Samsung has become the Octomom of netbook makers, dropping new models out every five minutes or so.
Just got my hands on the Samsung N120, which is getting kudos for having what's said to be the largest netbook keyboard yet. Truth be told, I don't know that the keyboard is physically any larger than those found on HP's Mini 1000 and Mini 2140 netbooks. But the N120 keyboard feels somehow a bit more spacious--just a bit. I do find it comfortable to type on.
Anyhow, of the netbooks I've tested so far, I'm liking the N120 the best. The screen is bright (and glossy, yes, but not obnoxiously so), and the speakers put out decent audio (for a netbook). A big bonus: You get a 6-cell battery, which should last you about five hours or so, maybe more, depending upon how you use it. But the battery doesn't protrude much; at least, not like the 6-cell batteries I've seen on other netbooks, like the HP Mini models.
I've seen the N120 for about $410 online at JR.com. That's a little pricey, but I think it's worth it. I've only had the Samsung in my greedy clutches for 2 days now, so take that into account.
Tip: If you buy a Samsung N120, get it from JR.com, because they have a 30 days return policy but don't charge you a restocking fee if you return it because you don't like it. The majority of online retailers, however, will hit you with a 15% restocking fee, unless the merchandise you're returning is defective or was shipped in error by the seller.
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