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Samsung N120

 

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  • User Score (234)
    8.8 8.8 from 234 reviewers
  • Expert Score (16)
    8.4 8.4 from 16 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    4.4 4.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Battery performance (2)
    8.1 8.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (2)
    5.5 5.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Weight (2)
    8.0 8.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Gaming performance (2)
    1.6 1.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Connectivity (2)
    6.3 6.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Keyboard (2)
    7.2 7.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Mouse (2)
    7.1 7.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Temperature (2)
    6.9 6.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Impression (2)
    6.3 6.3 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Notebookcheck

    Notebookcheck
    7.5/10
    16 July 2009

    The Samsung N120 could boast with welcome detail innovations in a few areas, but allows itself to take a grave step backwards just exactly at the most important interface to the user - the display. Especially pleasing are the good sound emissions, the higher battery life with, at the same time, a lower weight, the improved (because bigger) keyboard and the pleasant low noise level. Read more

  2. LAPTOP Magazine

    LAPTOP Magazine
    8.0/10
    10 June 2009

    Ever since it released the NC10, which was the first netbook to achieve more than 6 hours of battery life, Samsung has been known for producing premium-quality netbooks that offer long endurance, comfortable keyboards, and strong performance. With a similar design, specs, and performance to the NC10, the $439 N120 offers only one new riff on this classic melody: a wider chassis that houses a full-size keyboard and bezel-mounted speakers. Read more

  3. ComputerShopper

    ComputerShopper
    9.0/10
    5 May 2009

    Samsung could have branded its N120 netbook as the NC15, as it combines the 10.2-inch screen, compact design, and Atom processor of the popular Samsung NC10 with the comfortable, full-size wide keyboard of the larger NC20. The N120 is more than a hybrid of other popular models, however: It differentiates itself through the inclusion of one of the best sound systems we've heard so far from a netbook. Read more

    • Large, comfortable keyboard, Excellent audio, Superb battery life, Classy finish that doesn't show fingerprints
    • Smallish touch pad, Slightly larger than similar netbooks, Poor 3D performance

  4. PC World

    PC World
    7.0/10
    15 June 2009

    This is a good Read more

    • Larger keys than the N110, Great software bundle
    • added audio doesn't add much punch

  5. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    15 May 2009

    With great battery life, a bigger keyboard and an enlarged trackpad, the N120 represents a worthwhile upgrade to the NC10. It's main downfall--which costs it a star in our final verdict--is Samsung's decision to include a glossy screen. Read more

    • Great battery life, Lighter than the 1000HE, Quality webcam, 160 GB hard drive, Big keyboard
    • Glossy screen, Limited gaming, Mediocre speakers, Blues dominate screen with default settings

  • User Reviews

  1. Flickering screen

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Pat, Amazon
    14 December 2011

    After a year and a half the screen started flickering to the point I could not use the computer. Refering to the Samsung web site in the support section multiple people ask what to do with no answer. One person returned after 6 months for a repair. The problem occurred again a month after they got the repaired machine back. Read more

  2. Samsung N120

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    Friend has the Toshiba NB205 with the N280 processor seems alot faster overall. WIFI seems extremely slow between web pages & just clicking on icons itself. Even tried upgrading to 2g but really doesn't make a difference. Not sure I will be keeping this netbook its almost painful to navigate around. Read more

    • Nice size keyboard & mouse-pad.
    • Battery life is just "average", WIFI is way slow along with this netbook overall.

  3. Great netbook with all the features

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Val, J&R
    16 September 2009

    Great compact netbook for the price. Includes all the features that are optional and more expensive on Dell and HP models. Not as cute of a design as Dell (with all the colors) but also available in white. In my research it's the best 10" netbook out there for the price. Read more

    • Comfortable Keyboard, Fast, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Powerful, Quality Display, Quiet, Speakers, Webcam
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  4. Great notebook,works super for me.

    pcRUSH.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: bwanajack, pcRUSH.com
    29 December 2009

    Comments about Samsung N120-12GBK Netbook: Great notebook and works super. Read more

    • Comfortable Keyboard, Fast, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Powerful, Quality Display, Quiet

  5. Samsung N120

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: Trungy, CNET
    22 June 2009

    got it at JBHIFI for $610!! best netbook around! Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Get the ultimate multimedia experience with the N120 mini notebook. 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.

  • Laptop Type: Ultraportable Laptop Netbook
  • Use: Netbook
  • Processor: Atom 1.6 GHz
  • Installed Memory: 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
  • Hard Drive: 160 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM
  • Display: 10.1 in. WSVGA

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  • Initial HD set up

    When setting a new N120 up the hard drive defaukts to a 50/50 partition as C: & D: why do this and does it restrict the amount of space for general useage? option exists to set a different ration, what is optimal please?

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  • Initial Set up and hard drive partition setting

    Initial set up wants to split HD 50/50 on the Samsung N120. Option to select an alternative split once only, what is advised?

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