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Samsung N310 Coupon: Save $170 on a “Rubber” Netbook

Josh — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:38:54 +0000

The Samsung Go N310 is one of the most interesting creations in the netbook universe; the components are more or less standard issue–an Intel Atom N270 running at 1.6GHz, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive and a 6-cell battery that will last you through the day. What’s much more interesting is the design, which is very cool with a sort of rubbery finish instead of the usual plastics.

Whether you like this choice of finish is of course a matter of personal taste, but it sure stands out in a crowd of otherwise nearly identical netbooks.

It is now available in factory refurbished condition for $170 off MSRP ($479.99), resulting in $309.95 from BigOutlet. Also, take 5$ off your purchase of 100$ or more with Coupon Code – AFPR5

Samsung’s N230 Boots Up in 3 Seconds

Josh — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:57:55 +0000

One, two, three … that’s the time it takes for the Samsung N230 to boot. Three seconds and then Samsung N230 fully operational in Microsoft Windows 7. This is apparently how this is accomplished: “All settings are automatically saved on the hard disk when you close the screen or press the button. And since the computer does not go on standby, but shuts down entirely, you can even remove the battery without the risk that the information disappears. Once you open the screen again, it takes only three seconds for the computer to boot, and you can now easily continue where you left off. ”

Seven-Hour Battery Life

The N230 weighs just over 2 pounds and the battery life, according to the manufacturer, is seven hours on this 10.1-inch netbook, which sounded like a lot a few years ago. Nowadays it’s about average. The fact that it starts about ten times as fast as the average laptop is however really interesting, and it looks like Samsung will offer the same feature on its older models, the N150, N210 and N220.

Other than the quick-boot feature, the specifications are instantly recognizable: an Intel Atom N450 processor, Windows 7 Starter, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, and a 1024×600 LED-backlit screen (matte).

Samsung N230 – Best Prices
		$379.99

Nearly 14 Hours of Battery Life in New Samsung Netbook

Josh — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:40:05 +0000

Samsung N230 is a new netbook with fairly mundane specifications, but more impressive battery life if the manufacturer’s specifications are to be trusted. The computer comes with either an Intel Atom N450 (1.66GHz) or N470 (1.83GHz) and an LED-lit 10.1- screen with 1024 x 600 pixels.

Other features include 1GB of memory, 250 GB hard drive, Intel GMA 3150, Wireless LAN 802.11bgn, and Bluetooth. A 3G modem will also be available as an option. Instead of groundbreaking new hardware, the Korean manufacturer focuses on long battery life. The new laptop comes with two different battery options: one 32 Wh and one 66 Wh. These will provide 7 or 13.8 hours of operating time respectively. The Samsung N230 will be out in July.

Samsung N120 Review – A Well Rounded Netbook with Great Battery Life

Josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:38:06 +0000

The Samsung N120 netbook has a good screen and a sizeable keyboard, but the most impressive part is the battery life.Just like its predecessor the NC10, the N120 has a 10.1-inch screen and very similar design and ergonomics. The chassis has been given a minor overhaul, and is now slightly slimmer than that on the NC10, but on the other hand the battery now juts out from the back of the laptop, so not much has been gained by this update.

Another difference is that the processor is the ever so slightly faster Atom N280, which ticks away at 1.66MHz instead of 1.6GHz in the more common N270. There’s also a feature in the N120 that allows the USB ports to charge your iPod (or power any other USB device) even when the netbook is turned off, which might be useful. Otherwise the specs compared to the NC10 are identical.

As I mentioned earlier, the battery life is where the Samsung N120 stands out. Although the processor is marginally faster, this netbook knows how to conserve power. By reducing screen brightness and working with none-too demanding applications (office, web browser), we managed to get almost 12 hours out of the 6-cell without resorting to an outlet.

All in all – and especially considering the battery life – this is one of the best netbooks right now. It’s not entirely without flaws though; the N120 would have been even better with a more comfortable track pad. It has that nice “single button” design, and it’s not the smallest one in the segment, but some netbook manufacturers have managed even better solutions in this area. Another issue we had with the N120 is that it’s not the lightest netbook out there.

On the other hand very few netbooks are this well rounded. The positive aspects of the Samsung N120 clearly win out. First and foremost in the battery department, but the keyboard, screen and overall ergonomics makes this a top contender in this highly competitive netbook segment.