Archive for September, 2008
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
September 27, 2008 11:53 amNew netbook from IBM/Lenovo
The IdeaPad S10
Processor: Intel ATOM Processor N270 Single Core ( 1.60GHz 533MHz 512KB ) Intel 945 GSE Express chipset Display type: 10.2 WSVGA AntiGlare TFT 1024x600 integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam System graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Total memory: 512 MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz up to 2GB of memory Hard drive: 80GB 5400 RPM future option of 160GB 5400 rpm Communication adapter: Broadcom 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless Bluetooth Battery: 3 Cell Lithium-Ion Expansion: ExpressCard 4-in-1 card reader
IBM is finally filling orders for the IdeaPad S10. Currently, only the white one is released, other colors to follow in the coming months. The S10 does provide room for growth in memory. As advertised, it comes preloaded Windows XP Home Edition. Personally, I can’t wait to get my hands on one and load up Ubuntu. I’m curious if it can be purchased without an OS/License. Does anyone know?
One feature worth highlighting is the ExpressCard slot, which can be populated with a 3G ExpressCard to utilize Cellular service for internet access. AT&T Provides a few options, look Here for Linux Support.
Linux preloaded models are expected to come in the near future, and with IBM’s excellent contributions to the Linux community one can rest assured any devices currently not supported will have driver support soon enough.
