In this comparative look at the differences in appearance, price and hardware equipment in three models of netbooks Sanmsung ranging throughout the supply of Korean manufacturer Samsung N150, N210 and N230.

The three netbooks object of this comparison are models Samsung N150 (as Samsung N150-JA07), Samsung N230 (available in the first configuration, Samsung N230-JA01) and Samsung N210 (N210 Samsung-JA03), all already on the market prices of around 300, 380 and 310 euros.

Samsung N150 JA07 Samsung N210 JA03 Samsung N230 JA01
Processor Intel ATOM N450 (1.66 GHz, 667 MHz, 512 KB) Intel ATOM N450 (1.66 GHz, 667 MHz, 512 KB) Intel ATOM N450 (1.66 GHz, 667 MHz, 512 KB)
Chipset Intel NM10 Intel NM10 Intel NM10
Memory 1GB DDR2 1GB DDR2 1GB DDR2
Video chip GMA 3150 GMA 3150 GMA 3150
Screen 10.1 "WSVGA (1024 x 600), matte, LED backlight 10.1 "WSVGA (1024 x 600), matte, LED backlight 10.1 "WSVGA (1024 x 600), matte, LED backlight
Audio 2 1.5 W stereo speakers and microphone 2 1.5 W stereo speakers, subwoofer and microphone 2 1.5 W stereo speakers and microphone
Hard Drives 250GB 5400RPM SATA 250GB 5400RPM SATA 250GB 5400RPM SATA
Doors 3 x USB 2.0, VGA, two audio jacks, line in and line-out, RJ45 3 x USB 2.0, VGA, two audio jacks, line in and line-out, RJ45 3 x USB 2.0, VGA, two audio jacks, line in and line-out, RJ45
Expansions Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC) Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC) Memory Card Reader 4-in-1 (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
Networking LAN 10/100, WLAN 802.11 b, g, n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR LAN 10/100, WLAN 802.11 b, g, n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR LAN 10/100, WLAN 802.11 b, g, n, Bluetooth 3.0
Battery Li-Ion 6-cell Li-Ion 6-cell Li-Ion 3 cells
Dimensions 26.4 x 18.8 x 2.5 ~ 3.5 cm 26.5 x 18.9 x 2.6 ~ 3.6 cm 26.4 x 18.9 x 2.2 ~ 2.3 cm
Weight (with battery) 1.24 kg 1.34 kg 1.03 kg
Operating System Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Starter

The hardware platform of the three laptops is almost identical: all mountain Atom N450 processor at 1.66 GHz, combined with 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a matte screen diagonal of 10.1 inches and standard resolution WSVGA (1024x600 pixels), a webcam Digital Webcam and a microphone.

Perfectly mirror the distribution of communication ports and the location of the access door to the memory and status LEDs, which leads us to believe that the three netbooks concerned may adopt the same interior design.

The only differences in the components are represented by a couple of updates on the Samsung N230 (Bluetooth 3.0 and multiformat memory card reader) and the presence of a subwoofer built into the N210 Sasmung.

As usual for Samsung, the keyboard is solid and screwed the base on all models, however, change the keyboard type used: Sasmung the N150 is a keyboard type chiclet we might call "traditional" (the buttons are actually the form of chewing gum), while Samsung N230 and N210 have the same keyboard to the island. Typing comfort is high on all three netbooks.

Remaining on the side of input devices, we note that on the Samsung N230 is an integrated touchpad larger dimensions (about an inch wider), which is certainly a much appreciated upgrade.

Different for shape, size and capacity, the battery instead of the three netbooks: the Samsung N230-JA01 has a 3 cell battery from 33mWh, which is a limitation compared with the 6-cell battery capacious 48000mWh from the Samsung N210 and N150. Moreover, despite the similarity between the shape of the battery and the Samsung N150 Samsung N230, the two batteries are not compatible. Other 3 batteries for 3 different Samsung netbook: you can not just say that the Korean manufacturer has sought to promote interoperability among the accessories.

If a hardware level the three netbooks are very similar, it is an aesthetic focus that the major differences. Samsung N230 and N210 in fact denote a level of finishing well above the entry-level Samsung N150. The Samsung N230, in particular, boasts a slimmer chassis than a few millimeters (battery), and weighs a bit 'lower. The model N230 is also responsible for leadership style: the new shape of the palm rest hinges and satin are among its most pleasing details.

More classical but equally elegant is the design of the Samsung N210, IMR marked by the beautiful finish of the cover that includes a decoration that slopes from green to black.

Samsung N150-JA07, although it can not boast the same elegance of N230 and N210 models, but can play the card color: it is a model belonging to the series Corby, characterized by happiness and border color of the cover surrounding the base (in our case, lemon).

Our benchmarking has shown the advantages and disadvantages of each model. Our preference, however, falls on the Samsung N210, if only because at the moment is sold at a discounted price of around 310 euros (a few dollars more than the Samsung N150 Corby!).

Style (Samsung N230), concreteness (Samsung N150), or a bit of multimedia (Samsung N210)? Choose the netbook for you!