Lenovo S10-3t 0651-37U 10.1-Inch Multitouch Netbook (Black) Review
As soon as Steve Jobs specified what the iPad would be, I was disappointed, and realized that I needed something else to be my touch-screen computer of choice. I looked first at the Archos 9 PC tablet, but I realized that the touch screen was resistive, would not support multi-touch, and did not have a real keyboard, which was a large downside for schoolwork. After looking at CES, I found the Lenovo s10-3t
When I first put this netbook together, I was surprised by the size of the battery- it wasn't as large as people who reviewed it told me it was, but it definitely jetted out of the computer. Many argue that the keyboard is cheap, but I actually like the way it feels. Unlike most netbooks, It doesn't feel super-duper small in your hands. The track pad is ridiculously small compared to most other netbooks in its class. The two buttons are integrated into the touchpad, but it does not work like the Macbooks, where you can click anywhere on the track pad. When I plugged it in, the light on the lid of the netbook is not helpful. It does not indicate when the battery is full, and there is no way to check the level of charge without actively turning on the computer. IT was also difficult for me to disconnect the charger from the port on the computer. The netbook has two USB ports, a VGA port, which is useful for connecting to projectors, and an Ethernet port for wired access.
Turning on the computer, there were loads of bloatware, as Lenovo does not even let your load Windows without launching all of their software programs.
The touchscreen-
The multitouch capacitive screen works well. Turning the screen, rotating the hinge was pretty easy. However when moving around the laptop with the screen open (in laptop mode) the screen would fall flat backward. The hinge moved too easily. This began to concern me. I have not taken action to call Lenovo about this issue yet. Most of its capabilities are only available after upgrading to Windows 7 Home Premium. I found a copy of the Anytime Upgrade to Home Premium on EBay for 40 dollars, but otherwise the full cost of the product is 79.99. The upgrade process takes 10 minutes, and does not affect your files. Once the upgrade was installed, I was able to pinch, zoom, swipe, rotate and highlight almost any website or window. The raised bezel makes it difficult, however, to click in the corners. I had some trouble clicking the start button; every time I tried it would load something different from my taskbar. I fixed the issue by increasing the size of the taskbar, and moving the start button a little higher on the screen. However this limited my viewing space. In tablet mode, portrait was uncomfortable, there isn't much room to hold the tablet in this orientation, and although some argue the battery makes a nice handle, it gets in the way. I imagined I could hold the tablet in portrait mode to read eBooks, but the screen is almost too widescreen and the reading space I was left with were extremely narrow. When holding the tablet in landscape mode, Lenovo did a great job making it easy to hold, to prevent the accidental touch of the power button, they created a hold switch. This was nice for watching Hulu, or any video. I found myself loving Aero Snap- I would unmaximize my windows and center them so I could click the X button, closing programs. The Ribbon UI of the MS Office Suite worked great with the touchscreen, but some programs did not work as well.
Anyone who purchases this computer must remember that Windows 7 is a full desktop operating system with features that allow touch, and is not a trapped, compressed Apple-support-only operating system where all of the buttons and everything has been customized to the hardware.
As a netbook-
The netbook isn't slow. It isn't super-fast either, it's a netbook. The processor is pretty fast for an Atom, 1.66 GHz. When I opened Windows task manager with all of my usual programs open, I found that I was using 82% of my memory. I purchased 2GB of RAM on EBay for 30 dollars, and I found a significant difference in speed. Converting to tablet mode became much faster. Loading, minimizing, and all touchscreen functions became much more responsive.
I enabled the Quick Start in the BIOS settings, and enjoyed that functionality, it was speedy, but I kept the netbook on for most of the time, and never used it extensively.
OVERVIEW
PROS- Great, speedy netbook (with add-on), Quick start Feature, long lasting battery (14 hours, I was able to achieve) Responsive multitouch touchscreen, Wireless N, full size keyboard.
CONS- hinge moves too easily, tiny touchscreen, touchscreen loves fingerprints, horrible speakers ( tinny sound) have to pay extra for Windows Upgrade.
Lenovo S10-3t 0651-37U 10.1-Inch Multitouch Netbook (Black) Feature
- 1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor, has an 8 cell battery on the system
- 1GB 204 Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
- 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); 802.11 b/g/n
- 10.1" 1024x600 LED Multi-Touch Display (16:9); Intel GMA 3150 Graphics
- Windows 7 Starter
Lenovo S10-3t 0651-37U 10.1-Inch Multitouch Netbook (Black) Overview
TOUCH THE FUTURE WITH BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY YOU CAN CARRY ANYWHERE: The IdeaPad S10-3t is a multitouch convertible tablet that functions equally well as a netbook or a tablet, with its 180 swivel screen and ultra-slim design under an inch thick. With the Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel, the S10-3t responds to the lightest of touches, making it fun and easy to use the range of NaturalTouch multimedia touch-optimized applications. The S10-3t also features DirectShare, so you can quickly synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the web. When you do need the internet, Quick Start 2.0 will get you online in seconds with its ‘instant on’ function that lets you access the web, multimedia files and other applications without booting to the desktop operating system. However you use the S10-3t, you’ll find it easier, more interactive and more adaptable than any netbook you’ve ever seen. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad business notebook.
Lenovo S10-3t 0651-37U 10.1-Inch Multitouch Netbook (Black) Specifications
Touch the Future with Breakthrough Technology You Can Carry with You. The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t is a multitouch convertible tablet that functions equally well as a netbook or a tablet, with its 180 degree swivel screen and ultra-slim design under an inch thick. With the Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel, the S10-3t responds to the lightest of touches, making it fun and easy to use the range of NaturalTouch multimedia touch-optimized applications. The S10-3t also features DirectShare, so you can quickly synchronize your fles with another notebook without connecting to the web. When you do need the internet, Quick Start 2.0 will get you online in seconds with its 'instant on' function that lets you access the web, multimedia fles and other applications without booting to the desktop operating system. However you use the S10-3t, you'll fnd it easier, more interactive and more adaptable than any netbook you've ever seen. Best of all, it's from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad business notebook.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Netbook Key Features
BREAKTHROUGH PORTABILITY
- Touch tablet with 180 degree screen rotation
- Ultra-slim design - just .8 inch thin, and only 3.31lbs
- Long battery life
- Integrated high-speed Wi-Fi
BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
- Intel Atom N450 processor technology
- Genuine Windows 7 Starter 10.1 inch LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
- Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel - responsive fingertip touch screen technology
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Headphone surround sound
- More storage for multimedia files: 250GB HDD storage
- Integrated 1.3M web camera
- Integrated Card Reader & USB2.0 connectors for external media devices
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY
- Active Protection System protects hard disk drive from shocks
- DirectShare - easily synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the internet
- Lenovo NaturalTouch - a range of touch-optimized multimedia applications
- Get online in seconds with Quick Start 2.0 'instant on' function
- OneKey Rescue System for quick and easy data recovery with antivirus protection
- VeriFace facial recognition technology - a fun way to log in to your PC
- VeriTouch touch-based log in system
DirectShare
| Easily synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the internet. Simple software interface to manage file synchronization by category or individual files. Synchronize photos, music, videos, Internet Explorer bookmarks and emails. |
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OneKey Rescue System
| OneKey Rescue System for quick & easy data recovery with anti virus protection. With the touch of a button, users can restore the system and recover valuable data. The OneKey Rescue System interface allows the user to quickly diagnose where a system corruption occurs, ensuring that recovery is fast and effective. OneKey Rescue System consists of 3 modules which can be accessed before booting into the OS, or in the case of OneKey Recovery can also be accessed in Windows (with limited functionality): OneKey AntiVirus Supports Norton Anti-virus, runs virus checking before entering operating system. OneKey Recovery Backup and recover system and user data. System Repair Automatically repair damage to critical system files. |
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QuickStart 2.0
| Get online in seconds with Quick Start 2.0 'instant on' function. Quick Start 2.0 allows you to access a range of applications, multimedia files and web browsing without booting to the desktop operating system. |
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Active Protection System
| The Active Protection System (APS) protects your hard drive from knocks, falls and sudden shocks, ensuring greater reliability for your movies, music, photos & other documents. |
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VeriFace and VeriTouch
| VeriFace face recognition - a fun way to log in your PC. Your face is your password and software supports multiple users. - Login log review - Check who has tried to log into your computer.
- File encryption/decryption - Encrypt and decrypt sensitive files, using your face as the password.
- Live detection - Stops unauthorized users from using a photo of the owner to log in. Checks head movement and other characteristics to determine if a real person or a photo. Users can enable/ disable the live detection or set the sensitivity level according to their preference.
- Leave a video message - Unauthorized users can leave a video message for the computer owner to view when they return.
VeriTouch touch-based login system - Touch a sequence of image sections to login.
- Draw the appropriate shape to logout, shutdown or lock the computer.
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