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| Brand: | Samsung |
| Screen Size: | 12.1 inches |
| Processor | |
| Processor Speed: | 1.3 GHz |
| Memory | |
| RAM Size: | 1 GB |
| Hard Drive | |
| Hard Drive Size: | 160 GB |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Operating System: | Windows XP Home Edition |
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Product Features
- VIA Nano processor for powerful performance and energy efficiency
- Larger screen size, plus integrated 1.3MP digital motion camera for video-conferencing
- Class leading craftsmanship for optimum design, robust chassis, durability and reliability
- 'Normal' notebook style keyboard with anti-bacterial features
- Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home
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SAMSUNG NC20 is the new full size netbook which balances supreme mobility and convenience. It has a 12.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) wide screen display like normal 12.1" notebooks and a larger keyboard with a standard 18.5mm key pitch.
VIA Nano™ processor Building on the market-leading energy efficiency of the VIA C7® processor incorporating 65 nanometer process technology, the VIA Nano processor offers up to four times the performance over previous generations within the same power range for the ideal blend of powerful performance and energy efficiency for a longer battery life.
Larger screen size Provides a full screen resolution compared to small netbooks with a 12.1" LED wide screen display, supporting a WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution that is exactly the same as a normal 12.1" notebook.
Class leading craftsmanship A class leading design lets you do even more on the move - and still look good! Its slim-line chassis is accentuated with unique colours, haptic styling and high quality components.
Anti-bacterial keyboard Uses Silver Nano Technology to coat the keyboard with incredibly small silver ion powder, which makes it impossible for bacteria to live and breed, creating a more hygienic personal computing environment.
Video-conferencing An integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera makes it easier than ever to keep in touch with friends and family, using video-conferencing or live messaging. Based on factory specifications
Genuine Microsoft Windows® XP Home Packed with multimedia features, Windows XP Home Edition aims to unlock the full potential of your netbook. Designed exclusively for home computing, Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and video to building a home network, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease.
'Normal' notebook style keyboard Incorporates a normal-size notebook PC style keyboard for easy typing. Its ergonomic design and optimised 18.5mm key pitch helps ensure less strain on your wrists, faster typing and fewer errors.
Robust chassis, durable and reliable Shielded by a robust Protect-o-Edge chassis ensuring reliability and durability, giving you added peace of mind. A grueling series of 54 quality assurance tests set new standards for survivability and resilience.
Fully featured for simple data sharing Enables simple data sharing with a host of advanced connectivity tools, including a 3 in 1 memory card reader, 3 built-in USB ports, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). Based on factory specifications
Product Description
The NC20s class leading design and high performance features let you do even more on the move. The superb look and feel of its slim and elegant chassis is accentuated with unique styling, and mirrored by the high quality of its components and materials, which include the enhanced energy efficiency and performance of the latest VIA Nano U2250 processor and normal sized keyboard. The NC20s 12.1 inch wide display provide up to 30% more viewing area than traditional screens and allow you to enjoy photo-like i...
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
I took delivery of my new NC20 just today, so while I can't say what it's like with extended use I already have a good idea - excellent. What a gorgeous little machine! This is an excellent mix of style and substance with great functionality. The build quality is excellent, very clean lines, very solid.
The initial setup process is very simple - simply charge the battery (only takes about an hour), and fire it up. It'll need a couple of reboots while it sorts out its restore partition etc, but once that's done you can crack on with using it.
The keyboard is just about the best laptop keyboard I've yet used. It's very quiet, with a smooth travel so it is great for quick typing. One slight quirk is that the Windows and context menu keys have been swapped over for some reason (even on the UK layout). I'm not sure why, but as others have suggested, these can be remapped.
The screen is fantastic - very clear, though it does need a bit of adjustment to the gamma etc. as its default settings are a little washed out. I also like that the NC20 has only a tiny black border around the edge of the screen so it pretty much goes right up to the bezel - no wasted space.
This is also a very quiet machine, and runs nice and cool. Even the hard disk seeking is essentially inaudible. I updated the BIOS, RAM and display drivers on arrival, but apart from that everything arrives with the latest versions. Networking XP Home to my Pro desktop was easy, although I did have some initial difficulty getting the wireless to work with WPA, but it's fine now.
Some users (on other sites) have bemoaned the single bar that acts as both mouse buttons, but it's really not problematic. It's soft, and flexible enough that both buttons can be pressed at the same time if need be, so it's really not a problem.
One nice thing is the lack of bloatware this laptop comes with. There's software for the webcam, a bunch of Samsung's own utilities where the majority are genuinely useful. There isn't really anything you don't need. The only items I've removed are McAfee Internet Security (it's only a trial version anyway and I have alternatives) and Adobe Reader, which can be ably replaced with Foxit Reader which is much smaller and faster and suited to this type of machine.
All in all, this notebook is a delight to use, stylish and just works brilliantly. If you're after a great laptop, I'd heartily recommend this one. I spent quite a while researching my choice and I have to say I can't imagine having chosen a better machine.
The initial setup process is very simple - simply charge the battery (only takes about an hour), and fire it up. It'll need a couple of reboots while it sorts out its restore partition etc, but once that's done you can crack on with using it.
The keyboard is just about the best laptop keyboard I've yet used. It's very quiet, with a smooth travel so it is great for quick typing. One slight quirk is that the Windows and context menu keys have been swapped over for some reason (even on the UK layout). I'm not sure why, but as others have suggested, these can be remapped.
The screen is fantastic - very clear, though it does need a bit of adjustment to the gamma etc. as its default settings are a little washed out. I also like that the NC20 has only a tiny black border around the edge of the screen so it pretty much goes right up to the bezel - no wasted space.
This is also a very quiet machine, and runs nice and cool. Even the hard disk seeking is essentially inaudible. I updated the BIOS, RAM and display drivers on arrival, but apart from that everything arrives with the latest versions. Networking XP Home to my Pro desktop was easy, although I did have some initial difficulty getting the wireless to work with WPA, but it's fine now.
Some users (on other sites) have bemoaned the single bar that acts as both mouse buttons, but it's really not problematic. It's soft, and flexible enough that both buttons can be pressed at the same time if need be, so it's really not a problem.
One nice thing is the lack of bloatware this laptop comes with. There's software for the webcam, a bunch of Samsung's own utilities where the majority are genuinely useful. There isn't really anything you don't need. The only items I've removed are McAfee Internet Security (it's only a trial version anyway and I have alternatives) and Adobe Reader, which can be ably replaced with Foxit Reader which is much smaller and faster and suited to this type of machine.
All in all, this notebook is a delight to use, stylish and just works brilliantly. If you're after a great laptop, I'd heartily recommend this one. I spent quite a while researching my choice and I have to say I can't imagine having chosen a better machine.
85 of 86 people found the following review helpful
I had been looking into purchasing a netbook for quite some time, I had seen a few around but was looking for one that wasn't too expensive with a nice resolution. This laptop is just that. It offers a 1280 x 800 resolution and on a 12" screen this looks very neat and small. When I first opened the box I was excited but then found out that I had a dead pixel on my screen. I contacted Amazon and they sent a replacement the next day and paid for me to send the one with the dead pixel back. I can't fault their service at all. The new one arrived and it's perfect! Just what I wanted! It's very light, the screen is glossy and the laptop has a very smart feel about it. I have installed Microsoft Office 2003 and I haven't had any slow performance so far. I have even installed Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop & Dreamweaver CS3 (was told this wouldn't work on this laptop) and it works fine!! Opens a little slower than used to but it works fine all the same! The keyboard layout is nice but I have noticed two problems, the smaller shift key is on the right hand side of the keyboard and if your typing and used to other laptops you may find yourself pressing the wrong key if you use right shift to use capitals. Another thing I have noticed is that the "\" key is on the right hand side apposed to the left. Not a big problem but may take some getting used to! Other than that I have no problems with the keyboard. Battery life is pretty good as a whole, all depends what your doing on it but I have had around 5 hours or more on a full charge while using it occasionally to browse and chat on Windows Live Messenger. The laptop came with a little cover for it but I would advise buying a case. The laptop doesn't have a CD/DVD drive, which isn't a big problem. I managed to install my programs over my network but you may want to purchase an external drive for around £20-£30 if you do need it. The laptop has Bluetooth, I haven't had a laptop which had this before, and it works pretty well. I have paired my mobile phone with it and I am able to browse through my phone media using Windows Explorer. I am also able to send pictures, videos and music from my phone to the laptop via Bluetooth and they appear in My Documents. So this is a pretty nice feature to have. Windows XP SP3 comes pre installed and runs very smooth. Takes around 20-30 seconds to load up onto the desktop. If your thinking of getting a portable laptop, or maybe even a laptop for the home for basic useage, i.e. documents, browsing, downloading etc then this is the laptop for you! I can't fault it at all!!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
I have been looking for a suitable laptop/netbook for a very long time [a user friendly home edition]. I wanted something light, long battery life, easy for a beginner to use, decent keyboard, clear screen easy 'mouse-scroll'useage - a lot of conditions. I know nothing about the 'workings' of computers but from turning it on the tutorial was excellent - my itunes loaded immediately - and I can hear them - even better with earphones, the larger screen is crisp and bright no eyestrain my videos/dvd's are a delight to watch the colours are perfect - have had at least 3/4 applications running at once - nearly as fast as our main computer. The keyboard is very comfortable - mouse with scroll button really easy to use - thought I would be connecting a separate mouse but no need. Wireless connection faultless and it is so quiet. I know nothing about storage - but I have everything on it that is on my main computer and still have plenty of room to spare. Originally purchased this for caravan/social use but I use this all the time around the home rather than being stuck in front of the main computer. I love it..you won't regret buying this
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Almost...
This is a smart and well made computer, it has the advantages of a netbook with a good size screen.
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- Battery life of over 5~6 hours
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- Screen clear... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Victor Aberdeen
The Best Laptop Ever
This Samsung NC20 was the best thing i have ever bought! Having a very long lasting battery and being so small it was everything i wanted. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by J. R. Smith
Excellent netbook
Like most of the reviewers I have found the Samsung to be excellent. I also updated the memory to 2gig. Easy to use and I like enlargement feature on the touchpad. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Mr. Terry Connell
Does the job
I bought this to replace my Downstairs laptop which I had for about five years and was stopping working. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Mr. P. G. Chesters
My Samsung NC20 12.1 inch Netbook.
I wanted a Netbook that was not to small and provided fast and efficent speeds, when on the world wide web. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by Tweetie Pie
Samsung Laptop
I was very happy with this purchase. Love the laptop its the perfect size as I wanted something smaller but not too small that I couldn't type comfortably. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Asia
Perfect for an internet user who likes a larger screen
I bought this laptop as a gift for my mother. Having had experience of Windows XP, she really loves it! Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by Kevin Hutchinson
Samsing its praises!
This little netbook is a beauty, esecially in matt white. Fast enough to use the net. Only gripe is the shiny screen. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by J. Naughton
Stunning
I am writing this review on my NC20 with about 10 internet tabs open, outlook running, word documents open and spotify streaming music. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Newcastleroy
Review
I had been looking for laptops for a long time and I was mostly wanting one which was light and In my budget. This one is both of these and that cannot be faulted. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Isabelle L. Citron
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