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Samsung NC20 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Via
Processor model: Nano U2250
Clock speed: 1.3+ GHz
Level 2 cache: 1 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: VIA VX800
Data bus speed: 800 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
USB: 3
Wireless LAN: Atheros 802.11b/g
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
Expansion slots
Flash card: SD-compatible media
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Video
Graphics processor: VIA Chrome9 HC3
Graphics memory technology: shared with system memory
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 84 keys (with Silver Nano antibacterial coating)
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 29.2x3.07x21.7 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Colour: white
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: Samsung Magic Doctor, Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manger, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Acrobat Reader
Audio
Audio processor: HD audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: international collect & return
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion (6-cell)
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter
Other: 1.3 megapixel webcam
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Overview

Samsung NC20

Editors rating
Rating: 8.5
Verdict

Samsung's 12.1in. NC20 performs significantly better than netbooks based on Intel's Atom processor, thanks to its VIA Nano CPU. Battery life is also excellent, at up to six hours.

Typical price

£ 399

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