SAMSUNG N140 NETBOOK REVIEW

The most remarkable feature of the Samsung N140 is its bright matte display. Most netbooks in the market have glossy displays which can be difficult to read in bright surroundings.

Samsung N140 Specs
The Samsung N140 is available in Blue or Burgundy.
Review laptop specifications
Display: 10.1 inch matte display with 1024 x 600 pixels
Processor: Intel Atom N280 (1.6GHz) processor
Graphics: Intel GMA 950 graphics
Memory: 1 GB
Storage: 250 GB Hard drive (5400 rpm)
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium (Default – Windows 7 Starter)

Build / Feel
The Samsung N140 has an all matte interior which prevents it from collecting finger prints. The keyboard, display, palm rests and the screen bezel all have a matte finish. On the flip side the screen lid is glossy and very good at picking up fingerprints.

There is a silver rim around the edge of the chassis which lends the notebook a classy look. Build quality is reasonably good, and design is very attractive.

Keyboard
The Samsung N140 has a nearly full sized keyboard which occupies all the space on the chassis. The keyboard is very good. In fact, it is better than the keyboard on most 10 inch netbooks in the market. The keyboard is very sturdy and doesn’t show any flex at all.

Touchpad
There is a silver rimming around the touchpad. The touchpad supports multi-touch gestures including two-finger scrolling, zooming and pinching. It is the right size for a 10 inch netbook. Sensitivity is good. The touchpad doesn’t have separate left and right buttons. The single bar is easy to press and shows no stiffness at all. But it is a bit noisy when pressed.

Display
The Samsung N140 is one of the few netbooks in the market with a matte display. The display is very bright but it isn’t quite as sharp as glossy displays. Viewing angles are satisfactory. In fact, horizontal viewing angles are very good. While the screen itself is good, the lid does have some limitations. You can’t open the lid beyond 135 degrees. Another downside is the low resolution of the display which has only 1024 x 600 pixels. Samsung, however, has included a resolution application that allows you to raise the resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels.

Ports and Slots
There are 3 USB ports. Other features include LAN 10/100, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 0.3 megapixel webcam, VGA, card reader, headphone and microphone jacks. There is no HDMI. The US model also doesn’t have Bluetooth.

Speakers / Audio
The stereo speakers come with SRS TruSurround XT, SRS WOW XT and SRS CS Headphone technology. Audio quality is very good.

Noise and heat
The Samsung N140 is almost silent. You have to try really hard to hear the fan humming even in a quiet room. Heat levels are within normal limits. The laptop does get a bit warm under heavy loads, but nothing unusual.

Battery Life
Most netbooks now offer all day battery life, but the Samsung N140 disappoints in this department. It has a 6-cell battery rated at 5,200mAh. While Samsung’s product page claims that the battery will offer up to 9.5 hours of uptime, in real usage, you will get only around 5 hours.

Performance
Don’t expect too much out of a netbook. These machines are powered by low power Atom processors. Samsung N140 is no different. It has enough power to handle everyday tasks. You will have no difficulty processing MS Office documents. You can browse the web with multiple tabs open. You can also run multiple applications at the same. But you won’t be able to play 3D games. You can’t watch HD video either.

Pros
Matte display
Really quiet
Good touchpad and keyboard
Good speakers
Affordable

Cons
Average battery life
Glossy screen lid prone to pick up finger prints
Not very upgrade friendly.
No WiFi with Linux

SAMSUNG N140 AND N130 COMPARED WITH EACH OTHER

Samsung recently launched two netbooks with Windows 7 – the Samsung N130 and Samsung N140. Of the two, the Samsung N140 has better specs than the N130.

The Samsung N140 is designed to replace the popular Samsung NC10. It is powered by a 1.66GHz N280 processor. Some models of N140 with Atom N270 are also available. The N130 has a slower 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor. The N140 provides about 6.5 hours of uptime, whereas the N130 has a lower capacity battery and you will get around 4 hours 44 minutes of uptime.

The differences aren’t just limited to the processors. The N140 has two speakers and SRS surround. Sound quality is reasonably good. The N130 has just one speaker and the sound quality isn’t very impressive. Both machines have the same keyboard and touchpad. The Samsung N130 is now available from Amazon for under $300.

SAMSUNG N510 UP FOR PRE-ORDER

The Samsung N510 is now up for pre-order. The netbook is already available in many parts of Europe.

The Samsung N510 runs on a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor with NVIDIA ION graphics. It has an 11.6 inch display with 1366 x 768 pixels. Up to 2GB of RAM can be installed. The netbook comes with 250GB of storage space. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, VGA and Ethernet. There are 3USB 2.0 ports. There is also an HDMI port for transferring video to an external monitor.

The N510 runs Windows 7 Home Premium and has a 5900mAh battery. It is selling for between $575 and $583 at the moment.

AT&T OFFERS SAMSUNG GO AT SUBSIDIZED PRICE

Yet another netbook is now available subsidized from US wireless carriers. AT&T has started offering Samsung Go at a subsidized price if you sign up for a 2 year wireless broadband plan. This version of Samsung Go runs Windows 7 Starter Edition.

The mini laptop weighs around 2.8lbs. It features a midnight blue ‘soft texture’ design with rounded corners and has a chiclet style keyboard. The Samsung Go has the regular netbook specifications. It is powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard disk drive. The 10.1 inch display features 1024 x 600 resolution. There are 3 USB ports, VGA, WiFi 802.11b/g and audio in and out. The machine runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. Buyers should be aware that this is not a fully functional version of Windows 7.

The Samsung Go will be available from AT&T for $199 after mail in rebate. You can choose any of the two data plans offered by AT&T. While the 200MB plan costs $35/month, the much bigger 5GB plan can be bought for $60 per month.

SAMSUNG N130 NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The Samsung N130 is now available in the US. You can order the N130-13B, the model with slate blue lid, from Buy.com for $328.99 and Amazon for $350.99. Here is a quick rundown of what you would get for the money.

Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270
Display: 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixels
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Memory: 1GB
Hard disk: 160GB, 2.5″ 5400rpm

Connectivity options include 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Ethernet. Other features include VGA, headphone, mic, 3 USB, SD card slot, 0.3MP webcam and one 1.5W speaker. The machine weighs just 2.82 pounds with the 6 cell battery.

The Samsung N130 is one of the two recently announced N series netbooks. The other netbook – N140 – has a silightly better N280 processor. It is yet to hit the market.

SAMSUNG N510 NOW AVAILABLE IN EUROPE AND ASIA

The Samsung N510 is currently available in many parts of the world including Italy, Germany and Hong Kong. It will go on sale in the UK very shortly.

Samsung has already unveiled the official product page for the N510. The official specifications reveal that the UK version of N510 will have relatively better hardware. For instance, it will run on the faster N280 Atom and will have a 6-cell battery rated at 5900mAH.The N510 sold in other parts of the Europe has a relatively slower N270 Atom processor. The 6-cell battery on this version is rated at 5200mAH.

SAMSUNG TO INTRODUCE TWO CULV NOTEBOOKS

Samsung is expected to announce two new notebooks soon. Dubbed X420 and X520, they will have a CULV processor.

The Samsung X420 will use a low voltage Intel Pentium Dual Core SU2700 1.30 GHz processor. Other hardware specifications include a 250GB 5400RPM hard drive and 3GB DDR3 RAM. The X420 has a 14 inch display.

The X520 has a 15.6 inch display. It is equipped with an ultra-low voltage processor with a 320GB HDD and 4GB DDR3 memory. The graphics on both notebooks will be handled by the integrated Intel GMA X4500M cards. There will be the usual number of ports. The 6-cell battery is expected to give up to 9 hours of battery life. The notebooks are expected to be released after the official launch of Windows 7 in October.

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES 2 NEW N-SERIES NETBOOKS

Samsung has announced two new additions to its N series of netbooks – the N130 and N140. These netbooks have similar specifications and looks.

The N130 and N140 are powered by a 1.6GHz N270 Atom processor and 945GSE chipset. The hard disk capacity is 160GB. Up to 1 GB of RAM can be installed. The 10.1 inch matte displays have a resolution of 1024x600. Other features include Wi-Fi, webcam, 3-in-1 card reader and 3 USB 2.0 ports.

The N140 offers additional features like Bluetooth 2.1, stereo 1.5 W speakers with SRS audio. Both models have 6 cell batteries. While the N130 is expected to give 7.5 hours of uptime, the higher capacity battery on N140 will make it last for up to 11 hours. Both models are available in black and white. They have already started shipping in the UK.

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES X120, X420 AND X520 NOTEBOOKS

Samsung will launch three notebooks based on the Intel CULV processors. Dubbed X120, X420 and X520, these notebooks are ultra light and sport an attractive design.

The X120 is budget priced. It has an Intel Celeron 1.60GHz processor with Intel GMA X4500MHD graphics. Other specifications include 2GB DDR3 RAM and a 250GB hard drive. The X120 has an 11.6-inch LED Display with 1366 x 768 pixels. 4 or 6 cell battery options are available. The machine weighs just 3lbs.

The Samsung X420 and X520 have better specifications. They can be configured with either an Intel Pentium Dual Core or Intel Core 2 duo based CULV processor. Up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM can be installed on these notebooks. The maximum hard drive capacity is 320GB. Graphics are handled by an Intel GMA X4500MHD.

The X420 has a 14-inch LED display. It weighs around 3.88 lbs. The X520 is the biggest among the three laptops and has a 15.6-inch LED Display. Samsung claims that the notebooks will give up to 9 hours of uptime with a standard 6-cell battery.
All of the three notebooks run on the Windows Vista Home Premium. Port options include an HDMI port, 3-in-1 card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Webcam, Bluetooth 2.1.

Pricing and availability
The notebooks will be available in Europe from October. They are priced €599, €649 and €689 respectively.

SAMSUNG Q310-34P

The Samsung Q310-34P is a thin-and-light laptop offering competent performance. Prices start at $1299.

Design
Build quality is good. At just 4.8 pounds, this netbook is quite portable. The Q310-34P also comes with good looks. There is a touch of color on the deck.

Ports and slots
There are 3 USB ports, an 8X optical drive, ExpressCard/34 slot, VGA, HDMI, 7-in-1 memory card reader, Ethernet, headphone and microphone jacks. There is a very handy button at the base of the machine that gives a quick reading of the netbook’s battery life.

Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard comes with a silver nano antibacterial coating. It is easy to type on and shows no signs of flex. The touchpad is a bit smaller for a laptop of this size.

Display and Audio
The 1280x800 pixel display is brilliant. Colors are bright. Despite being glossy, it doesn’t create a lot of reflections. Wide viewing angles are also good.
Audio quality is good. Sounds are crisp and quite audible. There is an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam. It offers solid images with minimum blurring.

Performance
The Q310-34P comes with a 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor and 3GB of RAM. Boot times are really fast. Performance is on a par with the performance offered by HP Pavillion dv3510nr. The 320GB HDD has enough room to store your photos, music and videos.

Battery Life
The six cell battery offers around 5 hours of up time. If you need more battery life, you can use the 9 cell battery which comes at the steep price of $229.

System Specifications
Processor: 2.26-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
HDD: 320GB SATA 5,400rpm
Optical Drive: DVD+RW
Display: 13.3 inch; native Resolution 1280x800
Graphics: Intel GMX4500
Operating System: MS Windows Vista Business

Pros
Attractive design
Great sounding speakers
Snappy performance
Good keyboard
Great battery life

Cons
Small touchpad
No discrete graphics card (you can’t play graphics rich games)
Stacked USB ports

SAMSUNG TO RELEASE ITS 256GB SSD

Media reports indicate that Samsung will soon start mass production of its 256GB Solid State Drives. They are going to be pricey, but there will still be some people who can afford them.

Samsung already manufactures 64GB and 128GB SSDs. The company claims that the new 256 GB drives will deliver double the performance of its existing drives. And at read speeds of 220MB/s and write speeds of 200MB/s, they will be much faster than the fastest 7,200 RPM laptop HDDs available today. Samsung officials said that having the 256GB SSD in your PC is like having a 15,000RPM drive minus its size, clutter and heating drawbacks.

No information regarding the price or official launch date is available as yet.

SAMSUNG N510 AVAILABLE IN THE US IN SEPTEMBER

The Samsung N510 ultraportable notebook will arrive in the US market in September. It is based on the Nvidia Ion chip. Samsung has plans to release two other models – N511 and N508 - using the same chip this year itself.

The N510 has an 11.6 inch LCD display with 1366x768 screen resolution. It is powered by an Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz processor. Graphics and HD media content are handled by the Nvidia Ion 9400M GPU. The notebook comes with 1GB of RAM. The maximum storage capacity is 160HDD. Other useful features include an HDMI port with which you can connect the laptop to external monitors. Prices start at $599.

Samsung has not yet announced the release date of N511 and N508. They are also based on the Intel Atom processor and Nvidia Ion GPU.

SAMSUNG NP-Q1U/600

At just 1.5 pounds, the Samsung NP-Q1U/600 is no bigger than a PDA, but it offers the functionality of a full-PC.

Keyboard, Touchpad and Display
The keyboard has a split QWERTY layout. It is easy to use. There is a nice touchpad. Other input options are the touchscreen and stylus. The 7 inch LCD display is bright.

Connectivity
The connectivity options include Bluetooth and 802.11.b.g Wi-Fi. The tablet also comes with video-conference capability. There are two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, VGA and headphone out. There is a biometric fingerprint reader for advanced security.

Performance
The Samsung NP-Q1U/600 combines mobility with great performance. This tablet PC has enough power to handle day-to-day tasks like typing documents, revising spreadsheets or sending presentations. You can also surf the web easily. The approximate battery life is 4.5 hours.

System specifications
Processor: 600MHz Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A100, 512Kb L2 cache, 400MHz FSB provides the muscle
Memory: 1GB 400MHz DRAM
HDD: 40GB
Graphics: Intel GMA950 graphics with 128MB shared memory
OS Provided: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition
Video conferencing: Integrated front-facing video chat camera (300P), rear-facing video/still camera (1.3MP)

SAMSUNG N120 NETBOOK REVIEW

In design the Samsung N120 is similar to Asus laptops in many ways. Like its predecessor the N110, the N120 is available in black and white.

System Specifications
Processor: Intel Atom N270 processor running at 1.6GHz
Memory: 1 GB
HDD: 160 GB
Graphics: Intel GMA950 integrated graphics

The N120 comes with a full-size keyboard. The keys are of the same size you would normally find in a 12 inch notebook. The speakers are on either side of the 10.1 inch screen. Samsung has also included a subwoofer with this netbook.

Connectivity options include standard 802.11g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 plus EDR. There are 3 USB 2.0 ports, SD card reader and VGA. There is no optical drive or expansion slot.

Performance
In performance Samsung N120 is neither better nor worse than other netbooks using the Atom processors. You will be able to perform your daily tasks like web surfing and word processing. The Integrated Intel graphics can’t process high end graphics games. So this netbook isn’t for gamers.

SAMSUNG COLORFUL MINI S2 HDD

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SAMSUNG 10.1 INCH N120 NETBOOK FOR SALE NOW!

If you have $465.99 and interested in a netbook, Samsung might have something for you in their long awaited N120 netbook. The 2.1lb system comes with a 10.1 inch screen, 1GB of RAM, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 160 GB HDD, Window's XP Home to boot, 1024 x 600 resolution, 6-cell battery, 3-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Ethernet and audio out and in jacks, 2.1 channel sound system and your other regular ports (like VGA).

SAMSUNG SELF-ENCRYPTING SSD

Looks like Sammy has information no one should have. Said company is releasing a set of self-encrypting SSDs in conjunction with Wave Systems.

SAMSUNG OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES N110 AND N120 NETBOOKS

Those who are interested in Sammy's latest netbook offerings can get their choice of the N110 for $469 or the N120 for $459. The systems feature 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 10.1-inch screen, 160GB hard drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, three USB 2.0 ports, 1.6GHz N270 Atom processor, 1.3 megapixel camera.

The only difference between both models is the N120 comes with a six cell Li-ion battery, 97% full keyboard and a 2.1-channel sound system.

Systems are on sale now which means there is nothing holding you back from depleting the funds in your bank account on a couple of these.

SAMSUNG N310 GETS VIDEO HANDS ON

Remember that Atom N270 packing netbook that we talked about last week that debuted from Samsung? Well said netbook has gotten its proper video dissection and its not half as bad as we thought.

SAMSUNG N110 GETS REVAMPED FOR YOU

Samsung is in a continuous process of improvement for their latest Netbook series. The NC10 netbook series has now revealed its second 10 inch netbook which is demanding to remove the demerits of the previous N110 netbooks. The cramped touchpad is being considered to be the point of attraction for this new series of NC10 of Samsung. Samsung has now expanded the touchpad of this system and couples the netbook with a much higher capacity 5900 mAH six cell battery. With this Samsung is promising a better battery life of over 7 hours for this 10’ netbooks.

The Specs of this new series are as follows:
CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor
Memory: 1GB of RAM
HDD: 160GB 5,400 rpm Hard Disk Drive
Operating System: Windows XP Home Service Pack 3
Connectivity: 802.11b/g wireless and Bluetooth 2.0.



These functional aspects are not everything with the new N110. More professional chassis featured with a black glossy lid along with a red border makes its appearance a bit special. This new model of Samsung N110 is expected to be available in the market from the first week of April and also on Amazon.com for $469.99.
So when are you ordering your own Sansung N110?