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Review summary: The Samsung NC10 netbook weighs a mere 1.33kg, and measures 261x185x30mm but somehow manages to squeeze in a 10.2-inch SuperBright screen with 1024x600 resolution. It also has a 160GB hard drive, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor and supports Bluetooth ...

Pros: In today's down-sized world, 10-inches is the new 15-inches. Everyone with access to a Chinese OEM factory is releasing a compact plastic netbook with an Atom processor, Windows XP, a solitary gig of RAM and a silly name. Apart from the silly name, ...

Cons: You get what you pay for, so don't expect titanium shells, built-in 3G or punchy speakers (although the Sammy's stereo output is surprisingly lively). Wi-Fi doesn't reach draft-n speeds, but then the NC10 probably hasn't got the processing grunt to ...

Verdict: Eee might be the brand du jour but Samsung has been cranking out decent budget notebooks since netbooks were just a gleam in Intel Atom's eye. For a solid, practical XP workhorse, look no further.

Review summary: Samsung's first dip into the netbook market has its flaws, but it still manages to deliver good battery life and a somewhat stylish case.

Verdict: ??Back to the netbook at hand. When I first laid hands on the NC10, my gut reaction was that it seemed an awful lot like the original Lenovo IdeaPad S10. Measuring 10.3 by 7.3 by 1.5 inches and weighing 2.9 pounds, it has similar lines and a similar ...

Review summary: Were you to pop a standard-sized Samsung laptop into the machine from Honey I shrunk The Kids, you'd end up with the Samsung NC10.

Pros: Amazing battery. Free on certain mobile phone/broadband contracts

Cons: There are few netbooks heavier than the NC10

Verdict: Could do with shedding a few pounds, but otherwise the NC10 is extremely good value for money - especially if you get it free on contract.

Review summary: Samsung's NC10 isn't just a netbook--it's a series of interesting choices. It scores a couple points with a good screen, great battery life, and keys sized appropriately for human hands. However, before we rip into this review, you should be aware ...

Pros: Fantastic software suite Fairly colorful screen

Cons: Recessed mouse button too loose

Verdict: The best features are found in the software package. The handy Samsung Recovery Solution III backup and system-restore program even throws in a couple of suggestions regarding the possible causes of your machine's problems, giving you a recommended ...

Review summary: In a crowded netbook market, the 10-inch NC10 manages to stand out, thanks to impressive performance, good battery life, an excellent keyboard, and a fantastic, attractive design. We'd like to see high-speed Wi-Fi and 3G capability, but this is ...

Pros: Aesthetically pleasing ; great keyboard ; good battery life

Cons: No high-speed Wi-Fi ; mouse trackpad lacks multitouch ; no 3G

Verdict: The Samsung NC10 is a fantastic netbook. Its core specification doesn't differentiate it from the masses, but the little things -- the keyboard, battery life and styling, for example -- make it one of the more attractive netbooks on the market