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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.
MSRP $469.00
Release date March, 2009
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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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MSRP $449.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- higher resolution than most netbooks - full 720p capable 1280 x 800px
- includes HDMI output
- nice keyboard layout and size
Cons
- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
- heavier and less mobile than smaller 10" models (3.1 - 3.4 pounds)
Samsung NC20
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Lenovo IdeaPad S12
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MSRP $800.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- ultra-thin design
- 8-hour battery life (claimed)
Cons
- poor speakers
- Intel GMA graphics
- display quality is lacking - viewing angles, contrast, blacks, etc...
Samsung NC20
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Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
MSRP $770.00
Releases December, 2009
Pros
- dual core processor, DDR3 memory, HDD or SSD storage options
- miniature AC adapter
- good battery life - 5+ hours
Cons
- battery sticks out of the bottom
- low end dual core ULV processors, Intel GMA - poor for heavy applications, games
- fully plastic build
Samsung NC20
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Lenovo IdeaPad U150
MSRP $499.00
Released November, 2009
Pros
- large 12" display with 720p capable resolution (1366 x 768px)
- affordable price
- comes with Windows 7
Cons
- getting too big to be a netbook
- slow 1.33GHz Atom Z520
- 0.3MP webcam
Samsung NC20
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Asus Eee PC 1201HA
MSRP $699.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- lightweight - 3.74 pounds
- great battery life for all day computing (up to 12-hours claimed)
- affordable compared to previous generation ultra-portables
Cons
- Intel GMA 4500MHD - superior to the common netbook chip, however still poor compared to other onboard and discrete options from Nvidia and ATI
- ULV Intel Core 2 Solo is designed for power savings, single core and lower clockspeed will mean slower operation for intensive tasks - not suited as a dedicated desktop replacement device
- no optical drive
Samsung NC20
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Asus UL30A
MSRP $600.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- large 11.6" screen with higher resolution of 1366 x 768px
- Bluetooth connectivity
- great battery life of up to 11 hours
Cons
- slower 1.33GHz Atom processor
- pushes the price and size point of the netbook category
- weak Intel Atom processor and GMA graphics do not allow for HD content to be displayed - enhanced resolution for overall comfort only
Samsung NC20
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Asus Eee PC 1101HA
MSRP $500.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- higher resolution 11.6" screen (1366 x 768px)
- wide keyboard extends to the edges of the device - even more usable than 10" models
- respectable battery options and battery life
Cons
- Protruding 6-cell battery
- continues to push the price and size of the mainstream netbook category
- battery life doesn't really compare to smaller 10" models (5.5h vs 7-8h+)
Samsung NC20
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Acer Aspire One 751h
MSRP $500.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- very attractive enclosure - usable in a variety of environments where a normal Eee might not fit in
- thin and light
- updated 1000HE keyboard - better right shift placement and size
- better launch price than the earlier 1002HA
Cons
- poor battery - pales in comparison to other models
- right shift size is still too small
Samsung NC20
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Asus Eee PC 1002HAE
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 NC20
vs.
Toshiba mini NB200 Series
MSRP $499.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- not much more expensive than the original Mini 1000
- aluminum enclosure
- greatest keyboard of any netbook
Cons
- same split trackpad as the Mini Note and Mini 1000
- upgrades come at a steep price
- only 2 USB slots
Samsung NC20
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HP Mini 2140
MSRP $699.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- beautiful brushed aluminum enclosure - extremely slim and light
- nice enough to use in a professional setting for those uninterested in bulkier laptops
- 2.3 pounds
Cons
- does not include the N10 screen with added vertical resolution
- expensive
- poor older style EEE keyboard - poor right shift placement/size
Samsung NC20
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Asus EEE S101
MSRP $565.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- attractive - not as cheap looking or fingerprinty as the plastic models
- still offers a decent 3 and a half hour battery life
- nicer than the majority of full sized laptops
Cons
- 2 cell battery - with no plans for Asus to offer an upgrade
- expensive for a netbook
- battery life suffers compared to cheaper models
Samsung NC20
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Asus Eee 1002HA
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March 6, 2009
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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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April 25, 2009
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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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December 21, 2008
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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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