Typical price: £390
What is it: 12.1-inch netbook with Via Nano CPU
What we think: Winning package, with good performance, fantastic battery life and a relatively large screen
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 31 March 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung NC20, chipset, RAM, ExpressCard
We like:
High-resolution, 1,280x800-pixel display; ergonomic keyboard; good performance due to Via's Nano processor; long battery life; easily expandable memory
We don't like:
Reflective display with only average brightness
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung NC20 performs significantly better than netbooks based on Intel's Atom processor, thanks to its Via Nano CPU. Together with a relatively large screen and excellent battery life, it's one of the best netbooks you can get
Full review:
At first sight, the white Samsung NC20, available for around £390, looks more like an ultra-portable than a netbook, an impression reinforced by its elegant exterior, size and weight. With a 12.1-inch screen and weighing in at 1.5kg without a power supply, the NC20 is significantly larger and heavier than standard netbooks with 9- or 10-inch displays. Continue Reading...
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November 2, 2009
Posted by: jdog
"Entirely delightful"
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