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If you sometimes have difficulty sorting out Lenovo's ultraportable and netbook options, that's not surprising. Take the IdeaPad S205: On paper, it doesn't appear too different from the line-straddling ThinkPad X120e. Both sport 11.6-inch, 1366-by-768-...
Surprisingly good audio for a netbook, Great keyboard and decent performance...
On the pricey side for a netbook, No mobile broadband or 5ghz 802.11n option...
With its large hard drive and stylish design, the IdeaPad S205 offers a consumer-focused (but equally appealing) alternative to the excellent ThinkPad X120e...
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Since we weren't in the mood for a typically exasperating Lenovo Windows drivers' installation, only the "deluxe" version, S205 (M632HGE) , with 3072 MB of RAM, a 320 GB HDD and Windows 64bit came into question for us. Then it costs 370 euros . But: The r...
Slim case, Pleasant stable keyboard, Quiet operation...
Reflective 12.5 inch screen, Low office performance, Poor screen rates, Increased temperatures during load, Poor stereo speakers...
The low power hunger ensures battery runtimes of 330 hours in practical use (WLAN surfing, occasional video). Although that isn't as much as an Atom dual core netbook can offer, the user gets an HDMI out in return.A quiet fan in normal use (31.5-35 dB (A)...
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Netbooks were the hottest tickets in town back when no one fathomed that a tablet could ever replace them as Web-surfing computers. They've lost much of their original momentum, but plenty of good netbooks are still being made. For instance, the Lenovo...
Good performance, Excellent display, keyboard, Plentiful storage space, RAM for a netbook, HDMI port onboard...
Small touchpad, Unimpressive battery life, Pricey configuration...
The Lenovo IdeaPad S205 is a speedy, oversized netbook that can serve as primary laptop, but this configuration is a bit pricey compared to others in its class...
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Today we’ll be looking at a rather interesting Lenovo 11.6-incher, and right off the bat it’s worth noting that the IdeaPad S205 is neither a netbook nor a proper notebook, and some may describe it as a subnotebook. There is a good reason not to call i...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2014-05-25 03:33:49
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Ever since AMD's Fusion processors debuted at the beginning of the year, we've been excited about the next generation of low-cost laptops. Thanks to these genius creations, you can buy a lightweight, low-power machine that completely blows...
Solid build, Nice display, Decent graphics performance for price, 3G connectivity option...
Poor keyboard, Mediocre battery life, Battery juts out from the bottom, Cramped touch pad...
The Lenovo IdeaPad S205 has a gorgeous display and strong 3D graphics performance, but it ultimately disappoints with an underwhelming keyboard and mediocre battery life...
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Riding the wave of affordable AMD-powered ultraportables, the IdeaPad S205 aims to charm shoppers by pairing a stylish design with a lot more muscle than a netbook. For $579, this 11.6-inch notebook also offers a spacious keyboard and cool temperatures...
Elegant, understated design, Stays cool, Good performance, Spacious, comfy keyboard...
Small touchpad, Mushy mouse buttons, Below-average battery life, A little pricey...
In the low-cost ultraportable space, the Lenovo IdeaPad S205 is a solid middle-of-the-road pick. For more than $400 less than the latest 11-inch MacBook Air, you get a handsome design, spacious keyboard, and cool-running temperatures. However, the S205...
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