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Samsung N110 Netbook Review – 5.5/7 Stars

The Samsung N110 is another netbook which was released in early 2009. It improves on the award winning Samsung NC10 model with a  larger touchpad and new durable 6-cell battery. Also, The the dark glossy finish and powerful red stripes make the Samsung N110 look professional while still being perfect for younger audiences. These features also explain why the N110 has a higher price at $399.

Samsung N110 Netbook Review – Top Features

• 160GB Hard drive.
• Great battery Life of 9.5 Hours (When browsing the internet you will get roughly 6-7 hours).
• Integrated 1.3Megapixel Webcam.
• Great keyboard (93% the size of a full sized keyboard).
• A nice sturdy design.
• Large touch pad (In comparison to the Samsung NC10)
• The standard Netbook specifications i.e. Windows XP Home, 1 GB RAM, 1.6 GHz Intel Processor, Wireless G Wi-Fi

Samsung N110 Netbook Review – Drawbacks and things to keep in mind

• Glossy Screen makes it fairly hard to use when there are bright lights present.
• Glossy Cover will leave plenty of fingerprints.

Samsung N110 Netbook Review – Ratings

1. Price and Value for Money – 0.5 stars. The Samsung N110 is an all rounded and universal netbook which is good value for money.
2. Speed and Performance – 0.5 stars. It contains the 1.6Ghz Intel Atom N270 Processor which give it a “standard” Netbook performance for running applications and multi-tasking.
3. Screen – 0.5 stars. The glossy screen looks colorful and bright indoors but it is not as great outdoors.
4. Keyboard, Touchpad and Usability – 1 star.
5. Portability and Battery Life – 1 star.
6. Looks and Design – 1 star. Attractive thin design.
7. Connectivity & Extensibility – 1 star. It has everything essential i.e 3 USB ports, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, VGA out etc.

Overall the Samsung N110 gets 5.5/7 Stars.

Samsung N110 Netbook Review – Our Recommendation

The few changes that have been made to the NC10 model make a fair difference in N110 version. The touchpad is now larger. The design is not “bland” or boring any more but it is attractive. The battery life which some people complained about is now sorted, and is more powerful.

At $399, the N110 is slightly more expensive than “average” Netbooks so I recommend it if you’re looking in the medium price range.

Samsung N110 Netbook Review – What have buyers on Amazon said?

Pros:

1. “The Samsung N110 meets all my expectations”.
2. “The N110 has handled everything I have thrown at it [in terms of performance]”.
3. “Setup is very easy for a novice. The battery life is unreal. The speed of the unit is very good”.
4. “The battery seems to last for almost 9 hours”.
5. “I started out thinking I would only use it at home for internet and e-mail…..I used it this week to show a PowerPoint presentation to a client…”

Cons:

1. “Touchpad scrollbar feature somewhat unreliable”.
2. “Display always dims slight after starting”.
3. “I love everything about it except the touchpad”.
4. “The sound is “tiny” from the built in speakers”.
5. “I would have liked to see Samsung use the newer N280 chip instead of the standard N270.”

Samsung N110 Netbook Review – Technical Specifications

• Operating System: MS Windows XP Home
• Processor: Intel Atom N270 at 1.6 GHz
• RAM: 1 GB DDR2 RAM
• Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA HDD, 5400 RPM
• Display: 10.2 inch LCD display, 1024 x 600 pixels
• Graphics: Intel 945 GSE with 128 MB VRAM
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, Headphone, Microphone, VGA out, 3 in 1 card reader
• Weight: 2.8 pounds

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