This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 laptop
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For full specifications see the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 specifications page.
| Name | Lenovo IdeaPad S12 |
| Processor | Intel® AtomTM Processor N270 1.6Ghz |
| Screen | 12.1” WXGA Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 2GB |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | 10/100 Ethernet Broadcom® BCM4312 802.11b/g |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | Shows up as 2 CPUs due to HyperThreading. |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Yes |
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Discussion
Hi Hag
You wrote:
“the HD ability needs some tweaking to work correctly”
pls pls could you do a more detail explanation about this??
regards
Lorue
Hi.
I have been using the s12 (ion version) with ubuntu for about 8 months now.
went through the 9.10, 10.4, and now 10.10 distros. it works like magic! gave me the ability to take this poor CPU laptop and use it a do all computer. i do much programming, and this little thing, when linux is used, enables me to keep on working from home, road and so on.
I also use it as a portable HTPC. the HD ability needs some tweaking to work correctly, but over all it does the job, without any mods.
i highly recommend this combination for anyone looking for a very portable, fully capable, low budget laptop.
hag