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One of the main reasons the NC10 did so well was because of its screen, yet every other manufacturer continues to use glossy TN panels. Why do you think that is?
I understand that Apple’s bewitched the consumer market with its ultra-glossiness. But netbooks appeal to a different market, and the Kindle’s success is testament to people’s need to read comfortably at different angles and in different lighting.
Do you think we’ll see other companies introduce matte screens? And if I’ve missed any that have done so recently, pointing them out would make me rather happy.
Here’s another question: How loyal would you remain to Samsung if other companies began putting out netbooks and inexpensive ultralights with matte screens?
I know that Lenovo do use matte displays, but they’re usually pricier too.
I have 2 “netbooks” – a Samsung N210 (atom based) and an MSI u200 (Intel su2300). To be completely honest, even though the MSI is the more powerful of the two, I prefer my Sammy, which I use predominantly for work. I have been wondering about getting either a Lenovo or HP ultralight, but figure that I’m happy with my Sammy, so I’ll probably hold off for a while.
I don’t think the matt screen played a part in my NC10 purchase. I don’t remember it being a factor at least.
At the time the NC10 was the smartest looking 10″ machine with a 4hr battery and the best keyboard.
If I was buying again today I would prob want to buy the N230 but being a bit of mean so and so I can see myself going for something cheaper!
Interestingly, nearly all of the user reviews on Amazon (U.S.) and nearly all of the conversations I have with users — especially graphic artists — have to do with the matte screen and viewing angles being superior to other netbook fare. This suggests that in the States and probably elsewhere, the screen was a huge factor. Other companies have improved their keyboards in the interim, and Dell and HP both offer anti-glare as an expensive option, but Samsungs still have the screens of choice. In my experience, even their glossies have been much better than other companies’.
The screen and keyboard were in fact the two deciding factors for me when demoing netbooks for hours last year compelled me to buy an NC10.
Jez:
There’s an amazing deal on the N210 stateside at the moment, but it only applies to the white model. I’d have picked one up myself if I didn’t have unpleasant cultural associations with hospital-ivory consumer tech.
Besides which, my NC10 has performed as expected for all this time. I’m on the verge of ripping out the wifi card out of utter angst, but otherwise it’s done the job well.
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I don’t think the matt screen played a part in my NC10 purchase. If I was buying again today I would prob want to buy the N230 but being a bit of mean so and so I can see myself going for something cheaper
BTW: While demoing netbooks in-store the other afternoon, I noticed a few more recent ASUS models had matte screens. If they ever made a UL20 with a matte screen, I might choose that over a Samsung netbook for the extra power.
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