Samsung NC10

Notebook Specifications

Reviews for the Samsung NC10

81% Samsung NC10
Source: PC World
Obviously, a near-7-hour battery life is important for long-haul trips, but if you're spending half that time wondering whether you'll break the mouse button, you might be a little down on this netbook. That said, the NC10 gets more than enough right to make it a worthy option. My advice: Take a look at the N110. It costs only $30 more, it improves on the biggest complaint I've lodged here, and it has a longer battery life. Tough call.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 84% features: 79%

Samsung NC10 review
Source: CNet
When we visited Samsung's Korean HQ, the company assured us it wasn't working on a netbook, and wasn't particularly interested in the market. Fast-forward a few months and it's not only made a netbook but it's made one that's among the finest on the market -- obviously someone was paying attention. The NC10 is available to buy now from all good outlets for around £320. The Samsung NC10 is definitely one of the better netbooks on the market. It's fantastically well designed, easy to use, has great battery life and is affordable. The Eee PC 1000HE can last longer away from the mains, but the NC10 is definitely not a machine to be sniffed at.
Preis 80, Mobilität 80, Ergonomie 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2009
Rating: price: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%

100% Samsung NC10 review
Source: Techradar
So, has the Samsung NC10 been worth waiting for? Clearly the answer is yes. While it does nothing new, it takes all the proven good points of other devices, tightens them up and delivers an excellent package at a great price. It'll be interesting to see how other companies respond but for the time being, Samsung has set the benchmark for 10-inch Netbooks and set it high.
100, Preis 90
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 90%

80% Samsung NP-NC10 10.2-inch Netbook Subnotebook Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews
Samsung's NC10 was the king of battery life in the netbook market until ASUS released their new Eee 1000HE. It still has incredible battery life for a netbook that can easily allow one to run for upwards of seven hours before needing to charge it. The keybaord is also 93-percent the size of a full laptop keyboard making it a joy to work on. The trackpad on the other hand is quite small and difficult to use due to the lack of a definitive edge.
80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% mobility: 80%

90% Samsung NC10 netbook
Source: Reg Hardware
The NC10 is Samsung's take on the Small, Cheap Computer but unlike many 'me too' netbook competitors, the South Korean giant has clearly put a bit of thought into differentiating its offering from the other Eee-alternatives out there. Perhaps the most distinctive thing about the NC10 is its keyboard. Samsung has managed to cram in impressively large-sized keys, so unlike some models it doesn't take that long to get up to a decent typing speed. The Acer Aspire One has a great keyboard but poor battery life. The Asus Eee PC 1000 has a great runtime but a just-too-small keyboard. Anyone who's waited for netbook makers to combine the best of these two leading mini-laptops into a single product have had their prayers answered, by Samsung with its NC10. All hail the new netbook champ.
90, Mobilität 40
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% mobility: 40%

90% Samsung NC10 notebook
Source: Pocket Lint
As fantastic as the Samsung NC10 sounds it’s not all plus points. The touchpad is a touch on the short side, making internet browsing a little trickier than it could have been. It does come packed with a fairly hefty amount of Samsung related bloatware too. All of which can be easily removed, but it makes that first hour of use not quite as fun as you’d have hoped. There is no 3G modem either, a feature now more prominent on netbooks, but not a surprising omission when this device was launched last year. As far as netbooks currently on the market go, there’s no doubt that the Samsung NC10 is among the best currently on offer. At its competitive price point, and with all it has to offer, anyone after a portable internet and word processing device should give this one a really good look.

9 von 10, Mobilität gut, Leistung exzellent
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 95% mobility: 80%

80% Samsung NC10-14GB
Source: PC Mag

The Samsung NC10-14GB is a well-equipped netbook whose trimmings include a standard six-cell battery, but we'd like to see its price adjusted down to MSI's and Acer's level.

4 von 5, Mobilität sehr gut, Preis schlecht
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40% mobility: 90%

74% Samsung NC10 (White)
Source: CNet

With Samsung's recent entry into the U.S. market, it certainly makes sense for the company to include an example of the hottest thing in laptops right now--the humble Netbook.

The Samsung NC10 is a completely average Netbook in every way, but we like its keyboard and love its long-running battery.
von 10: 7.4, Ausstattung 6, Leistung 7, Mobilität 9
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2008
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% features: 60% mobility: 90%

83% Samsung NC10
Source: Mobile Computer
Although by far one of the better (and better-looking) netbooks available, the Samsung NC10 is let-down by its annoying awkward touchpad.
5 von 6, Display sehr gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% display: 90% mobility: 80%

80% Samsung NC10
Source: Computer Shopper

Having just launched its notebook line in the United States this past October, Samsung might be a new name on these shores when it comes to portables, but the company is not new to designing and manufacturing laptops. The Samsung NC10 corrects a lot of the shortcomings of earlier netbooks and keeps the price reasonable, too.
8 von 10, Mobilität sehr gut, Leistung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 50% mobility: 90%

90% Samsung NC10 review
Source: PC Advisor
Samsung's netbook offering may tick nearly all the same boxes as the MSI Wind, but its keen pricing and remarkable mains-free longevity make it a worthy addition to the line. The Samsung NC10 may be marginally larger, heavier and lack 802.11n but this could be the new champion of the breed.
(von 5): 4.5, Verarbeitung 4.5, Ausstattung 4, Preis 4.5
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

100% Samsung NC10 - 10.2in Netbook
Source: Trusted Reviews
It might be late to the party, but Samsung has clearly listened to users and learned from the competition, thus producing a supremely balanced proposition. Attractive design and reassuring build quality are married to a great keyboard and superb battery and if one or two things, like the token slip case, could be improved upon, all is forgotten when you look at the price. Unless integrated HSDPA is high on your agenda, you can buy an NC10 with great confidence. In its class: it is the best.
(von 10): 10, Ausstattung 9, Leistung 9, Preis 10
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 100% performance: 90% features: 90%

100% Samsung NC10 netbook review
Source: Techradar
So, has the Samsung NC10 been worth waiting for? Clearly the answer is yes. While it does nothing new, it takes all the proven good points of other devices, tightens them up and delivers an excellent package at a great price. It'll be interesting to see how other companies respond but for the time being, Samsung has set the benchmark for 10-inch Netbooks and set it high.
5 von 5, Ausstattung gut, Preis gut, Display sehr gut, Mobilität gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/03/2008
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 80% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%

83% Samsung NC10
Source: PC Pro
There really isn't a chink in the NC10's armour. Some might bemoan the lack of an SSD, but to our minds the capacious 160GB drive is more than ample. There is always the option of using the SDHC-compatible card reader if you need critical documents to be kept safe on a more shock proof medium. Connectivity, too, is on song. Three USB ports nestle up against a VGA output and a 10/100 Ethernet socket, and while the Atheros wireless chipset lacks Draft-N, the ever handy presence of Bluetooth softens the blow.

5 von 6
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 83%

80% Samsung NC10
Source: Laptop Mag
Until now, no other netbook has been able to match the 10-inch MSI Wind’s endurance, strong performance, and spacious keyboard. Samsung’s NC10 is the only product that provides comparable—and even improved—features for a lower price. Its comfortable, well-positioned keyboard, speedy and spacious hard drive, and more than 6 hours of endurance make the $499 Samsung NC10 the most well-rounded 10-inch netbook on the market. While the $549 MSI Wind (with a six-cell battery) is an excellent choice, it will cost you $50 more. Those willing to sacrifice some touchpad room will find the Samsung NC10 to be a great mobile companion.
4 von 5, Mobilität sehr gut
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% mobility: 90%

Foreign Reviews

80% Mitnahmeeffekt
Source: Connect DE→EN
, Long, Date: 06/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 69% features: 75% mobility: 98% ergonomy: 79%

77% Nette Netbooks
Source: Chip.de - 6/09 DE→EN
, Long, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 80% performance: 92% features: 70% display: 93% mobility: 74% ergonomy: 68%

Vier im Netz: Netbooks bis 10 Zoll im Vergleich
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 03/23/2009
Rating: display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 95% emissions: 80%

Samsung NC10 anyNet N270BH (Mini-Notebook)
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
online available, Short, Date: 03/12/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%

80% Samsung NC10-Anynet N270W
Source: Chip.de - 1/09 DE→EN
, Very Short, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90%

Klein, bunt, mobil
Source: c't - 3/09 DE→EN
, Long, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: performance: 40% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 90%

80% Samsung NP-NC10
Source: Connect - 2/09 DE→EN
, Very Short, Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% mobility: 60%

90% Test Samsung NC10 Netbook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 52% display: 82% mobility: 97% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 92%

80% Samsung NC10 Netbook
Source: Minitechnet DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 80%

85% Samsung NC10 im Test
Source: Magnus.de DE→EN
online available, Very Short, Date: 01/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

85% Samsung NC10
Source: PC Go - 1/09 DE→EN
, Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

92% Die neue Mobil-Klasse
Source: PC Praxis - 1/09 DE→EN
, Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 80% features: 80% mobility: 80%

80% Korean Style
Source: mobile Zeit - 1/09 DE→EN
, Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%

95% Zwerg mit langem Atem
Source: SFT - 2/09 DE→EN
, Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 95%

Samsung NC10 Winchester
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2008
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 100%

Samsung NC10 Winchester
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2008
Rating: price: 100% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 100%

80% Marathonläufer
Source: Connect - 1/09 DE→EN
, Very Short, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%

83% Nachzügler
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
, Long, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% performance: 74% features: 80% display: 89% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 99%

90% Mobiler Langläufer
Source: Notebook / Organizer / Handy - 1-2/09 DE→EN
, Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90%

85% Samsung NC10-anyNet N270W (Netbook)
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
online available, Short, Date: 11/06/2008
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 100% performance: 100% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 82% ergonomy: 84%

Samsung NC10
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
online available, Short, Date: 11/05/2008
Rating: features: 50% display: 80% mobility: 60%

90% Samsung NC10 Winchester
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%

81% Samsung NC10, eficacia mini
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN
online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 81%

90% Samsung NC10 in prova
Source: PC World Italia IT→EN
online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

90% Test: 9 netbooks
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN
online available, Short, Date: 04/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 90%

70% Samsung NC-10
Source: PCM NL→EN
online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 62% mobility: 78% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 40%

Le meilleur netbook du moment
Source: Tekit FR→EN
online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2009
Rating: mobility: 80%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on Mobile Intel 945GM chipset. It is a faster clocked version of the GMA 900 and supports no hardware T&L (Transform & Lightning) accelleration (which is required for some games).

Only older games can be played fluently with these graphics chips (if they were not too demanding). Shared memory graphic cores in this category got the advantage of less heat production and longer battery runtimes. For office, internet, image processing, and video editing tasks these graphics chips are still useable without any restrictions.

>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).

N270:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

10.2": The netbook/subnotebook has a quite small display format. Nonetheless, it is a common format for netbooks. The advantage is, that the subnotebook/netbook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display has the advantage, that it needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes. It is difficult to use high resolutions.
>> To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

1.32 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist only few sub-notebooks, which weight less. 10 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.

Samsung: The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international businesses, all united under the Samsung brand in South Korea. The meaning of the Korean word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars". The Samsung brand is one of the most important brands of South Korea. Samsung is an international notebook manufacturer of medium size according market shares and reviews.

Samsung reviews

85.12%: This is a good rating above average. Nevertheless you should not forget, that 10-15% of all notebook-models get a better rating.

>> Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.