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Samsung NC10

The latest in a long line of netbooks to hit the market, the Samsung NC10 offers a slightly higher specification than many of its competitors and at a fairly attractive price too at $499 (329.99 GBP / 404.83 Euro) . The first NC10s began appearing in the United States, UK & Ireland, in November 2008. Only time will tell whether the build-quality is as good as its specifications. An enhanced version with larger trackpad an battery was released on March 7th 2009. This version of the netbook takes the Asus Eee PC 1000HE head on with an improved battery life of 9 hours, 40 minutes, however it cannot compare in price, demanding a rather steap $469 - almost $100 more than the Asus.

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Samsung NC10
MSRP $499.00
Release date November, 2008
Brand Samsung
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7 positive
1 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
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>= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
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one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
+6agreedisagree

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Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
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One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design.
+4agreedisagree

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Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)
+4agreedisagree

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enhanced version has claimed battery life of over 9 hours
+3agreedisagree

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10.2" LCD display @ 1024 x 600
+2agreedisagree

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Particularly appealing 'Metallic-Paint-like' finish (Especially effective on blue & black models).
+1agreedisagree

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solid & well built - compact but complete - great for transatlantic traveling
+1agreedisagree

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More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
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Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
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Screen hinges could be stiffer !
+2agreedisagree

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Disappointing tracker pad - Quite difficult to operate !
+1agreedisagree

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Screen has a patterned effect when viewed from close quarters.
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Anti-bacterial nano-silver coating on keyboard and palm rest may or may not be harmful. Not enough studies exist to find an answer, but authorities in various countries are considering regulating nano-particles until their effects are understood.
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Samsung is relatively new to the laptop scene
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Details

Features

  • 10.2" Screen
  • 1.6GHz Atom Processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 160GB HDD
  • 'Almost' full size keyboard
  • 6-cell battery with claimed time of 7hrs, enhanced version with larger battery increases this to 9hrs, 40 minutes

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Buy It

Samsung NC10 | Black

• Samsung N120-12GBK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 6 Cell Battery

• N120-12GBK Netbook

UPC: 036725730458

EAN: 036725730458

MPN: N120112GBK

Samsung NC10 | White

• Samsung NC10-11PBK 10.2-Inch Special Edition Netbook - 6 Cell Battery (9.5 Hours)

UPC: 036725730304

EAN: 036725730465

Samsung NC10-14GW | White

• Samsung NC10-14GW 10.2-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 6 Cell Battery, XP Home) White

• NC10-14GW White Netbook

UPC: 036725721364

EAN: 0036725721364

MPN: NC1014GW

Samsung NC10-11GP | Pink

• Samsung NC10-11GP 10.2-Inch Pink Netbook - 6 Cell Battery

• NC10-11GP Pink Netbook

UPC: 036725730250

EAN: 0036725730250

MPN: NC1011GP

Samsung NC10-14GBK | Black

• Samsung NC10-14GBK 10.2-Inch Black Netbook - 6 Cell Battery

• NC10 Netbook

UPC: 036725730229

EAN: 0036725730229

MPN: NC1014RB

Samsung NC10-14GB | Blue

• Samsung NC10-14GB 10.2-Inch Blue Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life

• NC10-14GB Blue Netbook

UPC: 036725721371

EAN: 0036725721371

MPN: NC1014GB

Competitors

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HP Mini 1000

HP Mini 1000

MSRP  $379.00    Released  December, 2008
Pros
  • amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
  • uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
  • cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
Cons
  • ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
  • poor SSD and HDD options
  • 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
ProSCORE
9 reviews
45
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung NC10 0% vs. vote HP Mini 1000 100%
Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One

MSRP  $400.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Ultra-portable
  • Runs Linux or Windows XP
  • Available in five colors: pink, brown, blue, white and black
Cons
  • no pointing stick
  • small touch pad
  • Expensive with upgrades
ProSCORE
17 reviews
87
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Samsung NC10 67% vs. vote Acer Aspire One 33%
LG X110

LG X110

MSRP  $400.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • great keyboard layout
  • might be the one of the only 8.9" option available once Acer and Asus pull theirs from the market
  • LG Intelligent Update (internet)
Cons
  • hasn't been available in the NA market for the longest time
  • 8.9" netbooks are on their way out due to poor usability compared to their 10" equivalents
  • not a highly competitive price
ProSCORE
2 reviews
69
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung NC10   vs. vote LG X110  
Asus Eee PC 1000HE

Asus Eee PC 1000HE

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
ProSCORE
10 reviews
71
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung NC10   vs. vote Asus Eee PC 1000HE  
Asus Eee PC 701

Asus Eee PC 701

MSRP  $399.00    Released  November, 2007
Pros
  • Very portable
  • Fast boot time
  • Great value for the money
Cons
  • Screen resolution is too low for many websites
  • Suspend mode consumes battery
  • AC/DC adapter plug is odd-shaped and blocks two electrical outlets
ProSCORE
40 reviews
68
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung NC10 100% vs. vote Asus Eee PC 701 0%
LG X120

LG X120

MSRP  $450.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • great keyboard layout
  • splashtop-based instant-on OS, for basic computing without the boot time of Windows XP
  • matte enclosure finish - not a fingerprint magnet like almost every other netbook
Cons
  • thicker and heavier than the majority of netbooks
  • standard netbook fare
  • expensive for what it is
ProSCORE
2 reviews
60
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Samsung NC10 100% vs. vote LG X120 0%
MSI Wind

MSI Wind

MSRP  $499.00    Released  June, 2008
Pros
  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Long battery life
  • Light weight
Cons
  • Only 1 mouse button
  • Difficult to upgrade RAM
  • Tips over easily (not well balanced)
ProSCORE
11 reviews
71
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung NC10 100% vs. vote MSI Wind 0%
Fujitsu M2010

Fujitsu M2010

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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
33
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung NC10   vs. vote Fujitsu M2010  
Dell Mini 9

Dell Mini 9

MSRP  $349.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • Nice design
  • available with Linux pre-installed
  • solid build quality
Cons
  • Screen is difficult to see in brightly lit conditions
  • no spinning HDD options (SSD only)
  • glossy lid like most other netbooks - fingerprint magnet
ProSCORE
4 reviews
70
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung NC10 100% vs. vote Dell Mini 9 0%
LG X130

LG X130

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • Large netbook touchpad
  • Keyboard is crisp and no deflect on use
  • Small 6-cell battery
Cons
  • Glare screen
  • No LED indicator for webcam
  • Small exhaust fan outlet
ProSCORE
1 review
43
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung NC10   vs. vote LG X130  
Acer Aspire One 531h

Acer Aspire One 531h

MSRP  $450.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price
  • 6-cell battery standard - ~6 hours of battery life
  • first netbook from Acer (arguably any manufacturer) to be geared towards business users
Cons
  • uses the slightly older N720 processor
  • nothing to distinguish itself from other 10.1" netbooks
  • doesn't approach the battery life of similarly priced models from other manufacturers
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung NC10 100% vs. vote Acer Aspire One 531h 0%
Acer Aspire One D150-2BG

Acer Aspire One D150-2BG

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
ProSCORE
3 reviews
78
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung NC10   vs. vote Acer Aspire One D150-2BG  
Lenovo IdeaPad S9

Lenovo IdeaPad S9

MSRP  $349.00    Released  December, 2008
Pros
  • more affordable than the S10
  • same resolution as all 10" netbook models
  • SSD drive is lighter and less prone to damage than a standard HDD
Cons
  • the cost of competing models with higher specifications
  • only 512MB of RAM
  • small SSD drive
ProSCORE
1 review
43
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Samsung NC10 100% vs. vote Lenovo IdeaPad S9 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar Yale said:

Saw this netbook recently and was meaning to add it to PW. KDM beat me to it! Really nice keyboard... Hopefully it becomes available for a decent price. There is also the fact that Samsung is relatively new to the laptop/netbook game which worries me. Looks like they got a lot right so far!
Nov 27, 2008 7:26pm
2.  avatar kdm said:

Managed to pip Yale to the post in adding this one to PW, because to my great surprise I managed to find one in stock at my local store - and it was even one of those cool funky blue ones too !!! Needless to say, I treated myself to an early Christmas present and snapped it up right away.
It really is a very good computer and the keyboard is nothing short of excellent. I cant wait for my next long journey as now I will have an easy way to entertain myself. So far nothing I have thrown at it has failed to work or load, and there are youtube videos of it running everything from Mac OS X, to GTA SA, so I cant wait to experiment.

I though it may be tricky to set up a XP/ubuntu dual boot on this machine, but it was frighteningly simple - Literally just pop in the ubuntu (8.10) disk and away you go ! On the first boot, a Samsung utility even asks you how you would like to partition your HDD in preparation for such a development - They must have guessed that there would be some Linux users out there would be tempted by this machine (Makes you wonder why they didn't offer a CHEAPER linux version doesn't it ?!?!)

Given some of the comments above, I am guessing that Samsung are relatively new to the US laptop market, but here in Europe they have been going for years and are generally considered to be a pretty acceptable brand - I just hope that this is true of the NC10 too - I guess only time will tell !
Nov 30, 2008 4:44pm
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kdm

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November 30, 2008
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ProSCORE
64
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7 pros
4 cons
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
  • Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
  • One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design.
  • Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)
  • Particularly appealing 'Metallic-Paint-like' finish (Especially effective on blue & black models).

Cons

  • Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
  • Screen hinges could be stiffer !
  • Disappointing tracker pad - Quite difficult to operate !
  • Screen has a patterned effect when viewed from close quarters.

Comments

"Managed to pip Yale to the post in adding this one to PW, because to my great surprise I managed to find one in stock at my local store - and it was even one of those cool funky blue ones too !!! Needless to say, I treated myself to an early Christmas present and snapped it up right away.
It really is a very good computer and the keyboard is nothing short of excellent. I cant wait for my next long journey as now I will have an easy way to entertain myself. So far nothing I have thrown at it has failed to work or load, and there are youtube videos of it running everything from Mac OS X, to GTA SA, so I cant wait to experiment.

I though it may be tricky to set up a XP/ubuntu dual boot on this machine, but it was frighteningly simple - Literally just pop in the ubuntu (8.10) disk and away you go ! On the first boot, a Samsung utility even asks you how you would like to partition your HDD in preparation for such a development - They must have guessed that there would be some Linux users out there would be tempted by this machine (Makes you wonder why they didn't offer a CHEAPER linux version doesn't it ?!?!)

Given some of the comments above, I am guessing that Samsung are relatively new to the US laptop market, but here in Europe they have been going for years and are generally considered to be a pretty acceptable brand - I just hope that this is true of the NC10 too - I guess only time will tell !"
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Yale

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March 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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mixed
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6 pros
3 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
  • Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
  • One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design.
  • enhanced version has claimed battery life of over 9 hours

Cons

  • More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
  • Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
  • Samsung is relatively new to the laptop scene

Comments

"Saw this netbook recently and was meaning to add it to PW. KDM beat me to it! Really nice keyboard... Hopefully it becomes available for a decent price. There is also the fact that Samsung is relatively new to the laptop/netbook game which worries me. Looks like they got a lot right so far!"

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Erik

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November 27, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
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3 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
  • Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
  • 10.2" LCD display @ 1024 x 600

Cons

  • More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10

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DeeK

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May 17, 2009
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ProSCORE
90
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
1 con
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
  • Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
  • One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design.
  • Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)
  • enhanced version has claimed battery life of over 9 hours
  • 10.2" LCD display @ 1024 x 600
  • solid & well built - compact but complete - great for transatlantic traveling

Cons

  • Screen hinges could be stiffer !

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Omar

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November 30, 2008
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ProSCORE
71
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
2 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
  • Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
  • Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)

Cons

  • More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
  • Disappointing tracker pad - Quite difficult to operate !

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Henk Poley

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May 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
83
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mixed
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5 pros
1 con
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design.
  • Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)
  • enhanced version has claimed battery life of over 9 hours

Cons

  • Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !

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Catflavor

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February 5, 2009
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ProSCORE
50
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mixed
positive
2 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews

Cons

  • Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
  • Anti-bacterial nano-silver coating on keyboard and palm rest may or may not be harmful. Not enough studies exist to find an answer, but authorities in various countries are considering regulating nano-particles until their effects are understood.

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imanimpostor

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January 5, 2009
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100
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mixed
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4 pros
0 cons
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
  • 10.2" LCD display @ 1024 x 600

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

imanimpostor prefers Samsung NC10 over Acer Aspire One, Asus Eee PC 701
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October 24, 2009
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0 pros
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10

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