Shop online, surf the web and chat with ease. Weighing only 3.3 lbs. and with 1 GB of RAM, the NC20 mini notebook gives you the freedom to accomplish more on the go. Enjoy images filled with bold, vibrant colors on a glossy LCD screen with 1280 x 800 resolution. Maximize your shopping productivity and surf the web for hours on end. The 6-cell lithium battery provides revolutionary battery life with up to 6 hours of continuous use. The NC20 mini notebook is an affordable mobile solution ideal for all your online needs. 12.1 diagonal WVGA (1280 x 800) SuperBright Display Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and Microphone VIA VX800 with up to 128MB Shared Graphics Memory Built-in Stereo Speakers 802.11b/g Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR 10/100 Ethernet LAN 3-in-1 Card Reader – SD, SDHC, MMC Ports – 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions – 11.5 (W) x 8.5 (D) x 1.2(H) Approximate Unit Weight – 3.3 Pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Samsung NC20
I will compare to the NC10, the NC20 is bigger, heavier, less battery life but still good around 5:30 of regular use maybe more if you change the brightness on the screen settings, excellent screen resolution (1280 x 800)for 12.1″ !and better/higher sound for sure. Just be aware that the left side of the laptop generate a flow of mildly hot air. Of course the screen is the main thing here and I think is worth it if you want to use the laptop to see movies or read Open Office documents. It is very easy to open and upgrade the hard drive or the memory 2GB max. The trackpad has the same size of the NC10 black special edition but bigger than the regular NC10. The keyboard is great as the all NC10. note: They changed the position of the windows icon on the keyboard. The VIA Nano performs very similar to the Intel Atom.

5 Stars A great option
A 10.1 inches monitor was definitely something too small for my eyes, now I am 53… and for a 12.1 monitors you had to choose one of those expensive notebooks. But this Samsung NC20 appeared and I simply went for it without waiting for other customer reviews. I read some reviews on other sites, all of them OK, and followed my daughter’s advice: she has a 10.1 NC10, the pink one (perfect for a young girl) and is always telling marvelous things about her tiny netbook

Well, now I can start doing the same. It’s a great computer, perfect for what it is meant to.

The chasis is solid, the system keeps cold, has long battery life (5 hours or so, I am not enough disciplined to measure it with minutes and seconds), a clear and comfortable keyboard and a silent processor/disk

Two small cons:

1. The monitor is too glossy for my taste.

2. The cover traps all your fingerprints, mercilessly.

Best regards

Rodarias

5 Stars Perfect Netbook
I wanted a netbook or laptop to replace an old laptop we used in our kitchen. I wanted something that was …

1) Light weight and portable.

2) Easy to carry and/or pack when I travel.

3) Quick accessing the internet for news and email.

4) Would run Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

5) Had an easy to read screen, and

6) Cost less than $800.

I strongly considered 10″ netbooks by several manufacturers (Samsung, HP, Asus, etc.) but decided I wanted a larger screen after I found myself “leaning in” to read the screen on the 10″ netbooks. Laptops had bigger screens, but were LOTS heavier (>5.5 lbs) and would be much less convenient both in my kitchen and to travel with. Getting a 12-14″ screen in a light weight laptop or a Mac was going to easily cost me more than $1000. The Samsung NC20 fit my criteria the best. I was a bit apprehensive to buy it though as I was unable to see one locally. In the end, I decided to take the plunge.

Boy am I glad I did. This computer is simply great. Perfect size, very portable and light weight. Screen is easy to read and very bright. One complaint I had heard about the NC20 was that the speakers weren’t very good, but I would disagree with this; they’re fine! The keyboard is easy to use, even with my big fingers. Battery life is excellent. In addition, the setup was a breeze. I’ve set up a lot of computers in my time (both PC and Mac), and honestly this was by far the easiest (even easier than my Mac’s)! Microsoft Office went on fine, easy setup of my wireless network and file sharing with my desktop. I also loaded Norton Internet Security on it, and it runs just fine (no noticeable reduction in speed). It has handled everything I’ve given it just great!

I added a USB-CD/DVD drive and a USB-mouse (although it has built-in Bluetooth), and these work great. When purchasing I thought about upgrading the memory to 2GB but decided to wait and see. Now that I have it, I see no need for this currently (but it’s nice to have the option for the future).

My NC20 is currently sitting on my kitchen table, running Microsoft Office just fine and accessing my emails and the internet like a champ! If you’re looking for a secondary computer, laptop or netbook for doing simple tasks and travel like I was, I would highly recommend the NC20.

Buy/More Info

Samsung NC20 21GBK 12 1 Inch W Mini Notebook 1 3 GHz via Nano ULV Processor 1 GB RAM 160 GB Hard Drive 6 Cell Battery XP Home Black is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

Seemingly crafted by nature itself, the Eee PC Seashell draws its inspiration from seashells and its opalescent and glossy exterior is crafted by the innovative in-Mold Roller technology. It’s so light and compact, you can take it anywhere with you! And with sleek curves and smooth lines hugging its lustrous shell, the Eee PC Seashell will easily charm passers-by wherever it goes. The Eee PC Seashell is a highly portable companion that users can carry about. Boasting a profile measuring just 1-inch in depth and weighing at 2.42 pounds, the svelte and lightweight Eee PC Seashell is a joy to behold and its compact dimensions making it the perfect runabout Internet device anywhere. With the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine’s increased power efficiency, the Eee PC can deliver an impressively 6 hours battery lifespan eliminating worries about power while on-the-go and easily keeps users connected for full day, unplugged computing. The ergonomic keyboard is more comfortable and less fatiguing to type on, giving you unsurpassed comfort when typing for prolonged periods. And with the Multi-Touch gesture input feature, you can easily zoom in and out to view photos or read documents by just moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad. You can also simultaneously slide two fingertips up or down the touchpad making scrolling in a window easy without the use of a mouse. The New Eee PC Seashell is built to be your perfect travel companion, so don’t wait and order yours today! 10.1 WSVGA (1024 x 600) LED Backlight Color-Shine Display 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speaker and Digital Array Microphone Card Reader – MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital/SDHC Connections – 2 x USB 2.0, Mini VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 0.71 ~ 1.01 (H) Approximate Unit Weight – 2.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star misleading marketing
Now the “i” key is sticking…quite a problem!!!

When I purchased this computer Amazon recommended the Crucial 2GB 667 Mhz CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory which I purchased. Only when the computer arrived was it clear that it is IMPOSSIBLE for the average user to install this memory without dismantling the entire computer. I was told by customer service that it was indeed faulty merchandising on Amazon’s part and I could return the memory without penalty. However, Amazon charged me to return the merchandize which they NEVER should have recommended or sold with this machine in the first place. My first association with this machine was soured by Amazon’s misleading marketing and customer service.ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell 10-Inch Pearl Black Netbook – 6 Hour Battery Life

5 Stars Best balance of portability and usability in a netbook
+ Great keyboard, pretty good track pad (no two finger scrolling, but you can make circular motions with your finger to scroll)

+ Fairly quick as far as netbooks go, even with 1GB RAM

+ Good battery life (4+hrs)

+ Very thin and light (portability is the point, no?)

+ Decent speakers and very quiet fan/hardware

+/- Glossy screen. The glare doesn’t bother me and I’ll gladly take a little glare in exchange for what I perceive as better contrast and colors.

-RAM not easily upgradeable (doesn’t yield that significant a difference in performance though)

-Battery not user-replaceable (this isn’t much of an issue for me as the battery life is pretty good and i don’t know many people who have actually purchased an additional/replacement battery for their laptops)

Note: Some people might complain about the standard netbook screen resolution and lack of graphics processor, but I find the former to be perfectly adequate and the latter to be overkill for netbook purposes (also would reduce the battery life).

2 Stars Pretty… but big wireless problems
I’m on my third day trying to connect to my wireless router, which my regular laptop, my printer, and my son’s laptop regularly do without any problems. I spent several hours with three different ASUS “tech specialists”, and they simply go through a predefined routine… nice people but thoroughly useless. Two already suggested returning the unit… which is a huge inconvenience.

In two different forums, several other posts report wireless problems. ASUS posted a “fix”, which means they know of this problem, but the fix did not execute in my Eee. Bummer…!

4 Stars Geat!
I got this netbook like 3 weeks ago and has been working perfectly for till today.

Pros:

- The keyboard. It’s really the best netbook keyboard i’ve tried.

- Mousepad. The scroll works perfect and the zoom utility is great!

- Glossy screen. It looks great from every angle, great bightness and contrast.

- Speakers. They’re very decent for what you can expect in a netbook.

- Software. I love the EEE SuperHybrid Engine wich allows you to change the power consumtion and performance just with the hotkeys. It also can overclock the CPU to 1.75Ghz (still trying to get more than that).

- Battery. I’ve used today for 5:15 and is telling me that I have 20 minutes left. Almost hits the promised time.

Cons:

- 6 dead pixels came with the screen. Also the glossy screen isn’t good at all if you like using your computer on the outdoors.

- The black screen border is a fingerprint magnet.

- Wi-fi doesn’t work on Windows 7.

- The battery and memory are very difficult to replace, and Asus says that if you do it you’ll void the warranty.

5 Stars Nice and small
GOOD: Nice and small device. Very easy to carry everywhere – only 2 lbs. Frequently do not need to carry charger because of long battery life – 6hrs max and about 4 hrs if processor-hungry applications running. Very fast – comes from standby in 5 seconds, all normal applications work without any delays – Skype, Firefox, Chrome, Outlook, Picasa, bookreaders, and etc.

BAD: Purchased with Amazon-recommended additional 2GB memory, but can not easily install because 1008HA does not have a memory door. Actually it runs well with 1GB, but I wasted money on additional 2GB. Later Amazon placed a notification on their site that 2GB is difficult to install, but still offers to buy it. Also, personally I do not like hi-gloss screens, but it is not a big issue.

COMPARED TO: Before purchase compared 1008HA to MSI netbooks and found their keyboard wierd – Fn key in place of Ctrl and too small keys “.” and “,”

CONCLUSION: Completely satisfied. Also, I’m considering buying 1101HA later when it becomes available to get 11″ screen with higher resolution and longer battery life.

Buy/More Info

ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell 10 Inch Pearl Black Netbook 6 Hour Battery Life is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

Weighing just 2.8 pounds, the Samsung N120-12GW mini-notebook in white improves on its predecessors with a sleeker, curvier design, a glossy LCD screen, a larger touchpad, an integrated subwoofer for 2.1-channel surround sound (via SRS audio technology), and a 6-cell lithium rechargeable battery that provides up to 6 hours of continuous use. An affordable mobile PC that’s ideal for all your online needs, the N120 is designed to go almost anywhere–from kitchen and living room at home to Wi-Fi hotspots at coffee shops, airports and more. It sports a 10.1-inch LED-backlit SuperBright screen and a 97-percent full-size keyboard that’s easy to type on and includes an innovative coating that helps create a more germ-free environment.

It’s powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices and features an innovative hafnium-infused circuitry that reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy. The integrated 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) will keep you connected to email and all your social networks, while the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR technology enables you to use handsfree communication headsets while video chatting via the integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam. This model comes in white, but it’s also available in black.

Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, built-in speakers and microphone, SD/SDHC/MMC memory card reader, three USB ports (with two of them able to charge your peripherals), and a VGA output to an external monitor. It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.

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Processor
The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power–less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor–for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).

The 97-percent full-size keyboard makes it easy to type no matter where you are. It also has an innovative coating that help create a more germ-free environment (see larger image).

Storage & Memory
There’s plenty of room for everything you download from the web with 160 GB of hard disk drive storage. Plus, you’ll enjoy a quick system boot-up and fast access to stored information. The N120 offers 1 GB of installed RAM, delivering maximum netbook performance for accessing the Internet and enjoying streaming multimedia.

Screen, Video & Audio
With its LED-backlit SuperBright 10.1-inch wide LCD, you can view the Internet or any application in full-screen mode (at a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution) without compromise and in a clear and comfortable display. Video is powered by Intel’s integrated, power-efficient 945GSE Express chipset, which features a 32-bit 3D graphics engine based on the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. Enjoy a full and rich multimedia experience on the go with high-quality sound thanks to the integrated SRS 2.1-channel system, featuring 2 x 1.5 watt stereo speakers with a dedicated subwoofer. It also offers an integrated audio chip that’s compatible with HD Audio.

Integrated Webcam
An integrated 1.3 megapixel digital motion camera makes it easier than ever to keep in touch with friends and family, using video-conferencing or live messaging. The camera combines the resolution and image quality of a still camera with the sustained high frame rates of a video camera.

Connectivity
This Samsung N120 mini-notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that’s compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks, as well as an Ethernet jack for plugging into a wired network. With the integrated Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as use Bluetooth-enabled headsets for VoIP phone calls and handsfree video chats. To increase your storage capabilities, you can access optional memory cards (Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, and MultiMediaCard).Here’s the full list of connectivity options:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players (2 chargeable USB ports
• SD/SDHC/MMC memory card reader
• 1 headphone out/microphone in
• RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection
• VGA video output for external monitors

Operating System & Software
Pre-installed with Windows XP, the Samsung N110 includes the following software: Samsung Recovery Solution III, Samsung Magic Doctor, Samsung Update Plus Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager McAfee Virus Scan, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Dimensions & Weight
This netbook measures 10.71 x 7.4 x 1.17 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds.

Power
This mini-notebook includes a six-cell (5200mAh) lithium-ion battery for up to 6 hours of use.

What’s in the Box
This package includes the Samsung N120-12GW, rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed operating instructions. It’s backed by a one-year warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best in Class
Samsung’s N120 is absolutely amazing and I’m very happy with the purchase. I did a lot of research over the past few months – and I’m not willing to settle for a netbook with less than six hours of video watching time or 10 hours of surfing/work time – I’d rather not have one honestly. The N120 delivers and more.

The keyboard is easy to use – much more comfortable than most for plane travel because of the unit’s overall small weight and footprint. In addition, the mouse trackpad works great – very impressive.

While the screen is reflective like all the new netbooks – and I did want a matte screen – like the other reviewers said, it’s about as non-reflective as a reflective screen can be – no complaints here.

Samsung took their immensely successful first generation NC10 – integrated the consumer feedback and delivered once again. The build quality and specs made this a no-brainer for me. I was leaning toward the HP and Lenovos but they haven’t been able to strike a balance between long battery life (all 6-cell netbooks are not created equal) and weight. Samsung did it with the NC10 and they’re doing it once again with this second generation: N110 and N120. If this second generation hadn’t just come out, I would have likely bought the NC10 if any.

Obviously, Samsung is reading the consumers better than the rest of the pack.

It even comes with its own neoprene-like (thick cloth) sleeve – which you’ll have to add your own velcro to. Why they chose to not put a velcro closure on it is a very good question.

Overall, I would buy this again – and will recommend to friends and clients.

5 Stars Very nice, best netbook I’ve bought
I just sold my HP mini 1000 on Craigslist. It was a nice netbook but short on battery life and storage space. I also have an original acer aspire one 8.9″ with extended battery. That laptop was nice but screen is a bit small but has a nice bright screen and a somewhat cramped keyboard. But ok battery life. I still have that one. I also have a MSI wind U120 which isn’t bad but battery life isn’t great but ok. And then I have an ASUS 900HA, that was pretty cheap at less than $300. Its very small but the keyboard on those Eee PCs aren’t very good (bad place for shift key) but the small size makes up for it as its smaller than the acer aspire one 8.9 inch but isn’t good for long sessions .

Now I just got this from amazon for $399 and its my very favorite. The quality of the Samsung N120 is outstanding. The computer is Matte finished so no more fingerprints. The glossy screen is very nice and bright. Battery life is the best of all four. The keyboard is perfect at 97% full size.

I want to sell my other ones except maybe the asus 900HA.

After using this for one week now I am really impressed with the speakers. When I compare them to the other 4 netbooks they blow them away. itunes sounds great and you can actually hear the stereo sound and the ‘subwoofer. I’m EXTREMELY happy with this purchase and can’t imagine a better netwook with a 10″ screen. Buy this and you will be extremely happy!

4 Stars Samsung n120 a portable netbook for all
I wanted to get a netbook to have a computer that was portable. I do own a dell m4300, but it was heavy. Especially, when my family and I travel during the summer, I wanted something that I could listen to music and books and do e-mail on the go. I did a lot of research on netbooks.

This netbook stood out to me for a few reasons:

It’s keyboard. I have seen a few netbooks from other college friends and the keyboards did not amaze me. Samsung has outdone it on this product. The keyboard was very easy to type on. My only thing is I wonder why they only chose to include one windows key?

Anyone have anythoughts on that one?

Oh well, just one little odd design issue one can get used to.

Battery life was also great. I got between 6-8 hours on a charge.

From the first day I got it, everything just worked.

I was able to do skype with no problem.

People on skype say my internal microphone sounds quite good.

Listening to music and browsing the web was also a snap.

It found my wifi network right away-I was able to enter the wpa2 key and connect.

If you are looking for a computer with great audio battery life and a great keyboard then the n120 is the netbook for you.

4 Stars Great cheap laptop — but non-square pixels
This is a great cheap laptop and I plan to use it as my main computer. The keyboard is great and the trackpad and buttons are acceptable. It makes a great word processor, Web browser, and player for DVD-quality videos.

Note that the screen is 8.78 inches wide and 4.94 inches tall (a 16:9 ratio) even though the pixels are 1024×600 (a 16:9.4 ratio). So the screen is 117 dpi horizontally and 121 dpi vertically — each pixel is stretched horizontally by four percent.

I didn’t notice this at first and it’s fine for browsing the Web, but if you’re playing back video, you’ll want to tell the video player that the monitor aspect ratio is 16:9, or everything will be just a little squished. That also goes for everything else you display.

5 Stars Amazing! And I have a question
I got this netbook because my 13″ Ibook died. I’m a mac-addict, and I wish Apple made a netbook. But, other than that, I love everything about the Samsung N120: The screen is amazing, the keyboard is more than generous and feels great, the size is perfect, it is easy to carry. [....]

My question is: Does anyone know what car charger would work with this? And is it okay to charge a computer when the car is running?

Buy/More Info

Samsung N120 12GW 10 1 Inch White Netbook 6 Cell Battery is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

This Eee PC by Asus comes in Fine Ebony style that is created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology. Inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire laptop and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience; scratch resistance and beautiful style while you’re out and about. The Eee PC has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear and sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. 160GB of storage allows you to easily manage photos, music and data files more efficiently. The exclusive Super Hyper Engine, technology found only in the Eee PC, is incredibly efficient and saves up to 15% of power. Preinstalled on the Eee PC to provide you a familiar interface is Microsoft’s Windows XP Home, Windows Live Messenger and Works for numerous office applications, that allows anyone to learn, work and play. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot – MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections – 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12 ~ 1.50 (H) Approximate Unit Weight – 3.09 Pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars ASUS rocks
This netbook is great.

Using full power consumption settings I still get a strong 4 hours of battery time, not the 7 advertised with settings making the computer useless. False advertising aside, I have no trouble running any programs on this thing so far. I use it for anything I use my normal giant dell laptop for. The startup time without boot boost enabled is about 35-40 seconds and I have a blast whipping this thing out anywhere I go.

The right hand shift key is shrunken… but it doesn’t bother me at all because I realized I’m entirely “right shifted”. I never use the left shift key anyway. I suggest learning a few two finger touch methods for the touch pad because without a tracking bar it can get annoying. This computer uses a two finger drag for this instead.

this is the best deal for the money and easily upgraded the memory too.

I have no complaints after the month I’ve owned this.

Great netbook.

5 Stars Nice portable and reasonbly fast
I don’t home key so the keyboard arrangement was not that big a deal for me. I have never gotten 6 hours of battery life, but have been near 5 hours… much better than my old Toshiba.

I did add the 2Gb of RAM and am pleased with the speed of the machine. For the price it is a great deal, especially for working in the field.

5 Stars Asus EEEPC 904HA
This is a fantastic product, I keep it in the kitchen and do recipe off of it..It is very light weight and I take it with me a lot..The battery life varies according to what I am doing..I did put a 2 gig stick of ram in it and I like it better, but it works very well on one gig also..

4 Stars i love my eeepc
Very happy with this product. I chose it over some other models because of the keyboard and am happy I did. Screen resolution and speed are both good. Memory is fine, since most of my stuff is saved to the cloud anyway.

A few things to future buyers: 1) I had to send it in for repair because it would not always boot up. There was a “boot boster” technical update included in the packaging, but it didn’t help. I got the machine back within a week of sending it for repair and it works great.

2) The word processor is just ok. Then again, I don’t like many of the products out there, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

3) I never get the full 7 hours of promised battery life. I’m willing to live with it, but it would’ve been great…

I would recommend this product to others.

5 Stars Everything we were looking for
We were a family of four with three computers: one desktop at home and a laptop for each of two working parents. Every evening there were times when both adults and both school-age children wanted (or needed, for work or homework) to be on a computer at the same time. The kids type assignments, search the web for information, and occasionally play simple games (like the ones that come with Windows).

In the month we’ve had it, this netbook has eliminated all waiting to get on a computer at home, gone on a week-long car trip (traveling in an eight-year-old’s backpack), never missed a wireless connection – at home or on the road, and reduced familial stress by getting everyone’s work done earlier and entertaining kids in the car, in hotel rooms, and at home. It meets (and when not using wirless, exceeds) its advertised seven hour battery life, and when the time comes for it to go to school, it’s capable of functioning on the school’s wireless network and surviving young boys’ handling. Its weight in their backpacks won’t send them to the chiropractor before their time, either.

Both adults in the family have used it, without any sense that they were missing something significant available on their laptops. We wouldn’t mind having a second one, but for now, even our techno-centric family can’t rationalize five computers for four people.

Buy/More Info

ASUS Eee PC 904HA 8 9 Inch Netbook 1 6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor 1 GB RAM 160 GB Hard Drive Fine Ebony is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

This Eee PC by Asus comes in Fine Ebony style that is created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology. Inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire laptop and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience; scratch resistance and beautiful style while you’re out and about. The Eee PC has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear and sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11n wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. Preinstalled on the Eee PC to provide you a familiar interface is Microsoft’s Windows XP Home, Windows Live Messenger and Works for numerous office applications, that allows anyone to learn, work and play. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot – MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections – 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12 ~ 1.50 (H) Approximate Unit Weight – 3.2 Pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Everything excellent, minor flaw in kwyboard layout
ASUS did a great job in packaging this monster at this price. It’s a steal and performance is crisp for browsing, chat and quick media doses.

The only flaw i found was one horrible mistake in keyboard layout. This however was promptly corrected in a newer revision. So PLEASE buy the newer, better revision. This is quite a neat package.

4 Stars Petite Computer
One of the best purchases I’ve made. Only complaint is the “Enter” key on the right side of the keyboard is too small and in the wrong place for me.

5 Stars Absolutely Great product

I travel a lot and needed a reliable computer to keep connected

to the web. The ASUS Eee PC is much more. Came in two days,

no problems getting it ready & going and it works marvelously.

Love this machine – best thing I have purchased in a long time !

Ted B.

5 Stars Excellent Netbook
I was reviewing all the netbooks and this one had all the features I wanted specially the Bluetooth and wireless N. I’m planning to use this for travel because my laptops gets heavy after lugging it all day. I upgraded the memory to 2gb, the HDD to 500gb and bought an external DVD reader/writer. I also put Vista Ultimate in it. The speaker is loud and clear.. louder than my laptops! The screen is gorgeous with the LED backlighting.. the images are bright and crisp. Battery life is 4 hours or more on balanced power setting with internet using mid brightness. For Power Saving mode it lasts at least 5 hours. The only downside is the shift key on the right side but once you get used to it it’s fine.

2 Stars Would like it if the keyboard wasn’t so crazy!
I have really tried liking this computer, it’s tiny, it can go anywhere, overall things work well…EXCEPT…the keyboard is absolutely CRAZY.

I need to be able to type….alot, but this computer invariably and suddenly jumps several lines up and inserts what you are typing in the wrong place. I spend more time fixing what went chaotically wrong. For the longest time I assumed it was me, and now after very careful observations, it is definitely this computer. Ironically as I type this comment, it hasn’t happened once. It typically happens about every 3rd sentence, way too much!!!!

Again, I really want to LOVE this computer, if only it wasn’t so crazy!

On a positive note, the battery lasts a long time.

Buy/More Info

ASUS Eee PC 1000H 10 Inch Netbook 1 6 GHz Intel Atom Processor 1 GB RAM 160 GB Hard Drive XP Home 6 Cell Battery Fine Ebony is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

The new Eee PC 900 offers you more options for your mobile computing needs. Incorporating a shockproof design and weighing 2.18 pounds, you will find it “Easy to learn, work and play” – making it your best outdoor companion anywhere, anytime. The large 8.9″ screen size allows for more screen space – making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents when viewing a single A4 page without the need to scroll left or right. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11b/g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. Another great feature is the built-in 16GB Solid State Disk (SSD) which offers 15 seconds boot times that makes for a quiet, energy saving, shock proof design, which is ideal for reporters, wildlife photographers and other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Preinstalled on the Eee PC is the Linux operating system, and Open Office for numerous office applications. Lastly the special FingerGlide makes operating the Eee PC easy and convenient through simple finger movements on the touch pad that allows for scrolling horizontally and vertically through documents by swiping two fingers up or down across the surface of the trackpad, or zoom in or zoom out of pictures by making pinching or stretching movement with your fingers. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second PC or a Web access tool so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot – MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections – 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 8.85 (W) x 6.69 (D) x 0.78 ~ 1.33 (H) Approximate Unit Weig

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars No Video chatting
Found it hard to change my old ways of Windows to Linux. Not as many options or possibilities to choose from. I had purchased it to use for messenging my children when I am away from home but you could not use the web cam for that. Therefore, I would rate it poorly if what you have bought it for was msn live chat or web-cam, your wrong it is not capable. Linux apparently does not accommodate web-cam chat yet. I returned this item.

Bev

4 Stars Eee PC is a big hit
My wife does not like computers. She does like to occassionally google something of interest or browse the web but has a fear of going to a website that will get a virus. Since Linux is not nearly as prone to spies and viruses as Windows and the simple operator interface we chose this for her. She absolutly loves the little PC. She plays games on it, browses the web, does her email etc. Wish we had bought it sooner.

The only downside is the little keyboard and you do have to press the keys rather hard sometimes. Also if you are going to have it in your lap you need to put in on something that would allow it to breath. It gets very hot. We use a padfolio as a lap table top for it and it works great.

5 Stars Very pleased
Nice versatile sub-notebook p c reasonably priced with every thing loaded on it for essential office work and internet. Linux O S very intuitive . look at it and you know what to do with out reading a book or going to “help”.

5 Stars Asus eee netbook
My only regret is that I didn’t find this little gem before I bought my hp laptop. I could have saved money and gotten a better product. The ASUS Eee netbook came in Pearl White which looks stylish no matter where I am. The size is great for sliding into my bag when I go somewhere. And Linux….I’m sold. Comes loaded with all the the software of the big guys just under a different name and fast. You wouldn’t believe how fast it opens, shuts down and when you insert a sd/mmc card it loads instantly, not like windows. Complete with webcam, voice recognition. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed.

4 Stars Great, but it could be better.
It does everything it claims to do, worked out of the box. I tested everything including the video camera and mic with the preloaded skype. I got it simply to surf the web on the go and I didn’t need to buy a full laptop for that. Lets face it, who actually takes advantage of modern computer power anyway? I have two desktops each with a duty, and this netbook replaced a broken laptop. I chose the linux version for security and to save $50. All but one of my computers is now linux based. I’m actually thinking about loading ubuntu on this netbook. It’s called a netbook, but it can do a LOT. I also love how light this thing is. It can also play back DVD quality video.

The bad. It is small. I knew it was, I even looked at them in stores. It isn’t until you try and live with one, that you realize just how small it is. I smashed all the wrong keys on the keyboard when I got it. I had to learn how to type on this thing, and I still make a lot more mistakes then a regular keyboard. The screen can be too small at times. The loaded OS seems to freeze for a few seconds. I’m not sure why, but I don’t like it. It never locks up, but it seems to hiccup over nothing. You can’t load Flash media player on this version of linux. The battery is useful, but not great. Turn the screen brightness down all the way when using the battery. It doesn’t seem to have power profiles or energy saving options. I could probably burn the battery up in an hour or so with the wireless on. I was showing off a video on battery for just a few minuets and it burned up 20% of the battery. I’ve had this long enough to be picky about it and I have. I think the solution to most of the problems is to load Ubuntu and I will probably do that soon.

Overall, I would get it again, and for under $300 it boots WAY faster then a windows laptop, is way more secure, and while it can’t do everything, it probably does what most people need it too. Oh and last but not least, you won’t look like a total douche with this thing at the coffee shop.

Buy/More Info

ASUS Eee PC 900 16G 8 9 Display Intel Mobile CPU 1 GB RAM 16 GB Solid State Drive Linux Pearl White is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

The SAMSUNG N110 gives you the power to accomplish more wherever you are. The 6-cell lithium battery lasts for up to 9.5 hours! You’ll have more time to shop online, surf the web and chat with friends. Plus, a larger touch pad makes it so easy to use. The new design is also sleeker, curvier and comes with a glossy screen. Weighing only 2.8 lbs., the N110-12PBK mini notebook is an affordable mobile solution ideal for all your online needs. 10.1 diagonal Display Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and Microphone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 945 Built-in Stereo Speakers 802.11b/g Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR 10/100 Ethernet LAN 3-in-1 Card Reader – SD, SDHC, MMC Ports – USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.27 (W) x 7.3 (D) x 1.19(H) Approximate Unit Weight – 2.78 Pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars N110 is worth a premium price
My functional requirements were to be able to do internet browsing efficiently and quickly, watch videos on certain websites, do email, handle small to medium spreadsheets, and some light word processing. I also wanted a machine with exceptional battery duration and that was relatively light and easy to carry.

Significant expert information resources I relied on: laptop magazine, cnet, Samsung, Dell, Hp, Asus. And of course, user reviews.

Hands on pre-purchase decision: With this model, I had none prior to purchase through Amazon. I checked out various competitor models at a couple of Big Box stores, but wasn’t sold on any of them, even though the prices were lower. As with a couple of other unrelated purchases, the reviews for them seemed to match what I saw, so I assumed that the reviews for this unit that I hadn’t seen must be reasonably accurate, and even more so for the performance test results.

So what have I found out since ordering and using the N110: The short answer is laptop magazine’s glowing review and resulting Editor Choice designation is right on.

My own impressions in no particular order:

Internet access: outstanding through a wireless connection or with an ethernet connection.

Screen viewing: Outdoors – it is difficult to read the screen due to the screen’s reflections. Indoors – rich and vibrant colors.

Screen images: No problems whatsoever when watching video content from sites such as youtube, mlb, abc. Text based sites such as NyTimes, Washington Post – crisp and legible.

Touch pad: Now past the learning curve, I like it. I am quite familiar with two button pads, and I like the rocker style.

Keyboard: Bigger is better. But you knew that already.

Battery life: I haven’t stretch tested it, but 4.5 hours of use left it with around a 50% charge. So claims of it lasting up to 9.5 hours use per charge seem not to be a stretch . At least for the way, I’m using it. This is of course not the same result as the battery drain tests with results of around 7 plus hours.

Fan Noise and Heat: No issues noticed.

Overall system performance: The N110 has handled everything I’ve thrown at it, but I am not throwing heavy duty computionational tasks like simulations, video decoding or graphic intensive games, nor do I ever expect to on this machine. I am currently running it with the standard 1 gb memory, and although I ordered a memory upgrade at the same time as the N110, I haven’t seen a need for the extra memory, yet. On the negative side, if you are planning on using this machine often outdoors in bright light, you will more than likely end up being unhappy with this machine. Otherwise, I think laptop magazine got it right: it is a near perfect netbook.

5 Stars Samsung N110 is the absolute best NetBook out there
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!!!!

5 Stars A great little Netbook
I have had my Samsung N110 for about a week now. I upgraded the ram to 2gb. I have itunes and office 2007 running on it and I have had zero problems so far. The battery is truly amazing. I have surfed the net for a couple of hours, transfered music from my desktop to the samsung, installed office, and played around with all of the settings and features for a total of over 8 hours and I still had over 30% battery life showing. I thought the glossy screen would bug me, but it isn’t bad at all. The only time I notice it is when I first start up the computer and the screen is totally black.

The only things I would point out is that the red strip is not as visable as it is in the pictures. It is closer to black than shown here. Also, if you look closely at the cover, it also has a very faint red sparkle. My wife doesn’t see it, but I swear it is there. That is how faint it is.

Also, there is no multitouch feature on the trackpad for two finger scrolling. Not a big deal. The only complaint I have is that thte Samsung logo under the screen was put on a little crooked. The keyboard was my biggest concern. I have big hands (I can palm a basketball) and it has worked flawlessly for me. I would highly recommend this netbook!

5 Stars Samsung N110 – Best Netbook To Date!!!
I received my N110 from Buy.com earlier this week. First off, let me say that I would have preferred to order this item from Amazon.com, but it was unavailable at the time of my purchase. Amazon is by far my first choice for all my purchases due to their incredible customer service and low prices, and I wish that the N110 would have been available here sooner. That said, here is the skinny on the N110.

So far it has met all my needs and expectations for such a small computer. I have seen a lot of people give bad reviews to netbooks based on their lack of an optical drive, small keyboards/track pads, or their poor performance with 3D gaming. To these people I say – do some research and know what you are buying before you purchase it. It’s a netbook people, not a 15″ laptop that has been magically shrunk to fit in a 10″ casing. Like all things in life, some things had to be sacrificed in order to achieve such a small computer. Processing power and track pad/keyboard size had to be decreased to fit everything into such a small package and get extended battery run times.

Before purchasing the N110 I had about a weeks experience with the Samsung NC10 Special Edition. I returned it to Amazon.com due to some squeaks and creaks coming from the casing on the left hand side. I know that some netbooks have flimsy construction and that this can be attributed to their low costs, but from the reviews I have read on the Samsungs, this should not be the case. Since the build quality’s reputation on the Samsung is impeccable, I determined that I must have a defective unit and sent it back to Amazon. Amazon.com took it back with no questions asked for a full refund. Thanks Amazon!!

Since the N110 was starting to show up on online retailer’s sites, I decided to hold off on ordering another NC10 SE and get the N110 instead.

Boy, am I glad that I did. The chassis on the N110 is beautiful (with zero squeaks or creaks). I definitely find the red stripe on the N110 easier on the eyes then the chrome one found on the NC10 SE. Also, the round edges on the N110′s chassis give it a much more modern look then the NC10′s square chassis. Here is my breakdown from a previous review of the NC10 vs NC10 SE vs N110. I am reposting this because I am sure that a lot of people who are interested in the N110 will also be looking at the NC10 and NC10 SE. Hopefully this helps some of you to come to your decision.

NC10 vs. NC10 Special Edition:

1. Larger battery on NC10 SE: Both are 6 cells. 5200 mAh for standard NC10 vs 5900 mAh for Special Edition.

2. Larger track pad on NC10 SE. (see pic here: http://www.liliputing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nc10-touchpads.jpg)

Essentially the Special Edition has the same specs as the new Samsung N110, just with the NC10′s chassis. Further details on the differences below.

NC10 Special Edition vs. N110

1. N110 has glossy screen, and NC10 SE is matte. At first I thought I would not like a glossy screen, but after using my new MacBook Pro 15″ for the past few months, my mind has been swayed.

2. Ingratiated graphics: N110 has Intel 945 GSE w/ 128 MB VRAM vs NC10 having Intel 945 GSE w/ 64 MB VRAM. No sure how this will impact video playback, buy my philosophy is more is always better.

3. Different chassis. Edges are rounder on the N110, along with the strip of red around the edges. One of my TVs is a Samsung w/TOC, and I like it just fine.

Is it worth it? It depends. Since one of the biggest complaints I’ve read regarding the standard NC10 is its track pad size (a hardware element that cannot be modified), The extra costs for the N110 is a small price to pay to have a little more real estate on the track pad and more battery power (an extra bonus). If you use an external mouse, the track pad size is moot and does not matter, so the N110 may not be worth the extra money. As far as purchasing the NC10 SE over the N110, if you like the square chassis and matte screen, I would say go for the NC10 SE. At the time of this review, the NC10 SE was currently unavailable and has this message up from Amazon:

“Item Under Review

This item is currently unavailable from Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with it, the way we were shipping it, or the way it’s described here. (Thanks for the tip!)

We’re working to fix the problem as quickly as possible”

I don’t know what this means, but it looks like the NC10 SE may not even be available anymore.

Hope this insight is of some help.

Buy/More Info

Samsung N110 12PBK 10 1 Inch Black Netbook 6 Cell Battery 9 5 Hours is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

Be the toast of your office with the new Eee PC 1002HA. Built-for-business netbook that is sure to impress both your colleagues and clients alike. Its Argent Grey chassis lends an instant air of professionalism, and its long 5-hour battery life – thanks to ASUS’ exclusive energy-saving Super Hybrid Engine will see you through lengthy meetings and presentations. Furthermore, its 10″ LED Backlit display and large keyboard will allow you to work in absolute comfort for hours on end, and its generous 160 GB of in-built storage – along with an additional 10 GB of online Eee Storage – will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere. Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera with Digital Array Mic WiFi 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth v2.0 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Stereo Speakers Memory Card Slot – MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections – 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.39 (W) x 7.13 (D) x 1.09 (H) Approximate Unit Weight – 2.65 Pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good buy and a good competition for other netbooks out there
I’ve been looking all over for a netbook that is both light and can perform fast enough for daily activities. This little guy is both in one. I can’t say it’s perfect because I think Asus can improve some aspects, but for now, this is the only light weight netbook out there that is worth the money. The newer Asus netbooks are getting heavier and other companies make light netbooks for over $500. I got this with the $50 rebate, so I paid $365 for it and I’m perfectly happy with it.

Pros:

*light, 2.6lbs instead of the average 3-3.6 lbs

*compact and great for travel

*comes with a beautiful casing, doesn’t attract dirt and grease as much as other laptops/netbooks

*battery life is good, make sure you use the energy toggle to last longer

Cons:

*there is no scroll bar on the mouse pad..Why? Not sure but that’s a serious default for me, I’ve yet to get used to it

*Sort of a con is the shift key, but honestly, I’ve gotten used to it in about 2 hours of use

*resolution..can’t say this was a pleasant surprise, but it works and it doesn’t hurt the eyes, just wish they had higher rez so I can look at high quality pictures

The pros outweigh the cons though, and I recommed this netbook to anyone who wants to save their back and shoulders when traveling. It’s also great for students to bring to class (that’s what I do).

4 Stars ASUS 1002HA 10 Inch Notebook
We bought the ASUS Notebook for my wife to take back and forth to the office. While the screen is smaller than standard laptops, it’s small size and light weight make it easy to slide in her bag and take back and forth. One detriment in my eyes is the lack of a 2 button touch pad ala most windows based machines. Bought a microsoft bluetooth mouse to overcome the shortfall, however she usually leaves it at home as it is one more thing to carry in her bag.

5 Stars A Worthy Netbook!
I had tried many different netbooks over the months, and hated nearly all of them for one reason or another, usually because the keyboard was too small. The Eee 1002HA is a good netbook. The keyboard, while not perfect, is adequate for most typing jobs, even for someone with rather large hands, like me. The processor, while not the newest model, will be more than adequate for this kind of work. The battery life claim of 5 hours is a bit low, actually. I have pulled 6 hours from the battery, with the Wi-Fi off, but about 5.20 with it on. The entire netbook feels very high quality. No shakes or flexes, and the aluminum finish is very nice. I slapped the RAM upgrade in, booted it up, and havn’t had an issue yet! Very pleased!

Pros: Useable keyboard, good quality, price!

Cons: A bit tough to open the screen, card slot in weird place (back), AC adaptor gets VERY hot when charging.

5 Stars Great little notebook
Got it yesterday, Thursday instead of next Monday. Got the recommended card from Crucial, and easy install. Connected to the network with ease.

So far, I could not be happier with this little computer and it really looks sharp!!!

3 Stars This should be bought as a second computer
PROS: Little, if that is what you are looking for. It has a great webcam that is really good quality. Great for traveling. Probably one of the best, if not the best, netbooks

CONS: I found myself wanting to use everyone’s computer but my own. My problem was that I thought that I could use a netbook as my main computer and I was wrong. It has an incredibly small screen and everything is really pixelated on it. It is kind of slow, considering the fact that it was brand new but that is probably because it only has 1 gig of ram. The right shift key was in a very odd spot and you don’t understand how weird it is until you actual go to use it.

OTHER THOUGHTS: If you are looking for a netbook, I would recommend this. If not, I would recommend it only as a second computer, possibly for traveling or maybe for your children to work on??

Buy/More Info

ASUS Eee PC 1002HA 10 Inch Netbook 1 6 GHz Intel Atom Processor 1 GB RAM 160 GB Hard Drive 10 GB Eee Storage XP Home Brushed Aluminized is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

This Eee PC by Asus comes in a white style that is created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology. Inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire laptop and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience; scratch resistance and beautiful style while you’re out and about. The Eee PC has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear and sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents. Typing has also gotten easier with the new chicklet keyboard, which gives you wide keys that are spread out to help prevent mistyping. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot – MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections – 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12 ~ 1.50 (H) Approximate Unit Weight – 3.20 Pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Excellent netbook
Computer is great. Well built. None of the “shaking” issues that others have found. Shocked at how great the picture quality is on the monitor. It isn’t a huge monitor, but it is extremely bright and clear. Keyboard feels comfortable to type with. Upgraded to 2GB of RAM (simple to do), but memory usage remains low, even when I’ve got a number of apps running (gotta love Win XP). Takes a little getting used to the sensitivity on the touchpad, but the two finger scrolling is a nice feature. I haven’t looked into lowering the sensitivity on the touchpad yet. Occasionally, machine has an hourglass for 3-5 seconds when in battery mode (not sure exact power settings at the time it happens), but it is quite bearable. Computer looks nice, though the cover is very shiny and picks up fingerprints quite easily.

I’d recommend it. For the price (with the Amazon/Asus rebate), it is worth it. For other reviews, see link below. Looks like with Amazon as the seller (and the lower price), for some reason there aren’t as many reviews. The link below for another seller on Amazon seems to have all the good reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/10-Inch-Netbook-Processor-E-Storage-Battery/dp/B001GIPSAC/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t

4 Stars $300 Well spent
Great computer for $[...] rebate. Sound quality ain’t the best but it really does a nice job overall. Super nice is the ability to upgrade ram to 2 gig for $20 and 2 screws. See Youtube for instructions. Easy change on hard drive as well. This alone make it a great choice. Enjoy!

4 Stars Netbook is great but keyboard is cheap plastic
I have no problems what so ever as far as performance and stability.

The only biggest concern is that when i type i can see the whole body of the keyboard shaky. I bought the chiclet keyboard when i saw apple have the same, but the quality of workmanship at asus is way pathetic vs apple. I think they need to re-design this for sure, users won’t like it.

I have typically : Yahoo and MSN messangers and Skype and 3-4 tabs of Firefox running all at the same time with no issues, although the CPU is running at about 80% when i use skype with video. So for performance its great for my use.

Also this netbook starts to have choppy video when i try any HD video. I expect that, afterall when do you expect out of a 1.6Ghz single core CPU, however regualar youtube videos runs fine.

Overall i am happy but disappointed from Asus for the chiclet keyboard.

3 Stars Just ok
It is a neat piece of equipment. It runs decently, very simple, and has almost all of the features you can use. My main purpose of purchasing it is to use it for my online class activities. When I used it for live online voice chats, the feedback coming from the other line (which is my professor) appeared to be very choppy and staticky. I tried to observe and give it several more tries before deciding on what to do with it. I even upgraded it into a 2gig memory to see if the choppy feedback was just a one time event. I used it again the following week of my classes and even recorded the whole session, there has been no improvement. It may be the hardware because the drivers for the sound system were updated. Just didn’t worked out for me due to the reason for my purchase.

2 Stars Just Ok. Keyboard and touchpad sucks
I bought this notebook 2 weeks back without the $30 rebate. Today I saw the Acer Aspire One 10 inch notebook at the same price with a much better quality and finish (with metal body for handrest) at Costco. Simply put, This Asus at $350 at nowhere in front of the Acer. Details below:

Pros:

-Intel Atom processor does its bit. It powerful enough unless you run multiple apps together.

- Asus has a 1 button power saving control

- battery lasts long enough, but dont go for the 7 hr figure, 3.5 hrs is the normal.

- not too heavy

Cons:

- the chicklet keyboard just sucks. The support plastic of the keys is loose(design issue) and the whole keyboard goed up and down while typing making noises similar to WW-II typewriters. I am really upset with this keyboard.

- The first time I booted up the machine, within 5 mins it crashed making a squeaking noise, most likely from the HDD. It does make that squeaking noise if I tilt the machine at a particular angle but didn’t crash again yet. I guess its a cheap hard disk inside.

- The display is not very sharp, just ok.

- The touch pad gets automatically clicked. I guess the sensitivity of the touch pad is not good. I tried to customize it from the tool provided, but to no help. The touch pad buttons are too hard.

Overall, I say Asus has tried to make a big profit out of this machine by giving poor quality cheap components. Its not a notebook you’d like to carry in meetings. Acer’s Aspire One is more suited for that.

Buy/More Info

ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10 Inch Netbook 1 6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor 1 GB RAM 160 GB Hard Drive 10 GB Eee Storage Chiclet Keyboard XP Home 7 Hour of Battery Life Pearl White is a post from: BestNetbooksReviews.com

Get the ultimate multimedia experience with the N120 mini notebook. It comes with an integrated 1.3 MP digital motion camera making it easy to chat with friends and family through video-conferencing or live messaging. Typing is easier and faster with this full-size 12″ keyboard packed into a 10.1″ mini notebook. Despite its small form, the ergonomic design, with optimized key spacing and larger touchpad, makes it easy to type. You’ll experience less strain on your wrists, fewer errors and faster typing. And two speakers with dedicated subwoofer using SRS audio technology ensure incredible audio for your movies, music and video games. You can also accomplish everything and more with a long-lasting battery. The energy-efficient LED display and optimized performance together with Samsung’s class-leading engineering all help you get more battery time. So you’re ready to go anywhere and do anything. If you crave a better multimedia experience, look no further than the N120 mini notebook. 10.1 diagonal WSVGA (1024 x 600) Display Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and Microphone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 945 Built-in Stereo Speakers 802.11b/g Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR 10/100 Ethernet LAN 3-in-1 Card Reader – SD, SDHC, MMC Ports – 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions – 10.27 (W) x 7.3 (D) x 1.21(H) Approximate Unit Weight – 2.8 Pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very nice, best netbook I’ve bought
I just sold my HP mini 1000 on Craigslist. It was a nice netbook but short on battery life and storage space. I also have an original acer aspire one 8.9″ with extended battery. That laptop was nice but screen is a bit small but has a nice bright screen and a somewhat cramped keyboard. But ok battery life. I still have that one. I also have a MSI wind U120 which isn’t bad but battery life isn’t great but ok. And then I have an ASUS 900HA, that was pretty cheap at less than $300. Its very small but the keyboard on those Eee PCs aren’t very good (bad place for shift key) but the small size makes up for it as its smaller than the acer aspire one 8.9 inch but isn’t good for long sessions .

Now I just got this from amazon for $399 and its my very favorite. The quality of the Samsung N120 is outstanding. The computer is Matte finished so no more fingerprints. The glossy screen is very nice and bright. Battery life is the best of all four. The keyboard is perfect at 97% full size.

I want to sell my other ones except maybe the asus 900HA.

After using this for one week now I am really impressed with the speakers. When I compare them to the other 4 netbooks they blow them away. itunes sounds great and you can actually hear the stereo sound and the ‘subwoofer. I’m EXTREMELY happy with this purchase and can’t imagine a better netwook with a 10″ screen. Buy this and you will be extremely happy!

4 Stars Great cheap laptop — but non-square pixels
This is a great cheap laptop and I plan to use it as my main computer. The keyboard is great and the trackpad and buttons are acceptable. It makes a great word processor, Web browser, and player for DVD-quality videos.

Note that the screen is 8.78 inches wide and 4.94 inches tall (a 16:9 ratio) even though the pixels are 1024×600 (a 16:9.4 ratio). So the screen is 117 dpi horizontally and 121 dpi vertically — each pixel is stretched horizontally by four percent.

I didn’t notice this at first and it’s fine for browsing the Web, but if you’re playing back video, you’ll want to tell the video player that the monitor aspect ratio is 16:9, or everything will be just a little squished. That also goes for everything else you display.

4 Stars Samsung n120 a portable netbook for all
I wanted to get a netbook to have a computer that was portable. I do own a dell m4300, but it was heavy. Especially, when my family and I travel during the summer, I wanted something that I could listen to music and books and do e-mail on the go. I did a lot of research on netbooks.

This netbook stood out to me for a few reasons:

It’s keyboard. I have seen a few netbooks from other college friends and the keyboards did not amaze me. Samsung has outdone it on this product. The keyboard was very easy to type on. My only thing is I wonder why they only chose to include one windows key?

Anyone have anythoughts on that one?

Oh well, just one little odd design issue one can get used to.

Battery life was also great. I got between 6-8 hours on a charge.

From the first day I got it, everything just worked.

I was able to do skype with no problem.

People on skype say my internal microphone sounds quite good.

Listening to music and browsing the web was also a snap.

It found my wifi network right away-I was able to enter the wpa2 key and connect.

If you are looking for a computer with great audio battery life and a great keyboard then the n120 is the netbook for you.

5 Stars Best in Class
Samsung’s N120 is absolutely amazing and I’m very happy with the purchase. I did a lot of research over the past few months – and I’m not willing to settle for a netbook with less than six hours of video watching time or 10 hours of surfing/work time – I’d rather not have one honestly. The N120 delivers and more.

The keyboard is easy to use – much more comfortable than most for plane travel because of the unit’s overall small weight and footprint. In addition, the mouse trackpad works great – very impressive.

While the screen is reflective like all the new netbooks – and I did want a matte screen – like the other reviewers said, it’s about as non-reflective as a reflective screen can be – no complaints here.

Samsung took their immensely successful first generation NC10 – integrated the consumer feedback and delivered once again. The build quality and specs made this a no-brainer for me. I was leaning toward the HP and Lenovos but they haven’t been able to strike a balance between long battery life (all 6-cell netbooks are not created equal) and weight. Samsung did it with the NC10 and they’re doing it once again with this second generation: N110 and N120. If this second generation hadn’t just come out, I would have likely bought the NC10 if any.

Obviously, Samsung is reading the consumers better than the rest of the pack.

It even comes with its own neoprene-like (thick cloth) sleeve – which you’ll have to add your own velcro to. Why they chose to not put a velcro closure on it is a very good question.

Overall, I would buy this again – and will recommend to friends and clients.

5 Stars Amazing! And I have a question
I got this netbook because my 13″ Ibook died. I’m a mac-addict, and I wish Apple made a netbook. But, other than that, I love everything about the Samsung N120: The screen is amazing, the keyboard is more than generous and feels great, the size is perfect, it is easy to carry. [....]

My question is: Does anyone know what car charger would work with this? And is it okay to charge a computer when the car is running?

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