Samsung NC20 - The Best Netbook Keeps Getting Better

The second generation netbooks are finally here.performance. Most manufacturers still use the
Samsung, Asus, Acer, HP, and Dell announcedAtom processor along with the somewhat dated
their new models last year and have startedgraphics chipset. The Nano loads HTML, XML and
shipping them worldwide in mid-Feb 2009. AndJavaScript pages faster than the Atom.
they have raised the bar again by going upscaleIt also ups the netbook ante by going with a
with features like:glossy 12.1-inch 1280 x 800-pixel WXGA display
- Minimum 10.1-inch LCD displayinstead of the standard thus making it more in
- Optional 3G or WiMax broadband connectionthe class of an ultra-portable notebook.
- 6-cell high capacity Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteryExternally, the NC20 looks very much like a bigger
- Improved graphics powerNC10. The keyboard is now a whopping 97
- Larger solid state drives (SSD)percent versus the 93 percent found in the
Consumers in a down market are looking forprevious model. This is still the largest size
affordable Internet devices to maintain theiravailable for all netbook models and
lifestyles. They are purchasing these portableaccommodates almost all hand sizes.
Internet devices to complement their laptopsInterestingly, the NC20 has a display viewing angle
rather than replacing them. And they are buyingof about 150 to 160 degrees horizontally and 90
the concept of small form factor, ease ofdegrees vertically. This comes in real handy when
Internet access, and affordable pricing. ABIplaying back 720p and 1080p video content. The
Research is predicting a market explosion fordevice handled these multimedia formats easily
netbooks over the next few years withwithout overtaxing the processor - the Via Nano
worldwide shipments of nearly 35 million this year,and Chrome9 processor did an excellent job.
rising to an estimated 139 million in 2013.This could be the perfect multimedia portable
The New Samsung NC20Internet device and destined to the best
Samsung decided to pass on the Intel Atommini-notebook of 2009. That's two years in a
processor and went with the Via Nano androw...
Chrome9 HC3 integrated graphics for better