Lenovo IdeaPad S12
| Company type | Product |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Products | Netbook computers |
The IdeaPad S12 is a netbook designed for consumers by Lenovo, introduced in 2009 as part of the IdeaPad lineup, distinguished by its 12-inch display. It comes in two color options: black and white.
Description
Equipped with either a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor or a 1.3 GHz Via Nano CPU, the S12 supports wireless connectivity via 802.11b/g. Its hardware includes three USB ports, an ExpressCard/34 slot, a 4-in-1 card reader, VGA and HDMI video outputs, along with an ethernet connection. Notably, this model was one of the initial netbooks to integrate NVIDIA ION technology, which improves the performance of HD video playback on the go.
Earlier version
At its launch, the IdeaPad S12's starting price was $449 for the Intel Atom N270 variant and $429 for the Via Nano ULV 2250 edition. The device features a 12.1-inch 1280×800 WXGA screen and a 160GB hard disk drive that can be upgraded by removing the keyboard. The 1GB DDR2 SDRAM is accessible through a panel located on the underside of the netbook.
Final configuration
By October 22, 2009, the S12’s price range had adjusted to between $399 and $649. Available options included Windows XP Home or Windows 7 Home Premium operating systems, hard drives from 160GB up to 320GB, and memory capacities ranging from 1GB to 3GB of RAM.