The tracking surface measures 10.5 x 7 cm, which is a bit below the average touchpad size. The touchpad mirrors the keyboard in its quality and shortcomings. While this won't present a problem to touch typists, less experienced users may find difficulty writing in dark environments. No matter how they are pressed, the keys emit an audible clatter that may grind on the nerves of proficient typists. The keycaps are made from plastic and are very noisy. There are two major drawbacks to the keyboard. The up and down arrow keys are cramped, but the rest of the keys are well-spaced. The keys are well-sized and use Lenovo's signature "smile" design language, which makes for an excellent typing experience. The keyboard feels crisp with a well-defined drop and decent travel and is more akin to a mid-range ultrabook's in quality. The 120s is a wide leap beyond those devices. Most budget devices, like the HP 15-bw075ax, feature lackluster keyboards with a spongy feel and mushy keys. However, there are better designs available the EZBook 3 has a slim bezel with a chassis that better mimics more premium devices, and the Chuwi LapBook's metal case is a standout in this price range. The screen lightly bobs under normal use.Īll said, the design of the 120s is a far cry better than most budget laptops. The hinge is also stiff and makes one-handed opening impossible. The lid, unfortunately, does not share the same stability and can easily be twisted under light torsion. The palm rests and underside are also rigid. Normal typing doesn't cause any noticeably warping. The keyboard deck uses the same faux-aluminum design and is very stable, only bending under direct pressure. The bottom panel is a lighter shade of grey with a different texture, which ungracefully interrupts the statement of the upper chassis. The matte finish is highly resistant to fingerprints and gives a good visual impression the only adornment across the lid is an embossed Lenovo logo. The 120s is still unapologetically plastic, but the design is subdued and simple. While the previous Ideapad 110s was sold in bright colors that flaunted that device's low price, the Ideapad 120s is more refined. Each of these notebooks comes in at or below US $300 today we'll try to determine to whom the bargain laptop crown belongs. We'll be comparing our model with other budget laptops, including Lenovo's own Ideapad 110s, the Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 and Lapbook 14, Acer's Aspire One Cloudbook 14, the HP Stream 13, and the Jumper EZBook 3 (although this last notebook may not be available in all regions). Today, we have the 14-inch model equipped with an Intel Celeron N3350, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of eMMC storage, all for about $250. There is currently only one configuration available on Lenovo's site, although the 120s is offered with either an 11- or 14-inch display. While the case is relatively attractive for the price (USD $250), the performance leaves much to be desired. The Ideapad 120s is an evolution of last year's 110s and aims to use the same "adequate but cheap" strategy as its predecessor. Today, we have one of the newest notebooks on the low end of Lenovo's spectrum. Lenovo offers a broad range of devices, from premium business notebooks to gaming laptops to budget machines.
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