Hardware Configuration

Inside the S10e are all the same basic components that make up 99 per cent of note books. An Intel Atom N270 running at 1.6GHz provides the processing “power” and there’s 1GB of RAM, which is divided between 512MB hard wired to the motherboard and a 512MB upgradeable module. This means you could conceivably install a 2GB module and get 2.5GB of RAM in total. The S10e's 10.1-inch screen looked bright, although the 1024 x 576-pixel resolution was too low for our tastes; other netbooks have a resolution of 1024 x 768 or 1024 x 600 pixels. 

Crystal Clear HD 

Video chatting with family. Streaming your favorite show. Browsing the web. You’ll never miss a detail on the IdeaPad S10e. Experience true visual clarity with an 10.1” anti-glare screen.  So you can lean back, multi-task, or watch with a friend. Life is hectic, and the last thing you want to worry about is running out of battery. IdeaPad S10e offers over 8 hours of battery life. Type-C port for hassle-free compatibility with other devices. Compatible with other charging devices, you won’t need to purchase additional cords or chargers. That’s one less thing to worry about.

Ergonomic Keyboard & Touchpad

The keyboard stretches almost all the way across the 7.7-inch-wide chassis, with little room to spare on the sides. Even for our adult hands, the layout is large enough; while testing we were able to score 83 words per minute on the online typing test Ten Thumbs (we scored 88 words per minute when we took the same test on our desktop computer). The keyboard shows visible flex, but in general the keys had a nice, springy feel.

Immersive Multimedia

Aside from this you get 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 10/100 Fast Ethernet – all the usual netbook staples. Connectivity, though, does differ somewhat from most netbooks, with the typical third USB port replaced by a 34mm ExpressCard slot. A memory card reader, headphone and microphone jacks and an Ethernet port round-off the remaining options, while above the screen sits the obligatory 1.3-megapixel webcam.

General Specifications

• Intel Atom N270 @ 1.6GHz
• 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD
• 10.1 inch HD (1366x768) TN
• Intel HD Graphics 500