The 12.1-inch Samsung NC20 netbook PC first revealed late in February is now available for purchase, priced at nearly $550. The computer features an unusually large 1280×800 display resolution and otherwise class-standard 160GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM. It most sharply breaks from the class average is via its use of a 1.3GHz VIA Nano processor instead of a much more common Intel Atom CPU. Otherwise, the large netbook includes a six-cell battery, which contributes to its 3.3lb weight, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality, a VGA output and three USB ports. The operating system of choice is Windows XP Home. The integrated graphics processor is the VIA Chrome9 HC3 IGP that uses a shared 128MB of memory. Rounding out the feature set are a 1.3-megapixel camera, built-in speakers and a 3-in-1 memory card reader.

Samsung unveiled a new netbook Samsung N310 followed up on the recent launch of the NC20 for the world’s release in the coming months. Samsung netbook N310 has a 10.1-inch LCD display and through a much bolder design with all-rounded edges, bright colors and a very conspicuous Samsung logo, 5 hour battery life on a stock battery that grows to 11 hours on an extended pack and the weight of this netbook is 1.23 kilograms, but it looks quite thick. Samsung hasn’t named the choice of processor other than an Intel Atom. Read the rest of this entry »

Interested in a premium netbook? Samsung apparently has one which was announced today, the N310. It weighs 2.71 pounds and comes with an undisclosed Intel Atom processor, a 10.1-inch LCD display, 160GB hard drive, 5 hours of battery lofe, WiFi, Bluetooth, HSPA and WiBro connectivity, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, and three USB ports. So where’s the really premium part? Is it the price?

The Samsung NC10 has finally been released in Russia with an add-on. An added feature for this 4G netbook is that is supports WiMAX technology. The beginning of sales of the Samsung NC10 opens a door into new era in telecommunications. Read the rest of this entry »

In a move that is sure to help power up the Samsung NC20 Mini-Notebook, Via announced that Samsung has embedded the new Via Nano processor on the said notebooks.

Combining the power efficient 1.3+GHz VIA Nano(TM) processor with the highly-integrated VIA VX800 system media processor, the Samsung NC20 also features a stunning 1280×800 12.1″ display, ensuring an outstanding video experience and enabling a full-size 12″ notebook keyboard with optimized 18.5mm key spacing and larger touchpad in a highly portable device that weighs just 1.52kg.

Mobility is enhanced by 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a six-cell battery that provides up to 6.5 hours of use independent of any power supply, while storage options include either a solid state disk or a SATA hard disk drive. Other features include an integrated 1.3 mega-pixel digital motion camera, 3-in-1 memory card reader and three built-in USB ports.