Samsung NC10-11PBK 10.2-Inch Special Edition Netbook - 6 Cell Battery (9.5 Hours) | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: Personal Computer
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Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 1368
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2
Model: NC10-11PBK
UPC: 036725730304
EAN: 0036725730304
ASIN: B001RIYOL0
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| Features:
| • | Intel Atom processor N270, 1.6 GHz, 533 MHz Front Side Bus, 512 KB Level 2 Cache | | • | 1 GB DDR2 RAM 800 MHz | | • | 160 GB Hard Drive, 2.5-inch, | | • | Windows XP Home, 5900mAh 6 cell high capacity battery giving up to 9 hours and 40 minutes of continuous run-time | | • | 10.2-inch Wide, 1024 x 600 WSVGA , 220 nits |
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Product Description
The NC10 Special Edition mini notebook by Samsung is ideal for users looking for a low-cost, highly mobile solution that is aimed at "consuming" data via the Internet versus "creating" data. Key System Benefits - Easy to take with you whether it’s around the house, the campus or wherever one might travel; provides significant performance capabilities to wander the Internet and take care of basic productivity applications; enables one to view the Internet in full screen without compromise in a clear and comfortable display; maximum storage capacity for everything you download from the web; provides maximum system performance for basic web browsing and limited system functionality; enhances system performance without adding unnecessary system overhead; provides a great balance of price and performance; full size, easy to use keyboard is coated with Silver "Nano" ions to help protect the user from harmful bacteria. Key System Features - Weighing in at just 2.8 pounds; the NC10 adopts the new Intel Atom CPU; 10.2-inch wide LCD display providing 1024 x 600 resolution with 250 nits of brightness and an anti-reflection gloss coating display; Super high capacity 6-cell 5900mAh Lithium Ion battery providing up to 9.4 hours of continuous run time; 160GB capacity hard disk drive (HDD); 1GB system memory (RAM); Windows XP Home Operating System; Silver-Nano Keyboard; and large touch pad. Available in Black color.
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First Thoughts March 6, 2009
Akshay Sthapit (Berkeley)
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
My current laptop is a Thinkpad T43 which has been a dear companion for the past 4 years and is still going strong and been great for Rails development with Ubuntu installed on it. But it's weight at 5lbs is heavy enough that I don't carry my laptop around as much as I want to and I needed something lighter and smaller.
At first my obvious choice was the Thinkpad X series, which I might still end up getting depending on my experience with the NC10 and how it handles Ubuntu. But at [...] it costs less than a third so that was the deciding factor for me. I also ordered a 2GB stick which at[...] is well worth the upgrade. A lot of NC10 users have been upgrading their hard drives as well but for me 160GB is more than adequate especially since I use jungle disk to save most of my files and I'm a big believer in being digitally detached. I got this machine because it's light and inexpensive and I want to be able to throw it around, take it to the beach etc. without worrying about it getting scratched or getting sand on it - I'm usually stressed about scratches and dents the first few days I get an expensive gadget. Since I don't care about scratches and dents on the NC10 I don't plan on buying a bag or other accessories for it. The little cloth sleeve of an excuse for a bag that comes with it suits me just fine.
My first impression was that it is very well built - it has no squeaks at all. The keyboard (93%) is surprisingly very tactile and usable my only gripe being that to get to the "End" button you have to hit the function key first. The power charger is very diminutive which makes the whole package look and feel very portable. It feels heavy but a lot of the weight is from the battery.
After starting the computer you go through the usual hoops XP makes you jump through but it annoyingly forces you to restart and then you're presented with an obtuse "Recovery Solution III" screen where it asks about partitions which is the last thing you want to think about when you have a new computer and want to start playing it. I just want a clean no nonsense XP install with a dual boot no nonsense Ubuntu install. The default options are "Recovery - 6GB, Drive C - 68GB, Drive D - 75GB" which didn't make any sense so I changed it to something that suits my needs better - "Recovery - 6GB, Drive C - 33GB, Drive D - 81GB, Ubuntu - 29GB"
The system feels zippy enough with the included 1GB but I upped it to 2GB. I can't tell the difference but I'm sure that extra 1GB will kick in once I actually install some programs. I was also pleasantly surprised by the lack of junk bloatware programs (Lenovo + Thinkvantage is an obvious example) - the only program I ended up removing was McAfee - I paid for and prefer Symantec Client Firewall. The rocker mouse button is pretty much just for show - Samsung could just as easily have included a two button mouse and it would have worked exactly the same. But it looks nice.
The screen is vivid and bright compared to my T43. I thought the screen would be glossy from what I had read but it's not! Definitely a big plus for anyone who wants to use this device a lot and in different lighting conditions. I'm not a fan of glossy screens and I was apprehensive about it so to see a bright matte screen with zero dead pixels was a very pleasant surprise.
The trackpad works just fine. I haven't got the multi touch to work (I thought I remembered reading that it exists for this device) - I tried the usual pinching motions on web pages to make it zoom like the macs but that didn't do anything. The SD card reader on front is convenient since I take a lot of pictures but it would have been nice if it didn't stick out when inserted - pics at socialect.com/posts/260
The wifi connection is stable and works well - no complaints. It works and it works well.
So far I'm very happy with the NC10 special edition. It's rare that I buy a product that feels like it hits all the right notes but the NC10 SE does it and I know I will be using it a lot.
The SE is a winner... major issues resolved March 20, 2009
Ellen Gordon (Laguna Hills, CA USA)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I won't repeat what others have said about the NC10 but focus on the changes made in the Special Edition. I have had the unit for about two weeks (NC10 SE with 2Gb of ram).
Touchpad: It is now driven by Synatics. It is about 60mm wide x 37mm high (or 6cm x 3.7cm) which is larger than before. The pad is slightly indented which gives a touch feedback to prevent moving off the pad. These were the most talked about short comings of the NC10. IMHO, they have been very satisfactorily addressed. I have found the pad easy to use and I really like the side scroll feature.
Battery: It is now a 5900mAh unit (vs. 5300mAh). The NC10 was a class leader before and now it is even more of one. Simply amazing and wonderful.
Media slot: it is an SD only. The standard units have a 3-in-1 slot. I had not picked up on this change when reading the specs so it was a bit of a surprise. It does not affect me (I only us SD media) so no big deal.
In summary, I think Samsung has been listening and very quickly responded with evolutionary, important improvements. Kudos to Samsung.
I call the NC10 a Mighty Mouse. Performance is terrific. I am starting to push the performance and haven't seen a decline. It is quick and snappy. I just received the April, 2009 issue of PC World and in it is a review of netbooks. The Samsung NC10 was not (???) included. If it had been included it would have been on top based on the criteria the magazine used.
Yes, the NC10 is a bit more expensive than units from Acer, Asus, etc. It is worth every penny. Remember, you get what you pay for and, particularly, in electronics. Samsung has created a high quality and excellent value-for-the-money computer.
A great netbook just got better! March 5, 2009
Frenchie (Washington, DC)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I had been trying to decide between the NC10 and HP 2140 for a while. I'm glad I waited. The NC10 Special Edition is exactly what I wanted. It's the only netbook that has a great keyboard, long battery life, and a slim form factor. The HP is nice but to get a longer battery, you have to add a huge lump to the back of your device.
The full size keyboard also makes it a winner. When I tried the keyboards on some of the other netbooks at Test Try (Best Buy), I often wasn't impressed with the layout of the keys. It's important to me to be able to touch type. Many of the cheaper units won't fit the bill.
The cheaper netbooks often have less ram, non-standard ports, no bluetooth, or smaller hard drives as well. If you buy an under powered unit, you'll probably have to spend money to upgrade it anyway. One downer for the NC10 SE is that it doesn't have N wireless.
Another cool thing about the NC10 SE- Amazon dropped the price from the original pre-order price. It's now cheaper than the HP 2140 that includes the extended battery. I plan to use the savings to add a case and/or memory for it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LV7XAM?ie=UTF8&tag=nc10-11pbk-20&creativeASIN=B001LV7XAM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F7QRTG?ie=UTF8&tag=pc-accessories-10-20&creativeASIN=B000F7QRTG
All in all, this is a nice little, portable email and surfing machine. Since it has long battery life, you can take it with you without carrying the power brick. Considering it's only a few more dollars than the standard edition, it's a no brainer.
Great portable device March 17, 2009
Desy (Detroit)
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
Received as a gift. Primarily used for on the go internet surfing, Skype, and MSN live with video conferencing.
Meets all the expectations of a netbook, and goes beyond with the slim design, 9 hr battery life, and (93%) full keyboard (only minor discomfort with shift button, but easy to get used to). Built in camera works great with MSN and Skype. Did not upgrade from the 1GB RAM, runs quite smoothly except when MSN video calls are active, then becomes a little sluggish in multi-tasking. Not recommended for watching 720p or 1080p video files but more than adequate for youtubing. Screen great for many lighting conditions. Took outside and sat by the river chatting on MSN in high noon setting, and screen visible without glare. Very light, most of the weight is indeed in the battery, which slots into the unit without creating bulkiness. Battery easy to remove, but please remember to use the battery lock tab in back.
One of the best gifts I have received ever. I take it everywhere I go so I can keep in touch with my boyfriend on Skype.
Supper Sammy April 3, 2009
PabloBullDog (Austin, TX)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I'll try to add a new spin to the already marvelous reviews online for the Super Sammy (Samsung nc10-11pbk) netbook. I'm a cafe squatter after hours and on weekends. Sammy fits great on those small cafe tables, with room left for a notepad and some coffee. The screen, when set on bright, is quite nice to use outdoors in all but direct sunlight, perfect for the sidewalk seat. Indoors, the screen is gorgeous, I never need the highest brightness setting. When I work with Sammy on my lap, I've experienced no heat (or noise) problems at all (especially compared to my Dell XT...ouch).
Last evening I wanted to take a break. A coffee shop couch opened up and down I slumped. I connected effortlessly to Netflix streaming. Within minutes I was involved in a murder mystery that I knew only I could solve. Sitting near at hand, the 10" screen proved to be plenty big and clear enough to enjoy the movie. And the sound quality through headphones was really very good. No video clipping or sound quality issues. Without headphones, the sound from the speakers are clear and loud, but also demonstrate the quality limits of really small speakers.
Sammy's wireless receiver latches onto even a weak signal, then puts it in a headlock till I'm ready to sign off.
After five hours of working, surfing, wireless on, with a bright screen, multi-tasking, and movie watching ...all done with no performance lags, I still had 30% juice left on the gauge. I totally buy into the claim of >9 hours if you use some fairly un-obtrusive power conserving measures.
I've already filled about 3/5ths of the hard drive, with tons of applications, music, and some movies. Software and files are easy to load using virtual drive software (I used DAEMON TOOLS) and a USB hard drive or large thumb drive. Wireless networking to remote CD drives to load your software gives me H&H (that's hives and hyperventilation), so virtual drives was my choice and I'm happy with it.
To give you an idea of the range of programs the Atom processor can handle, I have :
Office Professional, MS Project, Adobe Professional, OneNote, Quicken Deluxe, iTunes, PlayOn to connect to my XBox 360, and Photoshop Elements. I run a lot of writing software, like DramaticaPro, Writer's Blocks, and Story Weaver. Training development tools like Camtasia, MindManager Pro, and Thought Office. Math-intensive investment software, like OmniTrader and Visual Trader. All of them run fast and clean on Sammy, some even better than on my day job core2duo machine (Big Brother-ware slowing us down.)
I love to multi-task and you would think an atom processor wasn't the best choice for this. Ahhhh, thought wrong, didn't ya. For all but one of my programs (Visual Trader), Sammy is indeed a multitasking fool. Just be reasonable in the total number of packages and windows you open. (An aside, has anyone loaded Photoshop CS3 or 4 on their NC10? How well does it run?) Programs open quickly, execute well, and close quickly. Sammy is pretty quick at boot up and shut down as well.
With this much going on I need a good keyboard. Sammy has a great one, especially for a netbook. Good key spacing and stroke. The improved track-pad is still a bit small, but within a day I was track-padding like a champ. Scrolling is a bit sensitive...I need to hunt around and adjust that. A USB or Bluetooth mouse will serve well if you don't acclimate. I love my USB trackball and use it for mouse intensive work, like photo editing.
Speaking of USB, the nc10 has three ports that are not all crammed together. Nice.
Machine fit and finish are tight. Feels like quality workmanship. Frankly, this is a good looking machine, very light (most bang for the ounce I think) and friendly towards those of us with bad shoulders when it comes time to pack up and leave ye olde coffee shoppe.
The machine looks nice overall but has one dark side...the top of the computer loves to steal finger prints. Check to make sure you still have possession of yours if you ever happen to touch the top of the case. After you've wiped the greasy streaks from the black plastic, enjoy the "gee whiz" factor by showing off this highly attractive device to admirers that ask for tours. (Netbooks are still an oddity, but more and more are showing up, so enjoy this while you can.) Till they're ubiquitous, the NC10 serves as nearly as good a hunk/babe magnet (in nerdy sets) as does a friendly dog.
Accessories: Toss the case that comes with it!!!!!
If you like pretty compact quarters for your NC10, I recommend the Caselogic BUA10 Ultra Portable 7-Inch - 10-Inch Laptop Attache (Black). Amazon has it here:
Caselogic BUA10 Ultra Portable 7-Inch - 10-Inch Laptop Attache (Black)
I fit Sammy, a moleskine notebook, pen, iPod video, headphones, granola bar, small digital camera, and an amazing electronic dictionary...all of this into a 2.2 x 8.8 x 11.5 inch frame. All you're missing is an Americano with cream and a nice chair and table in the corner.
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