Notebookcheck Logo

Samsung N230 Series

Samsung N230-JA51BProcessor: Intel Atom N450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch
Weight: 1kg, 1.05kg, 1.2kg
Price: 250, 400, 449, 500 euro
Average Score: 76.07% - good
Average of 14 scores (from 18 reviews)
price: 55%, performance: 56%, features: 75%, display: 77%, mobility: 86%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 90%

 

Samsung NP-N230-JA01DE/SEG Storm

Specifications

Samsung NP-N230-JA01DE/SEG StormNotebook: Samsung NP-N230-JA01DE/SEG Storm
Processor: Intel Atom N450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1.05kg
Price: 449 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 77% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Review Samsung NP-N230 Storm Netbook | Notebookcheck
Ultra-thin. The most surprising thing about this new 10-inch netbook from Samsung is its high price tag of €449 (RRP). Is the price justifiable, for an Atom N450 processor, a matt WSVGA screen and a three/ six cell battery? We examine every inch of this lightweight laptop in our review.

Foreign Reviews

84% Test Samsung NP-N230 Storm Netbook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 45% display: 77% mobility: 92% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 90%
84% Test Samsung NP-N230 Storm Netbook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 45% display: 77% mobility: 92% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 90%
70% Samsung N230
Source: Techno Zoom Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80%
70% Samsung N230
Source: Techno Zoom Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80%

 

Samsung N230

Specifications

Samsung N230Notebook: Samsung N230
Processor: Intel Atom N450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1kg
Price: 250 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73.29% - average

Average of 7 scores (from 11 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Samsung N230 Slim
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
A 10.1 inch matte-panel, weighing in at just 1 kg and very slim; such are the principal characteristics of the Samsung N230 Slim which lives up to all our expectations of a netbook.

Slim and light, the Samsung N230 Slim scores more points for its size than its overall look. The big advantage is you can tuck it under your arm and carry it anywhere with you. You will however need to make sure your battery is charged as it won't give you a full day's worth.


Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Samsung N230 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Despite the premium it demands, Samsung's N230 suffers from a slightly sub-par screen and its keyboard is average at best. However, in most other regards it's a good effort, with innovative software, stylish design and class-leading battery life going some way towards justifying the outlay.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% mobility: 100%
80% Samsung N230 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
All-in-all the N230 is a great little netbook. Samsung hasn't gone about reinventing the wheel here, but it gets the basics or portability and usability right, which is ultimately all you can really ask from a netbook. The shiny lid and large battery aren't a big deal, and certainly shouldn't effect your decision when it comes to buying a netbook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
83% Samsung N230 review
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Samsung N230 isn't without its flaws and there's little to tempt existing netbook owners if you're happy with your current model. For new netbook owners though, the N230's slender and sturdy build, long battery life, comfortable keyboard and reasonable price make it a great buy. Although we expect new netbooks equipped with faster dual-core Atom processors to be released in the coming weeks and months, they're likely to be more expensive than the N230.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 83%
Samsung - N230 review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
A decent netbook needs long battery life, a well-designed keyboard and low price-tag. Samsung certainly succeeds in terms of keyboard and battery, although the price tag of £349 is on the high side. However, you're always going to pay a bit more for a stylish and well thought-out design, and in our minds it's worth the extra money. Although the N230 thoroughly deserves its Recommended award, prospective buyers may do well to hold off for a few weeks until judgement is passed on the new wave of dual-core Atom N550 netbooks.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/05/2010
Rating: price: 40% mobility: 80%
80% Samsung N230
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
With excellent battery life, a top-notch keyboard and a stylish design, the only factor holding the N230 back is its high price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung N230 Review
Source: Netbookreviews.net English Archive.org version
It builds on the success of their popular N210 / N220 netbooks, and has only been available for a very short while. My Samsung N210 review was very popular with over 65,000 views and 100 comments, and is currently my netbook of choice, so I have very high hopes for Samsung’s latest ultra sleek model.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung N230 review and comparison with N210 and N220
Source: Netbooklive English Archive.org version
In fact, this Samsung N230 is so good I will add it to my list of best 10 inch netbooks. Can't say if it surpassed the NB305 in my list of preferences just yet, I'll wait to test it live first, but It's definitely up there, and because of the better battery life, it surpasses the EEE PC 1018P.
Single Review, online available, Short, Rating: mobility: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Schick verpackter Standard
Source: Mobile News - 6/10 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
60% Samsung N230 Slim
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Test: Samsung N230
Source: Datormagazin SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%

 

Samsung N230-JA01NL

Specifications

Samsung N230-JA01NLNotebook: Samsung N230-JA01NL
Processor: Intel Atom N450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1kg
Price: 400 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung N230 Netbook Review
Source: Maximum PC English Archive.org version

What it lacks in power, the N230 makes up with its lightweight chassis and low price.


Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Samsung N230-JA01NL
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Samsung N230-JA51B

Specifications

Samsung N230-JA51BNotebook: Samsung N230-JA51B
Processor: Intel Atom N450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 500 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

 

Foreign Reviews

한번 충전으로 올데이 컴퓨팅의 편리함을 누려라 - 삼성 NT-N230 (통합편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2011

 

Comment

Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.


These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150: Integrated (shared memory) graphics card in the intel Atom N4xx CPUs. Minimally faster than an old GMA 950 and therefore not suited for 3D games or HD videos (only MPEG2 acceleration).

» 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).

N450:

Intel Atom CPU for Netbooks with integrated memory controller and GMA 3150 GPU. The performance of the system should be only minimally faster than the previous Atom N280 / GMA 950 combination.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


No weight comment found (one expected)!


76.07%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

Please share our article, every link counts!

Similar devices with the Same Specs

Samsung N145-JP01CA
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Samsung N145-JP02DE
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Samsung N150-HAV1US
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Samsung N230-JA01NL
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150

Similar devices from a different Manufacturer

Packard Bell dot SE 110UK
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Asus Eee PC 1001PQ
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Acer Aspire One Happy-2DQgrgr
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
MSI Wind U160-412US
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
HP Mini 210-2010sw
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Acer Aspire One Happy-2DQUU
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Toshiba NB250-108
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Acer Aspire One D255-2331
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Acer Aspire One D260-2380
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Acer Aspire One D255-1203
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Hercules eCAFÉ EC-1010W
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150

Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Toshiba NB520-10P
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N570
MSI Wind U135DX-4615W7
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N455
HP Compaq Mini CQ10-688NR
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N455
Toshiba NB520-10U
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N570
Asus Eee PC X101H-WHI024G
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N455
Samsung NC110-AM4UK
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N550
Gigabyte T1005M-CF1
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N550
Samsung NS310
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N550
Lenovo IdeaPad S100
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N455
Asus Eee PC R011PX
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N455
Samsung NC10-JP05DE
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N455
Samsung N148-DP05IN
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N455
Samsung NC110-A03
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N570
Gateway LT2085u
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Atom N570
Current Prices
Samsung N230-JA01NL
Samsung N230-JA01NL
Samsung N230-JA01NL
Samsung N230-JA01NL
Samsung N230-JA01NL
Samsung N230
Samsung N230
Samsung N230
Stefan Hinum, 2010-08-23 (Update: 2012-05-26)