Samsung N120-12GW 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 6 Cell Battery Review
I've used this model for six months now both as a personal and student computer, and it's excellent for any kind of light use. The keyboard is not quite full-sized, but it's close enough that I adjusted easily and with a minimal loss in typing speed. The microphone is quite usable for voice chat, though it's located next to the keyboard so ambient mouse- and keyboard-use noises abound. The speakers are useless for music, as would be expected for any netbook, though they transmit voice just fine. The six-cell battery it shipped with currently gives me five hours in Ubuntu Linux on a full charge after aforementioned six months of daily use. The screen is quite glossy, and though I don't find that a major issue, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone wanting to use it outdoors. The RAM is probably the weak link in its hardware, Firefox being the memory hog it is, so expect a little clunkiness if you're multitasking. I'd recommend this to anyone who needs a cheap and portable computer, or really anyone who doesn't need to do anything hardware-intensive.
Samsung N120-12GW 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 6 Cell Battery Feature
- 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
- 160 GB Hard Drive 1 GB RAM
- Microsoft XP Home with Service Pack 4, 6 Cell Battery
- SuperBright 10.1-inch glossy LCD screen
Samsung N120-12GW 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 6 Cell Battery Overview
Weighing just 2.8 pounds, the new Samsung N120 mini notebook is focused around multimedia, designed with built in speakers and subwoofer for richer online content experience. With Intel Atom processor, 160GB of storage, a SuperBright 10.1-inch LCD it's one of the lightest mini notebooks in its class. The new N120 gives you the freedom to surf the Web, shop and chat on IM with the very latest wireless technology. With its larger touch pad area, using the touch pad is now easier and more comfortable. Zip through your online applications with the support of Intel Atom processor. Store all your favorite videos and music, and enjoy richer multimedia content with the output from the built in speakers and subwoofer.
Samsung N120-12GW 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 6 Cell Battery Specifications
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 use.
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).
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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.
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Customer Reviews
I love this netbook :D - Thuan Nguyen -
I just received my n120 today and i couldn't be happier. it just looks fantastic (i have the white one) and does everything i need it to do really well. surfing the net, watching youtube, no troubles at all. The keyboard is fantastic (i am typing on it right now and typing just as fast as i do on any other keyboard! :) ). If the keyboard is an important thing for you, you will love this netbook. I read a lot of people say the screen is too glossy, but i didn't even notice that, its fine to me. Its nice and portable, the wireless works great. There is not a single thing i can complain about this computer! its so good and im glad i bought it! highly, highly recommended :)
excellent shipping condition - Amira Belhani -
I got the notebook on time, exactly as it was described and even more than I've expected to find. the machine got kind of slow after I updated/uploaded some software, but it has nothing to do with its primary condition that it arrived in. excellent seller, highly recommended !! thank u !
great refurbished netbook! - music fan -
This is the first refurbished item I've purchased, and I'm very satisfied w/ the product. The netbook functions well; it was reasonably priced; and I received it promptly.
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