Samsung

Product Description

The Samsung N230-11 10.1" netbook computer features an ultra-thin profile. It's less than an inch thin; for ultra-sleek style. Featuring a light weight of just 2.2 lbs; it's clear this is a computer made for your lifestyle. When you turn it on; the sharp; colorful LCD screen with LED backlight comes to life. Since the LED backlight requires less energy; the battery lasts up to 7 hours. And the ergonomic island-style keyboard and gesture-user interface touchpad make work more comfortable. It's ultra-thin. It's ultra-productive. It's the Samsung N230-11 netbook computer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3734 in Personal Computers
• Color: black
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: N230-11
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.20" h x 10.40" w x .85" l, 2.20 pounds
• CPU: Intel Atom N450 0 MHz
• Memory: 0MB Unknown
• Hard Disk: 0GB
• Processors: 1
• Display size: 10.1

Features

• An ultra-thin form factor of less than an inch thin makes the N230-11 easy to slip into a bag; backpack or briefcase.
• A convenient gesture user-interface lets you scroll; pinch-zoom in/out; and rotate via touchpad.
• A 3-cell battery allows the N230-11 to surf the Web for up to 7 hours on a single charge.
• The 93% size and the ergonomic design of the N230-11's island-style keyboard provides a larger separation between individual keys; for easier
• Because of its extreme energy efficiency and zero use of hazardous materials; the N230-11 is rated EPEAT Gold and is TCO 5.0; RoHS and Energy Star compliant.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
My First Netbook is a Winner
By Brandon Mitchell
This is my first netbook. I have always preferred desktops over laptops, but I needed something lightweight and portable, so after some research I decided to give this Samsung a try.

Good:
- Build quality is excellent. Chrome hinges on the lid, and the base feels sturdy when typing. It is very light and easy to toss around.
- Display is great to look at and easy on the eyes.
- Keyboard is amazing. I can type with better accuracy on the N230 than I can on my desktop, and with less fatigue.
- Hardware compatibility. I am using the N230 to dual-boot Windows 7 Starter and Ubuntu Netbook Remix 10.4 and it handles both with ease.
- The speakers are the best I've ever heard coming from a netbook/laptop. The 2.1 sound (that's right, there's a subwoofer!) blows away the Harman/Kardon speakers on my Toshiba laptop I have at work.

Average:
- The battery life is not quite what I had hoped. I prefer to work with a higher brightness, and can usually drain the battery in 3-4 hours of medium-heavy use. I was hoping I could get it in the 5+ hour range. It would be nice if Samsung made the N230 available with the bigger battery.
- The screen resolution is lacking, and makes performing certain tasks difficult. This has more to do with the fact that it is a netbook and has a 10" screen, but it is definitely a compromise that has to be made when considering the N230 for purchase. The higher resolutions really distort the text too much to be used in more than a handful of specific situations, but it is nice to have that ability when absolutely needed, and you can get used to it after some time.

Bad:
- There really isn't anything bad about the N230. There are areas that fell short of my wants/expectations, but in my opinion it has no glaring faults.

Other Thoughts:

I upgraded from 1GB to 2GB of RAM before I ever turned the N230 on, and it has been plenty fast for all that I've asked it to do. For the price I paid, I am very pleased. My research led me to believe that the N230 would be a great first netbook for me, and so far I have not been let down.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Lightest Netbook.
By V. nguyen
7-22-10

Pros: Thin, Light, Samsung Quality, Good Battery Life, Anti-Gare LED, Outside Power Button, Nice Chicklet Keyboard.
Ok: Junk speakers,.. all netbooks sound like crap anyway. Should have a subwoofer like the N120 Samsung.
Cons: N450 Atom with Window7 is slower then N270 with XP. 1GB ram is no good for Window7, Start up is slow.

Overall,.. I love this Samsung Netbook. Its a keeper.

Wow! 3 Cell battery give me about 5 hours normal use.

Will upgrade ram and hard drive soon.

Come back for updates....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Great netbook !
By Big Easy
This Samsung N230 is wonderful. As is! Did not need to go to 2g. I have been able to do all the things I do on my laptop. Keypad is great, screen is very clear. I could not be happier!!!