Samsung N150 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) Review
First - this was a replacement for an older laptop that quit letting me on the internet. Second - the extent of my research was to read the reviews on the netbooks available on Amazon because I wanted something reasonably priced quickly.
That said - thankfully the reviews gave me enough of an idea of what to expect and this has definitely met my expectations.
Because I bought refurbished the setup was much easier than it seemed to be for others. The longest part was re-installing my virus protection. The directions on assembling are equally useless in all three hundred and sixty eight languages they are written in as far as I can tell, but luckily it simply wasn't difficult to put (all four) pieces together.
If, like me, you are simply looking for something to connect to the internet let me give you an idea of what you're getting - the actual machine looks like the offspring of my old laptop and my kindle. Ten inch screen didn't mean a lot to me until I saw the actual box it came in. It's TINY. Smaller than a sheet of notebook paper by about an inch and a half. Which is fine for me, I wanted something portable but bigger than an iPod touch (and less expensive than an iPad).
It's not as "solid" feeling as more expensive computers/electronics - I don't anticipate it lasting more than two years, if that, but you get what you pay for.
I have small hands and I find the keyboard to be a little cramped. If you have large hands you might want to consider different technology. For those of us with smaller hands it's fine but given the pratfalls of aging I wouldn't want to type an entire document on it. Thankfully that's not why I got it :)
It's not lightning fast but it's not terribly slow either. It doesn't seem to like to do more than one thing at a time but recovery (CTRL ALT DEL) takes less time too.
It seemed to charge quickly (less than an hour and it claimed to have a full charge) but I haven't tested the battery life. Like most portable computers today it dimmed when I unplugged it. Given the size I think it would be quite difficult to read unplugged. But then again these are probably designed for younger eyes and hands :)
I found the track pad and the buttons easy to use but I will still probably rely on my mouse if I'm at a table. But they are much easier to use than my previous three laptops. The track pad isn't ridiculously loose and the buttons require effort to push - which means that at least for me I wasn't accidentally in the wrong part of the screen or clicking on the wrong thing.
The best part to me is the incredible lightness of the device. I can see carrying this with me and not worrying about having to "lug" it around like I did my old laptop. Now I understand why people are willing to sacrifice some performance and solidity for size. I look forward to using it and will update this as things occur, good or bad.
Samsung N150 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) Feature
- 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
- 1GB DDR2 Memory; 160GB Hard Drive
- Longer battery-powered performance of up to 7 hours*. *Battery life based on independent MobileMark test scores
- 10.1" Non-glare Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
- Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition
Samsung N150 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) Overview
The Samsung N150 netbook gives you value without compromise. It starts with a powerful Intel Atom N450 processor and Windows 7 Starter OS. The non-glare 10.1 inch screen gives you plenty of room, while a 3-in-1 memory card slot and 3 USB 2.0 ports make it easy to connect a digital camera, printer and more. At a scant 2.7 lbs, you can pick up and go at a moment’s notice, and the 7-hour battery is good for all day. And what’s life without choices? The N150 netbook comes in your choice or glossy red, glossy black or fingerprint-free matte blue.
Samsung N150 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) Specifications
Delivering high style while ensuring you have less to carry whie staying within your budget, the Samsung N150 netbook PC in blue features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, the latest Intel Atom N450 processor, Windows 7 Starter operating system, and up to 7 hours of battery life. This impressive battery-powered performance is possible because overall power consumption is reduced by the energy efficient LED display, optimized processing performance and Samsung's proprietary Enhanced Battery Life solution.
Great for writing e-mail and getting work done while on the go, it sports a 93 percent full-size keyboard for easy typing as well as a webcam for staying in contact via video chats. With the integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi, you'll be able to connect to the Internet at home or at hotspots throughout town. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, a 3-in-1 memory card reader, and three USB 2.0 ports.
 The Samsung N150 in blue with a 10.1-inch LCD screen, 93 percent full-size keyboard, and up to 7 hours of battery life. |
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.
Key Features
 Ultra Mobility |  Simple Data Sharing |
 | Digital LiveCam Incorporate cool video effects into your webcam chats with Live YouCam. Liven up your chats with 'virtual' hats and masks or choose one of 12 3D avatars to mimic your facial movements. Once you're done, easily upload your video to YouTube and Facebook. And workaholics can use the Live YouCam to share PowerPoint files and capture desktop videos for quick do-it-yourself demos and tutorials. |
 | Gesture User-Interface A convenient gesture user-interface lets you scroll, pinch-zoom in / out, and rotate via touchpad. Fast Connectivity |
 | Easy Resolution Manager See the whole picture on your netbook with Samsung's Easy Resolution Manager. If your program or game supports a higher resolution you can easily upgrade to 1024 x 768 to see more details, crisper images and bolder colors. |
 | TCO Certified This netbook has been awarded the leading environmental and usability standard--TCO 3.0 certification--and is ECO RoHS compliant. As well as being ergonomically designed for optimum ease of use and performance, Samsung netbooks are also completely mercury free and consume significantly less power thanks to their LED backlit displays. Their ultra-lightweight, robust and compact design also offers other "green" advantages, as less power is used in the manufacture and usage phases of their product life. |
Key Specifications
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