When I checked the Samsung website this morning I noticed some new netbooks had been released. I didn’t see any information elsewhere on the web about them, so I thought I’d do a little comparison of each one.
| Model | NC10 | NC20 | N110 | N120 | N310 |
| Processor | Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz | Via Nano U2250 1.3-1.6GHz | Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz | Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz | Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Screen | 10″ 1024×600 | 12″ 1280×800 Gloss | 10″ 1024×600 Gloss | 10″ 1024×600 Gloss | 10″ 1024×600 Gloss |
| Battery Life | 6 hours | 4.5 hours | 6 hours | 7.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Hard Drive | 80, 120, or 160 GB 5400 RPM HD | 80, 120, or 160 GB 5400 RPM HD | 160 GB 5400 RPM HD | 160GB 5400 RPM HD | 160 GB 5400 RPM HD |
| Operating System | Windows XP | Windows XP | Windows XP | Windows XP | Windows XP |
| Weight | 1.33 kg | 1.50 kg | 1.26 kg | 1.28 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Design Features | Available in white, blue, black. Small trackpad. | Available in white, black | Available in black, white | Speakers situated to left and right of display, larger keyboard. Black, white. | One piece screen, rubbery chassis, available in orange, blue |
| Price | £270 | £350 | £350 | £350 | £380 |
So, as you can see, not much difference between these netbooks then. The NC20 is the only one with that larger 12″ screen. The NC10 is the oldest and the cheapest, suffering from a somewhat cramped touchpad. The N110 is pretty much a fixed version of the NC10, with a better touchpad. The NC120 seems better than the NC110 even though it’s the same price, with better speakers and battery life. The N310 is the newest, with a rather different look, with a rubbery exterior and more exciting colors.
If I didn’t have an NC10, and I was in the market today, I’d be choosing between the NC20 and the N120. The NC10 is now outdated, the N110 seems useless, and the N310′s style just isn’t to my liking. If I wanted a better screen at the price of battery life, I’d choose the NC20, but if I needed the battery life I’d go with the smaller NC120.
If you have any questions, feel free to write them in the comments below.
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