Background
The Lenovo IdeaPad S500 is a laptop with a variety of features catering to general computing needs. It includes a processor the specifications of which depend on the system configuration, backed by an Intel Panther Point HM76/HM70 chipset. The graphical processing is handled either by NVIDIA N14M-GE or by integrated Intel graphics. The laptop has a 16:9 display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It supports up to 8 GB of DDR3L memory and offers a range of storage options including a 2.5-inch hard disk drive and a solid-state drive with a capacity of either 16G, 24G, or 32G through an mSATA interface.
The device includes various I/O ports such as HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and a 2 in 1 card slot for MMC and SD cards. It also features audio and video capabilities with speakers, a built-in microphone, and a combo audio jack. Communication options include Intel WiFi and Bluetooth, though the latter does not support a discrete card. Users can input data using a keyboard called "New Key Board" and a two-button touchpad. The IdeaPad S500 is equipped with an integrated camera available in two resolutions, powered by a lithium-ion battery and comes with an AC adapter that can be either 45 W or 65 W. It supports several Intel technologies such as WiDi, My WiFi Technology, Anti-Theft Technology, Hyper Threading, Identity Protection, Clear Video HD, InTru 3D, Insider, Quick Sync Video Technology, Smart Cache, and more, but other specific Intel technologies are not included. The system comes pre-installed with various operating systems, including Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Linpus Lite, or DOS, and is designed for general use such as browsing the internet, media consumption, and document creation.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: Refer to system properties
- Core Chipset: Intel Panther Point HM76&HM70
- Graphics Chipset: NV N14M-GE/Intel integrated
- Display: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1366 x 768 resolution
- Memory: DDR3L 1333/1600 8 GB, SODIMM x 1
- CMOS RAM: 256 bytes
- Hard Drive: 2.5-inch, 7.0 mm
- SSD: 16G, 24G, 32G mSATA
- I/O Ports: HDMI x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, USB 3.0 x 1, 2 in 1 slot (MMC, SD) x 1
- Audio: Combo audio jack x 1, Speakers x 2, Built-in microphone
- Video: HDMI port x 1
- WLAN: Intel Wifi 2x2 BGN, Intel 11bgn+BT4.0, Intel A/C BGN
- Bluetooth: Not supported with discrete card
- Keyboard: New keyboard design
- Touchpad: Two-button touchpad
- Camera: 640 x 480 or 1280 x 720 resolution
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- AC Adapter: 45 W or 65 W
- Operating System: Win8/Win8 Pro/Linpus Lite/DOS
- Intel Wireless Display: Yes
- Intel My WiFi Technology: Yes
- Intel Anti-Theft Technology: Yes
- Intel Identity Protection Technology: Yes
- Intel Hyper Threading Technology: Yes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
- Intel Clear Video HD Technology: Yes
- Intel InTru 3D Technology: Yes
- Intel Insider: Yes
- Intel Quick Sync Video Technology: Yes
- Intel Flex Memory Access: Yes
- Intel Smart Cache: Yes
- Intel Enhanced Halt State: Yes
- Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables: Yes
- Intel 64: Yes
- Execute Disable Bit: Yes
- Idle States: Yes
- Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
- Processor Package Size: 31.0 x 24.0 mm (BGA1023)
- Supported Instruction Sets: AVX
- Processor Code: SR0U4
- Processor Configuration (max): 1
- Graphics & IMC Lithography: 32 nm
- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
- Intel Identity Protection Technology Version: 1.00
- Intel Dual Display Capable Technology: Yes
- Intel FDI Technology: Yes
- Integrated 4G WiMAX: Yes
- Intel Fast Memory Access: Yes
- Processor ARK ID: 74259