Hot on the heels of the recently launched Samsung N150 Plus netbook, Samsung is sprucing up a few more models, including the Samsung N220, N230, and NB30. Basically all that means is that the new models have 250GB hard drives instead of 160GB disks. All three models have 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processors, 1GB of RAM, 10.1 inch, 1024 x…

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Samsung is giving its NB30 netbook a minor update and slapping the “Pro” name on it. At first glance, the new Samsung NB30 Pro Specialized Netbook looks exactly like the original Samsung NB30. But the new model runs Windows 7 Professional and comes with up to 2GB of memory. The rest of the specs remain the same. The mini-laptop has…

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There’s a lot to like about the Samsung NB30 netbook. This 10 inch mini-laptop has a semi-rugged case design that helps protect it from scratches and fingerprints. The keyboard is spill-resistant, and reasonably easy to type on. And there’s a hard-drive sensor which shuts down the disk temporarily to protect it from damage in the event of a fall. The…

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The Samsung NB30 may have all the usual netbook specs including a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Starter Edition. But this netbook has a few features that make it a bit more durable than a typical netbook, including a free fall sensor that helps…

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Want the benefits of a touchscreen display and a keyboard all wrapped up into a single netbook-shaped package? It looks like the Samsung NB30 is an option — if you happen to live in Italy. The company has launched a version of the semi-rugged netbook with a touchscreen display in italy, where it sells for about 20 Euros more than…

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It looks like Samsung’s latest netbooks are starting to make the rounds in Europe. Netbook News in Germany has posted an unboxing video of the semi-rugged Samsung NB30 mini-laptop, which features a textured lid and a water-resistant case. Meanwhile NetbookNews.it has taken an in-depth look at the Samsung N220, a 10 inch netbook that’s very similar to the Samsung N210…

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The first of Samsung’s new Pine Trail netbooks hit the streets a few days ago. And now the Samsung N210 is joining the NB30 in the US. Best Buy has the Samsung N210 in stock for $379.99. That’s about $10 more than the price of the NB30. But while the NB30 features a semi-rugged design and a battery which Samsung…

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The Samsung NB30 is a semi-rugged laptop with a scratch and fingerprint-resistant case and a water-tight seal to prevent damage even if the laptop is dipped briefly in water. But in France, it looks like the Samsung NB30 may have another defining characteristic: A touchscreen display. French store Pixmania has a product listing for the NB30 with a touchscreen as…

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US retailer Newegg now has the Samsung NB30 in stock for $369.99 plus $4.99 for shipping. The NB30 is Samsung’s new semi-rugged model. It has a spill-resistant keyboard and a fingerprint-resistant lid that’s tough enough to protect the laptop from minor scratches and scuffs. The Samsung NB30 also has a hard drive protection system that shuts down the hard disk…

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Samsung rolled out a handful of new netbooks this week, including the Samsung NB30 which is designed for durability. It’s not one of those super-duper rugged laptops that will keep ticking even after you run it over with a car. But the Samsung NB30 does feature a water-tight seal that can handle up to 50cc of water for a few…

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Sure, CES is all about introducing new products, not necessarily announcing retail availability. Many of the doohickeys on display in Vegas this week won’t be available for weeks, months, or maybe ever. But here’s a short roundup of recently announced products that are already available for purchase or pre-order: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 netbook – Purchase from Lenovo for $369 and…

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Samsung is officially launching 4 new netbooks, all of which sport those newfangled Intel Atom Pine Trail processors. For the most part, all 4 models are pretty similar. They each have 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, a scratch-resistant case, and the same 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor. But some models get better battery life than others, and some models…

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