Samsung NC20 recommended as great budget buy

Yet another doom and gloom introduction to a netbook review ... there is an economic crisis - like we did know that already - and netbooks are a good option. Netbook PC has specifically recommended the VIA Nano based Samsun NC20. After detailing the specs they say:
"I know all this is not enough for you to make up your mind. It is the performance that matters. This Samsung mini notebook stands out here as well. The Samsung NC20-21GBK Netbook is equipped with a powerful yet energy-efficient VIA Nano processor, which uses 65 nanometer process technology. You can be guaranteed of a performance that is way better than other notebooks available in the market today."

Two happy Samsung NC20 owners?

The Samsung NC20 has a 12.1" screen so really, in my opinion, it's a notebook, not a netbook. Never the less it has been reviewed by two "customers" on the "Netbook Reviews by Comparison" website, where "users" post reviews of product. Funny thing is, I can't find a place to login and post a review. The site was started in August 2009 and is basically a cleverly laid out Wordpress blog, with handy links to "More Details" which takes you to Amazon to buy the product. The two reviews of the Samsung NC20, with VIA Nano processor, are mainly positive.

Larger than others

The Samsung NC20 which is usually referred to as a notebook and not a netbook, has a 12.1" screen and here's something I didn't know, the touch pad is larger than most as well.

"Another excellent feature of this laptop is that it actually has a larger touchpad compared to most of the netbooks. The full-size keyboard seems to be easy to use; however, there seem to be no quick launch buttons. This however is a common thing for most netbooks."-PCHijack.com

Samsung NC20 stands out

The Samsung NC20 is now available in Australia and PC Authority has taken a look to see how it stacks up against its biggest rival, the Dell Inspiron Mini 12. Like most reviewers, the screen quality and size and the keyboard are all great draw points, as is the performance and battery life.

"Whichever way you cut it, the NC20 blurs the line between ultraportable and netbook with impressive aplomb. The higher screen resolution is a significant step up and this, coupled with good performance and great battery life, makes the NC20 an ideal travelling companion. A netbook success for Samsung's first entry."