So I've got a Samsung NC10 coming tomorrow

Rik · Mar 09, 2009, 09:48:43

Thanks for that mynnydd, I'll go take a look.

I must confess that I can see my laptop becoming redundant, I just like using the NC10 so much more - especially the screen. Weirdly, when I switch from the 24" monitor on my desktop to the NC10, I don't find it odd, but coming back from the NC10 to the desktop, it all looks so big.

Steve · Mar 09, 2009, 11:30:07

So one redundant laptop and 24" Eizo monitor for sale

Rik · Mar 09, 2009, 11:31:32

No chance, Steve, at least as far as the Eizo is concerned. The lappy might go though.

Steve · Mar 09, 2009, 11:53:20

Well my Advent 4211 has had to be sent away for repair due to a hardware fault. Its reassuring as I was convinced it was a hardware issue and not software related. I suppose one does worry about the longevity of these products the intel atom does tend to run pretty hot and one wonders about the quality of the cooling.

Rik · Mar 09, 2009, 12:02:19

You mean I should get a spare, Steve?

Steve · Mar 09, 2009, 12:10:01

Hopefully Samsung build quality is better than Advent but I expect the internals will be the same. It probably got dropped by someone.

Rik · Mar 09, 2009, 12:27:13

I haven't managed that yet.

Steve · Mar 09, 2009, 12:30:55

Interestingly I did plug into a Cambridge Audio USB DAC , sound quality was not bad at all.

Rik · Mar 09, 2009, 12:33:41

I've tried it with the Bose QC3 headphones and was quite impressed - the speakers are adequate, but not any use in a noisy environment.

mynnydd · Mar 09, 2009, 15:28:52

Quote from: stevethegas on Mar 09, 2009, 11:53:20
Well my Advent 4211 has had to be sent away for repair due to a hardware fault. Its reassuring as I was convinced it was a hardware issue and not software related. I suppose one does worry about the longevity of these products the intel atom does tend to run pretty hot and one wonders about the quality of the cooling.

'So in most respects, the only real difference between a netbook and a notebook is the use of an Intel Atom processor. This is smaller, cheaper and a lot less powerful than a Celeron, Pentium or Core chip, but it also runs cooler and provides much better battery life. There are some PCs with Atom chips that the suppliers say are not netbooks — examples include the Asus N10 and Sony's pocketable Vaio P-Series — but generally the distinction holds.' jack schofield@ 'the Guardian' 5th March 2009.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/mar/05/netbook-intel

I guess it is in the design; I started with an Acer Aspire One, now that felt hot

Steve · Mar 18, 2009, 17:50:31

Quote from: stevethegas on Mar 09, 2009, 11:53:20
Well my Advent 4211 has had to be sent away for repair due to a hardware fault. Its reassuring as I was convinced it was a hardware issue and not software related. I suppose one does worry about the longevity of these products the intel atom does tend to run pretty hot and one wonders about the quality of the cooling.

Back from the menders in working order. Interestingly hardware fault was found to be faulty onboard ram 1GB and the motherboard they quote has been replaced.Looking in bios which is the same relatively out of date version which makes me slightly suspicious however they've stuck a 2GB stick in so shouldn't complain even if it is the same motherboard with the onboard memory disabled or should I?

Rik · Mar 18, 2009, 17:54:26

If it's working, why worry would be my approach, Steve.

Steve · Mar 18, 2009, 18:18:42

Don't think I will its working fine, the WHS did its stuff so fully restored to 3 weeks ago. Interestingly there was comment quoted from the Guardian earlier in this thread about the atom running cool. Mine sits at around 71 -73 degrees C using CoreTemp with the Tjmax set at 125. Thats not cool to me however the TDP is only a miserable 2.5 watts.

Rik · Mar 18, 2009, 18:20:36

I haven't even checked mine, Steve, I'm trying not to clutter it with software.

Steve · Mar 18, 2009, 18:29:44

Its a useful piece of software if your worried about coretemps following a system build,fan change,overclocking etc it can be set to write a logfile.

Rik · Mar 18, 2009, 18:32:34

I'm definitely not over-clocking.

Steve · Mar 18, 2009, 18:35:09

Incidently the MSI Wind has an overclock function enabled in bios

Rik · Mar 18, 2009, 18:36:52

That would be the 'wind up' feature, would it.

Steve · Mar 18, 2009, 18:42:48

or its blowing tonight Delilah

Rik · Mar 18, 2009, 18:43:56

quandam · Mar 18, 2009, 18:50:36

Quote from: Rik on Mar 18, 2009, 18:20:36
I haven't even checked mine, Steve, I'm trying not to clutter it with software.

I've had my NC10 since just before Christmas and have found it to be an excellent bit of kit. Haven't noticed it running hot.
My main complaint (only complaint) is the touchpad should have had a raised edge around the pad to 'identify' its extremities. Other than this it is really outstanding and the 6 hour (approx +or-) battery life is a real plus.

Samsung have certainly come up trumps and makes it a really good purchase

Rik · Mar 18, 2009, 18:53:45

I agree.

psp83 · Mar 18, 2009, 22:51:55

A question for you lot with this machine,

Would it be any good for a web developer to write code on?

I often sit in bed at night not being able to sleep and come up with ideas but i normally cant be arsed to get out of bed and get my laptop out my bag. I'm looking for something smaller and lighter than a 15.4 laptop that i can just pick up and put down and write code with plus browse/chat.

Lance · Mar 18, 2009, 22:53:35

I know Rik is impressed with the keyboard and screen, Paul, so i would imagine that they might be just what you need.

quandam · Mar 19, 2009, 08:15:27

Quote from: psp83 on Mar 18, 2009, 22:51:55
A question for you lot with this machine,

Would it be any good for a web developer to write code on?

I often sit in bed at night not being able to sleep and come up with ideas but i normally cant be arsed to get out of bed and get my laptop out my bag. I'm looking for something smaller and lighter than a 15.4 laptop that i can just pick up and put down and write code with plus browse/chat.

I would say it is ideal for your purpose. Perhaps Rik will have more to say technically on the subject, but the thing is real fun to use, so easy, fires up in seconds, as I say a great piece of kit. Go for it!