I have a friend that is asking me for buying a netbook. One Ideapad S10 at 230 eur shipped, new. I have been user of Tx series and still have a T400, but I should like any of you confirm if the netbooks of Lenovo are good quality? Do you recomend the purchase?

Thanks in advance.

Personally, I wouldn't do it, but you may differ. To some degree it depends on the usage, but the 1024x600 screen is a no go extended usage at least for me. The S12 would be better in this regard. For Office, music and internet, the Atom CPU will be OK, but anything CPU intensive, say flash video, it's going to chug.

The X100e has an optional dual core CPU and a 1366x768 screen, but the AMDs in there run a bit hot. Obviously, the X20x is a top quality ultraportable, but is not as wallet friendly. It might help if you said something about the intended usage and budget. Also what's available over there you like and can afford? It's been a while since I been to Spain and I definitely wasn't looking at laptops at the time.

The guy has already a laptop, he wants a neetbook for weekend travel. Question is if t´s reliable compared with other barnds, and it´s overall quality for that price, if it´s something better or just the same things..