Samsung N230 - Intel Atom

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

Slimmest, lightest netbook we've tested; good keyboard.
All-day battery life. Well connected. Bright screen

Cons:

Sub fourhour battery; boring internals; fingerprint prone.
Typical netbook processor. Typical cramped netbook keyboard

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Last revision on November 16, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Slimmest, lightest netbook we've tested; good keyboard
All-day battery life. Well connected. Bright screen

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sub fourhour battery; boring internals; fingerprint prone
Typical netbook processor. Typical cramped netbook keyboard

Expert reviews and ratings

Slim and light, the Samsung N230 Slim scores more points for its size than its overall look. The big advantage is you can tuck it under your arm and carry it anywhere with you. You will however need to make sure your battery is charged as it won't...

By DigitalVersus on January 21, 2011

It's thin and sleek—too bad it's an Atom netbook We didn’t want to admit it, but it’s true: The Atom netbook market is a snooze. Netbooks based on Intel’s Atom platform (currently in its Pine Trail incarnation) ship with...

By Maximum PC on December 07, 2010

100

Nothing amazing spec-wise, but it can definitely go the distance...

By Stuff on November 15, 2010

If there's any company that can match Asus for the sheer variety of similar netbooks it brings out, it's Samsung. Ever since the success of the original , it has been prolific in bringing out new N-models, and today we're looking at one of...

By Trusted Reviews on October 07, 2010

The Samsung N230 is a solid all-round netbook with excellent battery...

By CNET UK on September 27, 2010

Over the past two years, Samsung has established itself as a major player in the netbook market, releasing a range of high-quality mini-laptops to great acclaim. The N230 is its latest effort and aims to provide a staggering 14-hours of mobility....

By TechRadar on September 20, 2010

A smart, thin netbook with an outstanding battery life, but the dull screen lets the side down, and there are other, better netbooks that cost less....

By Expert Reviews on September 09, 2010

The Samsung N230 isn't without its flaws and there's little to tempt existing netbook owners if you're happy with your current model. For new netbook owners though, the N230's slender and sturdy build, long battery life, comfortable...

By IT PRO on September 06, 2010

It is hard to understand why the Samsung N230 Storm (NP-N230-JA01DE) is priced as it is. Marketed by Samsung as a sleek up-market netbook, it costs over a hundred Euros more than the N220 (available for €300-320) or the N150 (€260-370). And...

By NotebookCheck on July 29, 2010

A decent netbook needs long battery life, a well-designed keyboard and low price-tag. Samsung certainly succeeds in terms of keyboard and battery, although the price tag of £349 is on the high side. However, you're always going to pay a bit...

By IT Reviews on September 05, 2010

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