Samsung NC10

Could not get the NC10 to but from my 8GB SanDisk Cruzer after many attempts. A 5 year old 1GB USB stick boots fine but it isn't big enough. Managed to dig out a USB hard drive I wasn't using and formatted it as FAT32, copied the contents of the Windows 7 ISO across to the root and it booted first time. It only took about 12 minutes to install, a lot faster than XP.
 
RobH said:
Could not get the NC10 to but from my 8GB SanDisk Cruzer after many attempts. A 5 year old 1GB USB stick boots fine but it isn't big enough. Managed to dig out a USB hard drive I wasn't using and formatted it as FAT32, copied the contents of the Windows 7 ISO across to the root and it booted first time. It only took about 12 minutes to install, a lot faster than XP.
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The SanDisk probably didn't work because of the U3 software. Try changing the settings so U3 doesn't load when the drive is inserted, then it *should* work.

-Edit-: So if I put the Windows 7 ISO onto a memory stick, and set a laptop etc. to boot from a USB device as the first boot option, the computer will recognise the ISO and install Windows 7 from the stick?
 
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Affliction said:
-Edit-: So if I put the Windows 7 ISO onto a memory stick, and set a laptop etc. to boot from a USB device as the first boot option, the computer will recognise the ISO and install Windows 7 from the stick?
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No I think you'd have to extract the ISO as that's just an image file of a CD. Don't think a normal/desktop system would be able to boot directly from an ISO as all it would see is a single iso file, it doesn't know what to do with it (I think). Could be wrong, but would be neat if it could though.

I say normal/desktop as using stuff like ILO on servers you can boot up using images.
 
Affliction said:
The SanDisk probably didn't work because of the U3 software. Try changing the settings so U3 doesn't load when the drive is inserted, then it *should* work.

-Edit-: So if I put the Windows 7 ISO onto a memory stick, and set a laptop etc. to boot from a USB device as the first boot option, the computer will recognise the ISO and install Windows 7 from the stick?
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This should help you. :)

http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/
 
No, I removed the U3 software from it the day I got it, it just doesn't seem to like booting from them, I have a couple of the SanDisk Cruzers. It's port luck I think, some USB sticks boot and others don't.

You just need to extract the ISO, I used WinRAR. Put it in the root of a bootable drive and set it as the first boot device, you should be good to go.

I am currently installing software on Windows 7, I got this error message earlier when trying to install an old game:

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has any one put a SSD in their netbook? I feel like the HDD bottles the laptop a bit. What performance increase did you get if so?
 
I do think people are missing the point somewhat putting SSDs in their netbooks.

Don't get me wrong, great technology, no moving parts, less energy usage etc. But for a netbook, they represent FAR too high a percentage of the cost of the netbook itself (at least, for a decent sized, decent speed one).

Just use the stock HD, it's big enough, works fast enough. I'd say get a 2gb stick, far cheaper way to improve the performance by keeping more stuff paged.

Marcos
 
marcosscriven said:
I do think people are missing the point somewhat putting SSDs in their netbooks.

Don't get me wrong, great technology, no moving parts, less energy usage etc. But for a netbook, they represent FAR too high a percentage of the cost of the netbook itself (at least, for a decent sized, decent speed one).

Just use the stock HD, it's big enough, works fast enough. I'd say get a 2gb stick, far cheaper way to improve the performance by keeping more stuff paged.

Marcos
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agreed i mean its not like the netbook can use the full speed of a sdd, put a 500gb in mine and it does my needs
 
Morning chaps.

Im running Windows 7 RC 7137 on my Samsung N120 netbook (1.6Ghz Atom, 1GB DDR2, Intel integrated graphics) and have a couple of issues; first is the my mouse pointer seems to lag occasionally when using the trackpad or usb mouse. I have only noticed this when I have the Firefox 3.5 beta running, is this a known issue? I thought it maybe lagging just because of the low spec but im told it should still be pretty snappy. All drivers are up to date etc. Any ideas?

My second issue is with the dial up connection I created using Win 7 network centre for use with my O2 mobile broadband usb dongle as Windows 7 doesn't like the O2 software yet. The connect screen NEVER remembers the username and password for my account meaning I have to manually input the details whenever I connect. Obviously I tick the box asking it to save the username and password but it never does! Any ideas?
 
Guys whats the sound quality like on these.

Ive read some reviews but would rather hear from people who actually have one>
 
It's no home theatre system - it sounds tinny, but you can hear voices well enough, and it's comfortable enough watching a non-blockbuster movie in a relatively quiet room.

In short, all you can expect from tiny speakers in a tiny netbook.

Expecting more is missing the point - use headphones if you want great sound quality.
 
Did you know that the keyboard on the NC10 has silver ion powder embedded into it making it antibacterial?

I didn't until today!
 
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