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.

Samsung NC10
MSRP $499.00
Release date November, 2008
Brand Samsung
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
+5agreedisagree

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Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
+4agreedisagree

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6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
+4agreedisagree

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>= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
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10.2" LCD display @ 1024 x 600
+2agreedisagree

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One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design.
+2agreedisagree

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Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)
+2agreedisagree

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

Cons:
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More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
+2agreedisagree

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Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !
+2agreedisagree

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Disappointing tracker pad - Quite difficult to operate !
+2agreedisagree

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Screen has a patterned effect when viewed from close quarters.
+1agreedisagree

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Screen hinges could be stiffer !
+1agreedisagree

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Samsung is relatively new to the laptop scene
-1agreedisagree


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

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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!)
  • ditches the high quality alluminum finish of the Mini-Note
  • poor SSD and HDD options

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Asus Eee PC

Asus Eee PC

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
  • small keyboard
  • AC/DC adapter plug is odd-shaped and blocks two electrical outlets

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MSI Wind

MSI Wind

MSRP  $499.00    Released  June, 2008
Pros
  • Almost full sized keyboard
  • Long battery life
  • Nice outer casing that doesn't smudge
Cons
  • Only 1 mouse button
  • Windows XP
  • Somewhat poor wireless coverage

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Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One

MSRP  $400.00    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Ultra-portable
  • Runs Linux or Windows XP
  • Customizable
  • familiar keyboard layout
Cons
  • Expensive with upgrades
  • Most features require an upgrade

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Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

MSRP  $349.00    Released  --

  The Inspiron 910 is a new, long awaited netbook from Dell. Intended to compete with the likes of the Asus EEE pc, MSI Wind and Acer Aspire One, the 910 is not meant to be a users primary computer. Rather, it is designed to be a lifestyle accessory, light, easy to use and...

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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

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Dell Inspiron 910

Dell Inspiron 910

MSRP  $299.00    Released  September, 2008

The Inspiron 910 is a new, long awaited netbook from Dell. Intended to compete with the likes of the Asus EEE pc, MSI Wind and Acer Aspire One, the 910 is not meant to be a users primary computer. Rather, it is designed to be a lifestyle accessory, light, easy to use and as...

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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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*imanimpostor @ 1/5/2009 1:01:34 AM

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

*imanimpostor @ 1/5/2009 1:00:29 AM

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*imanimpostor @ 12/25/2008 3:09:47 PM

*yale @ 12/22/2008 12:50:51 AM

  • disagreed: "5.3 lbs is heavy for a netbook"
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*imanimpostor @ 12/22/2008 12:01:58 AM

  • disagreed: "5.3 lbs is heavy for a netbook"
  • agreed: "5.3 lbs is heavy for a netbook"
  • disagreed: "5.3 lbs is heavy for a netbook"
  • new pro/con: 5.3 lbs is heavy for a netbook

*imanimpostor @ 12/19/2008 4:37:23 AM

*yale @ 11/30/2008 6:28:51 PM

*Omar @ 11/30/2008 5:04:08 PM

  • agreed: "Disappointing tracker pad - Quite difficult to operate !"
  • agreed: "More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10"
  • agreed: "Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)"
  • agreed: ">= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews"
  • agreed: "Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard "
  • agreed: "one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date"
  • agreed: "6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard."

*kdm @ 11/30/2008 4:59:13 PM

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  • tapped as "love it"
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  • new pro/con: Fully booted & ready to use in 40secs (both XP & Ubuntu)

*kdm @ 11/30/2008 4:44:33 PM

  • commented: "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..."

*kdm @ 11/29/2008 3:40:58 PM

  • new pro/con: Disappointing tracker pad - Quite difficult to operate !

*yale @ 11/29/2008 12:56:26 PM

  • agreed: "One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design."
  • agreed: "Only Windows versions sold - i.e. No native Linux versions available !"

*kdm @ 11/29/2008 7:34:09 AM

  • new pro/con: Particularly appealing 'Metallic-Paint-like' finish (Especially effective on blue & black models).
  • new pro/con: Screen hinges could be stiffer !

*kdm @ 11/29/2008 4:59:54 AM

  • new pro/con: Only Windows version sold - i.e. No Linux versions available !

*kdm @ 11/28/2008 7:37:29 PM

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  • disagreed: "More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10"
  • updated the features : "Just updated a few stats"
  • updated the features : "Just updated a few stats"
  • edited the description : "Just updated a few stats"
  • updated the features : "Just updated a few stats"
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  • updated the features : "Just updated a few stats"
  • edited the description
  • new pro/con: >= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews
  • new pro/con: 6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard.
  • new pro/con: One of the best looking netbooks currently on the market in terms of design.
  • new pro/con: Screen has a patterned effect when viewed from close quarters.
  • tapped as "have it"
  • disagreed: "Samsung is relatively new to the laptop scene"
  • agreed: "Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard "
  • agreed: "one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date"

*yale @ 11/28/2008 7:35:44 PM

  • agreed: ">= 5hrs battery life reported by 'real world' reviews"
  • agreed: "6-Cell Li-Ion battery included as standard."
  • agreed: "Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard "
  • edited the description : "removed white space"

*yale @ 11/27/2008 8:40:23 PM

  • edited a pro/con: "More expensive than the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10"
  • agreed: "More expensive than MSI Wind and Lenovo S10"
  • disagreed: "isn't expected to be priced out of the range of the majority of mainstream netbooks ($400-500)"

*Erik @ 11/27/2008 7:57:48 PM

  • new pro/con: 10.2" LCD display @ 1024 x 600
  • new pro/con: More expensive than MSI Wind and Lenovo S10
  • disagreed: "isn't expected to be priced out of the range of the majority of mainstream netbooks ($400-500)"
  • added a link Laptop Mag hands on with the Samsung NC10: http://blog.laptopmag.com/ha...-with-samsungs-nc10-netbook...
  • new pro/con: Quick switch between power and quiet/power saving mode via the keyboard
  • edited the description : "updated category, price release date"
  • updated the features : "updated category, price release date"
  • changed category from Computers to laptops : "updated category, price release date"
  • agreed: "isn't expected to be priced out of the range of the majority of mainstream netbooks ($400-500)"
  • agreed: "one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date"
  • added a link Samsung NC10 review by Laptop Mag (Korean preview) - 4/5: http://www.laptopmag.com/rev...ops/samsung-nc10.aspx?page=1...
  • added a link Samsung NC10 manufacturer page: http://www.samsung.com/us/co...ook&model_cd=NP-NC10-KA02US...

*yale @ 11/27/2008 7:28:06 PM

  • updated the features
  • changed the report title from Samsung NC10 netbook PC to Samsung NC10
  • tapped as "want it"
  • tapped as "love it"
  • added a competitor: MSI Wind
  • added a competitor: Lenovo IdeaPad S10
  • added a competitor: Lenovo IdeaPad S9
  • added a competitor: HP Mini 1000
  • added a competitor: Dell Inspiron 910
  • added a competitor: Acer Aspire One
  • added a competitor: Asus Eee PC
  • new pro/con: Samsung is relatively new to the laptop scene
  • new pro/con: isn't expected to be priced out of the range of the majority of mainstream netbooks ($400-500)
  • new pro/con: one of the nicest keyboards on a netbook to date
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*yale @ 11/27/2008 7:27:07 PM

*yale @ 11/27/2008 7:26:57 PM

  • commented: "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..."
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