My Samsung N150 full review

The moment i saw Samsung N150 (America, Canada and other Asian countries), and Samsung N210 in some parts of the Philippines, but stated in Samsung Philippines its Samsung N150. 


To explain how and why is there a difference between names it’s because the markings for certain regions. So if you bought your gadget in America and you’re living in Asia, you might have a hard time looking for some accessories. But i will not discuss it here.

Today, I am going to review my Samsung N150/N210 with my utmost simple language. I fell inlove with it right away. First is the color, it is White. Second, it’s a notebook. Third is the processor. Fourth is the 5-8hours battery life.

Samsung N150 is a SCRATCH and MAINTENANCE FREE. Promise. The notebook itself is a matte type  laptop so i wouldn't have to worry from scratches and high maintenance like edge protectors. It is easy to clean if you accidentally stained the surface. I hate glossy laptops because it easily slide from any smooth cloth protectors or casing and people will sometimes misunderstood you for that. Plus the light effect, it is too reflective. I am wearing glasses and i need to protect my eyes from too much exposure to light rays.

Windows 7 and its hard drives. Since i grew up using Desktop PCs, the loading of windows is kind of slow for me. The software installed perhaps didn't amaze me after all. Microsoft Office is just a trial. The thought your windows is powered by Microsoft, it should be automatically installed, not on a trial basis. For now, I am using it but soon, I will install Microsoft Office 2010 beta (not pirated excuse me haha).

For the loading problems, I uninstalled McAfee Anti-Virus and replaced it with Comodo Anti-Virus which detected the virus installed in Games. I also installed Ccleaner to further delete cookies and unwanted or temporary internet files roaming around folders. Microsoft Essentials was a problem to me, it wasn't updating at all. I tried downloading it through FileHippo, yet i had second thoughts. It might have problems in the future so i didn’t pushed through. But, i suggest work with Microsoft Essentials if you do not have it yet. Btw, it is only working for genuine Microsoft Windows, meaning original and paid. It cost around P3,000 - P5,000 in Philippines. 

I encountered problem in Media Player, it didn’t work after playing some songs. I thought of having reformatted my gadget, instead I updated my RealTek HD sound card. Check it in device manager, and it’s done.

USB Ports. The devices were participating.  But my memory card got broken after inserting it in right side usb port. The usb ports were tight and narrow, so be extra careful when inserting and pulling off your jacks. I like the tightness though.

The Keyboard is soft and flat. However, for people who are used to desktop keyboard (like me), might feel the discrepancy. There is no indication if you’re using Caps lock, unless you’re typing you’re password online. Other than that, it is fantastic. It is like embossed, so its kinda new and fun to me. Sometimes i use my Logitech Cordless keyboard if i need to distant myself from radiation. 

Battery life. So if you’re wondering if Samsung had short comings in terms of battery, you can stop the wanders. The battery is long enough for a notebook. You will be working in full 8hours if you will full charge your gadget before using it. However, my notebook works in 6hours full charge. I dunno if it is the same with some Samsung N150 users, but technically, the real time battery life is 5hours and it is 

absolutely fine.

Matte Screen. Yes, you read it right, the screen is matte. Meaning, you cannot trace any finger prints even if you’re working. And also, there is absolutely no light reflections. Some laptop has matte screen yet the light under roof is reflective and it sucks especially if you’re doing creative designs or plain working.

10.1 inch screen, high definition pixels, what else could you ask for? If you want gadgets for your desktop, it is available, if you want to conserve the battery, there is power saver settings, if you want a high performance level of viewing, have it change in the settings, everything is under in one notebook-laptop. Why did i say that? Because it is actually more of a laptop, not just a notebook. The only difference i guess is the size of the screen.

Desktop wallpaper is a stock unless you want to change it, you will have to through a process. Install applications here and there. I already did, but it ruined the administrator and the user guests programs and applications use. The loading time of windows went hundred years. My programs had to be run in as administrator, take note, every program you’re going to use. The desktop folder unmatched the wallpaper folder i’ll be using.

In short, just leave your desktop wallpaper that way. The tutorial is professionally applied, and technical issues will be encountered just for changing the desktop wallpaper. Again, leave it that way, unless you’re aware of what you’re doing. 




The Performance. 
Since computers is not new to me, i already deleted and updated the softwares according to my knowledge of PC maintenance. However, Windows 7 has its down fall and it is not well advertised to some Gamers (high definition games included) and Technology People. Technology people meaning people working in field and world of Information Technology, to speak of not just by working in Hardware but most of all Softwares. 


I don't know, maybe its just me. But i would rather have my Windows XP if i could have a choice. So anyway, the loading time is working fine though its taking a min delay. What i like about this Windows 7, its you're in no left behind default programs. The beginners will way deliver reports and presentation well enough, especially for students.