The Samsung N Series of netbooks is all about portability, functionality and style. There are several different models in the Samsung N-Series range, including the N310, the NC10 and the N120. While all three are netbooks and therefore very compact, the N310 is the most portable, being the thinnest and narrowest of the three.
Despite this, it still packs a punch with a 10.1-inch screen and full-sized PC-style keyboard, for complete comfort. On each of the three models, the screen uses LED backlighting and has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.
While each of the three models has an integrated 128MB graphics processor, both the N310 and the N120 use the Intel GMA 950 chip, while the NC10 uses Intel’s 945GSE chipset. This gives the N310 and N120 better video performance, and can even be used for some games!
Video: Samsung N310 – in the wild!
In terms of storage, both the N310 and N120 utilise a 160GB SATA hard drive while the NC10 has three options, 80Gb, 120GB and 160GB, depending on your storage requirements. All three models have 1GB of DDR2 RAM, running at 800MHz.
Intel’s fantastic, power-saving, Atom CPU features in all three models, and the N270 chip runs at 1.6GHz and has 512Kb cacheBecause each model uses the Intel 945 chipset, all three have HD audio, which can be played back through the integrated Stereo speakers (3Watts on the N310 and N120 and 2Watts on the NC10), or via the 3.5mm stereo headphone socket.
Each model also has a microphone jack, as well as a built-in microphone adjacent to the 1.3-megapixel web cam, above the screen. An external screen or projector can be connected to the integrated VGA port.
Advanced design features of the Samsung N310
Each model has 3 USB 2 ports and a 10/100 Ethernet port for wired connections. The N310 and N120 have 802.11b/g wireless and Bluetooth2.0 adapters built-in, while these are factory options on the NC10. A 3-in-1 memory card reader (MMC, SDC, SDHC ) is built-in to all three models for extra storage, or for transferring images from your digital camera.
For your security, each model has a Kensington lock port, and is installed with McAfee virus scan, as well as Samsung’s recovery Solution III. The N310 features a 40W, 4-cell, 4400mAh battery, which helps to make the N310 the lightest unit at just 1.23kg, while the NC10 and N120 utilise a 6-cell, 5900mAh battery.
Video: Get to know the Samsung N310Advanced design features of the Samsung N310
