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Netbooks need to rock 10–inch screens right? Wrong. The Samsung NC20 is the latest in a growing line of netbooks that are kissing goodbye to screens that cause dangerous levels of squinting. The NC20 rocks a 12–inch screen and makes looking at the web...

Large screen for web browsing...

Sluggish, heavy, expensive...

A nice idea, but one that doesn't quite come off...
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Product Code: NP-NC20-KA01UK The Samsung NC20 is an upscale netbook that is almost as bulky as a standard laptop, without the full features. Netbooks are all the rage these days, and some companies, such as Dell, are practically giving them away. So...

So the Samsung NC20 is a decent netbook with solid performance. But why bother with a netbook, when you can get a full-featured laptop thats a little heavier but costs less? If youre hell-bent on a 12in screen, consider Lenovos IdeaPad S12 (an nVid...
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I was very surprised by Samsung’s move to ditch Intel’s popular Atom processor in favour of VIA’s Nano alternative in its latest netbook, but in reality it doesn’t make a blind bit of difference to the end-user experience. Intel’s Atom processor rule...
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del.icio.us reddit! TechBlips Facebook Stumbleupon Newsvine tweet Traditional logic dictates that in the technology world everything gets smaller over time. Indeed, this has remained true in the laptop sphere, culminating in the rise and rise of the ne...

Gorgeous panel, Decent battery life...

Relatively high cost, Slightly slower than an Atom...
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wired.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 21:17:50
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It's not quite a netbook, not quite an ultralight PC. Whatever it is, Samsung's NC20 is a dazzling feat of engineering: an extremely usable 12-inch laptop with epic battery life, impressive specs and a mystifyingly affordable price tag.The NC20 takes m...
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Samsungs NC20 is one of only two netbooks here with a 12.1in screen. This means its a little heavier than the 10in netbooks here at 1.5kg, but its not that much bigger. The larger display means a resolution of 1,280x800 pixels, which is higher th...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-17 21:17:52
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The large screen cuts battery life a little compared to some other netbooks, but its still impressive and the extra resolution and larger keyboard are helpful for prolonged use. VIAs Nano CPU performs quite well and overall the laptop is well though...
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igizmo.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 21:17:52
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A great screen, lots of battery life, and a low price. What more could you ask? Bags of battery life / Good screen / Price Not great looking / Relatively slow You've got to hand it to Samsung. It took its time, waited to see if this new-fangled netbook...

Bags of battery life, Good screen, Price...

Not great looking, Relatively slow...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 21:17:52
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Samsungs 12.1in. NC20 performs significantly better than netbooks based on Intels Atom processor, thanks to its VIA Nano CPU. Battery life is also excellent, at up to six hours.

Highresolution 1,280by800pixel display, Ergonomic keyboard, Good performance from VIAs Nano processor, Long battery life, Easily expandable memory...

Reflective display with only average brightness...

Samsungs 12.1in. NC20 performs significantly better than netbooks based on Intels Atom processor, thanks to its VIA Nano CPU. Battery life is also excellent, at up to six hours...
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You've got to hand it to Samsung. It took its time, waited to see if this new-fangled netbook thing would catch on with consumers and then, when it was clear we were all hooked, dropped the original NC10 on an eager market. It was (and still is) an exc...

It's not perfect, but six-hour battery life, fine performance and a superb display make Samsung's grown-up netbook a force to be reckoned with...
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You've got to hand it to Samsung. It took its time, waited to see if this new-fangled netbook thing would catch on with consumers and then, when it was clear we were all hooked, dropped the original NC10 on an eager market. It was (and still is) an exc...

It's not perfect, but six-hour battery life, fine performance and a superb display make Samsung's grown-up netbook a force to be reckoned with...
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Samsungs NC-20 gives every appearance of an exceptionally well-balanced netbook. Good looks, a fine screen and a comfy keyboard is a template for success that Samsung has employed for this rather svelte 1.51kg netbook.In fact, it takes netbook design...

With only Dells disappointing Inspiron Mini 12 so far released, Samsung doesnt have a great deal of competition at this size. The NC20 has six-hour battery life, fine performance and a superb display...
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Intel has had a near lock on supplying processors for netbooks - the cheap, tiny laptops that are the biggest hit in the computer market these days. Now theres an alternative from a Taiwanese competitor, Via Technologies It might be time to leave your...
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