Background
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is a netbook that features a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 576 pixels and an LED backlight. It runs on an Intel Atom Processor N270, which operates at 1.6 GHz, and includes an integrated Intel 945GSE graphic memory chip. It comes with a standard 1 GB of DDR2-667 SDRAM and supports an additional memory module of the same size. Storage options include an 80 GB or 160 GB hard disk drive with a SATA interface, and it also supports solid state drives.
This netbook offers various connectivity options, including a VGA-out, headphone and microphone jacks, two USB 2.0 ports, an SD card reader, Ethernet, and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. It has a PCI Express Mini Card slot that can house a Broadcom wireless adapter and also offers Bluetooth connectivity. The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 can operate on a 3-cell or an enhanced 6-cell battery, which provides longer life, and it comes with a 40-watt AC adapter. The device ships with Windows XP Home Edition as the preinstalled operating system, but some models may come with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. The netbook does not have an optical drive but is equipped with a quick-launch feature for easy access to a web browser and media files without booting into the operating system.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz
- Bus architecture: 533-MHz FSB, 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PCI bus, PCI Express bus, DMI
- Graphic memory chip: Intel 945GSE
- Display: 10.1-inch LED-backlit LCD, WSVGA 1024 x 576 resolution
- Standard memory: 1-GB DDR2-667 SDRAM SO-DIMM
- Extended memory: 1-GB DDR2-667 SDRAM
- CMOS RAM: 242 bytes
- Hard disk drive: 80 GB or 160 GB, 5400 rpm, SATA interface
- Solid state drive: Supported, model dependent
- I/O port: External monitor, headphone jack, microphone jack, Ethernet, 2 USB, Multi-media reader slot
- Audio: Built-in speakers
- Ethernet: 10/100 Base
- PCI Express Mini Card: Wireless adapters
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate
- Battery: 3-cell or 6-cell Li-ion
- AC adapter: 40-watt, 20V
- Preinstalled operating system: Windows XP Home Edition or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
- Dimensions (WD): 9.9x7.5 inches
- Height: 1.0 - 1.5 inches
- Screen size: 10.2 inches diagonal
- System weight / Weight with AC adapter: 3.0 - 3.7 pounds
- Category: Netbook
Warranty
The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 comes with a one-year parts-and-labor mail-in warranty. This warranty covers any manufacturing or workmanship defects under normal use conditions. To claim the warranty, you need to contact Lenovo support and follow their mail-in procedure. The process usually involves providing proof of purchase and a description of the issue to Lenovo, who will then instruct you on how to mail your Lenovo IdeaPad S10 to a service center for repair or replacement.