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Where Can I Buy a Pink Netbook?

A forum user recently signed up to ask the question, where can I buy a pink netbook? If I remember correctly the question was posted by Ted McFists, a Truck Driver from Newcastle. Although I might be wrong about that. The original Sammy netbook, the NC10, used to come in pink, but this model hasn’t been seen in the shops for a long time. Feel free to let us know if it is still in stock anywhere! Search for Pink Netbooks in the UK here Pink Netbooks for All Sammy fans will be aware tha...

Introducing the Samsung N230

This model actually came to light a couple of weeks ago but I am just catching up on some news that passed by whilst I was updating the site. Source Samsung N230 Netbook Unfortunately this model doesn’t represent any real innovation in the ultra portable world, perhaps the R&D guys are buys working on their tablet! The N230 essentially appears to be a design update with the same specs we expect so see in models such as the N150 and N220: Intel Atom N450 CPU GMA 3150 graphics 10.1 inc...

SammyNetbook Site Update

Apologies for the lack of updates recently but I’ve been extra busy behind the scenes. If it’s not already obvious, the front pages of SammyNetbook.com have enjoyed a little remix.  And hopefully  a forum upgrade will follow. The SammyNetbook blog is now using the popular blogging platform WordPress. Photo Credit Note: You may notice some strangeness in the next week as I go through and update the site. Old or unrelated posts may come through on the RSS feed, there are some incompl...

Toshiba updates dynabook UX with UX/24M model

Toshiba Japan announces an update to their dynabook UX 10.1 inch netbook series with the addition of the UX/24M model in Japan. Featuring the new Atom N455 processor clocked at 1.66GHz, the UX/24M features the Intel NM10 Express chipset, 1GB of RAM (max of 2GB), a 10.1 inch WSVGA Clear SuperView LED display with 1024 x 600 resolution display, 250GB 5400RPM SATA HDD, 85 key keyboard with 19mm spacing, Ethernet and 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, 3 USB 2.0 ports, RGB port, and of course a LAN ...

Samsung N210 Review at Liliputing

The votes have been counted and the scores are in! Brad over at liliputing has put up a Samsung N210 review over here. Jump on over to Liliputing to see some excellent photos of the new netbook up close and personal. Although UK readers are invited to pop back afterwards to find a cheap netbook through SammyNetbook.com!Summarising the N210 ReviewFor those looking for a quick update, here are some highlights:Not the thinnest or lightest netbook aroundThe Samsung N210 is a fine example of a net...

Samsung N210 BIOS update

A SammyNetbook.com forum member has picked up on a new BIOS update for the recently released Samsung N210 netbook.The 00KG BIOS version update can be found here over on the UK site.As usual there isn't much information on what the update contains so if you have tried it out and noticed anything different then please join the discussion in this thread.

Sony announces VAIO M Series netbook

Sony UK officially announced the cheapest Sony netbook yet with the new VAIO M Series mini-notebook. With a starting price of £299, the VAIO M comes available in two colors (black or white), features a 10.1 inch display, and weighs 1.4kg with a 6 cell battery. Specs include: Intel Atom N450 processor Windows 7 Starter OS 1GB DDR2 SDRAM 250GB 5400RPM SATA HDD 10.1 inch 16:10 aspect ratio LED backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 graphics 802.11 b/g/n ...

Introducing the Samsung N315

So the rumour that Samsung would be consolidating their netbook releases once again doesn't hold true with another new model now appearing on the horizon!This time it appears to be an update of the Samsung N310 (also known as the Samsung GO in the US), the Samsung techies have replaced the Atom N270 with the new Atom N450 Pine Trail chip. So expect longer battery life than the previous incarnation of this netbook.Check out the Samsung page here. The official US page also notes that it comes w...

Samsung N150 Overview

I haven't mentioned much about the new Samsung N150 yet here on the site, the other three new models (the N220, N210 and NB30) have been getting most of the attentions.View the Samsung N150This N150 YouTube video from netbooknews.com gives a great idea of what to expect from this latest update in the ever popular netbook range:Points to note, the design is much improved over previous models with a very neat slim looking chassis, scratch resistant outer casing and a notable solid build quality. ...

How to add a PCI-E slot to a Samsung NC10

Many thanks to graemem for posting this nugget. Remember, these types of hacks should be attempted only by competent individuals who understand the risks. This site nor Samsung will be able to help you if anything goes wrong, perform this update at your own risk!Adding a PCI-E SlotThe NC10 has an empty space on the motherboard and many have wondered if it could be utilised. Well one brave owner has had a go at installing a slot. You might want to do this to install a hardware video decoder f...