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Lenovo will launch netbook – S9 and S10. While S9 will be Linux-based IdeaPad; S10 will be Windows-XP-based. Similarly, S9, and S10 will have display of 8.9- and 10-inch respectively. Other features include 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processors, 1.3 megapixel webcams, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and up to 160GB of storage. Price starts at approximately $400 in the U.S.
Features of the S10 are - Camera -- Networking: LAN - 1 x 10/100 Ethernet, WLAN -- 802.11b/g wireless, PAN -- Bluetooth (optional), Other I/O: 2 x USB, 1 x VGA, Expansion: Four-in-one card reader, Express Card slot, Battery type/life: three-cell, three hours, six-cell, six hours, Dimensions -- 9.8 x 7.2 x 1.08 inches. The weight of handset is 2.4 pounds.
The company has become stronger in terms of innovation and R&D after it bought IBM. Till now, it has been producing business-oriented ThinkPad products, and it is first time that it will launch its consumer-focused IdeaPad product. The new IdeaPad S9 and S10 now extend this line down in both price and size. Interestingly, S10 measures just 9.8 x 7.2 x 1.08 inches.
