A Closer Look at the Samsung N310 Netbook

The folks at Pocket Lint got a chance to take a closer look at the new Samsung netbook and they’ve posted a series of photos. It’s worth noting that the rubberized chassis isn’t ruggedized. The material probably won’t reflect fingerprints as much as some netbooks with glossy lids. But that rubber case isn’t going to protect the hard drive or screen from a fall any better than a typical plastic or metal laptop case.
The Samsung logo embossed across the back of the lid also seems a bit large and obnoxious. But the screen and keyboard do look quite nice.
The Samsung N310 should hit the streets in May. It looks like it will run about £399 in the UK and €499 elsewhere in Europe. No word on the US pricing yet.

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HP Mini 2140 HD Resolution

For all those waiting on the HD version of the HP Mini 2140, your wait is almost over!
If you have ordered the HP 2140 HD resolution screen upgrade your netbook should ship April 6th. Or if you have been waiting to order the HP 2140 with the HD screen, feel free to order now, as it will ship very soon.
The HP Mini 2140 has been rated very highly, and is one of the most attractive and professional looking netbooks, but until now has only been available with the “SD” screen, offering a 1024×576. For a mere $25 extra, you can have the 2140 with the HD screen, ordering a higher 1366×768 resolution, offering you more screen space.
The 1366×768 HD screen measures 10.1-inches and is LED backlit. This would be a great option for those of you who find the typical netbook screen a little “crampped”, giving you some extra desktop space.

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HP 2140 Review

In the world of netbooks their aren’t too many which can be called a “Business netbook”, their is where the HP Mini 2140 comes in. It’s easy to find a number of colorful, and cute netbooks, but there are less that you might call smart or business like.
The HP Mini 2140 is aimed squarely at the business market, or anyone who wants a smart / classy looking netbook. In my opinion the Samsung NC10 looks very smart also, but does not have an aluminum finish like the Mini 2140.
Feature wise the HP Mini 2140 is powered by the Intel Atom N270 processor with upto 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160 GB 7200 rpm SATA / 80GB SSD HD and a choice of two 10.1-inch HP Illumi-Lite LED SD / HD LCD widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio LCD screens, with 1024 x 576 SD or 1366 x768 pixel resolutions.
Unlike most other netbooks the HP 2140 features a full ExpressCard / 54 slot, which is great to see, other connections include VGA, 2x USB 2.0, mic, headphones and Ethernet ports. 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 are also featured along with a choice of operating systems, Windows Vista, Windows XP and SUSE Linux Enterprise.
ReviewQuest have gathered a number of reviews, giving the HP Mini 2140 a 4.5 out of 5 rating, and said, the HP Mini 2140 rises above the majority of the netbook competition by incorporating a well-designed keyboard, a durable design, and more than seven hours of battery life. The HP 2140 manages to stand out, it has a winning design and feature set, yet it doesn’t command a price premium. The Mini 2140 the Netbook to beat.

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