Samsung GO N310-13GMB 10.1-Inch Mint Blue Netbook – 9 Hour Battery Life

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Samsung GO N310-13GMB 10.1-Inch Mint Blue Netbook - 9 Hour Battery Life

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Weighing just 2.9 pounds, the Samsung GO N310 netbook is one of the lightest netbooks in its class and it's loaded with the latest technology for maximum performance. Distinctively styled, it's designed by award-winning Japanese artist Naoto Fukasawa and features smoothly rounded edges that resemble a pebble that's been worn down by wind and waterfall and its cover has a rubberized surface that more durable and easy-to-grip. In addition to this model in mint blue (N310-13GMB), it also comes in three other colors: midnight blue, jet black, and sunset orange.

An affordable mobile PC that's ideal for all your online needs, the GO N310 is designed to go almost anywhere--from kitchen and living room at home to Wi-Fi hotspots at coffee shops, airports and more. You'll be able to stay connected all day long thanks to the included 6-cell battery, which provides up to 9 hours of continuous use. It sports a 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen with a scratch resistant, edge-to-edge glass display, and the pebble-textured keyboard design makes typing comfortable with larger than average spacing. This netbook is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices and features an innovative hafnium-infused circuitry that reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy.

The 10.1-inch LED-backlit edge-to-edge glass display is scratch resistant and delivers vivid images.

The exterior of the GO N310 has been rubberized for an easy grip and features a tactile Samsung logo.

The smooth rectangular-shaped isolation keypad with optimized key spacing helps you stay productive on the go.

The integrated 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) will keep you connected to email and all your social networks, while the Bluetooth 2.1+EDR technology enables you to use handsfree communication headsets while video chatting via the integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, built-in speakers and microphone, SD/SDHC/MMC memory card reader, three USB ports, and a VGA output to an external monitor. It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.

Key Features

10.1-inch LED-backlit display (1024 x 600) offers up to 30 percent more viewing area than traditional screens with 300 nits of brightness. Using LED technology means the screen is thinner, brighter, more durable and power efficient. You can also enjoy photo-like image quality, greater viewing angles and better text legibility, reducing eye strain and boosting productivity.
1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor extends battery life and power efficiency to deliver excellent mobile performance and Internet connections on the go (includes 533 MHz front side bus and 512 KB L2 cache)
160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
1 GB of RAM (maximum capacity)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128 MB of shared video memory
1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel
54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.
Seamlessly move data from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or PDA straight to the netbook via the 3-in-1 memory card reader, three USB ports or wirelessly with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Smooth rectangular-shaped isolation keypad design with an ergonomic design and optimized key spacing that make working and communicating a much more pleasurable and productive experience, with fewer errors and faster typing speeds.
Stereo speakers (1.5 W x 2) with SRS 3D Sound Effect and HD Audio capabilities
Windows XP Home operating system
Standard 6 cell (8850 mAh) high-capacity battery enables you to surf the web for up to 9 hours on a single battery charge
Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 2.8 pounds
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This netbook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks, and it also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
Analog video output: 1 VGA
3-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), and MultiMedia Card (MMC)
1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
10/100 Fast Ethernet

The GO N310 in profile (right side on the top, left side on the bottom).

What's in the box
This package contains the Samsung GO N310 (model N310-13GMB), 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual.

It also comes with the following software: Magic Keyboard, Easy Display Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Magic Doctor, Samsung Update Plus, Recovery Solutions III, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Resolution Manager, Battery Life Extender, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8, Cyberlink YouCam, McAfee Internet Security 9.0 (60-day trial)

1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor
1GB DD2R RAM
160GB Hard Drive
Windows XP Home, Up to 9 Hours of Battery Life (6 Cell 8850mAh)
10.1" wide LED-backlit LCD display

One amazing little netbook!

Review Date: August 28, 2009

Reviewer: The Reluctant, San Luis Obispo, CA USA

I chose the Samsung GO because I like the layout of the keyboard, and I liked the ease of slipping in the 2GB memory upgrade. Undo one screw, open the door at the bottom of the case, unlatch two clips and slip the memory board out of the netbook. The upgraded memory board slipped right in, close the latches, close the little door and replace the screw that holds the door closed. Easy, simple, quick. Upgraded memory works great!

One small note: the photos show a soft, pastel mint blue case. Not so. The actual color is a vibrant, eye-popping turquoise that you'll either love or not. It's distinctive, it's unusual, and it is not everyone's cup of tea. Those who like it (like my wife) really like it a lot. Others think it's a bit on the wild side. But whether or not you may like the color, there's just no denying that this is a great little netbook. Keyboard feels solid and sturdy, and is a bit bigger than the keyboard found on most netbooks (92% of full size as opposed to 89% as found on most). The difference is in the key spacing, and it is noticeable. Typing on the Samsung GO is easy and comfortable.

This is an easy netbook to like. A lot. It fires up in seconds, connected perfectly to every wireless system where I've tried to use it, gives a bright, clear display that's far easier to read than you might expect, and packs in all the features I really need when surfing the internet. The Bluetooth connectivity is great, and I do use a Bluetooth enabled mouse when I'm working on projects using this netbook. Otherwise, I use the touchpad, which is sufficient for surfing the internet or just sending emails.

Feel of the netbook is amazing, sturdy and solid and very well built. Nothing flimsy about this machine. It comes packed with software, and you may want to remove some that you might not use often. I download files to a memory key that I can transport from computer to computer, so the 160 GB hard drive is more than sufficient for my purposes. And the battery life is awesome ... I do get nearly nine hours when using it in battery-saver mode. Almost six in the faster normal mode. That's plenty of time for most of my purposes.

Compare this to the others and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. There are many good netbooks out there, all are small and convenient. The Samsung GO is more expensive than most of the others, but it just feels more solid and better build than most. It is incredibly lightweight at less than 3 pounds, and comes in a variety of striking colors for those not afraid to be noticed. Burnt Orange, Midnite Blue, Black and the "Mint Blue" which is anything but a subtle pastel ... all but the Black case will stand out in a crowd, and even the Black Samsung GO is distinctive. If you have a chance to touch one on display somewhere, check this netbook out. It is as different from the others as it would appear to be in the photos with this article.

I give this one five (5) stars. It's a keeper!

A solid performer

Review Date: September 15, 2009

Reviewer: Will Earnest, Illinois, USA

After quite a bit of looking around, ended up with the N310 for a variety of reasons. I have a three year old notebook but it's a pain to lug around. Made sense when I first got it (big screen, plenty of power) because I was consulting (after retirement). Now smaller makes sense since the netbook will be used primarily as a communications device when we're on vacations.

First, went to retail stores to see netbooks. In general, all available there (ASUS, Acer, HP) looked flimsy at best. Most of the demos had keys missing already. Keyboards (and I don't have big hands) didn't seem that good. Second, we have other Samsung products in the home - it's a brand I'm likely to buy because our experience with it. Third - the N310 looked to be pretty solid (and it seems so now - much more of a solid feel than any I saw in retail) with a rubberized cover and a chiclet keyboard. Fourth, my wife - who is not too technology oriented - liked the look of this netbook (she suggested the mint blue). While she's unlikely to use it, she's into what technology looks like. I considered the Toshiba and the ASUS models, but in the end chose Samsung. I can't say I was able to compare them side by side.

One question was whether it made sense to wait til Windows 7. It is likely that it might have. But then again these machines are matched to a pretty specific need - and it's not necessarily high tech. For me it's e-mail and occasional Office work. I put OpenOfficeo on and the VLC media player in addition to Firefox. Net there's a lot you can do with XP and are likely to be able to do for quite a while. That and XP is familiar.

Had it running in no time (although 48 XP updates had to be applied). I did upgrade the memory - trivial. Don't think I had to but it seemed to make sense given the life cycle. I ordered from Crucial rather than Amazon after using Crucial's wizard - it's recommendation didn't match the Amazon Crucial part. So far (a week+) very happy. Really appreciate the solid feel. Doesn't appear to have a lot of junk software that has to be removed. Battery looks to be impressive. No real problem with the keyboard. I guess it's also fair to say that cost wasn't a major factor - this is a bit more than alternatives but given the prices for netbooks, plus or minus 10% isn't a issue factor for me. I know it is for others. I'd suggest durability may justify the extra cost and who knows what people will pay for "style".

What a nice wee machine

Review Date: October 13, 2009

Reviewer: TB,

Hi,
I bought my GO about a monthe ago and ...WOW. I was used to go on trip with my laptop and always complained about the weight and the space. The netbook was really the answer.
I thought about going MAC with their Macair, but decide against it as I only need a MAC to work at home and in most of the place I go, PC are used so easier to stay PC.
I like the key board. I was a bit worried about the size and I have relatively big hands. Guess what? So far I haven't misskeyed.
The battery life is incredible. When I am not using my GO (during talks etc...) I put in stand by...doing so, I can use it the whole day and even wghen I go back to my hotel, more than 50% of the power is still present.

So far a very good buy

The Turquoise Gadget

Review Date: November 17, 2009

Reviewer: bobthebrit, Flagstaff, AZ

First off let me congratulate Amazon on amazing shipping speed!! I ordered the netbook on a Tuesday evening using Super Saver Free Shipping and it arrived by noon on Thursday!!! This little gadget is great; I bought it for my wife who has little attention span at the computer, with this tool, she actually keeps up with email, started a facebook and really likes the Samsung. The color is perfect, she loves turquoise. For me, it is a little slow switching between the applications and I am now considerring a 2 GB upgrade. The battery life is great, display is clear and the keyboard is well spaced for even my big hands! I would highly recommend this netbook for any prospective buyer!

Love it!

Review Date: January 17, 2010

Reviewer: P. LoPinto,

Thanks to everyone who posted product reviews! They were invaluable to me in purchasing this netbook as well as a SnapScan 1500 scanner and NeatWorks software for receipts.

I purchased the Samsung GO after spending hours reading reviews here of many of the netbook models. I orginally wanted an HP, then looked at ASUS, and others. I wanted a five-star reviewed netbook with XP and a comfortable keyboard. The Samsung was priced higher than I wanted to spend, but I got a brand new "used" one on Amazon for $364 total.

I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and it's improved the quality of my life considerably! It's enabled me to have a very portable computer with me whenever I leave the house. It's so light I carry it in a small shoulder bag and I can hardly tell it's there. That's very important to me because I have some physical limitations. I can easily set it up and work in cafes that have free wireless, without needing to be near an electrical outlet. The biggest advantage (and the main reason I wanted a netbook) is it is enabling me to work out of the house where my partner is often home (!). It's sturdy, fast, and light. The battery does last a long time, in part because the computer shuts down when you're not using it.

Netbooks in general are an adjustment for me because you can't load software onto them from CDs and the monitors are further away from you and smaller. I had a lot of eye strain and headaches the first few days of using this but that's gone away.

Let's see, things I would prefer to be different with this product: you can't readily open it without touching and smudging the monitor screen, sometimes the format of web pages is different, preventing me from performing typical functions, but this could be a set-up issue, on some web pages the type is HUGE and changing the font appearance doesn't help (probably something I screwed up!), the turquoise is beautiful and unique but it's pretty intense and I wish I'd gotten blue or black, and it would be nice if it came with a carrying case.

I'm very happy with this product and brag about it to people who ask me about it in cafes. Of course they notice it because no one else has a netbook yet and this one is a beautiful turquoise!

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