Samsung NC10

IT Troll · 14 May 2009 at 19:14

mrk said:
...mine arrived today (as above) but it only connects at 54MB even after enabling auto channel widtha nd installing the latest Intel drivers.

My router is a DIR-655 and is set to G and N mode. I have set it to pure N mode and it detects the connection but fails to connect. It connects fine in 54G mode though...

If you are using encryption is it set to AES? TKIP encryption is not supported at N speeds and so is capped at 54MB/s.

mrk · 14 May 2009 at 19:15

wpa2 aes yep.

windows eve recognises the network radio as an N radio.

IT Troll · 14 May 2009 at 19:19

Did buy/fit a third aerial? That's the only other factor I can think of other than it being a compatibility issue.

mrk · 14 May 2009 at 19:23

I have a third aerial now and will retry it when I get the NC10 swapped on Saturday

IT Troll · 14 May 2009 at 19:26

Swordfish Sleeve Size

I purchased a Cool Bananas neoprene sleve for my NC10 but I'm not that impressed by it. It is a good snug fit, but as a result it is a bit of a wrestle getting the NC10 in and out. Also the material isn't that thick and so I doubt it actually offers much more protection than the standard Samsung sleeve.

The Swordfish sleeve does seem to be much better padded but I am concerned it will add too much bulk. Would someone who has the Swordfish case be kind enough to measure the exterior size whilst the NC10 is inside?

IT Troll · 15 May 2009 at 18:44

Risked it and picked up a Swordfish sleeping bag today. Whilst it does add a little more bulk to the NC10 it is not too bad and is of much higher quality and offers much better protection than the Hot Bananas one (which I'll be sending back).

mrk · 16 May 2009 at 10:49

Ok guys,

Got a new NC10 black today, as mentioned my old one had a broken left mouse button so the local store exchanged it for a fresh new one, good thing because the old one had a few scrapes and now i have aniiiice new one

I'll retry the wireless N card and install the 3rd aerial and install Windows 7 build 7126 just to be nice and fresh

hegemon · 16 May 2009 at 14:18

mrk said:
... and install Windows 7 build 7126 just to be nice and fresh

Sooo old, build 7127 is the way to go

mrk · 16 May 2009 at 14:19

typo!

nichorob · 22 May 2009 at 16:42

Hi guys,

Just got a Samsung NC120 which is my first netbook and love it so far. There is so much bloat installed though so I would like to do a clean install of Windows 7 RC. Is this fairly easy to achieve? I have an external DVD drive I can use.

mrk · 22 May 2009 at 16:44

Frank Butcher said:
I have an external DVD drive I can use.

Burn ISO, install

nichorob · 22 May 2009 at 16:45

mrk said:
Burn ISO, install

Is there any legal way I can get Windows 7 RC?

I am a Mac user and this is my first step back to Windows for years so apologise for my silly questions.

mrk · 22 May 2009 at 16:48

Window s7 RC is a public release, simply go to MS Windows 7 site and log into your live account to begin download. they will mail you a product key.

nichorob · 22 May 2009 at 16:50

mrk said:
Window s7 RC is a public release, simply go to MS Windows 7 site and log into your live account to begin download. they will mail you a product key.

Thanks for your help. I thought it needed to be downloaded via torrents or something.

marcosscriven · 23 May 2009 at 09:18

200 or 220 nit (LCD brightness)?

Hi there

I've seen various specs saying the NC10 has either a 200 or 220 nit display (i.e, that one is effectively 10% brighter than the other).

I've also seen various boxes that have the 200 nit figure on some, and 220 nit figure on others. (It's on the third line down of the "Features' section on the sticker on box)

Just wondered if that was actually reflected in the hardware? What does your box say?

Thanks

Marcos

BeatMaster · 23 May 2009 at 09:27

marcosscriven said:
Hi there

I've seen various specs saying the NC10 has either a 200 or 220 nit display (i.e, that one is effectively 10% brighter than the other).

I've also seen various boxes that have the 200 nit figure on some, and 220 nit figure on others. (It's on the third line down of the "Features' section on the sticker on box)

Just wondered if that was actually reflected in the hardware? What does your box say?

Thanks

Marcos

Mine is 200 nit and can't say that it's made much difference to be honest. As I have the brightness quite low anyway to save battery

I also got my NC10 not long after they were released

matt100 · 23 May 2009 at 10:41

I'm becoming due a laptop change at work and I'm considering one of these...

All I do is outlook, excel and access all of which I believe are single threaded?

Currently using a C2D 1.6ghz with 2GB of RAM and its fine, do you reckon I'd be ok with this?

The sell to work is I go with a cheaper netbook and get a decent screen and keyboard for when I'm in the office.

Cheers

neil3k · 23 May 2009 at 11:20

hai

This laptop

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-058-SA&groupid=959&catid=1400&subcat=

Is it the NC10 with the Sim Card Slot ?

GaryS · 23 May 2009 at 11:29

matt100 said:
I'm becoming due a laptop change at work and I'm considering one of these...

All I do is outlook, excel and access all of which I believe are single threaded?

Currently using a C2D 1.6ghz with 2GB of RAM and its fine, do you reckon I'd be ok with this?

The sell to work is I go with a cheaper netbook and get a decent screen and keyboard for when I'm in the office.

Cheers

The NC10 would handle that no problem, it's capable of a lot more. Your only issue could be screen size with large spreadsheets but you could get used to that.

Liking the sig.

matt100 · 23 May 2009 at 11:35

cheers

I'd get a proper keyboard and monitor for when I'm in the office

I use a 14" Toshiba at the moment and thats a bit small but as I keep trying to tell I.T getting a 15.4 screen is for the most part just like putting a magnifying glass over the screen as I can't get any more cells on the page..