Samsung GO N310-13GO 10.1-Inch Sunset Orange Netbook – 9 Hour Battery Life

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Samsung GO N310-13GO 10.1-Inch Sunset Orange Netbook - 9 Hour Battery Life
 
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List Price: $479.00
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Product Description
Weighing just 2.9 pounds, the Samsung GO N310 netbook is one of the lightest netbooks in its class and it's loaded with the latest technology for maximum performance. Distinctively styled, it's designed by award-winning Japanese artist Naoto Fukasawa and features smoothly rounded edges that resemble a pebble that's been worn down by wind and waterfall and its cover has a rubberized surface that more durable and easy-to-grip. In addition to this model in sunset orange (N310-13GO), it also comes in three other colors: midnight blue, jet black, and mint blue.



The rainbow of Samsung GO N310 colors.

An affordable mobile PC that's ideal for all your online needs, the GO N310 is designed to go almost anywhere--from kitchen and living room at home to Wi-Fi hotspots at coffee shops, airports and more. You'll be able to stay connected all day long thanks to the included 6-cell battery, which provides up to 9 hours of continuous use. It sports a 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen with a scratch resistant, edge-to-edge glass display, and the pebble-textured keyboard design makes typing comfortable with larger than average spacing. This netbook is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices and features an innovative hafnium-infused circuitry that reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy.



The 10.1-inch LED-backlit edge-to-edge glass display is scratch resistant and delivers vivid images.


The exterior of the GO N310 has been rubberized for an easy grip and features a tactile Samsung logo.


The smooth rectangular-shaped isolation keypad with optimized key spacing helps you stay productive on the go.
The integrated 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) will keep you connected to email and all your social networks, while the Bluetooth 2.1+EDR technology enables you to use handsfree communication headsets while video chatting via the integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam. Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, built-in speakers and microphone, SD/SDHC/MMC memory card reader, three USB ports, and a VGA output to an external monitor. It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.

Key Features

  • 10.1-inch LED-backlit display (1024 x 600) offers up to 30 percent more viewing area than traditional screens with 300 nits of brightness. Using LED technology means the screen is thinner, brighter, more durable and power efficient. You can also enjoy photo-like image quality, greater viewing angles and better text legibility, reducing eye strain and boosting productivity.
  • 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor extends battery life and power efficiency to deliver excellent mobile performance and Internet connections on the go (includes 533 MHz front side bus and 512 KB L2 cache)
  • 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
  • 1 GB of RAM (maximum capacity)
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128 MB of shared video memory
  • 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel
  • 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.
  • Seamlessly move data from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or PDA straight to the netbook via the 3-in-1 memory card reader, three USB ports or wirelessly with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  • Smooth rectangular-shaped isolation keypad design with an ergonomic design and optimized key spacing that make working and communicating a much more pleasurable and productive experience, with fewer errors and faster typing speeds.
  • Stereo speakers (1.5 W x 2) with SRS 3D Sound Effect and HD Audio capabilities
  • Windows XP Home operating system
  • Standard 6 cell (8850 mAh) high-capacity battery enables you to surf the web for up to 9 hours on a single battery charge
  • Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This netbook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks, and it also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.

  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
  • Analog video output: 1 VGA
  • 3-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), and MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
  • 10/100 Fast Ethernet


The GO N310 in profile (right side on the top, left side on the bottom).

What's in the box
This package contains the Samsung GO N310 (model N310-13GO), 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual.

It also comes with the following software: Magic Keyboard, Easy Display Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Magic Doctor, Samsung Update Plus, Recovery Solutions III, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Resolution Manager, Battery Life Extender, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8, Cyberlink YouCam, McAfee Internet Security 9.0 (60-day trial)

Product Details
  • 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor
  • 1GB DD2R RAM
  • 160GB Hard Drive
  • Windows XP Home, Up to 9 Hours of Battery Life (6 Cell 8850mAh)
  • 10.1" wide LED-backlit LCD display

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Customer Reviews
So far, so awesome!
 
Review Date: August 28, 2009
Reviewer: Sam Armstrong,
I should preface this review by stating that before purchasing this netbook, I was not familiar with netbooks nor that familiar with the Windows operating system (I am a Mac nerd). My need for something cheaper and smaller lead me to purchase the Samsung Go. Truth be told, after I pressed the "purchase" button, I panicked! Is the screen going to be too small? Is the keyboard going to feel cramped? I would be using this for taking notes in class, but would I be able to get use to it after all my years of using a 17 inch Macbook Pro? A sigh of relief swept over me as I finished my first full day of classes. 4 hours of typing later and my hands felt as comfortable on the keys as if I had been using the keyboard for years. The screen was more than adequate for viewing (and my eyes are far from perfect). In fact, as I type this review on the Samsung Go, my Macbook Pro is slowly gathering cobwebs! I do miss my Mac OS...but am slowly getting use to Windows. As for the build of the system, it feels INCREDIBLY sturdy compared to other netbooks I have handled in stores. As a side note, I am a Neflix addict and the "Watch Instantly" feature is seamless on this little guy! So far I have yet to hit a snag that has me running back to my full size laptop!
Light and Sweet
 
Review Date: October 11, 2009
Reviewer: dogmother,
This is my second netbook and I'm very impressed with this nice little machine. My first was an early ASUS EEE 8.9"- hard for me to type on and the screen was not so easy on my middle-aged eyes. Although this Samsung has similar specs to the ASUS, it is a much better performer. The LED screen is crisp and easy to see. It runs quick and loads web pages nice and fast. The design is both thoughtful, sturdy and of very high quality. Overall, a hassle-free, easy to use and transport netbook. I don't think the battery life is really nine hours- but I had the machine on or in sleep mode all day and didn't come close to running the battery out. While price may be a bit higher than others, it's worth it to have a painless small computer. Also, I got my Samsung last week- the price has already begun to move downwards. So look for your best deal.
ultra-portable
 
Review Date: October 5, 2009
Reviewer: Leslie Young, Los Angeles, CA
If portability is what you're looking for in a netbook, this is what you'll enjoy about the Samsung Go.

True, it's not as powerful as a desktop or most notebooks, but that's the trade-off for having one of the lightest, most long-lasting (battery-life really is about nine hours, from real-life use), and most stylish netbooks out there.

I write my books on this baby, and I also read other people's manuscripts on this machine. As a bonus, even with a whimpy Intel integrated graphics processor, I can still play Quake2 on this computer (I'm old-school that way).

I didn't feel like buying another copy of Microsoft Office, so I downloaded OpenOffice from Suns. It works great with the netbook.

With Google Chrome OS coming out next year, I'm pretty sure that's when I'll upgrade the Windows XP that was pre-installed to Chrome OS.
Be fully aware of the color!
 
Review Date: December 8, 2009
Reviewer: petrichor, cambridge, ma
Have you seen the color in real life? If not, be fully aware of what you'll be receiving!!! I recently ordered the "sunset" orange. I've done extensive research on the color online (not in real life), I've even flickred for people's personal photos to see how the orange looks like, considering the amount of computer-processed images out there. When they say "sunset" orange, they really mean "sunset" orange, it is not a bright, light juicy orange as depicted on the website. It is a deeper, darker orange, with hints of red that reminds me of a brick.

It's still an orange nonetheless, just not as bright and punchy as you'd expect it.

While I'm not crazy about the color, I'm seriously keeping it! It is a very solid and well made machine, impeccably designed Naoto Fukasawa. I'm a die-hard fan of black electronic appliances through and through, but I ordered the orange because I like the great contrast it offers when you open it up, it's completely black inside. Several of my friends are not crazy about the big SAMSUNG logo, but as long as I don't have to look at it while I'm using it, I don't mind it. It's not like I spend my time staring at the case.

Cons:
The power adapter plugs into the upper right hand corner, which I am not used to. I can see it getting in the way with my mouse usage, but it's not a big deal considering how long the charge holds... and I'll probably not be using a mouse.

I have relatively small hands and I find the keyboard rather easy to use. However, I don't like the dip between the track pad and space bar. My thumbs keep bumping into the edge the dip creates, almost preventing me from pushing down completely on the spacebar. It's not that noticeable, but something that you might want to consider.

Despite the shortcomings, I am already in love with this sunset orange machine. It makes my day a little brighter (coming from someone that wears a lot of black). I ordered the machine using amazon prime overnight for an extra 4 bucks and it is worth it! It arrived first thing in the morning.
Even better than expected
 
Review Date: December 20, 2009
Reviewer: Laura Moose, Seattle, WA USA
I've only had this computer for about 2 weeks now but I wanted to give my impressions. First, the computer is as advertised. I've had absolutely no problems with it and I find it super easy to use and very stable. In fact, it's actually more stable than the more powerful computers I have in the house. Here are a couple of comments:

Keyboard: In my opinion this is the best netbook keyboard I've used. I almost never notice the smaller size and never hit a wrong key. Not something I can say about other netbooks. Excellent!

Trackpad: Very good. It takes a little bit of getting used to but I like it. I don't think it as good as on my full size HP laptop but there really isn't anything to complain about.

Webcam: Very good. We've used it with Skype several times with absolutely no problems. Even the cybercam software works well. The picture is very clear and the people I chat with say everything looks good. The only negative is that the camera doesn't handle rapid movement very well at all. That's a bummer when you have small children who want to talk to grandparents. They just won't sit still long and the webcam doesn't handle that well.

Bloatware: This computer ships pretty lean. Yes, there is some Samsung software pre-installed but you can decide if you want any of that. This computer isn't nearly as bloated with junk as many other manufacturers' products.

Stability: I mainly use this for basic office applications (which isn't pre-installed... not even a trial version), surfing the internet, and skype. It's never once crashed or had a problem. This could be because it's still new and doesn't have the registry screwed up from lots of downloads, but I'm happy at this point.

Case: This is the star feature. I love the case. It has a slightly rubbery feeling that makes it easy to grip. It won't show finger prints and the bright orange color will help me remember not to leave it on the table when I pack up at the library or Starbucks, etc. This computer looks cool and the case just plain makes sense to me. Why would anyone want a shiny and slippery laptop/netbook?

Battery: I have it set for standard (not extended battery) and I've found it seems to last forever on one charge. Plus the battery charges quickly. Far and away the best laptop I've ever used for this. Some Asus netbooks may boast better battery life, but this Samsung has been more than adequate.

Overall I'm very happy. I will update this review if anything goes wrong or breaks after a little more time. I recommend this netbook and I don't see XP instead of Windows 7 as a real detractor. XP is well established and familiar.

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