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Notebook Review have published a review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e. 'At first glance, the exterior of the 11-inch ThinkPad X120e is virtually identical to the old X100e. In fact, the only things that have changed on the outside are the location of a few ports on the sides of the notebook and the addition of an HDMI connection for modern external monitors, projectors and HDTVs. The simple plastic rectangular screen lid on our review unit features a "midnight black" color scheme that gives it a more low-cost appearance than the rubber-coated ThinkPads, but it's clear this laptop means business. Those customers who are interested in upgrading the RAM or the hard drive by themselves will be happy to know there is a single massive access plate on the bottom of the notebook that gives you full access to the internal components. Yes, chances are that most business buyers will order all their upgrades at the time of purchase, but it's good to know Lenovo keeps it simple for the do-it-yourself crowd.'

A review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Dual Core netbook has been posted over at Notebook Review. 'The brand name "ThinkPad" is virtually synonymous with business both in the US and overseas. Extremely solid build quality, excellent keyboards, precision TrackPoints (that red dot in the middle of the keyboard) and fantastic warranty support have been the cornerstones of the ThinkPad legacy going all the way back to the days when IBM still owned the brand. The Lenovo ThinkPad X100e continues this tradition with one of the best built ultraportable notebooks we've seen in our office.'

CNET Asia have published their review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t (Intel Atom N450 Processor 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM) netbook tablet. 'With a sleek, flat design and curved lines around the edges, there's a lot to like about the build of the S10-3t. Lenovo has made big strides since the IdeaPad S10-2 which we criticized for its less-than-full-size keyboard and bulging battery. No protruding battery bulge in the back, clean edges, and an overall size that's slightly larger than the average soft-cover book make the IdeaPad S10-3t easy to pick up and carry around. Though the review unit holds an Atom N470 chip, this configuration is not sold in Asia at this time. So, for the tablet below, we've given the price and specifications for machines which are available in this region.'

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.'