Samsung NC10 Vs MSI Wind worth the extra $52??? ok both are available here on Amazon with almost identical specs... just wondering if the is reason to spend the extra 52 bucks for the Samsung??? both have Bluetooth and about 6+ hr battery... is it better to go with the major brand over MSI which I have not heard of before looking for netbooks.. pros and con for each welcomethanks Samsung NC10 Vs MSI Wind worth the extra $52??? ok both are available here on Amazon with almost identical specs... just wondering if the is reason to spend the extra 52 bucks for the Samsung??? ... » Read More Samsung NC10 Vs MSI Wind worth the extra $52??? ok both are available here on Amazon with almost identical specs... just wondering if the is reason to spend the extra 52 bucks for the Samsung??? both have Bluetooth and about 6+ hr battery... is it better to go with the major brand over MSI which I have not heard of before looking for netbooks.. pros and con for each welcomethanks « Show Less
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Thanks, did a bit more research and seems the wind was rated for 5.5 hrs but most people were getting 4 or 4.5... battery life is a big reason for getting the netbook for me ans it seems that 6 hrs is realistic for the Samsung. also found that quite a few people had issues with the trackpad not responding well to touch.... So I decided to order the NC10 as I only have the wireless G at home and its always been plenty fast for what i need to do... Ill post a review after I get it...
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But who is the manufacturer of this 9 cell battery? I have found that many other foreign manufacturers have substandard batteries that do not last and lose their charging capability quickly...hopefully this won't be the case but make sure there is a lengthy warranty for that battery
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Yeah, I can see where a sinking keyboard would be a bit of a turnoff. I didn't experience that with a unit I borrowed, but it might be a quality control issue. I found the shift key placement to be largely a non-issue for me and found myself more annoyed with the MSI Wind's mini-period and mini-comma keys. Drove me crazy.I do like the Samsung Netbook. I may just wait for the post-Xmas Desperation Sale to buy it either here or at Newegg.
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i doubt that the Wind gets 6+ hours. however, the Wind does have b/g/n wifi whereas the NC10 has only b/g. they both have crisp matte screens, similar keyboard layout, and weigh about the same. the only advantage the NC10 has (imho) is its battery life. if an extra 30mins-1hr of longer usage is important to you, then the NC10 is the way to go. however, if it isn't, then save the 50+ bucks and get the Wind.
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your post made me laugh, because i can imagine that being annoying. Your not nit pciking. You paid god money and expect some quality. I think though, maybe, you had a bad unit?
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Yeah thats why they invented Sharpie's so you can just black out the light by coloring it in or stick a bit of electrical tape over it Heh!Going with Samsung I was more comfortable that I would get a quality product.. if the IBM S10 had a better battery life and bluetooth That would have been my first choice... I haven't noticed the llights blinking on the NC10 they are very small and actually hidden under your palms when typing... only blink in standby mode.. or very low battery like 10% or so .. Though at $385 I would have been tempted by the MSI Wind i mentioned above
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Curious. Why wouldn't you be looking at the ASUS Eee 1000HA? Its battery life is virtually identical to the Samsung and is available on Amazon for $399. ASUS is a very big name in both laptops and netbooks.
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the samsung nc-20 is glossy unfortunately. i dont know why the glossy screen is the majority of netbooks? how stupid can companies be. these are for TRAVELING!! Not only glare is a problem but privacy as well. i dont need the person next to me on a plane watching everything i do.
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I own an Acer C720P (2GB) and a C720 (4GB) and the 4GB is noticeably smoother in day to day operation. It allows more apps to be run simultaneously without having an impact.In a Chromebook, more storage memory (over 16GB) means very little, but more RAM makes a difference. Note: it is not worth more than a $50 premium. I paid list $250 for my Acer C720 (4GB), not the $300+ the pirates are currently charging.
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IMO the 1000HE will fit your needs. Recognize that MS Office is not included, so you will have to compromise and use Star Office, unless you have the ability to add Office on your own. As long as you are using Word 2003 or earlier, Star Office is a viable solution.As to buyers remorse, so far the device has met and exceeded my expectations, considering its price-point compared to "competing" netbooks. While 9 hours of battery time seems like a far-fetched claim, I'm perfectly happy with the 7 hours or so I seem to be getting.My only criticism has been the sound quality from the speakers. Turning on the Dolby helps, but at best the audio is mediocre. IMO the 1000HE will fit your needs. Recognize that MS Office is not included, so you will have to compromise and use Star Office, unless you have the ability to add Office on your own. As long as you are using Word 2003 or earlier, Star Office is a viable solution.As to buyers remorse, so far the device has met and exceeded my expectations, considering its price-point compared to "competing" netbooks. While 9 hours of battery time seems like a far-fetched claim, I'm perfectly happy with the 7 hours or so I seem to be getting.My only criticism has been the... » Read More IMO the 1000HE will fit your needs. Recognize that MS Office is not included, so you will have to compromise and use Star Office, unless you have the ability to add Office on your own. As long as you are using Word 2003 or earlier, Star Office is a viable solution.As to buyers remorse, so far the device has met and exceeded my expectations, considering its price-point compared to "competing" netbooks. While 9 hours of battery time seems like a far-fetched claim, I'm perfectly happy with the 7 hours or so I seem to be getting.My only criticism has been the sound quality from the speakers. Turning on the Dolby helps, but at best the audio is mediocre. « Show Less
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It seems like the NC10SE has the matte screen and the nice keyboard, putting it ahead of the 120 in my book. I haven't bought either so I'm not trying to justify a purchase after the fact. I guess the touchpad is bigger on the 120 and the battery life is better on the 120 with the ability to only charge to 80%. Wish I could see these matte and glossy screens in person.
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we love the netbook best by ASUS. and HP LAPTOP.but yes,mine last STILL over 1 to 2 yrs.bought many a few for mi self and mi daughters.teen.last just about 6 to 7 hrs. adios
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What about the nc20... basically an nc10, but with a 12.2" screen? Newegg already has it, I hope Amazon will follow. It is 1G RAM standard, bu expandable to 2G and same 160G HD.
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Assuming we're talking about the same Samsung 9 (TIV Book 9 Plus NP940X3G-K04US 13.3-Inch Touchscreen Laptop; $1,799)I would go with this Asus for three reasons: 1) The Samsung's i7 4500U (1.8GHz) is significantly slower than the i7 4558U processor (2.8GHz) that this Asus carries. 2) The Samsung's Intel HD Graphics 4400 just can push the same graphics that the Asus' Intel Iris 5100. 3) The durability and style points of the Gorilla Glass 3 solid top and pseudo-ceramic housing (which is silky smooth) of this Asus scores more points in the design and "oooooooOOO! Shiny...!" categories for me than the aluminum body of the Samsung 9. You get comparable sound out of both of these machines. Hope this helps. Cheers!
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I have this computer; the Lenovo S10. I enjoy it very much. But this is not a new machine, and shouldn't be something you are waiting to receive. I would suggest that you cancel your order and order again through another supplier. It's there on newegg.com for the same price and free shipping. If you can get by with a HDD of 80 Gb, you can even save some money. If you order the model with 512 Mb of RAM, or even 1Gb, it's easily upgraded to the maximum of 2 Gb by investing an additional $20 in a 2Gb RAM stick. Installing it takes under 5 minutes. Finally, if money is not an issue, and you would like something similar with a 6-cell battery, take a look at the Samsung NC-10.
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Tested? I don't know. I did order it based on comments in another thread. The netbook has shipped. I haven't received a shipping confirmation on the memory yet. There are comments elsewhere on Amazon about people using the faster memory without any trouble. I am more likely to leave comments in these discussion threads than write a review after I've used the netbook some.
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The keyboard is what sold the Samsung for me. I didn't like the feel of the Asus but the Samsung keyboard feels like a normal keyboard to me. Both companies make quality products though I don't think you can go wrong with either. Other then the keyboard I don't really see any difference between the two except for maybe the screen qualities which I can't really comment on. I think the new 10.1" Aspire One is worth looking at too if you're considering price.
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Thank you for the helpful information. I guess I will see about getting a cheaper netbook. I looked at a lot of reviews for different ones and they all seem about the same. Do you know which one is the best one to buy? I would like one that has a long battery life.
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Perhaps you have already made your decision? What did you choose? This something I am also mulling over. Both seem to be very good tvs and both seem to have issues (buzzing, fading black levels, etc). When a decisding between 2 good choices is difficult, perhaps both either option is a good one? Price is important and the samsung is much less expensive. Save the money for the next hi tech device you need to replace?
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I don't own one, but I've extensively researched it online and "played" with it at BestBuy. If you need a compact, advanced, wireless laptop then I don't see how you could go wrong here. With VMFusion or Paralells, you can even run Windoze on it without rebooting. This is a sweet piece of technology.
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Does any one know if there's really a big difference with the spec difference of this laptop between amazon and newegg? I WANT THIS LAPTOP by at least the beginning of February! If this sweet baby doesn't come in stock by the middle of January I will`buy it from Newegg before they go out of stock too! And what's with their extra 50 bucks anyway?! Come on AMAZON work with me here! WORK WITH ME!
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Hi Evelyn, I suspect you'll get a lot of feedback which is great. Here's my .02. Since you haven't purchased yet I'd suggest you go with the HE. Reasoning. For only a few dollars more it comes with Bluetooth built in and is also compatible with Wi-Fi N (which the HA is not). While it's difficult to find an N system right now it may eventually catch on and you want all the web surfing speed you can get right? Bluetooth allows you to transmit music or even phone calls to a headset. If you're on a plane or just relaxing you're free of any wired connection to the computer. Yes, you can buy a little Bluetooth nub (I have one on my HA) for $20 or so but The HE has it built in. The HE processor is just a nudge faster. Reviews I've read so far indicate the additional speed isn't noticeable to the casual user but again, anytime you can get a faster processor and front end for roughly the same price give it serious consideration. And then there's the keyboard. While I haven't seen it my understanding is the HE is an improvement over the keyboard on the HA. Many users have modified the HA keyboard (it's extremely simple) but if Asus has heard the complaints about having an arrow key where the caps key 'should' be and fixed the problem then why not take advantage? The HE is also (apparently) a little slimmer and an ounce or two lighter even though battery life is improved. While I wouldn't suggest someone who's already invested in an HA dump the old machine for the new one, I'd strongly recommend someone starting from scratch give the HE a close look. Cheers
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I suggest you keep the NC10SE and skip the 110. The NC110 has a maximum 1GB of RAM vs the 2 GB of RAM that you can upgrade to with the NC10 line. I too considered waiting for the NC110 but called Samsung after hearing rumors that the NC110 would max out at 1 GB. They confirmed it and had no explaination why.