Specifications

The Asus 1005HA netbook is a much better machine than the Samsung NC10 netbook. In fact, the Asus model currently has some of the best specs that any netbook can have. It has an Intel Atom N280 (1.66Ghz processor), wi-fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity. The Samsung model has a Intel Atom N270 processor, 802.11b/g wi-fi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.

Performance

Whether it is in terms of multi-tasking speed, battery lifespan or features, the Asus 1005HA netbook is once again the winner. This new Asus netbook currently have the best battery lifespan in the market, lasting up to 10.5 hours on a single charge. The Samsung also has a decent battery lifespan, with up to 8 hours of use. The Asus netbook also has a touch pad that support multi-touch gestures.

Price

This is the category that sets these both netbooks apart. Currently, the Asus sells for around $360 each while the Samsung sells for around $330. Although the NC10 is the cheaper model, the Asus 1005HA gives you much better value. The Asus model is worth much more than the $30 price difference.

On the other hand, the Samsung NC10′s biggest selling point can be found in its design. The best selling model is the blue-colored one. The blue model has a glossy external casing with a matte surface on the flip side and a black keyboard. I highly suspect that the NC10 is staying afloat on the bestseller’s list on the sole factor of design.

The NC10 Netbook by Samsung is ideal for users looking for a low-cost, highly mobile solution that is aimed at “consuming” data via the Internet versus “creating” data. Key System Benefits – Easy to take with you whether it’s around the house, the campus or wherever one might travel; provides significant performance capabilities to wander the Internet and take care of basic productivity applications; enables one to view the Internet in full screen without compromise in a clear and comfortable display; maximum storage capacity for everything you download from the web; provides maximum system performance for basic web browsing and limited system functionality; enhances system performance without adding unnecessary system overhead; provides a great balance of price and performance. Key System Features – Weighing in at just 2.8 pounds; the NC10 adopts the new Intel Atom CPU; 10.2″ wide LCD display providing 1024 x 600 resolution with 250 nits of brightness and an anti-reflection gloss coating display; high capacity 6-cell Lithium Ion battery providing up to 5 to 6 hours of continuous run time; 160GB capacity hard disk drive (HDD); 1GB system memory (RAM); Windows XP Home Operating System.

Product Details

• Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Display: 10.2″ LCD Display at 1024 x 600 pixels
• Processor: 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270
• RAM: 1 GB DDR2 RAM
• Chipset: Intel 945 GSE Express
• Integrated Graphics: Intel GMA 950 64 MB VRAM
• Hard Drive: 120 GB HDD, 5400 RPM
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, Headphone, Microphone, VGA, 3 in 1, SD Card Reader

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