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Lenovo Ideapad 100s-11 (80R2)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2007 reviews of Lenovo Ideapad 100s-11 (80R2). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Laptops for all reviews. Opinions about the size and performance are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the energy efficiency and touchpad, and there are mixed reviews on the sound and image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo Ideapad 100s-11 (80R2) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Lenovo Ideapad 100s-11 (80R2)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 108 user reviews of Lenovo Ideapad 100s-11 (80R2) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the screen and performance are overall positive. The usability and price are also appreciated.

portability, price, usability, performance, screen

84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Lenovo Ideapad 100S 11.6-Inch HD Laptop (White) - (Intel Atom Z3735, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB HDD, Intel HD Graphics, Windows 10) • Lenovo Ideapad 100S 11.6-Inch HD Laptop (White) - (Intel Atom Z3735, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB HDD, Intel HD Graphics, Windows 10)

Apr, 2018

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Lenovo Ideapad 100s-11 (80R2)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 100 user reviews of Lenovo Ideapad 100s-11 (80R2) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com. Views about the design and price are on the whole positive. The performance and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability. There are some critical comments about the touchpad.

portability, usability, performance, price, design

touchpad

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Lenovo - IdeaPad 100s 11.6" Laptop / Intel Atom Z3735F/ 2GB Memory / 32GB eMMC Flash Memory / Webcam / Windows 10- Red • Lenovo - IdeaPad 100s 11.6" Laptop / Intel Atom Z3735F/ 2GB Memory / 32GB eMMC Flash Memory / Webcam / Windows 10- Red

Apr, 2018

Expert review by : Allen Ngo (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Ideapad 100S Notebook Review

 

Windows 10 netbook. Lenovo proves that you don't need to have fancy convertibles or detachables to make a good netbook. While a healthy number of features had to be cut, the super-light Ideapad 100S is a bargain for just under $200.

long battery life, small and very lightweight, fanless design, HDMI-out, inexpensive, good build quality, easy maintenance

very cool color temperature without calibration, no WWAN, GPS, 802.11ac, USB 3.0, touchscreen, or IPS options, no other CPU, RAM, or resolution options, touchpad does not support multi-touch, backlight could be brighter, poor contrast, throttling under...

The IdeaPad 100S targets a specific group of users who want a very small and very light notebook for simple tasks when traveling. Users who view detachables and convertibles as a sort of gimmick can fall back to this standard netbook with no such...

Oct, 2015
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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Lenovo Ideapad 100S-11 review: A promising portable with storage issues

 

Sight unseen, what would be your expectations for a laptop that costs only $180? Come on, be honest. Probably lower than dirt. Well, if I were talking about the Lenovo Ideapad 100S-11, you'd be dead wrong—at least until you ran up against its...

Super inexpensive ; Great, near full-sized keyboard ; Looks and feels like a classy small laptop ; Great battery life

Display has narrow viewing angle ; 32GB of storage limits usefullness

The 100s-11 has more the feel of a small laptop than the netbooks it descended from. The price is extremely tempting, but 32GB of storage is frustratingly small for a Windows machine. Wait for the 64GB version unless your computing needs are light in...

Mar, 2016
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Editor's Choice

Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad 100S-11 (80R2003XUS)

 

The Lenovo IdeaPad 100S-11 is a well-built ultraportable laptop that features a lightweight design, competent performance, and more than 11 hours of battery life, at a very low price.

Very inexpensive. Light and well-made build. Excellent battery life in testing.

32-bit OS. Narrow viewing angles on display. Keyboard exhibits some flex. Average performance on some of our tests.

Conclusion At such a low price, the Lenovo IdeaPad 100S-11 is a great ultraportable, boasting outstanding battery life and a light, but sturdy build. A full Windows 10 computer for $159.99 is an excellent value, and the machine's hardware is plenty...

Jan, 2016
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Lenovo IdeaPad 100S ( white)

 

The latest example of this new low-cost computer trend is the Lenovo Ideapad 100S, an 11-inch clamshell laptop that sells for $199 in the US (£179 in the UK, AU$299 in Australia). It's among the most refined of the ultra-budget PCs, but it's not the...

The Lenovo 100S has a colorful, fingerprint-resistant shell, a great keyboard and excellent battery life.

Without a touchscreen, the outdated touchpad is even more frustrating. It will slow down under moderate workloads, and the low-resolution screen is as basic as it gets.

The Lenovo Ideapad 100S has the best keyboard we've seen on a low-budget laptop, and more than enough battery life to get through day, but a dated touchpad holds it back.

Dec, 2015
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Lenovo Ideapad 100S review

 

There was a time, not too many years ago, when $999 was considered the cutoff price for a budget laptop. How times, and expectations, have changed. Today, along with $50 Amazon Fire tablets and sub-$200 smartphones, it's possible to get a reasonably...

The Lenovo 100S has a colorful, fingerprint-resistant shell, a great keyboard and excellent battery life.

Without a touchscreen, the outdated touchpad is even more frustrating. It will slow down under moderate workloads, and the low-resolution screen is as basic as it gets.

The Lenovo Ideapad 100S has the best keyboard we've seen on a low-budget laptop, and more than enough battery life to get through day, but a dated touchpad holds it back.

Dec, 2015
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Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)

Lenovo 100S Chromebook

 

The Lenovo 100S Chromebook offers a sleek design along with solid performance and battery life in our tests at a price that's low, even for a Chrome-OS-based laptop.

Low price. Sleek design. Solid performance and battery life in testing.

No touch screen. Narrow viewing angles. Poor-quality webcam.

Conclusion Our Editors' Choice chromebook remains the Asus Chromebook Flip (C100PA-DB02); its screen is smaller at 10.1 inches, but its IPS panel offers great viewing quality, as well as touch and convertible tablet-style capability. If you're faithful...

Nov, 2015
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Lenovo Ideapad 100S Review: Windows 10 on a Budget

 

Why buy a Chromebook when you can have Windows? This lightweight and affordable laptop weighs just 2.2 pounds, runs Windows 10 and costs $200. Is it inexpensive or just cheap? Read on to find out.

Low price ; Lightweight and attractive ; Good-size keyboard ; Decent sound

Just 32GB of built-in storage, with 17GB available to the user ; Screen colors aren't vivid, and resolution is just adequate

The days when inexpensive Windows laptops were heavy and ugly are behind us. The Lenovo Ideapad 100S is very portable and easy on the wallet. No one is going to mistake it for a high-end model, but it’s surprisingly good for a budget one.

Nov, 2015
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Expert review by : Avram Piltch (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo Ideapad 100S

 

Just how much laptop can you buy these days for under $200? Starting at $199, the Lenovo Ideapad 100S is a lightweight, long-lasting Windows 10-powered laptop with a touch of style, good viewing angles and over 9 hours of battery life. Like other...

Long battery life; Attractive design; Good viewing angles; Large keys with solid feedback

Keyboard flexes; Touchpad doesn't support gestures

The IdeaPad 100S gives you an attractive chassis, solid performance, free Office 365 and long battery life for under $200.

Nov, 2015
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Expert review by : Brittany Hillen (slashgear.com)

Three things to know about Lenovo’s Ideapad 100S

 

Lenovo's Ideapad 100S is small, cheap and just right (for many users). We recently reviewed it in full, and you'll have to check out that full review to get all of the details. Following that, though, we're back with a trio of notable highlights to get...

Of course, a budget laptop has to make sacrifices to hit the low price point; doing so is always a balancing act, but not all manufacturers get it right. Fortunately, Lenovo trimmed where one wasn't likely to notice and tossed in some perks to...

Oct, 2015
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Expert review by : Matt Safford (computershopper.com)

Lenovo Ideapad 100S Review and Ratings

 

Lenovo's cherry-red $199 laptop is thin and light, with a respectable keyboard, touch pad, and screen for the price. Just know its performance limitations (last-gen Atom CPU, 2GB RAM) before diving in.

Thin and light ; Good screen for a low-cost laptop ; Attractive red shell ; Ships with a one-year subscription to Office 365

Extremely cramped onboard storage ; 2GB of RAM, Atom processor limits users to basic tasks ; Low-res Webcam

With an affordable price, an attractive shell, and a good keyboard and screen, the Lenovo Ideapad 100S is a very good compact budget laptop for those who don't need to do much more than surf the Web, watch the occasional video, and create school or...

Oct, 2015
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio system:Dolby Home Theatre / HD / HD Audio / HDA
Built-in Microphone:Y / Yes
Number of built-in speakers:2
Speaker Power:1 / 1.5

Battery

Battery Capacity:23.2 / 31.9 / 34
Battery capacity (Watt hours):23.2 / 31.9 / 34
Battery life (max):8
Battery Technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo) / Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells:2 / 4

Camera

Front Camera:Y
Front camera resolution:1280 x 720
Front camera resolution (numeric):0.3 / 1
Front camera signal format:720p
Rear camera:N

Certificates

Energy Star certified:Y / Yes
EPEAT compliance:Silver
RoHS compliance:Y / Yes

Design

Color of product:Black / Black, Red / Black, Silver / Blue / Blue, White / Red / Silver / White
Form Factor:Clamshell
Housing material:Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) / Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Plastic / Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Plastic, Polycarbonate / Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate
Intel segment tagging:Education, Industrial
Market positioning:Business
Product type:Chromebook / Notebook

Display

3D:N
3D compatibility:N / No
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Contrast ratio (typical):400:1 / 500:1
Display brightness:200 / 220
Display Diagonal:11.6 / 14
Display Resolution:1366 x 768
Display Surface:Gloss
Full HD:N / No
HD type:HD / Not supported
LED backlight:Y / Yes
Panel Type:TN
Touch screen:N / No
Touchscreen:N

Energy Management

AC adapter frequency:50/60 / 56/60
AC adapter input voltage:100 - 240 / 120 - 230
AC adapter power:20 / 45

Graphics

Discrete graphics adapter:N
Discrete graphics adapter model:No / Not available
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory:8
Maximum Resolution:1920 x 1080
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics):2 / 3
Number of execution units:12
On-board graphics adapter: Yes
On-board graphics adapter base frequency:311 / 320
On-board graphics adapter burst frequency:600 / 646 / 792
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version:12.0
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max):646 / 792
On-board graphics adapter family:Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter model:Intel HD Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 400

Keyboard

Full-size keyboard: Yes
Island-style keyboard:Y
Keyboard language:Italian / Spanish
Numeric keypad:N / No / Yes
Pointing device:Touchpad
Windows keys: Yes

Memory

Internal memory:2 / 4
Internal memory type:DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory:2 / 4
Maximum internal memory (64-bit):2 / 4
Memory clock speed:1333 / 1600
Memory form factor:On-board / SO-DIMM
Memory layout:1 x 2
Memory layout (slots x size):1 x 2

Networking

3G: No
4G:N
Bluetooth:Y / Yes
Bluetooth version:4.0
Ethernet LAN:N
Ethernet LAN connection:N / No
Wi-Fi:Y / Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11ac / 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Operational Conditions

Operating altitude:0 - 95984.3
Operating relative humidity (H-H):8 - 95
Operating relative humidity range:8 - 95
Operating temperature (T-T):5 - 35
Operating temperature range (T-T):5 - 35
Storage relative humidity (H-H):5 - 95
Storage relative humidity range:5 - 95
Storage temperature (T-T):5 - 43
Storage temperature range (T-T):5 - 43

Optical Drive

LightScribe: No
Optical Drive Type:N / No

Other Features

Audio system:Dolby Home Theatre / HD / HD Audio / HDA
Intel Virtualization Technology:VT-x
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT):VT-x

Packaging Content

AC adapter included:Y
Manual:Y
Power cord included:Y

Packaging Data

AC adapter bundled:Y / Yes
AC adapter included:Y
Cables included:AC
Manual:Y / Yes
Power cord included:Y / Yes
Quick start guide: Yes
Warranty card: Yes

Ports & interfaces

CardBus PCMCIA slot type:N / No
Combo headphone/mic port:Y / Yes
DC-in jack: Yes
Docking connector:N / No
DVI port:N / No
ExpressCard slot:N / No
HDMI ports quantity:1
Headphone outputs:1
Micro HDMI ports quantity:1
Microphone in:No / Y / Yes
Number of SATA III connectors:2
S/PDIF out port: No
SmartCard slot:N / No
Total number of SATA connectors:2
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1 / 2
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:1

Power

AC adapter frequency:50/60 / 56/60
AC adapter input voltage:100 - 240 / 120 - 230
AC adapter power:20 / 45

Processor

Chipset:Intel SoC
Conflict Free processor:Y
ECC supported by processor:N
FSB Parity: No
Integrated 4G WiMAX:N
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes:4
Motherboard chipset:Intel SoC
PCI Express configurations:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1 / 1x4
PCI Express slots version:2.0
Processor:N2840 / N3060 / Z3735F
Processor boost frequency:1.83 / 2.48 / 2.58
Processor cache:1 / 2
Processor cache type:L2
Processor codename:Bay Trail / Braswell
Processor cores:2 / 4
Processor family:Intel Atom / Intel Celeron / Intel® Atom™ / Intel® Celeron®
Processor frequency:1.33 / 1.6 / 2.16
Processor lithography:14 / 22
Processor model:N2840 / N3060 / Z3735F
Processor operating modes:32-bit, 64-bit / 64-bit
Processor Series:Intel Atom Z3700 series / Intel Celeron N3000 series / Intel Celeron Processor N2000 series for Mobile
Processor socket:BGA1170 / BGA437 / BGA592
Processor threads:2 / 4
Scenario Design Power (SDP):2.2 / 4 / 4.5
Stepping:C0 / D1
System bus data transfer rate:5
System bus rate:5
Thermal Design Power (TDP):6 / 7.5
Tjunction:100 / 90

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max):1
Embedded options available:N / No / Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:No / Y / Yes
Execute Disable Bit:No / Y / Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography:22
Idle States:Y / Yes
Intel 64:Y
Intel Active Management Technology: No
Intel AES New Instructions:N / No / Yes
Intel Anti-Theft Technology:N / No
Intel Clear Video HD Technology:N / No / Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology:N / Y
Intel Clear Video Technology for MID:No / Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching: No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology: No
Intel Enhanced Halt State:No / Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access: No
Intel FDI Technology: No
Intel Flex Memory Access: No
Intel HD Audio Technology:No / Yes
Intel HD Graphics:Y
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology:N / No
Intel Identity Protection Technology:No / Yes
Intel Insider:N / No
Intel InTru 3D Technology:N / No
Intel Matrix Storage Technology: No
Intel My WiFi Technology: No
Intel Quick Sync Video Technology:No / Y
Intel Rapid Start Technology: No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology: No
Intel Secure Boot:Y
Intel Secure Key Technology version:1.00
Intel Smart Cache:N / No
Intel Smart Connect Technology:No / Y / Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version:1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology: No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP):N
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: No
Intel Turbo Boost Technology:N / No
Intel Virtualization Technology:VT-x
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x):Y
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d):N
Intel vPro Technology:N / No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT):No / Yes
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology:No / Y / Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT):N
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):N / Y
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT):N
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology: Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD):N / Y
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID):N / Y
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio):N / Y
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):N
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):N / Y
Intel® Insider™: No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology:N / No
Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics: No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST):N
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT):N
Intel® OS Guard:N
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology:No / Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology: No
Intel® Secure Key:Y
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA):N
Intel® Smart Cache:N
Intel® Smart Response Technology: No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: No
Intel® vPro™ Technology:N
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi):N / Y
InTru™ 3D Technology: No
Processor ARK ID:80274 / 82103 / 91832
Processor code:SR1UB / SR1YJ / SR20D / SR2KN
Processor package size:17 / 25 / 25 x 27
Thermal Monitoring Technologies:No / Yes
UART:Y

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Fingerprint reader:N
Password protection:HDD, Power on, Supervisor / Power on, Supervisor / Y
Password protection type:HDD, Power on, Supervisor / Power on, Supervisor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):Y / Yes

Software

Bundled software:Lenovo OneKey Recovery\nLenovo Companion 3.0\nLenovo Photo Master\nLenovo SHAREit\nLenovo REACHit / Microsoft Office 365
Operating system architecture:32-bit / 64-bit
Operating system installed:Chrome OS / Windows 10 / Windows 10 Home
Operating System Language:Italian
Trial software:Microsoft Office / Microsoft Office 365 days

Storage

Card reader integrated:No / Y / Yes
Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash) / MMC, SD / MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC / SD
Flash drive interface:Flash
Flash memory:16 / 32 / 64
Storage media:eMMC / Flash
Total Storage Capacity:16 / 32 / 64

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:7.95 / 8.23 / 9.34
Height:0.689 / 0.732 / 0.783
Weight:2.2 / 2.65 / 3.15
Width:11.5 / 11.8 / 13.3