Samsung NC10

I agree. And the comments in the HP 1000 review already prove it.

I'll make a poll so people can vote.

Edit: Vote here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=330475

 

A Heads Up for US Buyers -- Buy.com is advertising the blue Samsung NC10 with a $75 rebate if you buy with PayPal.

http://enews.buy.com/cgi-bin5/DM/y/npRt0LC2Hz0F3M0CUkO0G5

The only caveat is that they have also incidentally raised the price to $525, so ultimately it comes down to $450 after rebate. Still decent compared to other brand-name retailers, but not the full effect of the $75 rebate.

 

hi, can i check with you guys, those who gotten the US set, especially from buy.com, does the nc10 come with an international warranty or a local US warranty??

thanks for any help

 

At least main has it.
List of International Warranty Centers
Korea/Japan
UK/Ireland
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
China
Hongkong
Singapore
Canada
Australia

 

Hello, Samsungs sold in the US only have a US warranty.

"This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and continues through the Limited Warranty Period and is valid only on Samsung products purchased from Samsung or a Samsung authorized reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia (unless you enter into a separate written agreement with Samsung).

Here is a link to their policy: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/r...2500&disp_nm=NC10-14GB&mType=&dType=D&vType=R

 

where can i get mine imported from korea?

 

Have you tried looking at Alibaba : http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/KR-suppliers/Laptops.html

I don't know if any of these companies are any good.

 

you could try expansys.co.uk
quite cheap now, u could oso google for expansys discount code

 

sharks, why would they wan to state international warranty then..

just gotten mine from US

btw, does anyone know how does magic keyboard works??
is there anyway tt i could customise the keys? the drop down box has been greyed out

 

US spec NC10 may have US warranty only but the sticker on my UK spec NC10 clearly tells me it's an international warranty.

 

same here, bought from US
but the sticker stated international warranty..

guess hav to check out with local service center to find out..

 

I hadn't previously read all that colourful sticker, but yes, it says (near the right) "International warranty". See the photo in my review:



John

 

Would anyone happen to have an ASUS Eee 701 that they could take size comparison pics of for me?

 

Check this out:
sizeasy.com/page/size_comparison/19999-Samsung-NC10-vs-HP-1000-vs-MSI-Wind-U100-vs-Dell-Mini-9-vs-EeePC-701

 

I don't have my Eee 702 on me, but I can tell you that it's most assuredly smaller for obvious reasons. I could pocket the Eee in a large winter coat. That's definitely not doable on the NC10 but you get a lot more for the money.

 

Hey Phil, did you get the card installed? If you did, where did you get the drivers for the install? LMK. Thanks.

 

I'm still running the stock Atheros card. So can't help you.

The Atheros card works bad with my Sitecom router though. I'm trying to install the old driver from here: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/115677

But I can't get it installed. Windows refuses to install it because it's older. And when I manually de install the current driver it automatically installs it before I get a chance to install the older driver.

Any ideas?

 

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. I was trying to picture it in my head by using a tape measure to compare the NC10's spec size to my Eee 701. I wish I could see one in person, but no stores stock these.

That's what has been keeping me from buying so far. I knew it was a bit bigger and it doesn't seem like much, but I like the size of the 701, it's just perfect for me. I was torn between the NC10 or getting an 8.9" netbook that would be similar in size to the Eee 701. I don't mind the keyboard on the Eee 701, it's usable for what I need, but you're right about what you get for the money, and that brings me back to the beginning again.

 

I just found a picture of what looks like an Eee 701 next to the NC10.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZKlSQm2j7TI/SO-uQcSfFUI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/wLqgOuLsShs/s1600-h/nc10-7.jpg

That's a lot bigger than I thought it would be. The NC10 looks HUGE next to the 701. I may go with an 8.9" netbook, it won't have the battery life of the NC10, but I think I'll be happier with a smaller size netbook.

 

Just got my nc10 and have a hopefully simple to answer question. I have copied some of my dvds to vob file format. What is the best way to actually play these on the netbook. This is pretty major as this is primarily why I bought this because i am always commuting on planes. Do I need extra software or can they be played through the included media player? I want to keep them in vob format to keep the best possible quality. Thanks

 

newegg has a $50 off promo today only if you use paypal, comes out to about $445 shipped.

 

I've seen a lot of people recommending VLC.

I haven't tried it myself.

John

 

VLC Will play the VOB's.
A free program, AutoGK, will transcode them into AVI. You could make movies quite small in size, under 1 GB. And not really be able to tell the difference on this screen resolution.

 

Hi guys,
I had my NC10 for about 2 weeks, not problem what so ever.
I need some advice on some accessory for the NC10.
First of all since I am literally a certified ignorant in the IT world, I need to understand what 1GB of RAM means, of course I have googled to find out the actual meaning and I did find many explanations, but my brain does not register.
Say that I want to download a movie of about 700 mb, would that allow me to download it? how many of those movies can I download at once with 1GB of RAM? I know to most of you those questions sounds really stupid.
Back to the accessory, I checked on the link of summynetbook which gives some suggestions of compatible accessory for the NC10, what I want to know is, would the Bluetooth Stereo Headset with A2DP & AVRCP + Bluetooth USB Adapter with EDR compatible with NC10? I will use it to listen movies and music wirelessly. also would this Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse
good for the NC10?
And I am thinking to remotetly access the NC10 while I am out, any advice of a free software?
One last question for the time being, Since I am thinking to use the NC10 once in a while for all day, how would that work? I mean by plugging the cable in it would'nt damage the battery?
Sorry for the many questions, I hope anyone of you can understand what I am talking about, otherwise don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks in advance.

 

Assuming that you are not violating copyrights, you can download an incredible amount of movies at the same time. 1GB will not be a limitation.

 

Thanks for answering one of my questions.
Rest assured it is all legal.

As for the rest I hope someone can answer.

 

Many thanks. Installing that driver made my wireless problems disappear!

Link: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/115677

The guy sitting next to me in the coffeeshop was a network specialist. He said installing an old driver would never solve my problems. He was wrong!

 

the click button below my touch pad rocks back and forth- from the left and right. It gives quite a bit without actually clicking until you apply enough pressure. Ive never seen this before and just wondering if its normal or not for the netbook?

 

Just got mine and absolutely cannot connect to any wireless networks - when I open up the wireless properties I can see the SSID blinking on and off. I also tried the older driver and that did not do anything for me.

Hopefully it's a card issue and nothing else. Just ordered a replacement off Amazon. I do like the rest of what I see but if the replacement is bad as well, I'll probably go with the Wind.

 

what problems were you having? my nc10 seems slow on my wifi, so I'm tempted to try the old drivers...will it help?

 

Mine was slow too. Try it.

From my couch I was getting 0-20KB/sec. With the older driver I get 300KB/sec.

 

These wife problems seem related to the Atheros driver not playing well with certain router hardware. What routers are you all running, I am just curious. Also, there is a thread over at Sammynetbook about this:


http://www.sammynetbook.com/plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?4505

 

Sitecom WL-026

 

Ugh blame everything on women, pfft sheez!

 

I have the D-LINK DIR 655. I have been to one coffee shop and also tried to connect to 2 other routers in my apartment complex that I usually connect to without issues. I could not connect to any one of them.

 

Any idea if the black one will be available in the USA? Only see blue and white version.

 

Just curious if you actually seen the blue in person. I prefer the black but doesn't look like any is available in the USA.

 

NC10 is nice ....but in general netbooks dont look good when seen sideways ....kinda a bit thick relatively

 

Well, touch typing has its pitfalls, eh? Say, aren't you the one who said you do something with a keyboard combination using the FN+lol keys? Where's that lol key again ? I refuse to suffer the humility of a retraction.

Back on topic, I connect to a Viewsonic WAPBR-100 in bridge mode. This thing is ancient but I have given it new life via DD-WRT. It also connects my USR ADSL/WiF(e)i router just fine. Also connected to numerous public hotspots in Bahrain and Dubai. No problems.

Should be State-side early next year, or so we are told by Samsung.

Forgive me for asking, or being obtuse, but when was the last time you looked at a laptop sideways in perpetuity to admire its finer features? It's a $500 netbook and aside from the Asus S101 (or now the new 1002HA), you will not find a more handsome model.

 

I just mentioned relatively ...The depth of the netbooks is nearly similar to laptops and due to this only small decrease in depth, netbooks kinda look weird sideways with NC10 topping this weird list

 

The techniques that can be used to make them thinner are:

(i) Use expensive materials that enable thinner construction

(ii) Reduce the keyboard travel

(iii) Provide a smaller fan

(iv) Use a 1.8" HDD or solid-state storage.

(i) and (iv) cost more money; (ii) reduces usability; (iii) can be noisy and (iv) adds to cost or reduces performance.

The Toshiba R500 uses (i) and (iii). The fan noise is horrible.

John

 

Thank you. I'll wait until next year.

 

Yes. It's offical now:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=330475&highlight=best+netbook

 

Man, I so DO NOT agree with that award for the HP. It makes way too many compromises for the sake of looks.

*Not enough ports. Check
*Sucky 4200 RPM 1.8" drive. Check
*Plastic (even if it's higher quality) body (as compared to its predecessor). Check
*Lower screen resolution (as compared to its predecessor). Check
*NO VGA out for free. Check

WTH? What kind of a strange award decision was that? It makes no sense at all.

 

Well they never had a NC10. But even then the HP is a peculiar choice in my opinion.

 

The Wind deserves the award more even if they hadn't been blessed with the presence of an NC10.

 

i can't find the korean nc10 anywhere to be imported to the states

not even just the keyboard.

 

You can contact to some stores and ask if they can make
individual order for you. Not worst to ask.

 

hey do anyone know if this external dvd burner will work with the nc10? because in the reviews it just some laptop might not be able to power it so im just curious

 

I think it means that some laptops may not be able to power it from one slot, which is why there are two USB ports.