Best Buy has the Samsung N150-11 Intel Atom powered netbook available for the back to school season for $349.99. The Samsung N150-11 is a Best Buy Exclusive.
The Samsung N150-11 features a 1.66GHz Intel Atom processor, a 10.1-inch display, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a spill resistant keyboard, and up to 9 hours of battery life. These features make the Samsung N150-11 a viable netbook option for students who don’t need the computing power of a notebook.
This netbook provides features similar to budget notebooks. However, it has a more mobile oriented processor, a much smaller form factor, and longer battery life. When compared to similar netbooks, the Samsung N150-11 is a step above many, featuring one of Intel’s latest Atom offerings. Combined with 1GB of RAM and Intel GMA integrated graphics, the Samsung N150-11 could handle many tasks that students may need to perform. Web browsing, email, and Microsoft Office programs should run fine. However, photo editing and HD video may prove to a little too taxing on the Samsung N150-11‘s CPU and GPU, causing the netbook to run very slow and the picture to be pixellated or choppy.
Some common complaints regarding the Samsung N150-11 include dismal battery life, and too slow to use the popular video chat program, Skype. On the plus side, many users noted the convenience due to the Samsung N150-11‘s small form factor. This would be beneficial to students, as the netbook wouldn’t take up much room in a backpack.
If you are interested in a cheaper netbook, the Samsung RBNP-N210-JA02US is $70 less and offers nearly the exact same specs. The major difference is that the Samsung RBNP-N210-JA02US is refurbished and offers a less memory for the graphics processor to use.
Samsung N150-11 From Best Buy Detailed Specs:
Brand | Samsung |
Model | N150-11 |
Operating system | Windows 7 Starter |
Processor / Graphics | Intel® Atomâ„¢ processor N450 Intel® GMA 3150 |
Memory | 1 GB DDR2 RAM |
Hard drive | 250 GB HDD 5400 rpm |
Display / Resolution | 10.1″ WSVGA LED widescreen display with 1024×600 resolution |
Removable Storage | None |
Wireless Support | Wireless-B+G+N |
Input Devices | Spill-resistant keyboard, touchpad |
Power | 6-cell battery |
Memory card reader | Yes |
Ports | Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, Microphone-in jack, DC-in jack for AC adapter, Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, VGA |
Audio | Internal speakers |
Weight | 2.7 lbs. |
Dimension | 10.4 in x 1.1 in x 7.4 in |
Webcam | 0.3-megapixel |
Warranty | 1-Yr Parts and Labor |