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 The N10 is a higher quality netbook from Asus, for those who desire more than what the current EEE line has to offer.  The N10 has a 10.2" screen with a larger vertical resolution than the current 9-10" offerings (1024 x 768px vs 1024 x 600px) , a more luxurious enclosure, higher quality speakers, a fingerprint scanner, and an HDMI out. Launched to relatively little fanfare, there are currently 3 models of the N10 - ranging from $600 to $800. The amount of RAM, drive space and graphics are used to distinguish these different models. Currently the two higher priced versions utilize both onboard Intel GMA950 graphics as well as an Nvidia 9300M GS (with 256MB of VRAM) - switchable for battery savings.

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Asus N10
MSRP $600.00
Release date October, 2008
Brand Asus
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ProSCORE
4 reviews
77
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3 positive
1 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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more powerful NV 9300GS graphics card than any previous EEE model , switchable to onboard for power saving
+4agreedisagree

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HDMI port
+3agreedisagree

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Fingerprint scanner a nice touch
+2agreedisagree

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can definitely partake in some light mobile gaming
+2agreedisagree

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Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n
+2agreedisagree

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Gigabit LAN RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000) port
+2agreedisagree

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Good gaming capabities due to GeForce 9300 GS graphic card
+2agreedisagree

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higher vertical resolution in the same 10" screen size
+1agreedisagree

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Altec Lansing speakers
+1agreedisagree

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supplied with 2 batteries - 3 cells/2400 mAh, 6 cells/4800 mAh,
+1agreedisagree

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Boots up in 8 secs with Express Gate
+1agreedisagree

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Supplied with external Slim DVD Super Multi with DL
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Glossy LED-Backlit 10.2" WSVGA Color-Shine
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expensive for a netbook
+3agreedisagree

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Heavier than standard netbooks
+2agreedisagree

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enhanced resolution is still a little small considering the escalating price
+1agreedisagree

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No optical drive
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Details

Models (only differences are highlighted)

  • N10E-A1: 1GB RAM, 160GB 5400rpm HDD, Intel GMA950, 802.11B/G, XP Home
  • N10J-A1: 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400rpm HDD, Intel GMA950 + NV 9300M GS (HDMI), 802.11B/G/N, Vista Home Premium
  • N10J-A2: 2GB RAM, 320GB 5400rpm HDD, Intel GMA950 + NV 9300M GS (HDMI), 802.11B/G/N, Vista Home Premium

Features

  • Intel Atom Processor (1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB)
  • 10.2" LED Backlight LCD Screen 1024x768 Resolution
  • LAN, WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth
  • 6-cell battery
  • 10.8" x 7.6" x 1.2"-1.4", 3.5 pounds
  • 2 year global warranty

 

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Asus N10

• ASUS N10J-A2 10.2-Inch Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, NVidia 9300M 256MB, Vista Business+XP Downgrade CD)

• N10J-A2 Netbook

UPC: 884840333234

EAN: 0884840333234

MPN: N10JA2

Competitors

Acer Ferrari One

Acer Ferrari One

MSRP  $689.00    Released  October, 2009
Pros
  • quality construction
  • small and lightweight - just 3.3 pounds
  • not another Intel Atom netbook
Cons
  • lame and gaudy Ferrari branding
  • glossy plastic lid
  • high price
ProSCORE
2 reviews
48
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Samsung N120

Samsung N120

MSRP  $439.99    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • first netbook to include a 2.1 sound system
  • bezels are slim and do not take away from the devices overall aesthetic
  • 12.1" size allows for a larger keyboard and improved speakers
Cons
  • battery advertised as 10.5h (5900 mAh) but is actually closer to 7h (5200 mAh)
  • 12.1" size puts the N120 in a different category, not as easy to transport or handle as a 9 or 10" model
  • expensive
ProSCORE
3 reviews
60
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Comments

1.  avatar meNNis said:

Sucks that none of these mini pcs have optical drives... would like to have one for movie watching purposes on flights etc.
Sep 04, 2008 12:18pm
2.  avatar Yale said:

They're far too small for any type of optical drive. Besides - optical media is dead.
Oct 17, 2008 4:55pm
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Yale

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March 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
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5 pros
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • more powerful NV 9300GS graphics card than any previous EEE model , switchable to onboard for power saving
  • HDMI port
  • can definitely partake in some light mobile gaming
  • higher vertical resolution in the same 10" screen size
  • Altec Lansing speakers

Cons

  • expensive for a netbook
  • Heavier than standard netbooks
  • enhanced resolution is still a little small considering the escalating price

Comments

"They're far too small for any type of optical drive. Besides - optical media is dead."
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luicci

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March 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
92
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11 pros
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • more powerful NV 9300GS graphics card than any previous EEE model , switchable to onboard for power saving
  • HDMI port
  • Fingerprint scanner a nice touch
  • Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Gigabit LAN RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000) port
  • Good gaming capabities due to GeForce 9300 GS graphic card
  • Altec Lansing speakers
  • supplied with 2 batteries - 3 cells/2400 mAh, 6 cells/4800 mAh,
  • Boots up in 8 secs with Express Gate
  • Supplied with external Slim DVD Super Multi with DL
  • Glossy LED-Backlit 10.2" WSVGA Color-Shine

Cons

  • Heavier than standard netbooks

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meNNis

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September 4, 2008
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50
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1 pro
1 con
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Fingerprint scanner a nice touch

Cons

  • No optical drive

Comments

"Sucks that none of these mini pcs have optical drives... would like to have one for movie watching purposes on flights etc."
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Tom?s Sedl?k

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June 29, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
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mixed
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3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • more powerful NV 9300GS graphics card than any previous EEE model , switchable to onboard for power saving
  • can definitely partake in some light mobile gaming
  • Good gaming capabities due to GeForce 9300 GS graphic card

Cons

  • expensive for a netbook

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