Review - Samsung N110 Netbook
It seems like Samsung are really stepping up their game with the netbook range, yesterday we saw the release of the Samsung N310 Netbook, today we have another netbook from Samsung, the Samsung N110 Netbook.
The Samsung N110 Netbook is the successor to the massively popular Samsung NC10. With the new Samsung N110, Samsung has not only overcome the few problems of the Samsung NC10 but has also improved on its better aspects like battery life, performance and design etc. Other than these improvements, the Samsung N110 is almost similar to the Samsung NC10. In this review, we check out the new Samsung N110, compare it with the Samsung NC10 and see how it stacks up against the other netbooks in its range.
Samsung N110 Specifications:
* Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
* Weight: 2.8 pounds
* Processor: Intel Atom N270 at 1.6 GHz
* RAM: 1 GB DDR2 RAM
* Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA HDD, 5400 RPM
* Display: 10.2 inch LCD display, 1024 x 600 pixels
* Graphics: Intel 945 GSE with 128 MB VRAM
* Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0
* Operating System: MS Windows XP Home
* Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, Headphone, Microphone, VGA out, 3 in 1 card reader
Updated Design
When we reviewed the original Samsung NC10, we didn’t find it to be the flashiest netbook. While the N110 didn’t get a drastic remodeling, the matte lid has been replaced with a black glossy coating, and though it looks sleeker, it’s a magnet for fingerprints. The system also takes on a softer look with rounded edges around the palm rests. The burgundy trim along the bottom edge of the chassis takes styling cues from other Samsung notebooks, like the R610, and offers a professional look.
The N110 is the same weight and size as its forebear. Measuring 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches and weighing 2.8 pounds (even with the higher-capacity six-cell battery), the N110 is slightly wider and thicker than HP Mini 2140, but thinner and lighter than the 3.2-pound ASUS Eee PC 1000HE. When we popped the N110 (in its included felt case) and its AC adapter in a bag, the travel weight of 3.4 pounds didn't put any strain on our shoulder.
Display and Speakers
The Samsung N110 sports a 10.2 inch LCD display just like the Samsung NC10 but a glossy one. It has a native resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels which is preferable to the newer standard of 1024 x 576 pixels. The new glossy display is much more attractive than the matte display in the Samsung NC10, but the legibility under direct light is reduced. The vertical and horizontal viewing angles are also decent, atleast enough to accomodate an audience of about 2-3 people. The Samsung N110 also comes with a 1.3 MP webcam which has nice video capture quality. The built in microphone also works quite good.
The speakers located at the bottom of the Samsung N110 have nice sound quality. The volume levels are also pretty decent. I would recommend that you use earphones though, if you are a hard core audiophile.
Solid Performance, Speedy Hard Drive
Configured like its predecessor, the N110’s 1.6-GHz Intel Atom CPU and 1GB of RAM running Windows XP provided good performance for a netbook. Notching 1,513 on PCMark05—155 points above the category average—the N110 was able to handle our usual mobile tasks, including simultaneously conducting video calls over Skype and surfing the Web with multiple tabs open.
The Intel GMA 945 integrated graphics chip with 128MB of shared memory delivered a score of 633 in 3DMark03, which is 30 points higher than the NC10 and 21 points higher than the category average. Its 3DMark06 score of 90 is just below the netbook average, and lower than the Mini 2140 (125) and Acer Aspire One AOD150 (123). Nevertheless, a downloaded high-definition 720p video clip played back smoothly with no hiccups or pauses. However, as with other netbooks with this chipset, the N110 could not play a 1080p clip.
The N110’s 5,400-rpm, 160GB hard drive booted Windows XP Home in a fast 37 seconds. The LAPTOP Transfer Test (copying a 4.97GB folder of mixed media) took 5 minutes and 16 seconds—a rate of 16.1 MBps, which is 2.3 MBps faster than the netbook average but not as fast as the Acer Aspire One AOD150 (17.7 MBps).
Performance
The Samsung N110 sports exactly the same configuration as any other netbook in that range, including the Samsung NC10 - an Intel Atom N270 clocked at 1.6 GHz (with 512 KB L2 cache), a 160 GB SATA HDD at 5400 RPM, 1 GB DDR2 RAM etc. The graphics department is powered by the Intel GMA 945 offering 128 MB of VRAM. The integrated graphics are slightly better than the standard Intel GMA 950. It comes bundled with MS WIndows XP Home. This hardware is capable of handling all basic and casual / office tasks and can also handle multimedia playback. It can also manage light games at low settings. The performance is more or less the same as other netbooks in its class. Performance shouldn’t be a deciding factor when you choose between different notebooks in the ultraportable category as they perform very similarly, you should rather check out the other features.
Battery Life, Wi-Fi and Other Features
While the NC10 lasted a solid 6 hours and 34 minutes on the LAPTOP Battery Test (continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi), the N110 comes with an even higher-capacity six-cell battery (5900 mAh versus 5200 mAh) without adding bulk to the design. On the same test, the N110 lasted 7 hours and 24 minutes. Not only is this much higher than the six-cell mini-notebook average of 5:43, but it beats out even the six-cell HP Mini 2140 (7:19) and the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE (7:08).
Though not outfitted with 802.11n, the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi card provided a strong connection to the Net. Delivering well above-average throughput of 20.7 Mbps and 18.5 Mbps from 15 and 50 feet, respectively, we were able to maintain a strong signal far from our access point; video clips streamed on Hulu.com were void of pauses or buffering delays.
Software and Warranty
Samsung bundles its own utilities with the N110, including the Samsung Recovery Solution III (which creates a restore file of the operating system) and Samsung Magic Doctor (which detects problems with applications and helps to correct any issues). Other tools include an Easy Network Manager for connecting to a wireless access point. Samsung covers this netbook with a one-year warranty and 24/7 toll-free technical support.
Pros:
* Nice Design and Build
* Awesome Battery Life
* Nice Keyboard and Touchpad
Cons:
* Nothing really.
Final Words:
The Samsung N110 is a very good option for those who want the best endurance coupled with a good design and performance at an affordable price. 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.
Source : techarena.in
It seems like Samsung are really stepping up their game with the netbook range, yesterday we saw the release of the Samsung N310 Netbook, today we have another netbook from Samsung, the Samsung N110 Netbook.
The Samsung N110 Netbook is the successor to the massively popular Samsung NC10. With the new Samsung N110, Samsung has not only overcome the few problems of the Samsung NC10 but has also improved on its better aspects like battery life, performance and design etc. Other than these improvements, the Samsung N110 is almost similar to the Samsung NC10. In this review, we check out the new Samsung N110, compare it with the Samsung NC10 and see how it stacks up against the other netbooks in its range.
Samsung N110 Specifications:* Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
* Weight: 2.8 pounds
* Processor: Intel Atom N270 at 1.6 GHz
* RAM: 1 GB DDR2 RAM
* Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA HDD, 5400 RPM
* Display: 10.2 inch LCD display, 1024 x 600 pixels
* Graphics: Intel 945 GSE with 128 MB VRAM
* Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0
* Operating System: MS Windows XP Home
* Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, Headphone, Microphone, VGA out, 3 in 1 card reader
Updated Design
When we reviewed the original Samsung NC10, we didn’t find it to be the flashiest netbook. While the N110 didn’t get a drastic remodeling, the matte lid has been replaced with a black glossy coating, and though it looks sleeker, it’s a magnet for fingerprints. The system also takes on a softer look with rounded edges around the palm rests. The burgundy trim along the bottom edge of the chassis takes styling cues from other Samsung notebooks, like the R610, and offers a professional look.
The N110 is the same weight and size as its forebear. Measuring 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches and weighing 2.8 pounds (even with the higher-capacity six-cell battery), the N110 is slightly wider and thicker than HP Mini 2140, but thinner and lighter than the 3.2-pound ASUS Eee PC 1000HE. When we popped the N110 (in its included felt case) and its AC adapter in a bag, the travel weight of 3.4 pounds didn't put any strain on our shoulder.
Display and SpeakersThe Samsung N110 sports a 10.2 inch LCD display just like the Samsung NC10 but a glossy one. It has a native resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels which is preferable to the newer standard of 1024 x 576 pixels. The new glossy display is much more attractive than the matte display in the Samsung NC10, but the legibility under direct light is reduced. The vertical and horizontal viewing angles are also decent, atleast enough to accomodate an audience of about 2-3 people. The Samsung N110 also comes with a 1.3 MP webcam which has nice video capture quality. The built in microphone also works quite good.
The speakers located at the bottom of the Samsung N110 have nice sound quality. The volume levels are also pretty decent. I would recommend that you use earphones though, if you are a hard core audiophile.
Solid Performance, Speedy Hard Drive
Configured like its predecessor, the N110’s 1.6-GHz Intel Atom CPU and 1GB of RAM running Windows XP provided good performance for a netbook. Notching 1,513 on PCMark05—155 points above the category average—the N110 was able to handle our usual mobile tasks, including simultaneously conducting video calls over Skype and surfing the Web with multiple tabs open.
The Intel GMA 945 integrated graphics chip with 128MB of shared memory delivered a score of 633 in 3DMark03, which is 30 points higher than the NC10 and 21 points higher than the category average. Its 3DMark06 score of 90 is just below the netbook average, and lower than the Mini 2140 (125) and Acer Aspire One AOD150 (123). Nevertheless, a downloaded high-definition 720p video clip played back smoothly with no hiccups or pauses. However, as with other netbooks with this chipset, the N110 could not play a 1080p clip.
The N110’s 5,400-rpm, 160GB hard drive booted Windows XP Home in a fast 37 seconds. The LAPTOP Transfer Test (copying a 4.97GB folder of mixed media) took 5 minutes and 16 seconds—a rate of 16.1 MBps, which is 2.3 MBps faster than the netbook average but not as fast as the Acer Aspire One AOD150 (17.7 MBps).
Performance
The Samsung N110 sports exactly the same configuration as any other netbook in that range, including the Samsung NC10 - an Intel Atom N270 clocked at 1.6 GHz (with 512 KB L2 cache), a 160 GB SATA HDD at 5400 RPM, 1 GB DDR2 RAM etc. The graphics department is powered by the Intel GMA 945 offering 128 MB of VRAM. The integrated graphics are slightly better than the standard Intel GMA 950. It comes bundled with MS WIndows XP Home. This hardware is capable of handling all basic and casual / office tasks and can also handle multimedia playback. It can also manage light games at low settings. The performance is more or less the same as other netbooks in its class. Performance shouldn’t be a deciding factor when you choose between different notebooks in the ultraportable category as they perform very similarly, you should rather check out the other features.
Battery Life, Wi-Fi and Other Features
While the NC10 lasted a solid 6 hours and 34 minutes on the LAPTOP Battery Test (continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi), the N110 comes with an even higher-capacity six-cell battery (5900 mAh versus 5200 mAh) without adding bulk to the design. On the same test, the N110 lasted 7 hours and 24 minutes. Not only is this much higher than the six-cell mini-notebook average of 5:43, but it beats out even the six-cell HP Mini 2140 (7:19) and the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE (7:08).
Though not outfitted with 802.11n, the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi card provided a strong connection to the Net. Delivering well above-average throughput of 20.7 Mbps and 18.5 Mbps from 15 and 50 feet, respectively, we were able to maintain a strong signal far from our access point; video clips streamed on Hulu.com were void of pauses or buffering delays.
Software and Warranty
Samsung bundles its own utilities with the N110, including the Samsung Recovery Solution III (which creates a restore file of the operating system) and Samsung Magic Doctor (which detects problems with applications and helps to correct any issues). Other tools include an Easy Network Manager for connecting to a wireless access point. Samsung covers this netbook with a one-year warranty and 24/7 toll-free technical support.
Pros:
* Nice Design and Build
* Awesome Battery Life
* Nice Keyboard and Touchpad
Cons:
* Nothing really.
Final Words:
The Samsung N110 is a very good option for those who want the best endurance coupled with a good design and performance at an affordable price. 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.
Source : techarena.in
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