Background
The Lenovo IdeaPad S500 Touch is a laptop featuring a touch-sensitive screen that supports 10-point multi-touch, making it compatible with a variety of gestures optimized for Windows 8. It uses the Intel Panther point HM76&HM 70 core chipset, supported by either Intel integrated graphics or an optional NVIDIA discrete graphics card for improved visual performance. The device includes an integrated 720p HD webcam and dual stereo speakers with Dolby audio technology for an enhanced audio-visual experience.
The laptop is designed with a full-sized island-style keyboard and a multitouch touchpad. For data transfer, it incorporates a USB 3.0 port that allows for faster file movement compared to older USB technologies. The machine runs on a lithium-ion battery, claimed to offer over six hours of usage, and employs Lenovo's Energy Management technology to optimize power consumption and prolong battery life. It comes with a variety of pre-installed operating systems, from which the user can choose, including different versions of Windows and Linux-based systems.
Technical Specifications
- Core Chipset: Intel Panther point HM76&HM 70
- Graphic Chipset: NV N14M-GE/Intel integrated
- Display: 16:9 (1,366 x 768 pixels)
- Standard memory: DDR3L 1333/1600 8 GB, SODIMM x 1
- CMOS RAM: 256 bytes
- Hard disk drive: 2.5-inch, 7.0 mm
- SSD size options: 16G, 24G, 32G mSATA
- HDMI ports: 1
- USB 2.0 ports: 2
- USB 3.0 ports: 1
- Card reader slots: 1 (MMC, SD)
- Audio support: Combo audio jack x 1, Speaker x 2, Built-in microphone
- Video output: HDMI
- Wireless LAN options: Intel Wi-Fi 2x2 BGN, Intel 11bgn+BT4.0, Intel A/C BGN
- Bluetooth: Not available with discrete card
- Keyboard type: Island style
- Touchpad: Two-button
- Camera resolutions: 640 x 480 pixels / 1,280 x 720 pixels
- Battery type: Lithium-ion
- AC adapter options: 45 W or 65 W
- Operating System options: Win8 / Win8 Pro / Linpus Lite / DOS
- Processor information: Refer to system properties
- Touch support: Present in the Touch variant
- Graphics options: Up to Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated or NVIDIA GT720M discrete
- Voice control: Available on some models
- Keyboard details: Comfortable and spill-resistant with ergonomic key spacing
- Audio quality: Stereo speakers, customizable settings
- Webcam quality: 720p HD
- Data transfer: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed support
- Energy management: Advanced energy-saving technology