Just got my Samsung NC20...Pics inside...

Spitwroot · 02-17-2009, 11:55 AM

Just received the NC20, 1st impressions are that the size is perfect for me. I am glad I didnt go for the NC10 it would have been to small. Actually the NC20 seemed smaller than I was expecting so the NC10 must be tiny!!

Build quality seems excellent, no creaking etc.

Just put it on charge as I have to go out now.

Any questions I will try and answer later

The screen is gorgeous. Only fired her up but the responsiveness in basic xp is great so far. Internet explorer was very quick.

Got a dilemma now tho. do I put Windows 7 or vista on or live with XP. I am a bit if a graphical tart TBH but also I dont want to kill the performance dead striaght away. Drivers im sure will be an issue.

It is very well made and had no hiccups so far apart from all the crap they put on, mcafee etc.

Update: shutting the lid into sleep then opening up and pressing the power button makes xp come back in about 2 seconds which i like

Battery at 83% says 5 hrs 29 mins remaining.

BBC Iplayer works smoothly. Just downloading 2 sample vids from microsoft. 720p and 1080p, the reef ones.

Just put it on max performance on the battery and it says the nano is running at 1.6Ghz now in system properties

Spitwroot · 02-17-2009, 12:02 PM

Can confirm that the 720p movie runs perfect at full screen and looks amazing. 1080p runs 99% perfect, every few seconds you get the smallest of stutters that is hardly noticeable.

I must say the unzip on the 100mb file took about 4 seconds. I do not have any intel atom experience but it sure seemed quick.

This is on performance battery and no tweaking whatsoever.

JellyGeo · 02-17-2009, 12:16 PM

Spitwroot - Great post - Thanks for taking the time!! +rep What kind of graphics does it have? I hope not GM945 but I assume so...

Spitwroot · 02-17-2009, 12:37 PM

Thanks JellyGeo

It is the Via Nano CPU with Via Chrome9 HC3 graphics chip.

Further testing shows:

YouTube HD is unwatchable and like a slideshow lol.

Strange thing is that Vimeo HD 720p runs ok full screen.

Spitwroot · 02-17-2009, 01:17 PM

Win xp boot time not tweaked.

From pressing the power button to desktop showing it takes 33 seconds.

SoundsGood · 02-17-2009, 01:47 PM

Very nice... congrats!

I'm pretty well set on the NC10 (just waiting for a price drop) but this NC20 does look good.

Jayayess1190 · 02-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Best looking 12" netbook. Nice pics and review.

Mark Larson · 02-17-2009, 03:48 PM

Awesome, its looking great so far. Does twofingerscroll work on the touchpad?

Spitwroot · 02-17-2009, 04:11 PM

Thanks, any questions I will try and answer

Sorry its my 1st samsung, whats two finger scroll?

Jayayess1190 · 02-17-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Larson

Awesome, its looking great so far. Does two finger scroll work on the touchpad?

I doubt it, look on the right side of the touchpad, see the scroll markers?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitwroot

Thanks, any questions I will try and answer

Sorry its my 1st samsung, whats two finger scroll?

Instead of scrolling on the side of the touchpad, some computers (like EEE's and laptops with synaptics drivers) you can use two fingers in the middle to scroll.