Samsung NC10
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The Samsung NC10 is a subnotebook
/ Netbook
computer designed by Samsung
. At the time of its introduction (2008), it was noted for its combination of a 10.2" screen and large 6-cell battery as standard, giving a battery life of up to 7.5 hours, a large hard disk drive and a release price of 499 USD
(299 GBP
).
N270 processor running at FSB frequency of 533 MHz, and includes 1 GB
of DDR2 800/6400 memory as standard. North bridge chipset is Intel 945GSE and south bridge is Intel ICH7-M. NC10 may be equipped with DDR2 667 or 800 MHz, but 945GSE GMCH supports DDR2 400/533 MHz only, so there is no reason to install memory faster than 533 MHz (PC2-4200
).Internally, the NC10 has one slot for memory accepting memory modules
up to 2 GB.
s. An external display can be used through the standard VGA connector.
technology.
. It also includes an SD card
slot, supporting MMC, SD and SDHC cards for additional storage.
It has been reported on various forums that the problem relates to a faulty cable between the screen and motherboard. Users have had success in getting this fixed under the Samsung factory warranty.
If the Samsung factory warranty is over then the possible solution is to dismantle the lid, remove the panel, adjust the wiring, and screw it all back together.
The steps are:
Home Edition although many buyers have been able to install Windows Vista
on the netbook after very simple procedure of upgrading the system memory to 2GB RAM. Windows 7 can also be run on the Samsung NC10 without any problems. The computer does not include an internal optical drive, however installation from a 2gb memory stick is simple.
s offer a variety of installation methods, some of which do not require an optical drive.
using the IDeneb installation method. This combination of installing Apple's operating system on non-Apple hardware is often referred to as a "hackintosh" computer. In many cases, some features of either the hardware or software may not be totally functional or work as intended. There have been several such issues reported when using the NC10's default hardware.
The new model N110 is an upgrade of the basic NC10 design, with improved battery life, modified touchpad and improved styling.
Subnotebook
A subnotebook is a class of laptop computers that are smaller and lighter than a typical laptop....
/ Netbook
Netbook
Netbooks are a category of small, lightweight, legacy-free, and inexpensive laptop computers.At their inception in late 2007 as smaller notebooks optimized for low weight and low cost — netbooks omitted certain features , featured smaller screens and keyboards, and offered reduced computing...
computer designed by Samsung
Samsung
The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
. At the time of its introduction (2008), it was noted for its combination of a 10.2" screen and large 6-cell battery as standard, giving a battery life of up to 7.5 hours, a large hard disk drive and a release price of 499 USD
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
(299 GBP
Pound sterling
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).
Processor and memory
The Samsung NC10 uses a 1.6 GHz Intel AtomIntel Atom
Intel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, embedded application ranging from health care to advanced robotics and Mobile Internet devices...
N270 processor running at FSB frequency of 533 MHz, and includes 1 GB
Gigabyte
The gigabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage. The prefix giga means 109 in the International System of Units , therefore 1 gigabyte is...
of DDR2 800/6400 memory as standard. North bridge chipset is Intel 945GSE and south bridge is Intel ICH7-M. NC10 may be equipped with DDR2 667 or 800 MHz, but 945GSE GMCH supports DDR2 400/533 MHz only, so there is no reason to install memory faster than 533 MHz (PC2-4200
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM is a double data rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory interface. It supersedes the original DDR SDRAM specification and has itself been superseded by DDR3 SDRAM...
).Internally, the NC10 has one slot for memory accepting memory modules
SO-DIMM
A SO-DIMM, or small outline dual in-line memory module, is a type of computer memory built using integrated circuits.SO-DIMMs are a smaller alternative to a DIMM, being roughly half the size of regular DIMMs...
up to 2 GB.
Display
The screen is a non-glossy display and measures 10.2 inches (259 mm) diagonally, and has a resolution of 1024×600 pixelPixel
In digital imaging, a pixel, or pel, is a single point in a raster image, or the smallest addressable screen element in a display device; it is the smallest unit of picture that can be represented or controlled....
s. An external display can be used through the standard VGA connector.
Keyboard
The 83-key keyboard is 93% of the size of a full-size keyboard, with 17.7 mm pitch between keys and 2 mm travel on each key press, with some reviews claiming it is the best keyboard of any netbook yet released. The keyboard has also been treated with the anti-bacterial Silver NanoSilver Nano
Silver Nano is a trademark name of an antibacterial technology which uses silver nanoparticles in washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, air purifiers and vacuum cleaners introduced by Samsung in April 2003....
technology.
Storage
The standard internal hard drive size is 160 GBGigabyte
The gigabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage. The prefix giga means 109 in the International System of Units , therefore 1 gigabyte is...
. It also includes an SD card
Secure Digital card
Secure Digital is a non-volatile memory card format developed by the SD Card Association for use in portable devices. The SD technology is used by more than 400 brands across dozens of product categories and more than 8,000 models, and is considered the de-facto industry standard.Secure Digital...
slot, supporting MMC, SD and SDHC cards for additional storage.
Problems with hardware
Some users noticed a white screen problem. After some time if the brightness is more than 40% screen goes completely white.It has been reported on various forums that the problem relates to a faulty cable between the screen and motherboard. Users have had success in getting this fixed under the Samsung factory warranty.
If the Samsung factory warranty is over then the possible solution is to dismantle the lid, remove the panel, adjust the wiring, and screw it all back together.
The steps are:
- Remove the battery.
- Peel off the little rubber pads from the four corners of the face of the lid and unscrew the corresponding four screws.
- Peel the face off the lid. There are snaps that pop open as you peel the face off. Do not be alarmed.
- Unscrew the four screws at the base of the LCD panel, freeing the panel from the hinges. Commence handling the LCD panel. Notice where the cable flattens out and adheres to the back of the panel, peeling the first inch or so of it off and stick it back on.
- Those steps solved the problem in many cases.
Windows platform
The NC10 is shipped with Windows XPWindows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
Home Edition although many buyers have been able to install Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
on the netbook after very simple procedure of upgrading the system memory to 2GB RAM. Windows 7 can also be run on the Samsung NC10 without any problems. The computer does not include an internal optical drive, however installation from a 2gb memory stick is simple.
Linux
Linux (e.g. Ubuntu Netbook Edition or Xubuntu) runs well with the stock 1GB of RAM. Many Linux distributionLinux distribution
A Linux distribution is a member of the family of Unix-like operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel. Such distributions are operating systems including a large collection of software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and database applications...
s offer a variety of installation methods, some of which do not require an optical drive.
"Hackintosh" platform
The NC10 can be used as the platform to run Mac OS XMac OS X
Mac OS X is a series of Unix-based operating systems and graphical user interfaces developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. Since 2002, has been included with all new Macintosh computer systems...
using the IDeneb installation method. This combination of installing Apple's operating system on non-Apple hardware is often referred to as a "hackintosh" computer. In many cases, some features of either the hardware or software may not be totally functional or work as intended. There have been several such issues reported when using the NC10's default hardware.
Colors and configurations
The NC10 is available in different colors and configurations. Colors include white, black, blue and pink. The configurations may differ in the lack of Bluetooth, e.g. in Spanish markets and some models in German markets, the fitting of a UMTS/HSDPA module, a weaker battery, or a stronger battery and a slightly bigger but non-multitouch touchpad as "special edition", available in the US.The new model N110 is an upgrade of the basic NC10 design, with improved battery life, modified touchpad and improved styling.