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Lenovo IdeaPad S205-M632HGE

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad S205-M632HGE
Lenovo IdeaPad S205-M632HGE (IdeaPad S205 Series)
Processor
AMD E-350 2 x 1.6 GHz, Zacate
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 6310 - 384 MB VRAM, Core: 200 MHz, Memory: 533 MHz, DirectX 11, Shader 5.0, UVD3, 8.792.3.0
Memory
3 GB 
, 1024+2048
Display
11.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, CMO N116B6-L02, glossy: yes
Mainboard
AMD A50M
Storage
Hitachi Travelstar Z5K320 HTS543232A7A384, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
HD Audio
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: line out, microphone, Card Reader: 6in1 card reader
Networking
Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller GigaBit (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 29 x 270 x 168 ( = 1.14 x 10.63 x 6.61 in)
Battery
48 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3MP
Additional features
24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.414 kg ( = 49.88 oz / 3.12 pounds), Power Supply: 152 g ( = 5.36 oz / 0.34 pounds)
Price
399 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 76.09% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 14 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 72%, features: 58%, display: 65% mobility: 72%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 75%, emissions: 91%

Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad S205-M632HGE

82% Review Lenovo IdeaPad S205 (Fusion) Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Netbook plus. Atom is out - Fusion makes the better mobile companion. The smallest IdeaPad now also benefits from that what gave the APU subnotebooks from Toshiba, HP and Sony good portability and HD suitability.
60% Lenovo IdeaPad S205 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
It may lack power, but this petite laptop is highly portable
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Lenovo IdeaPad S205
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Any opportunity to remind laptop shoppers of Lenovo's IdeaPad line is a welcome one. While the company is best-known for the vaunted ThinkPad brand of business laptops, the younger IdeaPad line of consumer-targeted systems may be one of the best-kept secrets in mobile computing. Combining AMD's excellent ultraportable Fusion platform with Lenovo's consumer-friendly IdeaPad designs, the S205 is a solid, if unexciting, 11-inch laptop ideal for on-the-go Web surfing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 80%
80% Lenovo IdeaPad S205 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
But you can uninstall the unnecessary apps, and overall, the Lenovo IdeaPad S205 shapes up as a very appealing, somewhat consumer-oriented netbook. While it may be a tad pricey for a netbook (depending on where you buy), its superb design features and decent performance (for a netbook) justify the premium. Go with the S205 if you need a large-as-possible hard drive and don't care about integrated mobile broadband.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo IdeaPad S205: A More Stylish Netbook
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
But you can uninstall the unnecessary apps--and overall, the IdeaPad S205 shapes up as a very appealing, somewhat consumer-oriented alternative to the ThinkPad X120e. While both are admittedly a tad pricey for a netbook, their superb design features and decent performance (for a netbook) justify the premium. Go with the S205 if you need a large-as-possible hard drive and don't care about mobile broadband.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Lenovo IdeaPad S205
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Oversized netbooks like the Lenovo IdeaPad S205 require fewer compromises than traditional 10-inch netbooks. The S205's 11-inch screen, full-size keyboard, and HDMI port are some of its pluses; and its AMD parts and abundant memory can handle many of the more demanding computing tasks that an Intel Atom paired with 1GB of RAM can't. But because of the S205's few weaknesses, which include a puny touchpad and mediocre battery life, I would recommend the HP Pavilion dm1z.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
100% Lenovo’s IdeaPad S205 delivers Fusion on a budget
Source: Fudzilla English Archive.org version
Let me put it this way: €259 will hardly buy you a decent phone, or a half-decent tablet, but it will buy you a cute ultraportable notebook that can easily meet the everyday needs of most users.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Lenovo’s IdeaPad S205 delivers Fusion on a budget
Source: Fudzilla English Archive.org version
So, the S205 is a mixed bag to say the least. Clearly its biggest drawback is limited battery life and the fact that Lenovo was forced to ship a bulky 6-cell power pack, thus increasing weight and adding unnecessary thickness to an otherwise sleek design, only to deliver unimpressive results. The touchpad is a bit too small for my taste and upgradability is also an issue.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2011
68% Lenovo IdeaPad S205
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
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. 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 68%
60% Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
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's small touchpad and tiny and mushy touchpad buttons give us pause. This laptop performs pretty well, but we prefer the HP Pavilion dm1z, which offers better ergonomics and longer battery life for $100 less.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 reviewed- overall solid 11.6 notebook
Source: Netbooklive English Archive.org version
The S205 is a decent entry for the mainstream notebook market, as it packs AMD’s latest Fusion CPU and had HD graphics. The build, although from plastic, is pretty good and the keyboard feels much better than the ones on more expensive machines. But the S205 has a major negative aspect- the battery won’t hold for more than 3 hours on a single charge! For an ultra portable device, this is indeed a problem, but if you intend to use it mostly at home, the decently priced 11.6 notebook is a good buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2011

Foreign Reviews

85% Ultra-Nett
Source: Computerbild - 4/12 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 76% features: 84% display: 89% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 94%
82% Test Lenovo IdeaPad S205 (Fusion) Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 62% display: 66% mobility: 89% workmanship: 78% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 89%
Lenovo Ideapad S205 M632EGE
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: performance: 90% features: 30% display: 40% mobility: 30% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 50%
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Test ergibt ein gutes Ergebnis
Source: nDevil German DE→EN Archive.org version
good price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2011

Comment

AMD Radeon HD 6310: Integrated graphics card in the Zacate netbook processors (e.g. E-350 and E-240) featuring an UVD3 video decoder and no dedicated memory.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


E-350: Dual Core low power processor with an integrated graphics cards. The processor is on a level with Celeron SU2300 (1.2 GHz) and the GPU part about as fast as an Nvidia ION (2).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


11.60":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


76.09%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2011-03-30 (Update: 2012-05-26)