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The Samsung N130 is an ultra-portable, budget friendly notebook computer offered by Samsung. It is powered by a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom Processor and has an integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics card for smooth video performance. It comes standard with 1 GB of DDR2 memory and 160 GB of hard drive space. It has a 10.1" WSVGA LED backlit LCD display with a 1024 x 600 resolution and the integrated webcam allows for easy web-chatting or taking self-portraits. There is built in 802.11 b/g/n, 3G wireless and 10 / 100 LAN Ethernet connectivity letting you access the internet anywhere and the built in microphone, speaker and headphone output lets you easily stay in touch using VoIP telephony. There is a 3-in-1 card reader for SD, SDHC and MMC cards, an 84-key anti-bacteria keyboard and a scroll type touch pad. Other features include Samsungs Recovery Solution for regular hard drive backups and Easy Resolution Manager letting you easily upgrade to 1024 x 768 resolution for more details and bolder colors.
MSRP $575.00
Release date September, 2009
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Specifications
- Operation System: Genuine Windows XP Home
- Processor: Intel ATOM Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz, 512KB)
- Main Chipset: Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
- System Memory: 1GB (DDR2 / 1GB x 1)
- Memory Slot: 1 x SODIMM
- LCD: 10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600), Non-Gloss, LED Back Light
- Graphic Processor: Intel GMA 950 (Int. Graphic)
- Graphic Memory: Shared Memory (Int. Grahpic)
- Multimedia:
- Sound: HD (High Definition) Audio
- Sound Effect: No
- Multimedia Player: No
- Speaker: 1.5W Mono Speaker (1.5W x 1)
- TV: No
- Integrated Camera: Web Camera
- Storage:
- HDD: 160GB (5400 rpm S-ATA)
- ODD: No
- Intel Turbo Memory: No
- Communication:
- Modem: No
- Wired Ethernet LAN: 10/100 LAN
- Wireless LAN: 802.11bg/n Compliant
- WWAN: No
- Bluetooth: No
- I/O Port:
- VGA: Yes
- S-Video (TV-out): No
- HDMI: No
- Headphone-out: Headphone-out
- Mic-in: Yes
- Internal Mic: Yes
- PC CardBus Slot: No
- USB: 3 x USB 2.0
- Multi Card Slot: 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC)
- X-Dock Port: No
- SIO: No
- iEEE1394: No
- RJ11 (Modem): No
- RJ45 (LAN): Yes
- TV Antenna: No
- DC-In (Power Port): Yes
- Input:
- Keyboard Type: 83 -or- 84 Key (Anti-Bacteria Keyboard)
- EZ BLU Keys: Fn + F7 (SAMSUNG Magic Doctor); Fn + F8 (Easy SpeedUp Manager)
- Touch Pad, Touch Screen: Touch Pad (Scroll Scope, Flat Type)
- Security:
- TPM: No
- AMT: No
- FingerPrint Reader: No
- Virus: McAfee Virus Scan
- Security: BIOS Boot Up Password
- HDD Password
- Lock: Kensington Lock Port
- Recovery: SAMSUNG Recovery Solution III
- Power:
- AC Adapter: 40 Watt
- Standard Battery: 6 Cell
- Physical: Dimension (W x D x H mm): 263.8 x 185.5 x 28.5 (TBD)
- Weight (kg): 1.25 (TBD)
- Software:
- Standard DVD: System S/W Media
- Installed S/W:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Easy Battery Manager
- Easy Display Manger
- Easy Network Manager
- Easy SpeedUp Manager
- Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (free 60-day trial)
- SAMSUNG Magic Doctor
- SAMSUNG Update Plus
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Competitors
MSRP $449.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- HDMI output
- 11.6" LED backlit high definition display (1366 x 768px)
- ultra-thin and light - 1" thick, 3 pounds
Cons
- average Dell build quality - has nothing on the top-of-the-line manufacturers such as Lenovo or Apple
- horribly designed trackpad - almost not worth using at all
- 1.2GHz ultra-mobile Celeron is actually slower than the 1.6GHz Atom N270
Samsung N130
vs.
Dell Inspiron 11z
MSRP $399.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- improved keyboard with proper key locations
- includes wireless N and Bluetooth standard
Cons
- older 945GSE chipset
- better battery life, but no 720p
- standard disk drive creates more noise, heat, draws more power and is more prone to physical damage than solid state alternatives
- for jealousy reasons your friends will want to snatch it from you
Samsung N130
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1000HE
MSRP $450.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- larger 10.1" screen
- large 160GB storage capacity
- improved trackpad - no longer split
Cons
- same resolution as the 9" model
- spinning HDD is louder, hotter, consumes more power and is more prone to damage than an SSD
- No (mini-)DVI for connecting modern screens.
Samsung N130
vs.
Acer Aspire One D150-1B
MSRP $389.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- good build quality
- loud speakers
- clear and bright display
Cons
- over 3 pounds
- smaller keyboard
- older Atom N270
Samsung N130
vs.
Fujitsu M2010
MSRP $575.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 7 hours of battery life standard (6 cell vs. 3 cell)
- one of the best keyboards of any netbook
- large 160GB storage capacity
Cons
- regular old 9" screen resolution
- expensive for what it is
- extra $125 for 3G module over the D150-1B
Samsung N130
vs.
Acer Aspire One D150-2BG
MSRP $399.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- thin and light (less than 3 pounds)
- attractive enclosure
- easy to use chicklet style keyboard
Cons
- poor sound - very tinny and quiet
- poor battery life compared to other netbooks
- late to market
Samsung N130
vs.
Toshiba mini NB200 Series
MSRP $429.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- large keyboard with standard right shift, improve usability over the chicklet style
- slim and light
- aesthetically pleasing
Cons
- non-replaceable battery
- expensive due to 3.75G and WiMAX
- wider body due to large keyboard - creates large screen bezel
Samsung N130
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
MSRP $350.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- light and small, extremely portable
- great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
- slick enclosure
Cons
- glossy fingerprint magnet, not as luxurious as the alluminum enclosures featured on the 1002HA and 1002HAE
- Intel graphics - no ION option
- same old 1024 x 600px resolution
Samsung N130
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1005HA
Reviews
September 15, 2009
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Pros
- large 97% full size keyboard
- anti-bacteria keyboard coating
- extremely light - even for netbook standards (2.6 pounds)
- high capacity 6-cell battery available for all day computing (up to 11 hours)
- larger trackpad than previous generation offerings from Samsung
- non-glossy enclosure
- solid build quality
- comes with Windows 7
Cons
- standard netbook internals
- very expensive for what it is
- older 945GSE chipset and Atom N270 (disputed) processor
- mono speaker
- might not be available in North America
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September 23, 2009
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Pros
- large 97% full size keyboard
- anti-bacteria keyboard coating
- extremely light - even for netbook standards (2.6 pounds)
- high capacity 6-cell battery available for all day computing (up to 11 hours)
Cons
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