Samsung NC10
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 An NC10 running Windows XP (default) |
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| Developer | Samsung |
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| Type | Subnotebook/Netbook |
| Media | 160 GB 2.5" SATA HDD |
| Operating system | Windows XP |
| Power | 7.5 hours of battery life with standard 6-cell battery using SSD. 1.5 to 2.5 hours using hard drive. |
| CPU | 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Display | 10.2" (25.9 cm) 1024x600 LED-backlit TFT LCD |
| Input | Keyboard (93% full size, anti-bacterial) Touchpad Microphone |
| Camera | 1.3 megapixel Webcam built-in |
| Connectivity | 10/100 Mbit Ethernet 802.11b/g wireless LAN Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (standard configuration) 3 USB 2.0 ports 3-in-1 Flash Memory card reader (SD,SDHC,MMC) |
| Dimensions | 26.1 × 18.5 × 3.0 cm |
| Weight | 1.33 kg (2.8 lb) (including battery) |
The Samsung NC10 is a subnotebook / Netbook computer designed by Samsung. At the time of its introduction, it was noted for its combination of a 10.2" screen and large 6-cell battery as standard, giving a battery life of up to 7.5 hours[1], a large hard disk drive and a release price of 499 USD (299 GBP).
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[edit] Technical overview
[edit] Processor and memory
The Samsung NC10 uses a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, and includes 1 GB of DDR2 800/6400 memory as standard. Internally, the NC10 has one slot for memory accepting memory modules up to 2 GB. [2]
[edit] Display
The screen is a non-glossy display and measures 10.2 inches (259 mm) diagonally, and has a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. An external display can be used through the standard VGA connector.
[edit] Keyboard
The 83-key keyboard is 93% of the size of a full-size keyboard, with 17.7 mm pitch between keys and 2 mm travel on each key press, with some reviews claiming it is the best keyboard of any netbook yet released.[3][4] The keyboard has also been coated with anti-bacterial Silver Nano ions.
[edit] Storage
The standard internal hard drive size is 160 GB. It also includes an SD card slot, supporting MMC, SD and SDHC cards for additional storage.
[edit] Problems With hardware
Many users noticed white screen problem. After some time if the brightness is more than 40% screen goes completely white.
[edit] Operating Systems
The NC10 is shipped with Windows XP Home Edition although many buyers have been able to install Windows Vista on the netbook after very simple procedure of upgrading the system memory to 2GB RAM. Linux (eg Ubuntu Netbook Remix) runs well with the stock 1GB of RAM. Windows 7 can also be run on the Samsung NC10 without any problems.
[edit] Colors and configurations
The NC10 is available in different colors and configurations. Colors include white, black, blue and pink. The configurations may differ in the lack of Bluetooth, e.g. in Spanish markets[citation needed] and some models in German markets, the fitting of a UMTS/HSDPA module, a weaker battery[5], or a stronger battery and a slightly bigger but non-multitouch touchpad as "special edition", available in the US[6].
The new model N110 is an upgrade of the basic NC10 design, with improved battery life, modified touchpad and improved styling.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Samsung NC10 Battery Life Test". www.laptopmag.com. 2008-10-30. http://blog.laptopmag.com/samsung-nc10s-battery-life-over-7-hours-but-at-low-brightness. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ "Upgrading the Samsung NC10 to 2GB of ram". www.laptopmag.com. 2008-10-30. http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/how-to/nc10-ram.aspx. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ "Samsung NC10 Review". www.laptopmag.com. 2008-10-28. http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/samsung-nc10.aspx. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ "Samsung NC10 Review (Translated from Russian)". www.techiteasy.org. 2008-10-09. http://translate.google.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://techiteasy.org.ua/node/104&usg=ALkJrhjb80BWIzKMHOO4LloWqVJLsCJihw. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ "Samsung NC10 availabilty and model specifications in German markets". www.heise.de. 2009-03-08. http://www.heise.de/preisvergleich/?fs=samsung+nc10&in=1. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ^ "Up close with the Samsung NC10 Special Edition". www.liliputing.com. 2009-03-08. http://www.liliputing.com/tag/samsung-nc10-special-edition. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
[edit] External links
- Samsung NC10 Community Site
- Samsung NC10 Tips Site
- Samsung NC10 Review UK
- Samsung NC10 Specifications & Reviews
- Samsung NC10 at WikiSpecs Detailed Specification Sheet
The 3G version of the NC10 Samsung site (en)(broken)
