Connected on campus

Lenovo has introduced its “e” IdeaPad S10e netbook designed for students, teachers and other education customers. The netbook has a 4 GB solid state drive.

Lenovo has introduced its "e" IdeaPad S10e netbook designed for students, teachers and other education customers. The new netbook includes basic functionality for word processing and light multimedia capabilities. A webcam on the 10.1-inch display simplifies creating and sharing video messaging. It also features Quick Start, which allows students to quickly check email, browse the Internet, video conference, view photos or listen to music without having to fully boot the operating system.

The netbook is equipped with a 4 GB solid state drive, or a hard disk drive upto 160 GB, Intel Atom processor, several choices of memory sizes and a variety of expansion ports. Users can connect through Ethernet, WiFi and optional Bluetooth. Outfitted with a standard ExpressCard 34 slot, it can also be enabled for mobile broadband.

Lenovo is offering flexible warranties extending upto three years and shorter warranty periods covering limited parts. The S10e will be available starting end-November.