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With the Asus Eee PC 1201N ION netbook already giving our knees some heat, we’ve laid our mitts on the Samsung N510, the Korean rival which packs in the same graphics chip as its Taiwanese rival. So is this next-gen netbook worth a punt? Or do the b...
Pics look great thanks to Nvidia graphics...
Graphics eat into battery life, pricey...
A decent netbook, but the price is too much for what you're getting...
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Product Code: NP-N510-KA02UK The Samsung N510 is the first netbook to use the nVidia Ion graphics chipset - in other words, the first netbook that can really do video Netbooks are by design lightweight and low-power mini laptops, majoring on portabi...
At the heart of practically every netbook beats a slow but steady Intel Atom, chosen for its worthy low power requirements. Now Samsung has, with nVidia’s help, opened up the multimedia possibilities in the Samsung N510, making the first Ion netbook...
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You don't have to dig too deep to see that the diversity of Samsung's netbook range is a case of flattering to deceive. Sure, there are plenty of them, but the differences are essentially peripheral and cosmetic with all bar the NC20 having 10.1in scre...
Samsung's netbooks have never been what you would call cheap, but for £380 we think the N510 is significantly better value than the firm's previous netbook efforts. The price isn't noticeably higher than the likes of the N120, but for you...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 22:23:49
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Samsung’s N510 computer is halfway between a netbook and a laptop. It uses an Intel Atom processor, but it’s an Atom N280 model, a step up from the N270 found in similar computers.Like a netbook, it is missing a CD or DVD drive, instead using the space...
Large enough for comfortable typing; big screen; great video capability...
Limited battery life...
The large screen and good graphics are attractive, but the battery life is sparse Good points Large enough for comfortable typing; big screen; great video capability Bad points Limited battery life...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 22:23:49
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Samsung’s N510 computer is halfway between a netbook and a laptop. It uses an Intel Atom processor, but it’s an Atom N280 model, a step up from the N270 found in similar computers.Like a netbook, it is missing a CD or DVD drive, instead using the space...
Large enough for comfortable typing; big screen; great video capability...
Limited battery life...
The large screen and good graphics are attractive, but the battery life is sparse...
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Netbook technology has been moving at a relatively glacial pace thus far, but while Intel is still tinkering with Pine Trail (its second generation netbook platform that's due early next year), nVidia has been attempting to muscle in with its Ion platform...
If a netbook with HD video credentials is what you've been craving, the Samsung N510 is an excellent example. It's a little on the expensive side, though, so it's worth checking competing offerings before settling...
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The Samsung N510 is the first Nvidia Ion-powered netbook to hit UK shores. Along with its great design and usability, the machine provides the kind of graphical power normally associated with much larger laptops. The 11.6-inch screen is excellent. Colo...
Ion graphics, Great keyboard, Good battery power, Connectivity...
Intel Atom...
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Samsung’s N510 netbook is one of the first machines featuring Nvidia’s ION technology to hit the market. With a relatively powerful graphics card alongside the regular Intel Atom processor, the N510 offers a much more rounded package than most rival n...
Sharp, matt screen ideal for outdoor use, good 3D performance, excellent keyboard and design...
Bland, colours lack vibrancy...
A great all-rounder with a surprising amount of 3D power, excellent keyboard and good quality. One of Samsung’s best netbooks to date Key specs3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, Li-ion battery, MemoryStick, SD, SDHC, USB, VGA, Wi-Fi, Windows XP...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-08-17 22:23:50
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The Samsung N510 is the first netbook we’ve had for testing that uses the NVIDIA Ion technology. This platform includes a GeForce 9400M GPU, which provides good enough 3D performance for playing games and watching video in high definition. Samsung’s ne...
Design and finish, Fairly good battery life, HDMI out and HD video decoding, Mattesurface panel, Occasional gaming possible...
Processor holds back 3D performance, Poorquality LCD panel...
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Netbooks might have been the big, or rather the endearingly tiny, new thing on the laptop scene for a time, but the initial excitement has all but evaporated. Now, with the Samsung N510, the company is seeking to reignite the passions of consumers by p...
The Atom and Ion netbook combination is a success, and this is a solid, though dear, first attempt...
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Verdict: Its 720p-capable screen and Ion chipset are welcome, but its battery life is poor compared to the N120. Samsung's N510 looks like a slightly larger version of the company's N120, which is our pick of the current crop of netbooks. It has the...
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The panel itself may be a little washed out and pale, but it’s bright and there’s no colour cast at least. As far as build quality goes, the N510 is thin and light, despite the fact the 11.6in screen is larger than normal for a netbook. The matte case...
Excellent battery life. HD screen. Powerful graphics chip...
Not cheap. Uninspiring design...
Worried ION is dead in the water? Think again, the Samsung N510 lives up to the NVIDIA hype...
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