The Samsung N120 is among our favorites among the ultra-small NetBook computers. While the category has rather few distinguishing characteristics among its competitors, the Samsung N120 stands out for its innovatively spacious keyboard which is indeed a welcome difference in this category wherein size is a paramount virtue. We this computer is exceptionally versatile for its combination of diminutive size while providing excellent performance in a less restrictive form factor.
When attempting to evaluate NetBook computers, the biggest challenge is often determining what makes one different from the others. They’re notoriously similar with the same old specs and dimensions and advantages and shortfalls. Happily, the Samsung N120 has a distinguishing characteristic that we believe will be the overwhelming, deciding factor for many consumers. In the same admirably compact size as the competition, Samsung has graciously, especially for those of us who have far more than petite hands, managed to include a keyboard that is designed for full-sized people.
If one group of consumer oriented computer has become a homogenous mix it’s NetBooks. They admirably fill the valuable niche of an ultraportable computer which, though making some major performance sacrifices, still provide a lot of capability for their size and rather uniformly low price. Happily for those of us who have largish hands and spatulate fingers, there’s the Samsung N120 NetBook. Though the N120 is less than a half in wider than its 10-inch NetBook peers, Samsung has managed to equip it with a keyboard that is just a hair less spacious than that to which we’ve become accustomed on more standard 12-inch laptops. True, the differences are subtle, but in practice, many users will find there to be a world of difference.
The Samsung N120’s other distinguishing feature is an attempt, if even a minor one, to improve on the woefully inadequate speakers that are typical of NetBooks. The N120 sports a three speaker system that Samsung calls 2.1. The main speakers are located on either side of the screen while the “subwoofer” is on the forward portion of the computers main body. We like the fact that they’ve made an attempt to improve on this shortfall that plagues the class of devices but the difference is minimal. The third speaker certainly can’t be called a woofer in terms of frequency response but it does seem to offer just a bit of ambiance to the otherwise tinny sound. In general, however, if you’re interested in really listening to music with the N120, external speakers or headphones remain better options.
A final selling point for the Samsung N120 must be its cosmetics. Much of the construction has a slight matte finish which is a pleasant departure from the ultra-shining plastic that dominates the class. It also seems generally sturdier than its peers though it isn’t heavier. It’s available in black, white or blue.
The workings of the Samsung N120 are very typical for NetBooks in this category which is to say that it is very competent but not a computing powerhouse. It’s processor is the very typical Intel Atom running at 1.6GHz and it comes equipped with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The display screen measures 10.1 inches diagonally in a 16:9 widescreen ratio and supports 1024 x 600 pixels. It has an integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam and supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The 6-cell Lithium Ion battery comes up short compared to the Asus Eee units, which are the champs in this area, but is very adequate and still is able to best most other competitors.
Written by Mike McPeek
When attempting to evaluate NetBook computers, the biggest challenge is often determining what makes one different from the others. They’re notoriously similar with the same old specs and dimensions and advantages and shortfalls. Happily, the Samsung N120 has a distinguishing characteristic that we believe will be the overwhelming, deciding factor for many consumers. In the same admirably compact size as the competition, Samsung has graciously, especially for those of us who have far more than petite hands, managed to include a keyboard that is designed for full-sized people.
If one group of consumer oriented computer has become a homogenous mix it’s NetBooks. They admirably fill the valuable niche of an ultraportable computer which, though making some major performance sacrifices, still provide a lot of capability for their size and rather uniformly low price. Happily for those of us who have largish hands and spatulate fingers, there’s the Samsung N120 NetBook. Though the N120 is less than a half in wider than its 10-inch NetBook peers, Samsung has managed to equip it with a keyboard that is just a hair less spacious than that to which we’ve become accustomed on more standard 12-inch laptops. True, the differences are subtle, but in practice, many users will find there to be a world of difference.
The Samsung N120’s other distinguishing feature is an attempt, if even a minor one, to improve on the woefully inadequate speakers that are typical of NetBooks. The N120 sports a three speaker system that Samsung calls 2.1. The main speakers are located on either side of the screen while the “subwoofer” is on the forward portion of the computers main body. We like the fact that they’ve made an attempt to improve on this shortfall that plagues the class of devices but the difference is minimal. The third speaker certainly can’t be called a woofer in terms of frequency response but it does seem to offer just a bit of ambiance to the otherwise tinny sound. In general, however, if you’re interested in really listening to music with the N120, external speakers or headphones remain better options.
A final selling point for the Samsung N120 must be its cosmetics. Much of the construction has a slight matte finish which is a pleasant departure from the ultra-shining plastic that dominates the class. It also seems generally sturdier than its peers though it isn’t heavier. It’s available in black, white or blue.
The workings of the Samsung N120 are very typical for NetBooks in this category which is to say that it is very competent but not a computing powerhouse. It’s processor is the very typical Intel Atom running at 1.6GHz and it comes equipped with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The display screen measures 10.1 inches diagonally in a 16:9 widescreen ratio and supports 1024 x 600 pixels. It has an integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam and supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The 6-cell Lithium Ion battery comes up short compared to the Asus Eee units, which are the champs in this area, but is very adequate and still is able to best most other competitors.
Written by Mike McPeek
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