Samsung aims its NB30 mini laptop squarely at people looking for a rough-and-tumble netbook, though that market probably isn't huge. At $379, the NB30 costs only $30 more than its sibling, the less-rugged N150. Since the two machines are nearly identical, aside from the NB30's durability features--some hard-drive protection, scratchproofing, and water resistance--it's hard to prefer the N150 to the NB30. Why not spend the extra 30 bucks?
Inside, the NB30 packs predictable hardware for a netbook with a WorldBench score of 35 and an average battery life of 6 hours, 34 minutes. The configuration includes an Intel Atom N450 processor running at 1.66GHz, Intel's integrated GMA3150 graphics, a 160GB hard drive spinning at 5400 rpm, and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. You also get an ethernet port and built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless--but no Bluetooth. There are three USB ports, a VGA-out, a microphone/headphone jack, and a three-in-one memory card reader. The 10.1-inch screen has a default resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels, and isn't glossy at all.
Equipped with drop-resistance technology, the NB30 scans for sudden changes in velocity and moves the read/write heads away from the platter, minimizing damage from drops. The system uses a water-tight seal to protect the interior of the netbook from spills; Samsung reports that the netbook successfully repelled up to 50cc of liquid, removed within 10 seconds. The ribbed, matte-black case resists fingerprints perfectly and should provide some protection against knocks and bumps.
Equipped with drop-resistance technology, the NB30 scans for sudden changes in velocity and moves the read/write heads away from the platter, minimizing damage from drops. The system uses a water-tight seal to protect the interior of the netbook from spills; Samsung reports that the netbook successfully repelled up to 50cc of liquid, removed within 10 seconds. The ribbed, matte-black case resists fingerprints perfectly and should provide some protection against knocks and bumps.
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