NETBOOKSamsung NP-NC10
Samsung is a late entrant in the netbook arena, but has introduced something solid. Although hardware in most netbooks is
courtesy Intel’s Atom processor, let’s fi nd out what is diff erent about the NC10.
Features
The Samsung NP-NC10 features hardware that is common to most netbooks. It is built around the Intel
945GSE chipset and is powered by the Intel Atom N270 which is clocked at 1.60GHz. This package and 1 GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive and an onboard Intel GMA
950 GPU make this netbook worthwhile for business on the go. Its decently sized 10.2-inch screen which houses a
1.3-megapixel webcam is a nice touch for video calls and messages. The screen’s resolution of 1024 x 600 is good enough
for offi ce work, an occasional in-fl ight movie or even light gaming. Connectivity is off ered via 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi b/g
and Bluetooth. Samsung could have provided Wi-Fi n. Since the hard drive is roomy enough, why shouldn't users be
able to download faster? Other features include one VGA and 3 USB ports, audio ports and a Kensington
lock slot. There’s an SD card reader housed in the front of the device. Along
with the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home edition, you get McAfee Virus
Scan as well. The inclusion of the Samsung Recovery Solution for XP in the bundle adds value to the product.
However, using the disc will need an external optical drive, which netbooks don’t come with. Build quality
When it comes to build quality, the Samsung NP-NC10 is a cut above other
netbooks. It is chunky, robust and fl aunts a solid design. Even the color used is all-solid, the one we tested was
an elegant metallic violet. The overall impressive build quality also includes the sturdy lid and bezel. With aptly arranged keys, the keyboard is one of the better ones we’ve seen so far. The touch pad is smaller than that of other netbooks butis comfortable and has a scroll zone. So overall, we’d say this one scores well on build quality.
Performance:
As far as performance goes, there isn’t much to diff erentiate the NC10 from other standard netbooks. When stacked up against the Asus 1000H, the NC10 matches it in performance in most cases. The memory bandwidth is the same, and even the processing power doesn’t falter in comparison. It performs as well as any Atom N270-based netbook. Sound quality is good and even the battery life is tremendous with nearly a whopping 5 hours when using regular applications.
Samsung is a late entrant in the netbook arena, but has introduced something solid. Although hardware in most netbooks is
courtesy Intel’s Atom processor, let’s fi nd out what is diff erent about the NC10.
Features
The Samsung NP-NC10 features hardware that is common to most netbooks. It is built around the Intel
945GSE chipset and is powered by the Intel Atom N270 which is clocked at 1.60GHz. This package and 1 GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive and an onboard Intel GMA
950 GPU make this netbook worthwhile for business on the go. Its decently sized 10.2-inch screen which houses a
1.3-megapixel webcam is a nice touch for video calls and messages. The screen’s resolution of 1024 x 600 is good enough
for offi ce work, an occasional in-fl ight movie or even light gaming. Connectivity is off ered via 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi b/g
and Bluetooth. Samsung could have provided Wi-Fi n. Since the hard drive is roomy enough, why shouldn't users be
able to download faster? Other features include one VGA and 3 USB ports, audio ports and a Kensington
lock slot. There’s an SD card reader housed in the front of the device. Along
with the preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home edition, you get McAfee Virus
Scan as well. The inclusion of the Samsung Recovery Solution for XP in the bundle adds value to the product.
However, using the disc will need an external optical drive, which netbooks don’t come with. Build quality
When it comes to build quality, the Samsung NP-NC10 is a cut above other
netbooks. It is chunky, robust and fl aunts a solid design. Even the color used is all-solid, the one we tested was
an elegant metallic violet. The overall impressive build quality also includes the sturdy lid and bezel. With aptly arranged keys, the keyboard is one of the better ones we’ve seen so far. The touch pad is smaller than that of other netbooks butis comfortable and has a scroll zone. So overall, we’d say this one scores well on build quality.
Performance:
As far as performance goes, there isn’t much to diff erentiate the NC10 from other standard netbooks. When stacked up against the Asus 1000H, the NC10 matches it in performance in most cases. The memory bandwidth is the same, and even the processing power doesn’t falter in comparison. It performs as well as any Atom N270-based netbook. Sound quality is good and even the battery life is tremendous with nearly a whopping 5 hours when using regular applications.
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