 "Great little student computer" | 2009-11-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A20OVYXJES8GT5 |
I bought this computer four months ago for a return to grad school. I commute via bicycle and train, and my other laptop was too bulky and heavy to bring, so I turned to the Samsung NC-10. After several months of heavy use, I still love this little computer. It's light, the battery just goes and goes, and it does everything I need it to while on the go.
I agree with some of the complaints about build quality. Three of the four rubber feet that keep the thing from sliding around on desks have vanished, and it does make some noise when you open it. But it hasn't fallen apart, doesn't feel like it's going to any time soon, and for the price it's a complete bargain. |
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| "NC-10 vs. Asus 1005HA-PU1X" | 2009-11-20 |
| - Reviewed By ubiq1 |
I bought an NC-10 a few months back. I then made the mistake of allowing one of my kids to use it. After a week of wheedling, I surrendered the netbook to him, and so, was in the market for a new machine. After endless dithering I settled on a PU1X and placed the order. My observations are consequently based on the hands-on experience of a single example of each model.
I selected the PU1X over another NC-10 based on hardware variations: the Asus had the slightly faster processor (1.66 v. 1.60 Ghz.), wireless N, and marginally longer battery life. The prices of the two were virtually identical.
Out of the box, the Samsung has the better "finish". The keyboard is "chunkier", with a more certain touch. The overall feel of the NC-10 is closer to that of a high-end notebook than the Asus. The 1005HA is significantly noisier than the Samsung, and runs hotter.
The final deal-breaker was the bloatware on the Asus. It took significantly longer to boot and is overloaded with intrusive software that causes everything to run slower, even after pruning it back. Updating XP from the initial configuration to current took at least twice as long on the Asus, as does opening Firefox, or any other program.
The Asus goes back today; I'll be getting another NC-10. |
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 "Lightweight travel netbook" | 2009-11-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1PHR7LHJCPJQ8 |
| This netbook has the feel of quality. It is light weight, and is a lot more convenient for traveling than a regular sized laptop. I sometimes get frustrated with the screen because it doesn't always display what you would see on a full-sized screen - an inch or so of the bottom is missing. When using Photoshop and trying to print, the place to click on "Print" is just about off-screen, and you cannot see where to click to print. Unless they are on the road with this PC, most of the people I know have attached a larger screen to this PC and then you can see all of the display. Even if it was distorted/compressed, I wish there was a way to see all of the screen sometimes for those programs that have function selections near the bottom of the screen. When I am traveling and just reading email, the machine works okay, but to me, it's a little too sensitive and I sometimes find I an doing a couple of actions because I've tapped the little mouse pad too much or something, and I can't find how to desensitize the mouse pad. I try to use an external mouse whenever I can, and that helps my operations a lot. Without the external mouse, I have to be really careful or I am moving folders and files when I only try to open a file. Overall, this is a good traveling companion, but a little too temperamental for concentrated work. |
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| "The Best Little Laptop Ever!" | 2009-11-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3TFI56OD0V3C4 |
I purchased this teeny tiny laptop from AMAZON.com about seven months ago with OFC XP as I was fed up with WINDOWS VISTA and the continuous crashes my 64bit VISTA Ultimate was having on my Gateway laptop. This allowed me to keep the laptop for industrial strength work, and the wee one for travel, restaurants and email on the fly.
In a moment of inspiration I sold the NC-10 to a friend who is becoming computer literate for the first time and needed an affordable user friendly machine. I miss it a lot, so expect to replace it with either a new SAMSUNG (or the HP 311 which can handle 3 gig of mem, only for reasons of compatibility to interwork with my HP desktop and storage devices).
This is a strong recommendation to buy the SAMSUNG and a cheap 2 gig chip- very easy to install so don't be intimidated. There is a little trap door like window on the underbelly of the machine, open it, snap out the old chip and install the new... it is a 5 minute procedure you will find is as easy as putting batteries in a flashlight. |
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| "Better than expected" | 2009-11-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: AVOYX0DRXR7PU |
I purchased this netbook together with the 2G memory upgrade (Crucial 2GB 667 Mhz CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory) and the carrying case (Case Logic LNEO-10 Ultraportable Neoprene Notebook Sleeve (Black)). My primary purpose was to use this when I travel and I recently took it to England and France. It fits perfectly on an airplane fold-down table and I was able to pack it in an outside pocket of a carry-on backpack. While I needed a plug adapter for overseas use, I didn't need a voltage transformer since this netbook can handle the voltages both here and in Europe.
The memory upgrade was very easy and worked without a hitch and I was able to use all the same programs I do with my desktop. I'm not a gamer so I can't comment on its gaming performance, but with typical word processing, email and internet use, this computer was very capable. I had no problem with the wireless g but, for range purposes, I wish it had wireless-n. I will probably try the Trendnet mini wireless n adapter [...].
Battery life was much better than I expected. I didn't time it, but it was in excess of 6 hours.
The case fits perfectly and is protective from a dust/debris standpoint, but don't expect to be able to drop the computer and have this case save you.
I did turn-off some of the automatic settings with respect to the touch-pad inasmuch as the default settings were causing windows to open/close in a manner which I didn't intend.
So far, I am very pleased with this purchase and with the quick and efficient service I received when I ordered it through Amazon.
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| "Great Netbook and PRICED RIGHT." | 2009-11-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1Z07PKBAZIP5C |
| No need to look further. this netbook delivers everything. Full sized keyboard and cool colors sends it over the top. Amazon is a great place to shop. |
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