Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Series
Processor: AMD E-Series E-350, AMD E-Series E-450Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6310, AMD Radeon HD 6320
Display: 11.60 inch
Weight: 1.4kg, 1.414kg
Price: 399, 400 euro
Average of 22 scores (from 30 reviews)
Lenovo IdeaPad S205-M632HGE
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad S205-M632HGEProcessor: AMD E-Series E-350
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6310 384 MB
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.414kg
Price: 399 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
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.
Source: Techradar 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%
Source: Techradar 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%
Source: CNet 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%
Source: CNet 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: PC World 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%
Source: PC World 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%
Source: PC Mag 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%
Source: PC Mag 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%
Source: Fudzilla 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%
Source: Fudzilla 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
Source: Fudzilla 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%
Source: Fudzilla 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
Source: Computer Shopper 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%
Source: Computer Shopper 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%
Source: Laptop Mag 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%
Source: Laptop Mag 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%
Source: Netbooklive 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
Source: Netbooklive 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
Source: Computerbild - 4/12
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 76% features: 84% display: 89% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 94%
Source: Computerbild - 4/12
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 76% features: 84% display: 89% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 94%
Source: Notebookcheck 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%
Source: Notebookcheck 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%
Source: Notebookjournal 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%
Source: Notebookjournal 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%
Source: nDevil DE→EN Archive.org version
good price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2011
Source: nDevil DE→EN Archive.org version
good price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2011
Lenovo IdeaPad S205-1038
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad S205-1038Processor: AMD E-Series E-350
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6310
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Bridging the gap between netbook and laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad S205-1038 comes in at a very competitive price even if it does lack the raw power of some of the competition. If you’re after something highly portable but need to do more than send a few emails and surf the web the Lenovo is ideal, and the sharp definition offered by the screen outweighs the drawback of having a glossy finish.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo IdeaPad S205-103834U
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad S205-103834UProcessor: AMD E-Series E-450
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6320
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage IdeaPad S205-103834U (Model)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2012
Rating: performance: 90% features: 50% display: 40% mobility: 30% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 50%
Comment
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.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
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.
AMD Radeon HD 6320:
Integrated graphics card in the Zacate netbook processors (e.g. E-450) featuring an UVD3 video decoder and no dedicated memory. Thanks to TurboCore, it can automatically overclock to 600 MHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
AMD E-Series:
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).
E-450:
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.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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76%: 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.