Samsung Mini Laptops

Samsung is well-known for building great quality mini laptops. Their first mini laptop, the Samsung NC10 trumps the field with its spacious keyboard and more than 6 hours of battery life. It has become one of the best mini laptop in the market which top the best selling chart untill today. The company continues to release several new mini laptop models after NC10. Each of them comes with equally great or even better quality. Below are the list of all Samsung mini laptops.


1. Samsung NC10


Overview
Samsung NC10 is the first mini laptop from the company. It comes with a 10.2-inch display, an Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, and 120GB hard drive.

On the good side, the Samsung NC10 has a long battery life (over 6 hours), a big and ergonomically-designed keyboard (93 percentt full size), a speedy hard drive, and a great quality webcam and speakers.

On the bad side, the Samsung NC10 has a rather small touchpad which some people might feel difficult to use. Also in tems of physical design, it might not look as attractive as some competitors.

Specification

• 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
• 1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
• 120 GB, 5400 rpm hard drive
• 10.2-inch with 1024x600 resolution display
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
• 3-1 card reader; SD memory reader
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches, 2.8 pounds

Availability:
The Samsung NC10 (with 6-cell battery) is currently available at Amazon.com for $371.24.

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2. Samsung NC20


Overview
The Samsung NC20 comes with a 12.1-inch screen, a VIA Nano processor, 1GB RAM, and 160GB hard drive.

On the good side, this affordable 12-inch mini laptop provides comparable performance to its predecessor, NC10, while boasting a larger screen and a full-size keyboard for a more comfortable mobile computing experience.

On the bad side, the Samsung NC20 is thicker and has a shorter battery life (4 hours plus).

Specification

• 1.3-GHz VIA Nano U2250
• 1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
• 160GB, 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive
• 12.1-inch, 1280x800 resolution display
• VIA Chrome9 HC3 Graphic Card
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
• 3-1 card reader
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• 11.5 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches, 3.4 pounds

Availability:
The Samsung NC20 (with 6-cell battery) is currently available at Amazon.com for $493.96.

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3. Samsung N110


Overview
The Samsung N110 is an improved version of Samsung N110. It comes with a 10.1-inch screen, a 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 160GB hard drive.

On the good side, the Samsung N110 has a few improvements over the NC10 which include the extended touchpad and increased in battery capacity that gives it a lengthy 7 hours of runtime.

On the bad side, the Samsung N110 is a little more expensive than similarly configured netbooks

Specification

• 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
• 1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
• 160GB, 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
• 10.2-inch screen with 1024x600 resolution
• Intel GMA 945 Graphic Card
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth 2.0
• Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
• 3-1 card reader
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches, 2.8 pounds

Availability:
The Samsung N110 (with 6-cell battery) is currently available at Amazon.com for $373.99.

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4. Samsung N120


Overview
Samsung N120 is pretty similar to N110. It has all the same specs as the N110. The main difference between N110 and N120 is that N120 comes with a full-size keyboard.

On the good side, the Samsung N120 comes with a full-size keyboard, and long battery life (more than 7 hours) which is even better than N110.

On the bad side, the display of this mini laptop has a poor viewing angle.

Specification

• 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
• 1GB RAM, Upgradable to 2GB
• 160GB, 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
• 10.1-inch screen with 1024x600 resolution
• Intel 945GSE Graphic Card
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth 2.0
• Ports: Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; USB x 3
• 3-1 card reader
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• 10.27 x 7.3 x 1.19 inches, 2.8 pounds

Availability:
The Samsung N120 is currently available at Amazon.com for $396.76.

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5. Samsung N310


Overview
The Samsung N310 is also known as Samsung Go in the U.S. Designed by Japanese artist Naoto Fukasawa, it has rounded and smooth edges which are modeled after a pebble.

On the good side, the Samsung N310 has an eye-catching design, long battery life (more than 8 hour with 6-cell battery), roomy keyboard, and fast system boot time.

On the bad side, it has a huge, ostentatious Samsung logo on the lid which some people might not like it. Also, the price is relatively higher than other 10-inch mini laptops with the same configuration.

Specification

• frameless 10-inch screen
• pebble design keyboard
• Intel Atom processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB hard drive
• 1.3-megapixel camera
• three-in-one memory card reader

Availability:
The Samsung NC310 (with 6-cell battery) is currently available at Amazon.com for $449.95.

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Samsung NC10 VS N310 Comparison:



And that covers all mini laptop models that Samsung has released so far. Samsung is definitely one of the leading netbook manufacturer in today's market that build great quality mini laptops. We highly recommend Samsung mini laptops to anyone who's looking for a mini laptop. We will keep the list updated as new Samsung models are released.

Acer Mini Laptops

Acer is one of the earliest company to enter the world of mini laptops. Thanks to persistence and quality, they have managed to carve out a niche for themselves in the market, and are now amongst the top ten mini laptop brands.


Below is the list of all Acer mini laptops (below 13-inch):

	Display	Processor	HDD	RAM	Graphics	Battery	OS	Price	Reviews & Rating
Acer Aspire One AOD150	10.1" (1024 x 600)	1.6GHz Intel Atom N270	160GB	1GB	Intel GMA 950	6-cell (up to 6.5 hours)	Windows XP Home	$329.99	4.5 >> read customer reviews	Compare Price
Acer Aspire One AOD250	10.1" (1024 x 600)	1.66GHz Intel Atom N280	250GB	1GB	Intel GMA 950	6-cell (up to 9 hours)	Windows 7 Starter	$367.17	5.0 >> read customer reviews	Compare Price
Acer Aspire One AO751h	11.6" (1366 x 768)	1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520	160GB	1GB	Intel GMA 500	6-cell (up to 8 hours)	Windows XP Home	$329.99	3.0 >> read customer reviews	Compare Price
Acer Aspire One 531h	10.1" (1024 x 600)	1.6GHz Intel Atom N270	160GB	2GB	Intel GMA 500	6-cell (up to 6 hours)	Windows XP Pro	$419.00	4.0 >> read customer reviews	Compare Price
Acer Aspire AS1410	11.6" (1366 x 768)	1.2GHz Intel Celeron SU2300	160GB	2GB	Intel GMA 4500MHD	6-cell (up to 6 hours)	Windows 7 Home Premium	$399.99	4.5 >> read customer reviews	Compare Price
Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810T	11.6" (1366 x 768)	1.3GHz Intel Core2 Duo SU7300	320GB	4GB	Intel GMA 4500MHD	6-cell (up to 8 hours)	Windows 7 Home Premium	$599.99	N/A	N/A
Acer Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ	11.6" (1366 x 768)	1.3GHz Intel Pentium SU4100	320GB	3GB	Intel GMA 4500MHD	6-cell (up to 8 hours)	Windows 7 Home Premium	$549.99	5.0 >> read customer reviews	N/A

The list above includes most, if not all, of the Acer mini laptops that are currently available in the market, and will be constantly updated to include any newly released mini laptops from Acer.

Another Apple Netbook Rumors

While Apple has repeatedly said that they are not going to release any netbook, that doesn't mean they will not release other form of small, light, and ultraportable computing devices. TheStreet.com reported that Apple will be coming up with a tablet computer with 9 to 10-inch touchscreen, which is larger than an iPod Touch, but smaller than any MacBook. The device is expected to be made available before holiday season, according to TheStreet.com. Find out more on TheStreet.com.

Sony VAIO W Now Available For Pre-Order

The Sony VAIO W series netbook is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. For $499.99, you will get this first netbook from Sony which comes with the following specs:

• 10.1 LCD w/ XBRITE-ECO technology & LED backlight, Integrated MOTION EYE camera & microphone
• 1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom Processor
• 1GB of pre-installed RAM
• 160GB HDD
• built-in A2DP Bluetooth technology
• 3 Cell Battery
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Premium

In related news, Notebook Italia got a chance to spend a few minutes with the Sony VAIO Mini W netbook recently, and have posted a brief hands-on video on the netbook:



While we couldn't tell how well the netbook perform, what we can see from the video is that it does have a chiclet-style keyboard, and a wide touchpad which should be quite comfortable to use. Also, it has a very thin lid, and the design is stylish.

More About Sony VAIO W Netbook

Sony VAIO W series netbook is now availalble for pre-order on U.S. Sony Style website. As expected, it has a starting price of $499, and available in 3 different colors: pink brown and white. Besides a higher resolution screen (1366×768 pixels), the specs are similar to most standard netbooks out there: Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 160GB Hard Disk Drive, and 1GB DDR2 SDRAM.

Sony has also put up some videos about the Sony VAIO W netbook on their Youtube channel. Here's one of the interview with the VAIO W developer:



More videos can be found on Youtube. While the Sony VAIO W is yet to release in the U.S., the folks at whatlaptop.co.uk has published the first review on this netbook. According to them, the color and contrast on VAIO W screen is excellent, and they also like the chiclet-style keyboard on this netbook. Check out the full review here.

Sony To Release Netbook Named VAIO W

After the overpriced VAIO P mini laptop (which is not a netbook), Sony finally decided to come out with a real netbook that's equipped with a standard netbook specs:

• 10.1-inch screen, 1366×768 resolution
• Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz
• 160GB HDD
• 1GB RAM
• webcam
• GMA 950/W-LAN
• Bluetooth
• 3.5-hour battery pack
• Windows XP Home Edition

According to Liliputing, the Sony VAIO W netbook will hit the U.S. in August with a starting price of $499. It may hit the Europe market sooner as Sony UK has already put up a product page for the VAIO W.

Here's the Official Press Release for the Sony VAIO W Series

ThinkFree Releases Office Suite For Netbooks

Due to the popularity of netbooks many new products are created. The ThinkFree mobile office suite is one of them. The software includes a Microsoft Office-compatible word processor, spreadsheet app, and presentation app, that is geared to run on most Atom-based netbooks with low resolution (1024 x 600 pixel) displays. For netbook owners who do not want to overload their netbooks with Microsoft Office, the ThinkFree mobile office suite will be a great alternative.

The software suite is currently available for $39.93, but during the promotion period, you get one for $24.95 by entering the coupon code THINKFREE during checkout. The coupon code will also give you an extra 1GB of online storage space.

Kaspersky Introduces Special Edition Internet Security Software For Mini Laptops

Internet security company, Kaspersky, has recently released a special edition of Internet Security program, designed specially to run on netbooks. It supports any mini laptops that run on Intel Atom, Intel Celeron, or VIA C7-M processor, and has been tested on Acer Aspire One, Samsung NC10, MSI Wind, and newer models of Asus Eee PC netbooks.


What makes this product different from other Security software is that it is designed to work with netbooks that have 1024 x 600 pixel or lower resolution screens, and it consumes less system resources to avoid slowing down the netbooks which generally having lower processing power compared to normal computer.

The software will cost you $29.95 a year, and you can have 30 days of trial run before purchasing it.

Acer Aspire One 751 Now Available For Pre-Order

Acer's first 11.6-inch netbook, the Aspire One AO751h, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. It comes with the following specs:

• 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display
• Intel Atom Z520 CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB Hard Drive
• GMA500 graphics
• WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• Windows Vista
  

You could either order the Aspire One 751 with a 3-cell battery (which supports up to 3 hours of usage) for $399.99, or with a 6-cell battery (which supports up to 8 hours usage) for $449.99. If the normal 10-inch netbook is too small for you, the 11.6-inch Aspire One 751 might be the right choice for you. Also check out our previous review roundup for this netbook.

Samsung N110 Review Roundup

Samsung NC10 is one of the top netbook that's recommended by most reviewers since it hit the market last year. Samsung N110, the second generation of 10-inch netbook from Samsung, gets even better. While most of the hardware specs of the Samsung N110 is similar to its predecessor, the improvement is made on the battery life, the touchpad, and the external design of the netbook. The 6-cell battery of Samsung N110 are improved from 5,600mAh in NC10 to 5,900mAh, which support up to seven hours of general usage and eight hours of video playback, according to TrustedReview. On the touchpad, the N110 has improved from the originally smaller and vertically narrow touchpad on the NC10, to a larger touchpad measuring 2.5 x 1.3 inches on N110. Also, the mouse button, is slightly more raised compared to the one on NC10. And on the appearance, the Samsung N110 has an improved design with glossy coating, rounded edges around the palm rest, and burgundy trim along the bottom edge of the chassis, making it looks sleeker and more professional.


Check out the following video for a brief introduction for the Samsung N110 netbook.



As you see in the video, the basic specs for the Samsung N110 is very similar to the NC10:

• 10.2-inches display with 1024 x 600 resolution
• 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
• 1 GB RAM (expandable to 2 GB)
• 160GB 5400rpm HDD
• Windows XP Home
  

The Samsung N110 is currently available for $429 on Amazon.com. The price of this netbook might seem a bit higher than other similar class netbooks on the market, which would be the only drawback that this netbook has, but considering the high quality of this machine, it's still worth the slightly higher price.

"I received the Samsung N110 from Amazon ahead of schedule. Free shipping on the computer and the 2gb of ram. Pricing was the best around (from a reliable source.) I absolutely love this little machine. It is resonably fast - actually faster than I expected, & the keyboard is very comfortable to use - not crowded at all for my fat fingers! It offered to split the harddrive into two partitions, which I did. With the 160gb harddrive, I have more space than I will need. The D: drive is being used as a backup/recovery for the C: drive. I have loaded Mapsource, Skype, and MS Office 2007 onto the machine and it all works beautifully. (I shared the DVD on my desktop machine & mapped the Netbook to it, so I could easily load software without having to purchase a separate USB DVD.)

Overall, the best purchase I have made in a computer - lots of "bang for the buck" with this baby. I am taking it with me to Europe in about 10 days and am looking forward to being able to do email & web exploring on the trip. It is the perfect size for travel and the battery is really amazing - I have not run it down after 8 hours, it still had more to give!! Highly recommended!!!!"

(by Philip L. Benson, taken from Amazon.com)

And here's what other professional reviewers think about Samsung N110:

Laptop Magazine
"Samsung has created a near-perfect netbook in its N110. Thanks to the improved ergonomics of the touchpad, and north of 7 hours of battery life, it improves on an already stellar system and continues to beat out the competition. Though customers can get similarly configured netbooks with six-cell batteries for considerably less money—the Acer Aspire One AOD150 costs $120 less and the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE $70 less—the N110 offers a better keyboard and better endurance than both of those models and is lighter than the ASUS. Samsung’s $469 premium price tag is well worth it for those who cherish longer battery life."

Trusted Review
"Despite not adding a great deal over the NC10, the N110 is still an outstanding netbook provided you don't care about mooted extras such as video decoding. Thus, once the NC10 is inevitably discontinued, the N110 is one netbook that should be on most people's lists."

PC World
"Offering an improved mouse button and impressive battery life, the Samsung N110 would make a great choice for your next road trip. At $470, it isn't by any means the cheapest netbook on the block, but it certainly is a handsome, functional one. While I salute Samsung for correcting design flaws present in the NC10, I'd have preferred to see this the first time around."

The final conclusion: the Samsung N110, as the successor of NC10, is no doubt one of the leading netbook in today's market. If you are looking for a quality mini laptop and do not mind paying a little extra dollars, the Samsung N110 is highly recomended.

Toshiba To Enter US Netbook Market With NB205

Toshiba is entering the US netbook market with the new model NB205, which comes with a 10-inch mini laptop with 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, 1GB of RAM (upgradable to 2GB), and 160GB hard drive.


While the hardware specification for this netbook is pretty standard, the Toshiba NB205 does come with a few extra features that make it stands out from other netbooks:

• The 160GB hard drive is protected from sudden drops by a 3D accelerometer
• The display is LED-backlit, which is nominally greener than CCFL-backlit screens, and helps the system last longer on a charge
• Sleep-and-charge USB ports which allow users to charge their USB devices attached to the netbook even if its turned off
  

There will be two versions of Toshiba NB205 available -- the $349 version with flat-keyboard in black, and the $399 version which adds Bluetooth capabilities, and comes in four colors (white, brown, blue, or pink). Laptop Magazine has made some hands-on impression for the $399 version of Toshiba NB250 netbook, and they found this machine to be the best looking netbook, and also having the best keyboard and touchpad aming all netbooks that they have seen so far.

Although it might be a little late for Toshiba to enter the US netbook market now, looks like the company has managed to produce a great quality netbook that are comparable, even better than other popular netbook brands such as Asus, Acer, and Samsung.

HP Introducing New Netbook Model - Mini 110

HP is introducing a new netbook model called the Mini 110 which is expected to be released on early June.


Compared to its predecessor, HP has made several improvements to the Mini 110, including larger hard drive capacities, improved graphics performance, more USB ports, and comes with Syncables software that's used for synchronizing files between netbook and another PC. There will be 3 color options available for the Mini 110: black, white and pink.

There will be 3 different edition of HP Mini 110:

• HP Mini 110 XP Edition: This model comes with either a 32GB solid state drive or a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, and optional WWAN. At launch this netbook will be available with the same black swhirl pattern found on the HP Mini 1000, but in July it will also be available in white and pink. The HP Mini 110 XP Edition will also be available with an optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator for handling 1080p video. A high resolution 1366 x 768 pixel display option will eventually be available as well. This netbook should be available starting June 10th with a base price of $329.99.

• HP Mini 110 Mi Edition: This version comes with Ubuntu Linux and HP’s custom Mi Edition interface for the operating system. It will be available with up to 2GB of RAM and a hard drive up to 250GB. Prices start at $279.99. The HP Mini 110 Mi Edition should be available June 10th for $279.99.

• HP Mini 1101: This model will be available with Windows XP Home, XP Pro, or Vista. You can also get it with freeDOS if you want to install your own operating system. It’s available with a 32GB SSD or 160GB or 250GB hard disk. There’s also an optional EV-DO/HSPA mobile broadband modem. The HP Mini 1101 will be available starting June 1st with a starting price of $329.
  

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