S12 12.1" 160GB HDD Black | 
| Brand: Lenovo
Category: Personal Computer
This item is no longer available
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 2232
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows XP Home
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Core Solo
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 533
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 160
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Display Size: 12.10
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: ID295932U
Model: 295932U
UPC: 884942223396
EAN: 0884942223396
ASIN: B002D5MX3C
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| Features:
| • | Box Contents - Lenovo IdeaPad S12 2959-32U Netbook, 6-Cell Battery Pack (up to 6 hrs), AC Adapter | | • | Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor | | • | 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz Bus Speed | | • | 1024 MB DDR2 (PC2-5300) RAM Max - 2GB, 160 GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive | | • | Software Bundle - Windows XP Home, Norton Internet Security Trial, 1-Year Limited Warranty |
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Product Description
pNeed a basic, super light and compact Netbook for school? Or maybe you need a second computer for the family? This stylish and affordable IdeaPad S12 Netbook could be just what youre looking for. This IdeaPad S12 Netbook is ideal for web browsing, email, homework, listening to music, and more all on the go./p
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| Customer Reviews:
A Better than 10" Netbook March 25, 2010
M. Sims (Maryland)
I researched Netbooks to death. I started out with reading Reviews, then my friend brought the Toshiba NB205, which is awesome! I went back and forth from so many models to be honest with you I thought I was going crazy. I wanted a Netbook to ease the useage on my Dell laptop and I wanted a backup or more light weight computer.
First I thought I would go with the Asus 1005HA-P because of the reviews and the way it handled in the store, but upon going back I found my fingers are too sensitive for the raised grooved touch pad, as I do play a lot of Farmville. lol
Then I thought I was going to go with the Toshiba NB305 because it was the newer version of the NB205, had gotten rave reviews and I was able to test it over to my friends. But when I spoke to my friend as well as when I read more reviews several owners noted that they wanted to a larger screen.... so I decided to look at the 12" screen netbooks. I looked at the Samsung NC20 and the HP 311 but I think they was priced outside my budget. I liked the ones out there but for my needs I decided the Lenovo s12 Ideabook was best for me.
Ironically, I was not able to test this netbook in the stores as Bestbuy, Staples or Office Depot did not have the model in my area stores, so I bought the Netbook based on reviews, Youtube video comparisons, my preferences and the smooth touchpad.
Pros:
- needless to say: 12" screen
- nice roomy keyboard
- good sound speakers (excellent actually, I was just listening to a song on [...]
- My unit came with Windows 7 Ultimate and I find I like it despite my reservations. It is a learning curve but I like the interface.
-I love that the sleep mode actually WORKS. This feature on my other laptop stopped working long ago.
- color, I did not want a black netbook and was able to get this unit in white.
- the webcam is fun, I love the special effects (most new models do have this)
- love how it works with Farmville and how clear it is.
- while this is not the cheapest model netbook on the market.
Cons:
- 3-4 hours battery life (I knew this before buying it but I was hoping it would last longer)
- lack of bluetooth (again I knew this too before buying it)
- a lil wobbly battery at times (although it isn't a problem for me, it was mentioned in other reviews)
- ok, maybe I caught Lenovo customer service on a bad day but I was so NOT impressed with their technical support. (I wanted to learn how to send a pic from Easycapture straight to e-mail and they could not help me do it this way and wanted me to attach from inside email instead, which i already knew how to do.)
So yes, I would recommend this unit, it is relatively new as I just got it a couple of days so these are my impressions so far, I may update later if there is anything to add or subtract. I keep it downstairs for when I'm there and I take it with me when I'm mobile.
P.S. I have the base model, not Ion model, I can just imagine how awesome that one is, it was out of my budget. My model does have 2gb and again, the Windows Ultimate 7.
Love it January 12, 2010
Nikhil Prashar (Chicago, IL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A little slow when you're running too much at once, but I love this notebook. Just small enough yet a good size screen, lightweight. I never think twice about tossing it into my bag because it might add too much weight. The battery life is a solid four hours two months into consistent, daily use. I dropped a star because it isn't the fastest laptop around, but it's a keeper.
 Careful when you order October 31, 2009
J. Spagnuolo (Danbury, CT)
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
Lenovo's S12 page was not very descriptive so I called tech support to ask if this had the NVIDIA ION platform and was told yes, the 2959 has had the NVIDIA ION for a few months now. WRONG! Lenovo's site is constantly changing but accurate information is always lacking and so is their sales and tech support! The page for the machine I ordered - a 295954U now has more detailed information in the specifications and the video platform that came with mine is now described as "Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950". There is now a new model number for the NVIDIA which was not available when I placed my order. I wouldn't have ordered this machine if I new I wasn't getting the NVIDIA platform. Also, the 160GB hard drive is not accurate because a large part of it is reserved for its system restore feature which is supposed to restore the hard drive back to either original condition or a later restore point. Mine did not work and I had to send it back to be re-imaged. Granted I tried a dual boot arrangement with Ubuntu Linux and fully utilized every bit of the drive. They do not include any backup CD or operating sytem CD and will not provide one if requested - another rip off! Had I had the disks I could have re-imaged it myself. Had a large portion of the hard drive not been allocated to the restore feature the dual boot would have worked no problem.
I will purchase a copy of Acronis True Image (or download a free OEM version (Seagate DiscWizard)). Be prepared to be without the PC for at least a week if the restore function fails, and if the unit is no longer under warranty be prepared to pay! Fortunately mine was brand new.
On a positive note, I like the size of the screen and the keyboard does work well, even with my xl mitts. Run time so far has been good and no complaints yet with the wireless connection. Will I miss the NVIDIA platform? Probably not as I do not do much gaming.
A really good netbook October 2, 2009
Steve F (Atlanta, GA USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've only had the S12 for 3 days, and I'll likely be adding to the review, but wanted to go ahead and make a little info available, especially on the subject of upgrading RAM (memory). I'm referencing the model with the 1.6gHz Atom processor, not the Via Nano version.
First, this is a netbook, not a notebook, so adjust your expectations accordingly. This may be a little difficult given the price, and the fact it's larger than the usual netbooks, but it is indeed 'just' a netbook. I knocked the star rating from 5 to 4 stars mainly because the price pushes the S12 into low-end laptop territory. Many buyers will add an external optical drive (no DVD/CD drive included) and extra RAM. After upgrading, the S12 is actually priced above a good many of the low-end laptops, and many of the low end laptops will still have more features. Of course, the S12 compensates by being slim and lightweight, but the prictag is a bit hefty for a netbook, and the limited features a netbook provides.
The screen is 12", it's bright, and the colors are nice. I haven't noticed too much in the way of reflections. The keyboard is full sized, or close enough that I can't tell the difference, and touch typing is easy. The weight, with the battery installed, is 3 pounds 6.7 ounces per my digital postal scale. Construction quality appears to be very good, it's not flimsy at all.
There are 3 USB ports, with two on the same side. I'm mentioning this because a lot of external optical drives require two USB connections, and the supplied cables are pretty short. There are a lot of complaints about this from those that purchase netbooks without 2 ports on the same side (the drives not being usable without adding an extension cable, a simple fix, but aggravating). With the S12 you shouldn't have the issue, so one less thing to worry about.
Memory Updgrades - There seems to be some misinformation on this. The 1.6 Atom processor is limited to 2GB of RAM (supposedly). There is 1GB attached to the motherboard (not removable), and there is an empty slot under a removable cover on the bottom of the S12, so you can add one more stick. I've read one or two reports of users successfully adding a 2GB stick (for 3GB total), but those couple of reports were for the Via Nano version of the S12, so I don't know if the Atom version will be the same way. Amazon is pushing the 2GB Crucial stick, implying you will be able to use a total of 3GB, but I think that's questionable. Maybe more info will surface on this, but I ordered only 1GB of additional RAM figuring I'd play it safe.
Battery Life - I haven't run the battery all the way down, but looks like maybe 4 to 4.5 hours. Not great, but keep in mind you're running a 12" screen, and screen resolution (1280x800) is higher than most netbooks.
Touchpad - Lenovo made it a good size, not quite as big as most notebooks, but it's more than ok. There are two separate mouse buttons underneath which are on the small side, but they work smoothly. The scroll bar on the mousepad works ok, a little jerky at times, but overall it's fine.
Wifi - Seems to have good range, pretty standard, and no complaints so far.
On the subject of wifi, I'll just mention as an FYI, I had an issue with a 'validating identity' message the first time I tried to connect to my home wireless network. I had entered my network password, and the S12 connected to my home network, but then got hung up 'validating identity'. You can read about problems with this if you do a web search, but I ended up doing the following: Right click on your wireless connection. Click properties. Click on wireless networks tab. Click properties. Click on Authentication Tab. Clear the box for "Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network". Again, I did this on the S12, didn't do anything to my wireless router. I still had to enter my network password to get going on my network. I'm sure the vast majority will have no problem, so take if for what it's worth.
In summary, the S12 is a slick product, not too small, not too big. It has good build quality, a big screen (in netbook terms), a large keyboard, and is light enough to carry around without much effort. I considered the Samsung NC20, but the
difference between the Amazon prices for the two tipped me toward the S12 (I didn't want to deal with 3rd parties on this purchase). All in all, a good quality product.
 Wonderful September 12, 2009
R. Crockett (Los Angeles, California)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I'm not easily impressed, but this is a wonderful product. I bought it for a college kid who wanted a Mac and only a Mac, because that is what the university was pushing and that is what all her friends had. But, knowing that all she needed it for was for homework and blogging, the Lenovo netbook couldn't fail. She can't tell and doesn't know that it is a mere netbook. Convergence is coming, folks.
To my surprise, it runs videos quite adequately although not perfectly, but good enough for the price. The six cell battery is phenomenal.
I'm thinking of buying my own; if I did so I would buy the largest battery possible (nine cell) and the 2G memory upgrade.
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