Lenovo was kind enough to send me two of their most current netbook models and this video is a tour of both models. The S10-2 is as small as netbooks go while retaining full usability in my view and the S12 pushes the limits of netbooks with a 12-inch screen.

The video gives an overview of both netbooks and shows the size comparison of the two models. This gives a glimpse into how little additional size and weight you gain with the larger S12. The higher screen resolution of the S12 (1280×800) is a nice benefit for such a small size penalty over the S10-2.

The S10-2 is currently USD $350 and the S12 is USD $499 from Lenovo so the extra size and screen resolution comes at a price.

Finally the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 will be available in the US. But local rep told me the S12 may skip Singapore entirely. I hope that’s not the case. But anyway here’s the low down; the 12.1-inch, WXGA (1,280 x 800) resolution netbook, if you’ve forgotten, boasts an Intel GMA950 chipset (and will have NVIDIA’s Ion chipset as an option in September), an Intel 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of DDR2 memory, 160/250/320GB HDD options, an optional 6-cell battery, Ethernet jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, three USB 2.0 sockets, an ExpressCard slot, a 4-in-1 card reader and VGA / HDMI outputs. It also has a full sized keyboard, and optional 1080p video playback. Starting price for the base model is $499. Hit the read link for the full host of options. A built-in HSDPA module would make this one perfect.

Source: Engadget