Which is the Best ION netbook? Between ASUS 1201N, Lenovo S12, HP Mini 311 and Samsung N510

Here is the comparison of the top four ION netbooks that are available right now – ASUS Eee PC 1201N, Lenovo IdeaPad S12, HP Mini 311 and the Samsung N510. So, which is the best amongst them – let’s find out

Price comparison:

Asus eee 1201N – $499.99

Lenovo Ideapad S12 – $649.00

HP Mini 311 – $474.99

Samsung N510 – $599.99

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After Lenovo, its Samsung who delayed its ION powered entry – Launch of Samsung N510 delayed

After Lenovo decided to delay its IdeaPad S12, now its Samsung in the same queue. LaptopMag has been informed by Samsung today that the shipping of the ION powered netbook, the Samsung N510 will be there with Windows 7. This means that you will have to wait until October to get your hands on this little, yet powerful machine.

The date of the launch and specs of Samsung N510 UK-version disclosed

After the announcement of the launch date of the Samsung N510 in US, now NetbookChoice has received few details from a “reliable and confidential source” about the specs and a launch date of the UK version of Samsung N510.

The source has informed that it would be launched in the same month as it would in the US, that is September. It will be making its debut in the UK in the first week of September and it will be priced at 449 pounds, which is a not cheap for a netbook. But we must understand the fact that this is not a just another netbook with standard specs. It is an ION NETBOOK which is more powerful than the netbooks with standard configurations.

It comes with a 6-Cell battery that will give you 7.5+ hours of battery life. Samsung N510 UK version specs are as follows:

• 11.6” 1366 x 768 Display (Glossy)
• Intel Atom N280 processor (1.66 GHz)
• ION Chipset (NVidia GeForce 9400M)
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD (2.5” SATA)
• Windows XP Home
• 6-Cell Li-Ion 5900mAh Battery (+7.5 Hours)
• 802.11/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 10/100 LAN
• HDMI Port, 3x USB, 3-in-1 Card Reader
• 1.3MP Webcam
• Weight: 1.46kg

Samsung N510 to be launched in US in September

Brad from Lilliputing has got a word from Samsung that the 11.6” Samsung N510 is soon to be launched in the month of September in and will carry the price tag of $599.

Yes, shockingly! its hundreds of dollars more costlier than existing 11.6” mini-notebooks available in the market but then again, none of those are ION based and have HDMI out ports. It has an Atom N280 processor which makes it more faster than recent 11.6” mini-notebooks that come with Atom Z520 processors. This is where the hundreds of dollars difference comes. But, still $599 may too steep for many people who are interested in netbooks.

Samsung N510 now available on online store in France – has more than 6 hours of battery life!

Finally the curiosity settled! 11.6” Samsung N510 mini-notebook backed by the NVidia ION has been exhibited in France on online store ‘Pixmania’. You can get one by paying hefty 499 Euro ($720) for it. It seems that it will it will start shipping from 21st August.

It weighs 1.4 kg along with 6-cell battery and according to the latest news bits, it proclaims to give you 6.5 hours of battery life under ‘normal’ usage and 4:42 hours in video-only scenario. Here is a quick glance at its specifications:

• Intel Atom N280 processor @ 1.66GHz
• NVidia ION 9400M Graphics
• 11.6-inch display
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 160GB HDD
• Wi-Fi (b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• 1.3MP Webcam
• 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (5200mAh)
  
• Windows XP Home

It also comes with 3 USB ports and HDMI out, which is not so common on the netbooks. Finally, manufactures are now releasing 11-inch netbooks with N280 processor, which is much faster than the slow Z520 Atom processor (used in Acer Aspire 751H)

This is a really cool netbook and one should have an eye on it. We are impressed! Now, if they could do something about that price *wink*

Samsung N51O to be made available by end of this month – France only though

There is no information about the Samsung N510 making its debut anytime soon in the US, but this unit is soon going to make its debut in France before the end of this month. It comes with an 11.6 inch display and features ION-chipset. It has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU and runs Windows XP. Later this year, it will be available with Windows 7 and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics.