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Samsung N120-13GBL 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - Up to 8.3 Hours of Battery Life |  | Brand: Samsung
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $419.00
Buy Refurbished: $256.57
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Seller: Tech for Less
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 2134
Color: Blue
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows XP Home
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
System Bus Speed: 533
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 10.1
Modem: None
Display Size: 10.10
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0.1 x 0.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: N12013GBL
Model: NP-N120-KA04US
UPC: 036725730724
EAN: 0036725730724
ASIN: B002DW8ZEG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor | | • | 1GB DDR2 RAM, Expandable up to 2GB | | • | 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive | | • | 10.1" WSVGA (1024x600) Display, 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi enabled | | • | Windows XP Home, 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (up to 8.3 hours of battery life) |
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Product Description
pGet the ultimate multimedia experience with the N120 Netbook. It comes with an integrated 1.3 MP digital motion camera making it easy to chat with friends and family through video-conferencing or live messaging. And two speakers with SRS audio technology ensure incredible audio for your movies, music and video games./p
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| Customer Reviews:
 Exhaustive Review. December 26, 2009
Go Cougs
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Quick thing to know: The blue Samsung N120-13GBL has a higher capacity (5900 v. 5200) battery than either the black (13GBK) or white samsungs. I strongly recommend the blue 13GBL. You can verify this on Samsung's website, although it will take some digging.
Now, on to the netbook itself. I am amazed at how capable this thing is. I immediately installed windows 7 professional which worked without a hitch. I did not upgrade the RAM (although I will probably do so eventually) and it does all of the neat interface things windows 7 has built into it. It also runs microsoft office 2007 ultimate flawlessly and internet explorer runs great as well. Netflix movies play without any stuttering issues. The hard drive is massive enough, just remember if you buy this netbook that when you first turn it on, you will set the partition in the set up, and you CANNOT go back and revise without downloading third party software!
If you do choose to install windows 7, Samsung has current drivers and software available that have been recently updated (December 22nd).
Battery life seemed phenomenal... after turning off bluetooth, my gf's computer estimated over 9 hours of battery life remaining (didn't have chance to run it down), but I am sure that it is an excess of 6-7 hours with ease.
Connectivity was great out of the box, wifi worked like a charm both before and after installing windows 7. Webcam and microphone work awesome and put my gf's huge HP laptop to shame.
If you are wondering whether this netbook is too small, don't sweat it. I bought this for my gf and then went to costco to check it out. They didn't have this model, so i looked at the hps and other netbooks. The keyboard was so cramped I could hardly type on them, the touchpads were all weird, and the sound sucked. They were pretty much below my expectations and made me doubt my decision to purchase this for my gf.
Once it arrived, I couldn't believe how nice the keyboard is, it is just short of fullsize and puts other manufacture's 10.1" keyboards to shame... i could type flawlessly and comfortably on it. Touchpad works great, the mouse buttons are a little stiff, but I don't generally use those, and they work fine. HP netbooks have the mouse buttons on the side of the touchpad, instead of below, which is an absolutely unacceptable layout no matter how long you use it. Also, to squeeze in the full size keyboard this laptop has a slightly larger footprint than other 10.1 netbooks, but it is almost imperceptible and is far and away worth it for the typing experience and the speakers (see below).
Glossy screen is great at displaying colors and visuals and did not reflect as bad as some other reviewers have claimed. My laptop has a matte screen and I honestly didn't notice much difference between the two as far as reflections go when they were turned on.
On an entirely different note regardiding the case of the laptop,I am very irritated by glossy casing (not the screen, but the casing, e.g. the lid and what the laptop is made out of) on other laptops/notebooks. They get dirty very easily, reflect everything, look unprofessional, and pick up fingerprints like crazy.
This netbook has a matte case that does not pick up smudges or get dirty easily, in addition, the shade of blue is just right for style and professional appearance. It looks slightly purple on this website, but in real life it is a classy dark blue and everyone that saw it loved the color, saying it looked better than obnoxious designer laptops or boring thinkpad-esque designs. The blue is also nice because it is limited to this netbook, other manufacturers do not have comparable blue matte netbooks, so it stands out just enough to not be any nameless glossy-black asus, hp, or dell.
I will say that compared to my current huge laptop (dual core, 2GB ram, dedicated graphics), the netbook is a little sluggish when booting up programs and the like, but it isn't really a huge issue, especially if you just leave the programs you normally utilize running in windows 7. Waiting an extra second or two is not a big deal in my opinion, and adding additional ram (40$ or less) will increase performance if it is a concern. Recent games are not going to run, but that is the same for all netbooks, and if you need WoW or something slightly older, it will work fine. These machines are not meant for intense 3D gaming sessions, but are great for multitasking office programs, music, and internet.
Also, the sound seems fairly robust for a netbook, it is actually significantly better than thinkpad single underneath the chassis speakers and also trumps my gf's HP laptop. Make sure to adjust the sound using realtek audio HD. Absolutely no bass, but that is to be expected, and the audio works for presentations and casual watching of netflix, etc etc. Fills up a living room with ease and no distortion, although again, not the most amazing sound. Also, the bezel may seem a little thick online, but the effect disappears in real life because of the built in speakers, which make the netbook's bezel seem relatively svelte and also looks great. Earphones produce great sound.
As far as ports, it has 3 USB, which is plenty, but also built in Bluetooth (somewhat rare) which makes synching your phone a cinch, and also allows the use of bluetooth mice and other devices which is a nice feature that is usually 40-50 dollars extra on mainstream laptops. This does drain battery life though, think about turning it off if it is not something you will use on a regular basis.
As far as mobility goes, the aforementioned battery life is great, but the netbook itself is a little bit heavier than I thought it would be... probably on account of the more beefy battery in this model (speculation), but it is fine to carry around even for the smallest people. When I was looking at other netbooks, some of them had a really wimpy power adaptor, it looked like a flipping needle to plug into the netbook that would never last longer than a month or two. Samsung netbooks have a nice beefy plug that looks like it will stand the test of time.
Samsung bundles in a nice neoprene case that prevents scratches and damages if you put it in a purse (it will fit), but doesn't probably do much for a substantial drop.
I was originally set on purchasing a thinkpad for lawschool, but after using this N120, realized it was just as capable and about 1/3 the cost of what I would spend on a laptop...
Using this netbook for a few years, and then upgrading to a more powerful netbook is much better than being stuck with a laptop that is outdated because you dropped 1200$ on it and don't want to buy another one.
As far as performance goes, if you are waiting for next generation intel hardware, I wouldn't bother. The intel pinetrail platform which will be released in January has the same exact clock speed and reviewers have found almost identical performance between the two... the only real difference is an increase in battery life, which imho is not necessary with this notebook as the battery life is already great.
Two years from now Intel will release cedar trail processors for netbooks which will be a different story, a much bigger step for performance... the upcoming pineview is more of a testing out of new technologies (and a reason to jack up prices for netbook manufacturers) and again, probably not worth the wait and extra cost. Pick up one of these with an N270 processor while they are being phased out to make room for the massively overpriced pineview intel netbooks as they will perform just as well. You'll have to wait several months for pineview netbooks which perform almost identically to get anywhere close to current prices, and by that point, it might be better off to wait for cedar trail. Also, don't delay too long, since this N120 and other netbooks will be phased out in a very short time-frame by a massive influx of new netbooks with pinetrail.
My gf and I will have matching N120s and look forward to using them for the forseeable future.
Hope this review helped and best of luck! I spent forever researching and if you want the best netbook on the market, this is it. I looked at upcoming trends, past reviews, different configurations, anything and everything and this netbook is as good as you will get for price and performance. I ordered it from a COST effective COrporate bulk retailer that that has great return policies and free extended warranties and expedited shipping, and allows you to purchase with a negligible surcharge if you do not have a membership(5%), but it is still cheaper than other places that have way less friendly return policies and benefits for purchase. Just an FYI. ;-)
Awesome Netbook October 20, 2009
Robert Lyons
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought the N120-13GBL after about a month of looking at the various netbooks. From what I could tell, the netbooks are like ice cream ,everyone has a different preference. This netbook is AWESOME!!. I use it for my college classes: writing papers, sufing the web, and even watching YouTube videos on my couch. The battery (mine has the 5900 mAh) lasts about 6-9 hours! I have a Toshiba 15.4" laptop that only lasts about 2 1/2 hours. The keyboard is very good, but keep in mind that it is a little smaller (about 97%) than a normal notebook keyboard, but very usable. The sound is very good, better than my Toshiba 15.4" notebook. The matte finish of the cover makes it easy to grip. The screen is beautiful, I know some people complain about the glossy screen. But, every laptop I have seen or used in the last 4 years has had a glossy screen. So, to me it is a non-issue. I can have several tabs open at the same time and the N120 does not seem to slow down. I even have MS Word and the internet browser open at the same time and it seems to go pretty quick. All in all, in most common stuff, it is hard to notice the speed difference between this and my dual core laptop. The best part of the Netbook is its portability. I can easily put it in my backpack, and it doesn't weigh it down or hog up all the room like my 15.4" notebook does. The N120 is a little smaller than a 3 subject spiral notebook, but about 2 twice as wide. Also the weight is terrific. I know it weighs about 2.5 to 3 lbs, but it feels like next to nothing. Especially, when compared to some of my text books!
All in all, I would highly recommend the Samsung N120-13GBL netbook. Its light, got a great screen, great keyboard, and incredible battery life!!! It will do most of the stuff that my 15.4" notebook will do. The notebook is getting dusty, since I only use it about 2 twice per week now. I seem to reach for my Blue Samsung more often! The notebook is jealous of the netbook.
I know there are some netbook haters out there. If you want a high powered, desktop replacement, portable notebook computer. Buy a $1500+ notebook. Most people just surf the web anyway (web surfing doesn't require a super computer). If you want a small, light, long lasting, portable computer. The Samsung N120 is the ticket.
One last note, the difference between the Blue N120 and the Black and White N120's is the battery. The Blue has a higher capacity 5900 mAh (6-9 hours) vs the Black and Whites 5200 mAh (5-7) battery life. You can extend battery life by turning the bluetooth off, this will add about an hour to the battery life.
One last note, there is a 9 cell battery available for about $70 that can give you about 9-12 hours of battery life.
Update: 11/2/2209. I thought the speakers were good before. But, today I adjusted the SRS Control Panel via the SRS Labs icon. It will blow you away! It gives it a faux surround sound mode and WOWXT mode. Both of these increase the sound level, playback quality, and pure enjoyment of sound. I played around for about 5 minutes until I got it where I like it and it is INCREDIBLE!
Excellent Companion for Traveling November 29, 2009
Reading 101 (Tennessee USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Pros : Fits in my purse, Compact, Comfortable Keyboard, Fast, Lightweight, Good Battery Life
Best Uses : Gaming, Web Browsing, Email
I bought this netbook for traveling. It's great for checking email, surfing the web and playing games on the road. The size is awesome. It's extremely light weight and has a very long life battery (~8 hours). If you're looking for a netbook with quality sound, I would suggest you purchase external speakers. The internal sound is rather 'tinny' and is not very loud. This netbook would be excellent for young folks, teenagers and seniors who desire a way to use the internet for basic functioning. The price is very competitive!
Accessories I Recommend::
External speakers
External DVD player
Just what I was looking for October 17, 2009
Myra Gee
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just received this netbook a few days ago. I ordered directly through Beach Camera because they had a good deal for it. The return policy is not great through Beach Camera but I have not had any problems with mine at all.
I've seemed some concerns about these netbooks because of the speed, memory, etc...if you're like me and just use it for the internet while sitting in front of the TV, this laptop is Great! The samsung netbooks have a fairly big keyboard compared to others. I have not had any problems with the speed and the battery life is pretty good. I love it. The only thing I would have wanted is a trackball but I'm getting used to it.
Awesome! December 10, 2009
Jin H. Hong (Toronto, Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been using N120 for 2 weeks now and I'm happy with it. I was looking for the netbook with the big keyboard for my thick fingers and N120 was the only one with 97% of full size keyboard. I didn't want to go with 11.6 inch netbook, their battery is no where close to N120. Overall, I'm so happy with this product.
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