Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung NB30 (Review)

Posted on | June 7, 2010 | No Comments

Samsung NB30

Samsung NB30 is a new iteration on a standard Netbook theme, with a few slightly ruggedized features that don’t quite justify the inflated price. Carving a unique niche in this chaotic netbook market is almost impossible these days, but you have to give Samsung credit for trying.

Advantages: Solid build, easy-grip lid, matte screen.

Disadvantages: Expensive despite a basic feature set; mediocre battery life.

Samsung NB30 Specs:

Price Range: $319.99 – $384.22

Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: NP-NB30-JA01US

General

Built-in Devices

Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
Width

10.4 in
Depth

7.4 in
Height

1.1 in
Weight

2.7 lbs
Color

Black
Localization

United States
Notebook type

Netbook, Budget

Processor

Processor

Intel Atom N450 / 1.66 GHz
Data Bus Speed

667 MHz

Cache Memory

Type

L2 cache
Cache size

512 KB

RAM

Installed Size

1 GB
Technology

DDR2 SDRAM
RAM configuration features

1 x 1 GB

Storage Controller

Storage controller type

Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface

Serial ATA-150

Storage

Floppy Drive

None
Hard Drive

160 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
Hard drive type

Portable

Optical Storage

Type

None

Optical Storage (2nd)

2nd optical storage type

None

Card Reader

Card reader type

3 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards

MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Display

Display Type

10.1 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution

1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
Widescreen Display

Yes
Features

LED-backlit

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor

Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

Audio

Audio output type

Sound card
Audio output compliant standards

High Definition Audio
Audio Input

Microphone

Notebook Camera

Camera Type

Integrated

Input Device(s)

Input device type

Keyboard, Touchpad

Telecom

Modem

None

Networking

Networking

Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported

Yes
Data link protocol

Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Fast Ethernet
Networking standards

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free)

1 ( 0 ) x Memory
Interfaces

1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45, 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x PoweredUSB 2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A

Miscellaneous

Features

Anti-scratch
Compliant Standards

RoHS

Power

Power device form factor

External

Battery

Technology

6-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty

1
Mfr estimated battery life

6.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

Software

Adobe Reader, Microsoft Works, Drivers & Utilities, Samsung Update Plus, SAMSUNG Support Center, Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Network Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Easy Resolution Manager, Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)