Seems like Lenovo has made the first call to taking in an NVidia Ion chipset with its upcoming IdeaPad S12 netbook.
The GPU will definitely boost performance of the netbook and be able to play 1080p HD videos. With a screen size of 12.1″ (1280×800 pixels), the unit can be hardly called a netbook anymore.
The S12 will still have an Intel Atom N270 CPU @ 1.6GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 1.3 MP webcam, WiFi 802.11 b/g, and bluetooth. A 3-cell and 6-cell battery will also be included out of the box. There’s an option to have it with Intel GMA 950 too.
Should be out next month (June) and priced at $449PHP 26,350INR 38,053EUR 428CNY 3,268 for the Intel GMA and 499 for the Nvidia Ion model {via PCWorld}.
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vance says:
at long last… hopefully it fairs well, as a netbook…
Jose Farrugia says:
It will especially with it’s iOn Chip!
The real Hayden says:
Sure, it can play nice videos but can it encrypt or hide videos?
Gerard Banasig says:
does this come with a dvd-rom?
Reel Advice says:
Wow! This is a surprise! Me wants to look at how well it performs with multimedia files and games. :)
Darren says:
Ion platform with only $499, it’s really a bargain. Back to the time of thin & light segment two years ago.
cris says:
a 12 in netbook is nice
PC Domination says:
this is a very nice netbook to have..
Deo says:
hopefully this will perform well unlike the other netbooks….
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calvin says:
next stop sana is a CULV with ION netbook.
pero i don’t consider this a netbook with its 12.1″ display
crestfallen says:
it looks really nice!
but then, i don’t consider this a netbook ‘coz of its size!
John Ray Cabrera says:
screen might juts be too large to be classified as a netbook.
Jose Farrugia says:
Guys you can check out a comparison of two systems, one which isn’t running on a Nvidia ION chip while the other is. Check it out here:
http://www.mangochico.com/nvidia-ion-performance/
jude says:
aus yn ha
Cecile says:
I LOvE iT!
Anonymous says:
Specs that I saw from other site (http://portablemonkey.com/article/hands-on-with-the-12.1-lenovo-ideapad-s12-with-ion/)
“The Lenovo Ideapad S12 sports a 12.1†1280 x 800 glossy display, Atom N270 processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD and integrated HSDPA. You also get a HDMI port in addition to a VGA port.”
With this spec this definitely a good buy! Time to reserved the money for this. :)
pAo says:
where can we buy this new lenovo s12? I tried to call lenovo stores here in the phil but they still have no idea when will this be released here.. They don’t even know how much it costs.. Hope i can buy one soon..
originator says:
I am really excited to have it once and for all. In fact, i am saving my dimes for buying ideapad s12. I would like to get my hands on this unit. Especially for it’s gaming capabilties. Will you blog some sites where to pre-order the unit.
techie says:
ang astig nito. Linis nang gameplay dun sa demo nung Call of Duty considering medyo matakaw din sa graphics yun. Sabi daw, kaya ganun eh dahil sa video card na yung nagproprocess. hehehehe I wonder how much is this. Sana di agad at sana di lumagpas nang 23K. Pwede nang makipag-compete sa X series nung lenovo/thinkpad :) almost half the price pa!
PC Corner told me by next they will have this. So it’s safe to assume by August it’s everywhere.
alger says:
san mabibili to sa pinas? wla ko makita sa mall. :(
maki says:
any idea guys kung san sa pinas mabibili to?
as well as the price?,.. im planning to buy this coming december or early next yr.,
maki says:
just bought hp 311.
worth comparing to s12 i believe.
norby says:
i called lenovo philippines. yung nakausap ko said that they’re not sure if this will be brought here in the philippines. tsk tsk tsk. sayang.
dan says:
still waiting for this. sana naman magkaron dito. sir abe possible ba ito sa MyUSmailbox
cute_icy says:
available nah kaya ito ngayon? 1st quarter na ng 2010. haaay. guys, alam nyo buh kung san pwede mk bili nito? :]
arvin says:
available na po ba 2 sa philippines?