The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 attributes a 12-inch display and is also between the top netbooks concerning the market. This 3.42-lb appliance is build to allow purchasers very easily surf the internet and hold out other gentle work on-the-go not possessing having to invest many money. The S12 arrives pre-loaded with glass windows XP, carries a full-size keyboard, and consists of a six-cell battery for 5 several hours of run time?evaluate on to decide how it fared within our testing.

Build and Design Since all netbooks have almost identical specifications, marketers should look on the design and construct high quality to differentiate themselves. Lenovo's IdeaPad S12 is really a docile and friendly-looking appliance using a not only a rectangular borders in sight. The company's 2nd era of netbooks attribute rounded edges as well as a slimmer chassis. The S12 appears nicely built; all using the components fixture collectively neatly.

The back again using the lid carries a "fashion" design with a massive selection of small sectors dotting the lid. The S12 will be at residence in the concentrate on store because I think all of all those small sectors resemble the company's bullseye logo. In addition, the great majority of grownup males and ladies I showed it to believed it absolutely was a girl's machine, most in all probability since it is light and has that circle design concerning the lid. Your mileage may differ?I propose guys go using the dark version.

The S12 is created of ABS plastic material through and through. It appears and feels sturdy and is also not fragile at all. The only element using the notebook computer that could possibly be additional dependable could possibly be the battery, which wobbles actually so slightly. There is small flex anyplace concerning the machine, using the exception to this getting the lid; ripples show concerning the display when only mild stress is place concerning the back again using the screen. This must acquire a non-issue as lengthy since the appliance is not thrown around. The hinges that preserve the show on are astonishingly dependable as well. A phase of curiosity concerning the lid could possibly be the reality that it only tilts back again about twenty degrees previous vertical; supplied how gentle this appliance is, it will in all probability be employed in the broad variety of situations and consequently will require to most in all probability tilt back again one more 10-20 degrees or so.

The whole bottom using the notebook computer carries a matte finish, even although the lid is glossy plastic material entrance and back. The glossy plastic material is surprisingly durable; I do not use a sleeve to shield the S12 in my bag all through the few days I experienced it and there experienced been no scratches on the finish off using the evaluation period.

The glossy display attracts dirt and fingerprints easily, so preserve a microfiber cloth handy. As much as cleanliness goes, the light plastic material stayed completely clean all through the time I experienced it; only time will inform how it fares within lengthy term. Hopefully the plastic material is not as well absorbent and will not choose up stains furthermore to other discolorations. The dark S12 is be much better at hiding daily place on and tear.

Compared toward Dell Inspiron Mini 12, a instant competitor toward Lenovo S12, the S12 is slightly more compact (albeit about a tenth of an inch thicker). The S12 feels deceptively heavy within arms based on how you choose it up (by the back, front, and so on). The stick-out 6-cell battery could possibly be the principal finish off hold about the S12 feels weighty. Lenovo S12