Simplify your laptop buyingSamsung NC10 (pink)
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: NP-NC10-KA04US
- CNET Editor rating: 3.5 stars Very good
- Design: 7.0
Features: 6.0
Performance: 7.0
Battery life: 9.0
Service and support: 6.0
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- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung NC10 is a completely average Netbook in every way, but we like its keyboard and love its long-running battery.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung NC10 (pink) price range: $452.99
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 12/09/2008
- Released on: 11/15/2008
The good: Excellent battery life; decent, nearly full-size keyboard.
The bad: Bland design with no outstanding extras; too-small touchpad.
The bottom line: The Samsung NC10 is a completely average Netbook in every way, but we like its keyboard and love its long-running battery.
With Samsung's recent entry into the U.S. market, it certainly makes sense for the company to include an example of the hottest thing in laptops right now--the humble Netbook. As evidenced by other recent big-name entrants such as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Acer, and Lenovo, it seems that no PC maker's lineup is complete without one of these small, low-price systems.
The Samsung Netbook, called the NC10, is a $499 10-inch system, which could easily be mistaken for a Lenovo S10 or MSI Wind from across the room. Its most notable feature is that it has no notable features. It's a completely average Netbook in every way, lacking unique extras such as the Lenovo Ideapad S10's ExpressCard slot or the HP Mini 1000's big keyboard.
Not that there's anything wrong with that. And we like the excellent battery life, second only to Asus' Netbooks. So, if extra-long battery life is more important to you than HP's big keyboard (although the NC10's keyboard isn't bad either), Lenovo's expansion slot, or Dell's customization options (no SDD or Linux options here, for example), then you'll be pleased that Samsung finally decided to sell its wares stateside.
| Price as reviewed / Starting price | $499 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 |
| Memory | 1GB, 533MHz DDR2 |
| Hard drive | 160GB 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel 945GM Express |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 950 (integrated) |
| Operating system | Windows XP Home Edition SP2 |
| Dimensions (WD) | 10.3 x 7.3 inches |
| Height | 1.2 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 10.2 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.9/3.6 pounds |
| Category | Netbook |
Clearly from the Netbook 101 design school, the Samsung NC10 has the similar look and feel to Netbooks from Asus, Acer, and others. The rounded hinge and slightly curved lid make for a softer silhouette than Lenovo's squared-off S10, but the physical differences are still minor. The NC10 is a fixed-configuration system; your only customization option is choosing either a white or a blue chassis.
Next to HP's Mini 1000, the Samsung NC10 has the best Netbook keyboard we've seen. The slightly tapered keys (which Samsung claims are 93 percent as big as a full-size keyboard) are easy to use, and no important keys have been shuffled around to inconvenient places (although the Tab key is half-size). The touchpad, on the other hand, is hard to use. It's long but very narrow (only a little more than 1-inch high), which makes scrolling vertically through long Web pages or documents cumbersome.
The 10.2-inch wide-screen LCD display offers a 1,024x600 native resolution, which is standard for a Netbook. On a 10-inch screen, that makes for a fairly usable experience, and one we think is worth making the leap from a 9-inch Netbook.
| Samsung NC10 | Average for category [netbook] | |
| Video | VGA-out | VGA-out |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks | headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader | 2 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | None | None |
| Networking | modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | None | None |
With Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, specifically designed for low-power Netbooks, you get enough computing power for the basic tasks--Web surfing, working on documents, and some basic multimedia playback. That combo of Intel's Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, and Windows XP is found in every Netbook we've seen recently, so it's not surprising that we saw no real performance difference between the NC10, Dell's Mini 9, HP's Mini 1000, and others. Any of these are fine for basic on-the-go computing, as long as you keep your expectations modest.
The Samsung NC10 ran for 4 hours and 41 minutes on our video playback battery drain test, using the included six-cell battery. That's much better than any other Netbook we've seen, with the exception of the Asus Eee PC 901 and 1000, which also have chunky six-cell batteries. The trade-off is that the big battery adds bulk and weight beyond the slim Netbooks from HP and Lenovo.
Samsung includes an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty with the system. Support is accessible through a 24-7 toll-free phone line, an online knowledge base, and driver downloads. Perhaps because Samsung's U.S. offerings are new, the support Web site is similarly fresh, with sections logically laid out and easy to navigate.
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Samsung NC10
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; 160GB Hitachi 5400rpm
HP Mini 1000
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 945GM; 60GB Toshiba 4200rpm
Asus Eee PC 901
Windows XP Home Edition SP2; 1.6GHz Intel Atom; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 400MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; 12GB Phison Solid State Drive
Lenovo Ideapad S10
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; 160GB Western Digital 5400rpm
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel 945 Express; STEC 16GB SSD
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: NP-NC10-KA04US
- Description: With Samsung NC10-11GP 10.2-inch mini notebook, you can shop online, surf the web and chat on IM with ease. Weighing light, the Samsung NC10 mini notebook gives you the freedom to do that and more wherever you are. You'll accomplish everything and enjoy images filled with bold, vibrant colors on an LCD screen with high resolution. The NC10-11GP mini notebook is an affordable mobile solution ideal for all your online needs.
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.3 in
- Depth 7.3 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 2.8 lbs
- Color Pink
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Netbook, Budget
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 3 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 10.2 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features SuperBright
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Anti-bacteria coating
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Features System password, Hard drive password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor Internal
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 5200 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Magic Doctor, McAfee VirusScan, Drivers & Utilities, Samsung Update Plus, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Network Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Recovery Solution III
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.2 in TFT active matrix
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.9 lbs, 10.2 in TFT active matrix
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs, 10.2 in TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Samsung AA-PB6NC6W - notebook battery - Li-Ion - 5200 mAh (33696946)79.00 - 154.63
- Samsung AA-PC0N90W - power adapter - car - 90 Watt - 19 VA (33680251)117.99 - 134.99
- Mobile Edge UltraPortable Computer Sleeve - notebook sleeve (33442639)15.81 - 32.45
- Samsung AA-ES0N09B - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive (33518899)189.62 - 201.78
- Mobile Edge UltraPortable Computer Sleeve - notebook sleeve (33442498)11.96 - 32.45
- Targus 10.2" CityGear Netbook Case - notebook carrying case (33621177)24.99 - 29.99
- Targus 10.2" Sport Netbook Case - notebook carrying case (33603536)16.99 - 19.99
- Targus 10.2" Slipskin Peel Netbook Case - notebook carrying case (33624059)12.99 - 17.99
- SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive - 32 GB (33544914)60.20 - 139.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB (32631690)18.77 - 44.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB (33032681)31.99 - 79.99
- Samsung Pleomax Optical Rainbow SPM-3800 - mouse (32920637)19.99
- Samsung Pleomax Crystal SPM-7000X - mouse (32922247)14.99
- Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (32481206)19.95 - 29.99
- Samsung Pleomax PKB-5300 - keyboard (33397450)28.06 - 29.12
Manufacturer info
- Samsung
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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