Eleventy-two

Samsung NC10

Specifications

1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 10.2″ 1024×600 Screen 1GB DDR2 802.11b/g Wifi 100/10 Ethernet Bluetooth 160GB hard drive 5,200mAh 6 cell battery

First impressions

The NC10 is a very striking looking netbook.  I have the black model but it is also available in white and blue.  The lid follows the classic Samsung styling of gloss black with chrome style lettering, and the faux chrome of the letting is also present on the hinges and as a stripe which goes around the sides and front of the chassis.  Internally everything is made of matt plastic which won’t pick up finger prints, the lid however picks up grease and fingerprint no matter how hard you try and look after it. The status lights are placed along the front edge in such a way that its possible to see them and their descriptions with the lid either open or closed.  Also along the front edge is a 3/1 memory card reader.  The power button which took me a few seconds to locate, is placed on the side of the NC10 in line with the hinge and is nicely styled to match the faux chrome highlight. (continue reading…)