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Samsung N130 video review

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If you're looking for a cheap, no-frills netbook that's well-built, the 10.1in Samsung N130 does the job. Do keep in mind though that it doesn't offer the features of pricier models, such as HDMI-out or video acceleration.

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8/10

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By Andy Vandervell
Reviewed 10 June 2010
Updated 20 August 2011

Price as reviewed

£225.00

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Samsung N130 details

Performance
6/10
Value
9/10
Features
6/10
Design
8/10
Battery Life
8/10
Overall
8/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Well-built
  • Affordable
  • Matt screen

Cons

  • Average specifications
  • Average battery life
  • No video acceleration

Price as reviewed

£225.00

Manufacturer

Samsung

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10:41 AM on 10 June, 2010

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Just a minor point, it would have been nice if you mentioned the 5 hour battery life when watching video within the text of the review.

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@Simon: You mean aside from in the last paragraph?

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Apologies!

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4:15 PM on 10 June, 2010

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It's always embarrassing for Mac users when reviews get to netbook connectivity, where you have to step up to a £1000 portable to get SD, and over £2000 for 3 USBs.

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Very fair review, as I have one of these. Have increased RAM to 2Gb, updated to Win 7 Ultimate and dual boot Win 7 / Ubuntu Netbook. Can't really find anything to complain about! For £225 when compared to "anything MAC" its a no brainer! Both Win7 & Ubuntu 10.04 Netbook edition run very spritely. Am well chuffed.

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9:30 AM on 22 September, 2010

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I've had an N130 for a few months and it's nearly been chucked out of the window several times - it's maddeningly slow, especially on reply when I'm emailing. None of the reviewers here seem to have the same problem - can anyone suggest a solution?

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@totally exasperated: Netbooks are slow I'm afraid. That said, I'd suggest trying a different email client and see if that's any quicker. You're not running antivirus are you, cause that will kill performance?

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3:53 PM on 3 October, 2010

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Looks like Samsung have reduced the hard disk capacity since the review down from 250GB to a 160GB (5400 rpm S-ATA) according to their on line brochure and the Amazon listing http://xrl.in/6ggd

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1:23 PM on 26 October, 2010

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Hi,


I am interested in getting one of these, but I want to be able to watch my dvds on it. If I were to copy my dvd image to the hard drive and view it, would this machine handle the dvd playback (being hard of hearing I need the subs). Also I have read that this machine stuglles when multi tasking, is that so the case?

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I bought the N130 160GB model with webcam from Cash Generator (second hand goods shop chain) for £90. I installed a 500GB Samsung hard disk, 2GB PC2 DDR667 800Mhz Samsung RAM, connected a P.C DVD drive to a USB to SATA converter and installed Windows 7 (x86) Home Premium. It runs super fast and the Intel graphics chipset is good enough to use the full function of the Windows 7 themes. Amazingly I can play Modern Warefare Call of Duty on it in medium resolution without any glitching issues!


Just one other point that wasn't mentioned - This has an L.E.D screen as opposed to an L.C.D so the picture is also crisp and vibrant.


One of my better buys, I recommend it!

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Samsung N130 - Great

1st August 2011, By danielbaker114

  • Windows 7 Rocks
  • good keyboard
  • bright screen
  • Indestructable
  • Great Battery life - 3 Hours
  • Windows 7 Starter bit limited
  • Quite slow

Suggest if you buy it with Win 7 Starter either upgrade to Win 7 Ultimate or Proffesional or put Ubuntu on it, Win xp fine. Don't try running games more recent than 1996. Suggest upgrade ram. Hard drive big, I split mine into 2 108gb partiteons. comes with Samsung Recovery Soulition great used 5 times!

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