Comments on: Lenovo IdeaPad S9 hits US shores after all

By: Lenovo Ideapad S9 Comes To America | NetBookBoards.com

Lenovo Ideapad S9 Comes To America | NetBookBoards.com — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:52:53 +0000

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By: Lenovo IdeaPad S9 Released in The States | Latest technology news

Lenovo IdeaPad S9 Released in The States | Latest technology news — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:31:15 +0000

[...] Lenovo has decided to launch its IdeaPad S9 in the US. The netbook is powered by an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor with Linux OS that makes it cheaper at $349 a pop. The Lenovo IdeaPad S9 also features 4GB solid state drive, 512MB RAM and a 1,024 x 600 resolution. [Liliputing] [...]

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Lenovo IdeaPad S9 Released in The States — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:34:38 +0000

By: MonkeyKing (Linc)

MonkeyKing (Linc) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:26:11 +0000

This would be an awesome system is it was able to take advantage of the smaller size screen. A smaller case,and a lighter system weight would make it well worth it. But, they didn't do that, which makes you wonder why this product needs to exist.

As it stands, it seem like only Lenovo wins for this; they get to put a cheaper screen in a system and the people who buy it get nothing.

By: Brad Linder

Brad Linder — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:58:11 +0000

Oh, I'm not saying Linpus is a bad choice. I'm just surprised to see
it, since Lenovo had previously hinted it would be using SUSE.

By: garamond

garamond — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:44:26 +0000

Have to agree with Guy. A nine incher that makes the best use of the available space for the keyboard and no wasted bezel, say under 2lbs. That's my holy grail for a real netbook. (And Linux, of course.)

By: guy lafleur

guy lafleur — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:52:18 +0000

Dont knock the Linpus dude.
For newbies, it is perfect.
I've seen many people and kids sit in front of an Acer One and just use it without having to think about it...its that easy.

You can use the full XFCE desktop underneath it if you need to use Audacity, Gimp or Inkscape on the fly but the dummified 4 colour interface is dummy proof.
If you cant figure out how to use it on your own, then I wouldnt want you driving a car.

I wouldnt have used Linpus just because it is the distro which is associated with Acer which is one of the two big players along with Asus in the netbook game.
There are quite a few Linux distros and remixes out there which are basically one-man shows, Im surprised that many of these big names arent making their own derivative.

I love Mandriva but PCLinuxOS is a more polished derivative. Same with Ubuntu and the UBuntuEEE Remix and even Mint do a nicer finish job.

Of course anything that can keep the disease that is Suse away from people 's computers is better in my book.

PS: do the 9 and 10 inch models really have the same dimensions like Fanfoot says?
I love the idea of keeping 8.9 inch netbook dimensions AND bigger screen.

By: Fanfoot

Fanfoot — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:30:17 +0000

It makes even less sense than that–this model IS the S10, just with a smaller screen. Specifically it has THE SAME DIMENSIONS as the S10, so the smaller screen is accomplished by using a WIDER BEZEL. Crap design all around.

By: fdaman

fdaman — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:53:41 +0000

Who is going to shell out $350 for the 9″ model when the 10″ with more ram, a larger screen, and XP is the SAME PRICE? Maybe if the S9 was 299 (or less) it would make sence…

FDA

By: deputyjones

deputyjones — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:15:28 +0000

I probably would have bought the S10 if they were actually available when I got my Aspire One, but I am happy with my One.

I am a little suprised with the features for the price on this one though. The Linpus One comes with an SSD that is 8gb and goes for a lot less.