Comments on: Visual proof that the Samsung NC20 is bigger than the NC10 http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html Compact Computing Fri, 25 May 2012 15:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Salsa dancing http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-48539 Salsa dancing Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:53:08 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-48539 The NC10 is pretty good, I bought it because it was a lot cheaper than a typical 13 in laptop, and far more economical, I can get 4 hours off a single charge, and now I am contemplating buying a 9cell battery to get 6 hours out of it (on full brightness settings btw).<br><br>I do quite a bit of surfing on facebook, twitter etc, a lot of blogging and the occasional video playing. <br><br>I find that the chip isn't great at multitasking, if you run more than two application the thing can get pretty slow. And even playing video streams off websites can slow the computer down. Where as playing a downloaded video off your media player reasonably effective.<br><br>You will need to make sure you use "lite" applications that are not too much of a drain on system resources. <br><br>utorrent, google chrome, vlc media player, avast antivirus, etc are all good choices because they aren;t too heavy on system resources.<br><br>I've had this for a couple of months now, and can say for sure that sometimes the slowless can be a bit limiting. I would say don't have this as your primary machine, I have a very powerful desktop machine. The NC10 is pretty good, I bought it because it was a lot cheaper than a typical 13 in laptop, and far more economical, I can get 4 hours off a single charge, and now I am contemplating buying a 9cell battery to get 6 hours out of it (on full brightness settings btw).

I do quite a bit of surfing on facebook, twitter etc, a lot of blogging and the occasional video playing.

I find that the chip isn't great at multitasking, if you run more than two application the thing can get pretty slow. And even playing video streams off websites can slow the computer down. Where as playing a downloaded video off your media player reasonably effective.

You will need to make sure you use “lite” applications that are not too much of a drain on system resources.

utorrent, google chrome, vlc media player, avast antivirus, etc are all good choices because they aren;t too heavy on system resources.

I've had this for a couple of months now, and can say for sure that sometimes the slowless can be a bit limiting. I would say don't have this as your primary machine, I have a very powerful desktop machine.

]]> By: Salsa dancing http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-34932 Salsa dancing Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:53:08 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-34932 The NC10 is pretty good, I bought it because it was a lot cheaper than a typical 13 in laptop, and far more economical, I can get 4 hours off a single charge, and now I am contemplating buying a 9cell battery to get 6 hours out of it (on full brightness settings btw).<br><br>I do quite a bit of surfing on facebook, twitter etc, a lot of blogging and the occasional video playing. <br><br>I find that the chip isn't great at multitasking, if you run more than two application the thing can get pretty slow. And even playing video streams off websites can slow the computer down. Where as playing a downloaded video off your media player reasonably effective.<br><br>You will need to make sure you use "lite" applications that are not too much of a drain on system resources. <br><br>utorrent, google chrome, vlc media player, avast antivirus, etc are all good choices because they aren;t too heavy on system resources.<br><br>I've had this for a couple of months now, and can say for sure that sometimes the slowless can be a bit limiting. I would say don't have this as your primary machine, I have a very powerful desktop machine. The NC10 is pretty good, I bought it because it was a lot cheaper than a typical 13 in laptop, and far more economical, I can get 4 hours off a single charge, and now I am contemplating buying a 9cell battery to get 6 hours out of it (on full brightness settings btw).

I do quite a bit of surfing on facebook, twitter etc, a lot of blogging and the occasional video playing.

I find that the chip isn't great at multitasking, if you run more than two application the thing can get pretty slow. And even playing video streams off websites can slow the computer down. Where as playing a downloaded video off your media player reasonably effective.

You will need to make sure you use “lite” applications that are not too much of a drain on system resources.

utorrent, google chrome, vlc media player, avast antivirus, etc are all good choices because they aren;t too heavy on system resources.

I've had this for a couple of months now, and can say for sure that sometimes the slowless can be a bit limiting. I would say don't have this as your primary machine, I have a very powerful desktop machine.

]]> By: panini http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-28789 panini Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:15:56 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-28789 test test

]]> By: Netbook « Alanzed’s Blog http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-20626 Netbook « Alanzed’s Blog Fri, 15 May 2009 14:08:33 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-20626 [...] Apparently Samsung has entered the market with a 12.1″ netbook, and it rivals the Dell Mini 12.  In fact one review says it is better. [...] [...] Apparently Samsung has entered the market with a 12.1″ netbook, and it rivals the Dell Mini 12.  In fact one review says it is better. [...]

]]> By: JSK http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-18543 JSK Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:25:09 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-18543 I am SO glad I waited to buy the NC10... the NC20 is PERFECT! I want a portable netbook, but yikes, 10" is pretty small! I've been wishing for the perfect hybrid between netbook & user friendly. I think I've found it! I am SO glad I waited to buy the NC10… the NC20 is PERFECT! I want a portable netbook, but yikes, 10″ is pretty small! I've been wishing for the perfect hybrid between netbook & user friendly. I think I've found it!

]]> By: Mark http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15670 Mark Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:59:05 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15670 I'd consider the NC20 because of the better parts, but not the Mini 12. I have an NC10 myself and consider it the perfect laptop size though. I'd consider the NC20 because of the better parts, but not the Mini 12. I have an NC10 myself and consider it the perfect laptop size though.

]]> By: Linc (MonkeykIng) http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15571 Linc (MonkeykIng) Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:51:44 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15571 There is likely a sweet spot possible between 10" and 12" screens...err 11". I'd almost say that extra inch bigger combined with some smart weight savings could make a perfect netbook. <br><br>I love me Samsung NC10, but it is a bit tight maybe having a bigger screen with a slightly bigger case to accommodate a bigger touch pad slightly bigger shift, enter ctrl, and backspace keys. Yet, since such a unit would not be quite as big as a 12", you could save 4-6 oz. conservatively.<br><br>Bigger screen, bigger keys, bigger touch pad, may seem minor and the change might not seem that much smaller then the 12”, but just a few 10ths of an inch and a few ounces can make a big difference. There is likely a sweet spot possible between 10″ and 12″ screens…err 11″. I'd almost say that extra inch bigger combined with some smart weight savings could make a perfect netbook.

I love me Samsung NC10, but it is a bit tight maybe having a bigger screen with a slightly bigger case to accommodate a bigger touch pad slightly bigger shift, enter ctrl, and backspace keys. Yet, since such a unit would not be quite as big as a 12″, you could save 4-6 oz. conservatively.

Bigger screen, bigger keys, bigger touch pad, may seem minor and the change might not seem that much smaller then the 12”, but just a few 10ths of an inch and a few ounces can make a big difference.

]]> By: Nate http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15568 Nate Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:57:23 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15568 I would not buy it. The keyboards are close to the same size. All it does is add weight. I have my 17" laptop for the big screen needs. I would not buy it. The keyboards are close to the same size. All it does is add weight. I have my 17″ laptop for the big screen needs.

]]> By: zinaf http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15566 zinaf Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:36:36 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15566 I would have probably bought it had it come 2-3 months earlier when I bought my NC10 exactly for the screen size and the larger touchpad. However, having used my NC10 for couple of months now I think I am fine with it and will not upgrade for a very long time.<br>I am doing a research and for my keyboard, battery life and screen size were the major factors, especially considering the most parameters are identical in the netbook market. After 5-6 hours in front of the 10' screen my eyes are really tired. The 12'' screen would have been perfect. I was considering the Dell mini12 but that was only available in the US at the time and I reside in Denmark. Also the Dell came with lower parameters when shipped with Ubuntu, and I would have prefered, if possible, not to pay for windows. Thsa NC10 was the better choice at the time. I think I would have compromised the portability of the netbook to gain in size of the screen and touchpad.<br>its too late now :) I would have probably bought it had it come 2-3 months earlier when I bought my NC10 exactly for the screen size and the larger touchpad. However, having used my NC10 for couple of months now I think I am fine with it and will not upgrade for a very long time.
I am doing a research and for my keyboard, battery life and screen size were the major factors, especially considering the most parameters are identical in the netbook market. After 5-6 hours in front of the 10' screen my eyes are really tired. The 12'' screen would have been perfect. I was considering the Dell mini12 but that was only available in the US at the time and I reside in Denmark. Also the Dell came with lower parameters when shipped with Ubuntu, and I would have prefered, if possible, not to pay for windows. Thsa NC10 was the better choice at the time. I think I would have compromised the portability of the netbook to gain in size of the screen and touchpad.
its too late now :)

]]> By: DougC3 http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15557 DougC3 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:30:47 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15557 I think one market is probably business men. I think the Dell especially is light and thin enough to make it pretty easy to slip into a briefcase. Also there's possibly the fear of getting snickers from people if they were to sit down at a high powered meeting and put a netbook on the table--the peer pressure and clout factor<br><br>From my point of view, I wouldn't mind having one for shlepping from one room to another--it would be pretty stable to use actually on your lap with no lapboard or table--but only after I get my 3 favorite netbooks!!<br><br>As for power, I think the 12 inch ones have to be at least as powerful as netbooks, which may not be true of the Dell Mini 12 running Vista. I think one market is probably business men. I think the Dell especially is light and thin enough to make it pretty easy to slip into a briefcase. Also there's possibly the fear of getting snickers from people if they were to sit down at a high powered meeting and put a netbook on the table–the peer pressure and clout factor

From my point of view, I wouldn't mind having one for shlepping from one room to another–it would be pretty stable to use actually on your lap with no lapboard or table–but only after I get my 3 favorite netbooks!!

As for power, I think the 12 inch ones have to be at least as powerful as netbooks, which may not be true of the Dell Mini 12 running Vista.

]]> By: summer http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15552 summer Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:40:10 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15552 Buying NC20 instead of traditional laptops is better because of the superior battery life.<br><br>Traditional laptops use power hungry processors and won't last more than 3 hours. I don't think that can qualify for 'portable'. Buying NC20 instead of traditional laptops is better because of the superior battery life.

Traditional laptops use power hungry processors and won't last more than 3 hours. I don't think that can qualify for 'portable'.

]]> By: jake123 http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15551 jake123 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:50:05 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15551 Definitely weight.<br><br>I've wanted a 12" netbook, but these days I am finding that 10" is a very good size... or maybe the vaio p. ~half the width of my 1000h...<br><br>I'm surprised that they use the same keyboard. Definitely weight.

I've wanted a 12″ netbook, but these days I am finding that 10″ is a very good size… or maybe the vaio p. ~half the width of my 1000h…

I'm surprised that they use the same keyboard.

]]> By: Visaul proof that the bSamsung/b NC20 is bigger than the NC10 http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15550 Visaul proof that the bSamsung/b NC20 is bigger than the NC10 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:40:05 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15550 [...] Read more here: Visaul proof that the bSamsung/b NC20 is bigger than the NC10 [...] [...] Read more here: Visaul proof that the bSamsung/b NC20 is bigger than the NC10 [...]

]]> By: BoloMKXXVIII http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15549 BoloMKXXVIII Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:35:51 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15549 The keyboard on the NC10 is fine even for someone with large hands like me. The keyboard on the NC10 is fine even for someone with large hands like me.

]]> By: Nate http://liliputing.com/2009/02/visaul-proof-that-the-samsung-nc20-is-bigger-than-the-nc10.html#comment-15544 Nate Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:56:03 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=5695#comment-15544 I guess weight would do it. Price is debatable. There are some pretty affordable thirteen inch models out there, these days. I guess weight would do it. Price is debatable. There are some pretty affordable thirteen inch models out there, these days.

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