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8th March 2010

Samsung N210

Samsung’s N210 has a similar design to previous N series netbooks but with some welcome aesthetic flourishes. A textured pattern of small rectangles with rounded edges embedded in the pearl white lid (also available in black) is covered by a clear shell. This multi-layered treatment adds a sense of depth while warding off scratches. The N210 comes with HyperSpace “Instant On” which allows the system to turn on and immediately go online without waiting for Windows to boot up.

Samsung netbooks is that the N210 gets noticeably warm. We measured temperatures between the G&H keys and the middle of the underside at 101 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. We measured even hotter temperatures by the front edge (110) and the vent (110). However, the touchpad stayed an acceptable 91 degrees.

The 2.5 x 1.6-inch touchpad is fairly large and allowed for smooth navigation of the desktop. Almost too smooth; the cursor moved a little bit too fast. Our biggest issue with this netbook is the small and narrow mouse bar. There’s a line to delineate the left and right sides, but it feels fairly cramped compared to other netbooks we’ve tested recently. We opted to use an external mouse after a few hours of use.

The N210’s 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 LED-backlit matte display offered bright colors and deep blacks despite the lack of a glossy finish. In fact, we were able to use the N210 comfortably in direct sunlight.

As with the N140, the N210 includes one chargeable USB 2.0 port on the left side. Otherwise, the port spread is typical for a netbook. On the left: the aforementioned chargeable USB 2.0, Ethernet, headphone, mic; on the right: VGA, 2 USB 2.0, Kensington lock slot; on the front: power switch, 3-in-1 media card reader.

Samsung N210 Specifications

* Intel Atom N450 processor
* Windows 7 Starter Edition
* 1GB of RAM
* 10.1 inch WSVGA 1024 x 600 resolution display
* Intel GMA 3150 graphics
* 3 W stereo speakers (1.5W x 2)
* HD audio
* 0.3 megapixel webcam
* Internal microphone
* 250GB 5400RPM HDD
* 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
* 10/100 Ethernet
* Weight of 2.82 lbs

Samsung N210 is available at $379.99.

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