD Card
Memory Stick
Battery Battery Type Lithium ion Standard Number of Batteries 1 Number of Included Batteries 1 Dimensions Width 9.9 inches Depth 7.7 inches Height 1.5 inches Weight with Accessories 3.8 pounds Weight 3.8 pounds Sound Speakers Stereo Storage Media SD card Yes Memory stick Memory Stick Included Software Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Other Features Docking Station Port No Devices AC Adapter Input devices Touchpad Pointing Device Touchpad Hardware List Notebook Ports and Connections Ethernet Type 10/100 Mbps Microphone input Yes Firewire 0 Headphone Jack Yes
Available Interfaces
Mini PCI Port
Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x2)
Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
Wireless connection 802.11 a/b/g Bluetooth No
Slots
Express Card Slot
SD Card
Memory Stick
Performance
Overall Performance WorldBench 6 Score 37 WorldBench 6 Rating Very Good
Battery Battery Life 5:06:32 AM (hh:mm)
Office Productivity Web Browsing 781 seconds (lower is better) Office Suite Use 591 seconds (lower is better) File Compression 581 seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation Image Editing 1281 seconds (lower is better) GPU Graphics Rendering 1153 seconds (lower is better) Video Encoding 771 seconds (lower is better) DVD Burning 503 seconds (lower is better)
Performance World Bench 5 Multitasking 1137 Number of Included Batteries 1
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