Samsung N310 full specs and pricing revealed
March 23, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Samsung has now officially revealed the full specifications and pricing of it’s upcoming 10-inch N310 netbook. [Note that the official name of the netbook is ‘N310’ rather than ‘NC310’ which Akihabara News reported on this morning]. The Samsung N310 will be powered by the ubiquitous 1.6GHz N270 Atom CPU and will sport a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) LED backlit display. This may disappoint some who were hoping for a more beefier CPU under the hood or a higher-resolution screen.
It means that performance should be very similar to other netbooks and the main point of differentiation will come from the love-it-or-hate-it design. It will also come with a 4-cell lithium ion battery rated at 4400mAh. The N310 will release in May at a price point of £399. It is expected to release in Europe in April for €499. Check out the full specifications after the break along with the first official press shot.
Technical specifications:
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Intel ATOM Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz, 512KB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home (SP3)
1GB (DDR2 / 1GB x 1)
10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 600) SuperBright© Gloss LED backlit
160GB (5400 rpm SATA)
Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 950 (Int. Graphic)
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g,
Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate
LAN: 10/100 Ethernet
I / O Ports
– 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, MMC)
– 3 x USB 2.0
– 1 x Headphone-out
– 1 x Mic in
– 1 x Integrated Mic
– 1 x VGA Port
– 1 x RJ45 (LAN)
1.3 Megapixel Web Camera
Battery Life: 4 Cell (4400mAh) Lithium ion
Keyboard: 84 Keys (Europe, Others), 17.6mm Pitch (93% size of desktop’s)
Speaker: 3W Stereo Speaker (1.5 Watt x 2 )
Dimensions (W x D x H): 262 x 184.5 x 28.0mm
Weight: 1.23 kg (incl. 4 cell battery)
Warranty: 1 Year Collect and Return
March 23rd, 2009 8:22 PM
So what exactly is new on this machine ?
its a step back even from the NC10 with a 4 cell battery!!!
Nothing at all is new apart from the appearance and the glossy screen!
March 23rd, 2009 9:16 PM
I suppose you get a nice chiclet keyboard!
I do agree though, I was hoping for something a bit different. Whilst the design definitely is, you can’t say the same for the actual specs.
March 23rd, 2009 11:01 PM
It reminds me of HP’s Mini design. The main difference is the keyboard and mouse pad. Hopefully, Samsung will improve upon the atrocious speakers that are currently in the NC10. I have personally tested 5 different netbooks, and the speakers on the NC10 are the weakest. I know many people will use headphones, but what if you want to have a little bit of music playing in the room; it better be a library if you want to hear it. Personally, I like the design, but the battery life is definitely a step backwards. Also, I saw somewhere else that the N310 is supposed to have wireless-N, but it doesn’t say so in the specs listed here.
March 24th, 2009 7:11 AM
I’m very confused by this too. In fact, if you look at the European press release wireless ‘n’ is included. I’m thinking it is a mistake on Samsung UK’s part. I will try to get clarification later today.
March 24th, 2009 4:14 PM
Just contacted Samsung UK and they are still sticking with wireless b and g only. One of the divisions must be wrong as Samsung Germany included wireless n too in its press release!
March 24th, 2009 5:04 PM
Samsung UK are terrible for information. They come across as not having a clue (well those I speak to anyway).
March 24th, 2009 5:23 PM
I’ve been having a nightmare with them too. I believe that wireless ‘n’ is included in the N310 from some other sources too. I think Samsung UK must have made a mistake.