We're trying to close your gadget deficit while the economy's in the dumps with the Gadget Stimulus Plan. Today we're giving away a Lenovo IdeaPad S10.
I've been using the Lenovo S10 quite a bit lately and really enjoy using the little netbook. One of my friends asked me how fast he could get online with it so I filmed this quick video. 
Lenovo gave me a quick look at the IdeaPad S10 during a meeting in San Francisco yesterday. The IdeaPad S10 is Lenovo's entry into the 'netbook' market and will start at just $399. 
Lenovo's jumped into the mini-notebook game with the IdeaPad S10 today. Weighing in at less than 2.5-pounds, the IdeaPad S10 features a 10.2-inch display and will cost just $399 in its basic configuration. 
Lenovo's introduced the IdeaPad notebook series at CES 2008. I talked to Craig Merrigan, Lenovo's VP of consumer marketing, about the new line of consumer notebooks. The company is very late to the consumer notebook table, and faces several challenges. 
Lenovo's VeriFace Recognition let's you use your face as your password. Instead of typing in your password, the Lenovo IdeaPad's webcam detects your face and automatically logs you into your account. Matt Kohut says this system is secure and is tough to trick. Check out the video demo below. 
Here's a demo of the just-announced Lenovo IdeaPad U110 with Matt Kohut. The IdeaPad is built for consumers, and is a clear departure from the company's flagship ThinkPad series.