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In design the Samsung N120 is similar to Asus laptops in many ways. Like its predecessor the N110, the N120 is available in black and white.

System Specifications
Processor: Intel Atom N270 processor running at 1.6GHz
Memory: 1 GB
HDD: 160 GB
Graphics: Intel GMA950 integrated graphics

The N120 comes with a full-size keyboard. The keys are of the same size you would normally find in a 12 inch notebook. The speakers are on either side of the 10.1 inch screen. Samsung has also included a subwoofer with this netbook.

Connectivity options include standard 802.11g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 plus EDR. There are 3 USB 2.0 ports, SD card reader and VGA. There is no optical drive or expansion slot.

Performance
In performance Samsung N120 is neither better nor worse than other netbooks using the Atom processors. You will be able to perform your daily tasks like web surfing and word processing. The Integrated Intel graphics can’t process high end graphics games. So this netbook isn’t for gamers.

Samsung has exposed that the company has started mass producing 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch multi-level cell (MLC)-dependent solid state drives (SSD) in 64GB and 128GB capability variants. The novel solid state drives will characterize remarkably low power expenditure in standby mode at just about 0.2 watts and in active mode at 0.5 watts. Specs wise, the Samsungs MLC-based SSD array will exercise read and write velocities of 90MB/s and 70MB/s correspondingly. Moreover, the novel 128GB SSD will last around 20 times lengthier than the commonly conventional 4-5 year life span of a laptop PC hard drive. Based on SATA 3.0GB/s linage, the 128GB MLC SSD model will consist of 64 MLC NAND flash memory chips of 16 gigabits each, optimized single-chip organizer technology and sophisticated flash-management firmware expertise.

Samsung has announced two new additions to its N series of netbooks – the N130 and N140. These netbooks have similar specifications and looks.

The N130 and N140 are powered by a 1.6GHz N270 Atom processor and 945GSE chipset. The hard disk capacity is 160GB. Up to 1 GB of RAM can be installed. The 10.1 inch matte displays have a resolution of 1024x600. Other features include Wi-Fi, webcam, 3-in-1 card reader and 3 USB 2.0 ports.

The N140 offers additional features like Bluetooth 2.1, stereo 1.5 W speakers with SRS audio. Both models have 6 cell batteries. While the N130 is expected to give 7.5 hours of uptime, the higher capacity battery on N140 will make it last for up to 11 hours. Both models are available in black and white. They have already started shipping in the UK.

Samsung has not had a branded laptop in the states (though they were responsible for a Dell ultra portable). That being said the company decided to get its feet wet (so to speak) with its new ultra-portable system.

While initial results do not look shabby (to say the least) I will advise you that this is not a deal breaker. The Q310-34P is packed with a 13-3 inch screen which weighs just under 5 pounds (4.8 to be exact), along with the usual USB 2.0 port, 8X optical drive (sorry no BD), headphones and microphone jack and yes a VGA and HDMI port. You also get a 7 in 1 memory card reader.

While the design is pretty clean and crisp (nothing extravagant) you should be aware that the stacked USB ports might cause a small problem when multiple devices are in use.

The display is OK, and video playback is pretty clean. As for performance its pretty speedy with Vista booting in under 50 seconds thanks to a 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

Wi-Fi and battery life are pretty solid. Although this is an ultra-portable it does have a 6 cell battery that is tested to go for 4 hours and 40 minutes. Wi-Fi reception is also pretty good and yes you will be able to watch Hulu and Netflix (streaming) on your notebook.

All in all Samsungs first attempt to break the ice in the US markets has been a success. Not a resounding success but a solid play against the competition. All is need is is for you to fork over $1200 for this baby.