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CNET have published a review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t convertible Netbook tablet. 'At a starting price of $549, the IdeaPad S10-3t could also be seen as competition for Apple's iPad, which has a similar size screen and comparable pricing. It's tempting to make the comparison, especially since the S10-3t has more ports than the iPad does, plays Flash, uses a PC operating system, and has a full keyboard. On the other hand, the S10-3t has laggy performance at times and a thickness that could keep it from being a definitive iPad killer. Our review unit, which costs $649, also bears interest because it's one of the first Netbooks to include the new Atom N470, a slightly faster version of the N450 we've seen in 2010 Atom Netbooks.'

CNET have published a review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12-2959 (Ion, Atom N270 1.6GHz, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Windows 7) netbook. 'The IdeaPad S12 comes in two processor versions: one with a Via Nano ULV and one with an Intel Atom N270. To get the Nvidia Ion processor, you must choose the Atom N270 (the Via Nano is the low-end config only, at $399.) While the non-Ion S12 we previously reviewed now sells for $429, the cheapest Ion config is $599. Our review unit was the highest-end model. From a design standpoint, the S12 looks like a larger brother of its smaller 2009 sibling, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2. Compact and well-proportioned, the outer matte black plastic case (white is also available) is topped with a glossy plastic lid patterned in a subtle series of varying polka-dots.'

A review of the Lenovo S10-2 netbook has been posted over at ItReviews.co.uk. 'Lenovo has given its IdeaPad S10e a makeover to come up with the S10-2. The basics of the hardware have been carried over from the older model but there have been upgrades galore. The new dual core N280 Intel Atom processor has a front side bus speed of 667MHz compared to 533MHz for the previous version and the 1GB of memory has also been upgraded from DDR2-533MHz to DDR2-667MHz. In the past you got 160GB of storage but now the hard drive has 250GB of space.'

Geek.com have published a review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook . 'The IdeaPad S12 is the big brother to the IdeaPad S10-2. The use of a 12.1-inch display is a logical progression from 7-inches, to 9 then 10, but it's pushing the limits of netbook territory. The system itself is a bit bulky for what it is, after all, you can't expect the magnesium case or ultrathin LCD lid of an ultraportable, but you do get a full-sized display and keyboard in a mobile package. The $449 IdeaPad S12 runs Intel's Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM, a 160GB 5400RPM disk, Windows XP Home, and a 1280×800 display.'

TweakTown have published a review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook. 'The netbook group is a tight pack when it comes to benchmark results and the S10-2 was near the top in its tests, but the results are so close as to be a wash in the real world. The netbook market has basically become a commodity environment where users can just buy on price. That's enough complaining about the lack of innovation from the netbook market for today. The Lenovo S10-2 has a decent keyboard with well-spaced keys and a full sized right shift key in its correct location. The keyboard has decent tactile feel and is a clone of the keyboards on most other netbooks I have tested.'

Laptop Magazine have published their review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook. 'The S12 has similar design features common to other models in the IdeaPad line; not only does it share traits with the smaller S10-2, but its keyboard is also reminiscent of the larger IdeaPad Y450. While it has the same polarizing pattern on its lid (which is either a subliminal advertisement for Target or misplaced nostalgia for 70s-era wallpaper), we like the S12's design a bit more than the S10-2, mainly owing to its larger size. While its edges are still beveled like the S10-2, they're not as pronounced, making the S12 seem more like the original S10, whose boxier design we admired. Still, the chrome-wrapped edges of the Samsung NC20, and the fact that it better conceals its six-cell battery (the S12's protrudes out the back) give the Samsung a slicker look.'

A review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been posted over at ThinkComputers.org. 'Opening the S10-2 up you have a 10.1-inch WSVGA glossy LED-backlit display with integrated camera at the top. Lenovo has improved the keyboard from the original S10 also. It is now an 89% full-sized keyboard that also has an enlarged right shift key. Also new to the S10-2 is the Lenovo QuickStart button, which we will talk about a bit later in the review. The touchpad has also been enlarged a bit, which is nice. Other improvements over the original S10-2 include optional 3G built-in, new Dolby sound enhancements, an extra USB port, and around 30% more battery life.'