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Samsung NC20 Release Delayed

Samsung’s release date for the NC20 netbook in the US has been put back to possibly the first week in April according to Laptop Mag. The release was set for the 16th of March previously (as reported here). In an exclusive deal with NewEgg.com the NC20 will be brought to US shores by Samsung and the model they are releasing will cost $549 . It will have a higher capacity battery and only the black model will be available in America initially.

OCZ enter netbook market

This week sees the announcement of a “DIY netbook” from OCZ. Standard features of the Neutrino include a 10 inch display with a 1024×600 resolution and the Intel Atom N270 processor. Memory and RAM wise though, the netbook will be available with 1GB of RAM and a 250GB SSD card. The RAM can be upgraded to 2GB, without voiding the warranty, which gives this netbook a DIY edge. The Neutrino will also be able to support hard drives of up to 250GB. We should see this netbook released in the next two to three months, with the option of Windows XP or Ubuntu as the operating system.

How do Netbooks Differ from Notebooks?

The most obvious difference between netbooks and laptops is size—netbooks are smaller and lighter versions of laptops. This innovative feature makes netbooks easy to carry around and can even be brought anywhere. Netbooks, because of their ultra small sizes, are equipped with processors and hard drives that have limited capabilities compared to laptops. Still, one can take advantage of the basic features offered by netbooks. Netbooks may not be as flexible as laptops in terms of usage and performance because of their modest features and specifications. But these small devices are undeniably useful...

How to Know if a Netbook is Right for You

Planning to get a new netbook? Before you buy one, you must think about your needs. Do you need something that you can carry around everywhere? Do you need to work outdoors frequently? How much is your budget? These are some of the considerations you have to keep in mind before purchasing a netbook. Compared to laptops, netbooks are smaller, lighter, more affordable, and more energy efficient. With a netbook, you can easily do basic computing tasks such as creating documents or spreadsheets, listening to music, and watching videos. But unlike laptops, netbooks are not designed for advanced computing...

How to Optimize Your Netbook’s Viewable Area

Netbooks are designed for ultra portability. They are lightweight and can be carried around with so much convenience. But with the portable size comes one minor kink—a small screen that’s quite hard to view. This can prove to be a bit of a hassle for users who are reading documents or spreadsheets on their mini laptops. The small screen can strain your eyes and even cause headache. But fortunately, there are ways to maximize the viewable area of your netbook. Here’s one trick to make your screen appear larger: enable the auto-hide feature of your netbook’s taskbar. To do that, right click...