Samsung NC20

Introduced only a couple months after the release of the NC10, the NC20 is an upgraded netbook from Samsung. Featuring a 12" screen, 1.3 GHz VIA Nano processor, a 160GB HDD and 1GB of RAM, the NC20 will weigh just over 3 pounds. Already available in Korea, the NC20 is planned for launch in the US in late March or early April 2009.

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Samsung NC20 2
MSRP $469.00
Release date March, 2009
Brand Samsung
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ProSCORE
3 reviews
58
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1 positive
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1 negative

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Pros:
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larger than average screen for a netbook
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extremely thin
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12" screen allows for an enhanced 1280 x 800px resolution
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respectable battery life
+2agreedisagree

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large easy to use keyboard and touchpad
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stylish and luxurious exterior
+1agreedisagree

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something other than Atom
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remains cool during operation
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can play high definition content (720p, not 1080p)
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Cons:
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expensive for a netbook - the price of a full notebook
+3agreedisagree

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heavier than most netbooks - 3.3 pounds
+2agreedisagree

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Via Nano processor is unproven for performance as well as power consumption
+1agreedisagree

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12" screen makes the device rather large compared to the majority of 9-10" netbooks
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poor battery life versus Atom powered devices (just over 4 hours with the smaller capacity Korean 6 cell)
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Fire hazard. Switches itself on after a while (not healthy in a laptop bag)
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Glossy screen (unusable in many environments)
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Features

  • CPU/RAM: 1.3GHz VIA Nano processor, 1GB DDR2
  • Screen: 12", 1280 x 800px resolution
  • Storage: 160GB 5400rpm HDD
  • Network: 802.11B/G, Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0
  • Expansion: 3 x USB2.0, 3 in 1 card reader
  • Battery: 5900-mAh battery, 5 hours of runtime
  • Dimensions & Weight: 3.3 pounds

 

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Yale

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March 6, 2009
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ProSCORE
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9 pros
5 cons
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • larger than average screen for a netbook
  • extremely thin
  • 12" screen allows for an enhanced 1280 x 800px resolution
  • respectable battery life
  • large easy to use keyboard and touchpad
  • stylish and luxurious exterior
  • something other than Atom
  • remains cool during operation
  • can play high definition content (720p, not 1080p)

Cons

  • expensive for a netbook - the price of a full notebook
  • heavier than most netbooks - 3.3 pounds
  • Via Nano processor is unproven for performance as well as power consumption
  • 12" screen makes the device rather large compared to the majority of 9-10" netbooks
  • poor battery life versus Atom powered devices (just over 4 hours with the smaller capacity Korean 6 cell)

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chortle

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April 25, 2009
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ProSCORE
57
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
3 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • larger than average screen for a netbook
  • extremely thin
  • 12" screen allows for an enhanced 1280 x 800px resolution
  • respectable battery life

Cons

  • expensive for a netbook - the price of a full notebook
  • Fire hazard. Switches itself on after a while (not healthy in a laptop bag)
  • Glossy screen (unusable in many environments)

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Erik

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December 21, 2008
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ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
2 cons
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • larger than average screen for a netbook

Cons

  • expensive for a netbook - the price of a full notebook
  • heavier than most netbooks - 3.3 pounds

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