Samsung N120-12GW Netbook

Samsung N120-12GW 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 6 Cell Battery






Brand Samsung







Product Features
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Core Solo
* System Bus Speed: 533
* Number of Processors: 1
* RAM: 1000 MB
* RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM

Special Features

* Display Type: WSVGA
* Screen Size: 10.1"
* Maximum Resolution: 1024 x 600
* Memory Type: DDR2
* Memory Size: 1GB
* Memory Slots (Total): N/A
* Memory Slots (Available): N/A
* Maximum Memory Supported: N/A
* Capacity: 160 GB
* Hard Drives Included: 1x 160GB
* Drive Types: Hard Drive
* Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
* Lifestyle: Thin & Light
* Condition: New
* Operating Systems: Windows XP Home
* Startup Operating System: Windows® XP Home
* Platform: Notebook PC
* Expansion Ports: N/A
* Processor Brand: Intel

Hard Drive

* Size: 160 GB
* Manufacturer: Portable
* Type: Serial ATA

Graphics and Display

* LCD Native Resolution: 10.1

Ports and Connectivity

* Modem: None

Cases and Expandability

* Size (LWH): 7.3 inches, 10.27 inches, 1.21 inches
* Weight: 2.8 pounds

Product Description
* 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
* 1 GB RAM. 160 GB Hard Drive
* 1.3 MP digital motion camera
* Microsoft XP Home with Service Pack 4, 6 Cell Battery
* SuperBright 10.1-inch glossy LCD screen

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 10.3 x 1.2 inches ; 2.8 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds

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Reviews Samsung N120-12GW Netbook


The keyboard is freaking AWESOME! The trackpad/buttons are about the same size as the NC10 SE and N110. I found the raised buttons much easier to use than the ones on the NC10 which are kind of level or maybe even sunk down a tad. The specs in terms of the width of the case is pretty much the same as the NC10. The case itself is matte finish on the outside and inside on the palm rest etc. (Yeah no more fingerprints) The display is glossy, but really not as glossy as I was expecting. I had one of my staff that has the Acer Aspire One come to my office with his and both of us were shocked at how much more glossy and reflective his was compared to the Samsung N120. Now this isn't to say that it isn't going to have some reflection and glare, because it will, though the display is so bright that for me personally it is totally within an acceptable limit. In side by side comparison... (sorry I don't have my camera at work) sitting directly in front of both that Acer was was more glossy. given a choice, YES I would have preferred a matte display too!

The first thing that stood out to me (I am very picky about screens) is that the screen was not as easy to read as the matte screen of the NC10. I observed the same photos on each computer and felt the colors were not as accurate, nor as readable as the NC10's screen. It was bright enough, but the impression one would get from looking at both side by side is that the matte screen of the NC10 was overall a bit brighter and easier to view, especially off axis. When I brought the 2 netbooks outside to try them out on the back porch, it was over. The N120's glossy screen made it nearly impossible to see what was happening, as the sky and trees reflected back into the screen, while the NC10's matte screen was completely readable and usable. Also, as I continued to look at both, I kept thinking that the N120's screen was smaller somehow, so I took out a measuring tape and sure enough, the NC10's screen was 1/4" taller than the 120's, and they were both the same width. One thing a netbook is lacking in, is the screen height, and even though it was only a quarter of an inch, that was enough, combined with the inferior color rendition and the glossy screen, to put this back in the box and send it back to Amazon. Of course this is all subjective and ymmv as to what you like in a screen.

The positives of the N120 are that it's still as well constructed as the NC10, has a nicer look with the rounded corners and slightly thinner appearance, plus the slightly larger size of the keys and track pad are desirable. However my wife had no problems with my NC10's keyboard and she uses a travel mouse anyway so the track pad size was not an issue for her.