Comments on: Lenovo launches 3G enabled netbooks, plus a 12 inch model

By: Mishra, D.

Mishra, D. — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:43:57 +0000

This deal sounds great, so if I choose to purchase this netbook I can use the 3G anywhere? Also, what will the price range be for this, what type of machine is it, windows, apple, etc.???

By: Mishra, D.

Mishra, D. — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:43:57 +0000

This deal sounds great, so if I choose to purchase this netbook I can use the 3G anywhere? Also, what will the price range be for this, what type of machine is it, windows, apple, etc.???

By: Lenovo IdeaPad S-series netbook with built-in 3G arrives in the FCC database

Lenovo IdeaPad S-series netbook with built-in 3G arrives in the FCC database — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:09:41 +0000

[...] last week Liliputing got word of an update to the IdeaPad S series – an updated 10-inch model and a new 12-inch model, [...]

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:51:28 +0000

I hope Lenovo's new 10″ netbook is based on the S10, not the S10e. I would love built-in 3G on a S10, but hate the S10e's glossy screen.

By: Lenovo launches two more models | Laptops Today

Lenovo launches two more models | Laptops Today — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:17:24 +0000

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By: Lenovo "S12" mit 12-Zoll-Display & Lenovo "S10-2" mit UMTS | Netbooknews.de - das Netbook Blog

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:58:04 +0000

[...] Über drei Ecken erreicht uns jetzt die Bestätigung des schon im Februar erstmals erwähnten neuen 12-Zoll-Netbooks von Lenovo. Dabei ist inzwischen nicht mehr ganz klar, wie das Ding denn nun heißen soll. Zunächst meldete Brad von Liliputing, dass es den Namen S12 tragen wird, was allerdings nicht dem entspricht, was die DigiTimes im Februar meldete (”S20“). [...]

By: sparky

sparky — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:09:32 +0000

Fukc this crap, this is not true. Lenovo was just purchased by walmart….

By: Linc (MonkeykIng)

Linc (MonkeykIng) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:29:59 +0000

Mikez

My point is you don't add more machines if as you said “Upping the limit to 12 inch would drag in a whole lot of machines, old and new”. You don't drag them in because most 12″ machines would be excluded by the other factors and criteria.

By: Mikez

Mikez — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:12:35 +0000

He might gather a bit of static – but your correct – it is his site.

By: Mikez

Mikez — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:10:42 +0000

It reads as if you inverted the sense of my argument.
You might give my post another read –
I think you will see that we are in agreement.

By: BoloMKXXVIII

BoloMKXXVIII — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:55:46 +0000

I expect Brad will continue to report on them, but he has been keeping the distiction between netbooks and small notebooks. I personally feel he is correct. Nothing says he can't cover two (soon to be three) different classes of small computers. Heck, it is his site. He can cover anything he darn well wants to cover. We can like it or not.

By: zima

zima — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:47:07 +0000

And it's sort of bad news actually…means Lenovo definatelly decided do differentiate between this new “netbook” Ideapad S12 and Thinkpads from X series (many of which also have 12 inch screens)

Which means even less chances for netbook with Trackpoint…from the probably only manufacturer which would do it right.

By: jake123

jake123 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:30:28 +0000

I don't see how reporting on 12″ cheap/low powered notebooks could take away from netbooks…

By: Linc (MonkeykIng)

Linc (MonkeykIng) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:28:56 +0000

That, my friend, is BS. Your arguments would also dictate that Ferrari gets dragged into Ford because both make cars with four road wheels.

That fact is a netbook is a ‘netbook’ because you can attribute several factors which when combine to make it ‘of a certain class’ of computer. To be honest dragging screen size by itself is foolhardy because the factors that matters would be overall case size and weight. If you take case size, weight, price, functionality, intended use, included software, and several other common factors about netbooks nothing precludes a machine with a 12″ screen from being more of a netbook then something with a 10″ screen.

By: Review: Lenovo 3G Enabled Netbooks Revealed

Review: Lenovo 3G Enabled Netbooks Revealed — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:01:30 +0000

[...] According to rumors, Lenovo is ready to launch two new models from its Ideapad Sxx series. The IdeaPad S10-2 is a 10 inch netbook like the original S10, but with an integrated 3G modem. Lenovo is also introducing a new 12 inch model called the IdeaPad S12, which will also have built in 3G support. Both netbooks will feature the Splashtop quick start interface that allows users access to a web browser, instant messenger, and some other applications without waiting for Windows to boot. We will keep you posted. [Liliputing] [...]