Lenovo’s IdeaPad S10e offers some improved features that were already owned by its predecessor, such as the music player, photo viewer and instant messaging client that are more successful applied in the speed stakes.

Graphic ability of IdeaPad S10e are powered by Intel integrated GMA 950 and the output to a screen with 10.1-inch, TFT, WSVGA, LED with original resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels. This produces good contrast and sharp colors, while the coating can reduce reflections from office standard lighting or sun light when you would be using it outside in a sunny day. Lenovo IdeaPad S10e has a 1.3-megapixel camera as well.

This notebook is one of the thinnest and lightest netbook in its class although the extended battery is fitting. Multi-touch features is running well and is claimed as the biggest advantages while the keyboard and touch pad are also easy to use because the layout is large enough and gives enough space to press the buttons, although it seems small in first view but in fact is very user friendly. The biggest crinkle on the S10e is the right Shift key which is located to the right of the up arrow button.

This netbook is working well with consistent performance and can run multitasks and flash at the same time without problems. Special features available in Lenovo IdeaPad S10e are Quick Start Linux OS that feature browsing the web, viewing the photo and many other features that boots in fast time. You can plug in your headset and hear surround audio with Lenovo netbook 3g Dolby. Interestingly, beside XP Home edition you also can operate Mac Os X but for it you require a copy of the MSIWindowsx86.iso distribution and an external USB DVD drive to boot the ISO.

Major difference of appearance with previous edition is a change in screen size that is reduced from 10.2″ to 10.1″ which apparently makes it ready for the targeted segment – students at school.

Despite being targeted for young people, Lenovo IdeaPad S10e has a well-done design that is enough to appeal to mature people. The growing sales show that users of this netbook are coming from various segments.