Spectacular little machine!

By Jaye (Wisconsin)

This review is for: Lenovo S10-3

This is a great little machine. Purchased to replace my aging IBM Lenovo X60, that my road warrior's been in years. First tried an Asus 1005, because they are so good reviews - what a mistake! The keyboard was terrible, with poor responsiveness and as small right shift key that I just could not be used for. And I really had problems with the touchpad, but I thought it was only me, as I was, using the TrackPoint on my X60.

So I took the plunge and bought Lenovo S10-3. What a gem! The keyboard is wonderful! Great feel and responsiveness. The shift keys are normal size and the distance and layout of the entire keyboard is perfect. And it feels very solid and well made - no sagging or flex and the touchpad has won me over too. The scroll works well (and only when I want it to - no more accidental scrolling scrolling or resume after stop I want) and the cursor control is very consistent. OK, I need to use two hands to drag-and-drop, because I can not work, the left mouse button with the thumb and index finger while my very quiet. I think that is beyond the ablilities my old stiff fingers.

As usual, you will want some of the preinstalled junk that comes with the machine to remove. Wi-Fi is good, but I have not yet traveled extensively with this netbook. Video playback is much better than the Asus - very little stutter or freeze. Battery life is excellent, but the load time seems a little slow. I can live with it.

All in all a spectacular machine. I wish I would have tried Lenovo first! Who wants to buy an almost new Asus?