Digital technology leader , Samsung today strengthened its Mini Notebook and Notebook range in the Indian market by announcing the launch of 4 new, stylish and lightweight models of Mini Notebooks under its N series and 3 new , advanced R series of Notebooks in the Indian market. With the launch of its new models, Samsung has emerged as a full range player in the Indian market with a comprehensive lineup of Mini notebooks, targeting both the home user as well as the enterprise segment.
Samsung India had announced its foray into the Mobile PC Segment in December ’08.” The very positive consumer acceptance that we received from Indian consumers , has encouraged us to further enhance our Mini Notebook offerings for the Indian market .We are looking at the Mini notebook segment as a clear growth driver for our Mobile computing business going forward.” states Mr. Ranjit Yadav, Director-IT Business, Samsung India Electronics Ltd.
Samsung has announced the launch of N110, NC 20, N120, and N 310 mini notebooks in the Indian market. Designed for optimum mobility, N110’s enhanced battery-powered performance of up to 9.5 hours* with a long-life 6 cell battery, lightweight design and range of practical features, including a large keyboard, mean you can now do so much more when you’re on the go. Despite sporting a 10.1” widescreen display, the N110 weighs just 1.26 kg (including a long-life 6 cell battery). This N110 also features a large keyboard with ergonomic design. Its optimized 17.7mm key spacing, which is 93% of the desktop keyboard’s, provide a more pleasurable and productive experience while its sleek and slim line form ensures maximum portability. It is priced at Rs.25252/-
“The new range of Mini Notebooks and Notebooks comes with differentiated features like LED backlit displays in all models for brighter pictures and lower power consumption and powered USB , Samsung utility softwares, Spill-Proof Keyboard , SRS Surround sound solutions in select models. “ states Mr. Yadav. The comprehensive Notebook range being launched today reflects Samsung’s design and manufacturing leadership, with up to 75% of the components going into the Notebooks, being manufactured by Samsung.
Although slim at just 10.1", the N120 is designed for optimum usability and performance, with its full-size 12” notebook style keyboard, larger touchpad and an ultra-lightweight and robust slimline casing. With the N120 you can enjoy high-quality sound anywhere using its integrated SRS 2.1ch system, featuring 2 x 1.5 Watt stereo speakers with a dedicated sub-woofer. It also features a larger touchpad and a full-size 12” notebook style keyboard with optimized key spacing, so you can type faster and make fewer mistakes.
As well as being extremely portable, the N120 also delivers a significantly longer battery-powered performance of up to 10.5 hours* with a long-life 6 cell battery, independent of any power supply, for maximum freedom and mobility. The unique combination of its power efficient LED display and optimized processing performance coupled with Samsung’s class-leading engineering ensures that you’re always ready to go anywhere and do anything thanks to the N120’s vastly improved battery life.
The N120 incorporates a range of advanced connectivity tools, including a 3-in-1 memory card reader, 3 built-in USB ports and optional Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). It is priced at Rs 26,327/-
The ultra-stylish Samsung N310 mini notebook that will be available in the market next month, represents that ultimate union of class-leading design and performance. It features the sophisticated styling of Naoto Fukasawa, a leading international designer whose works have won more than 50 design awards in Europe and America and Asia.
Weighing just 1.23kg (with a 4 cell battery) the N310 is also one of the lightest in its class. Its ultra compact 10.1" design is also small enough to carry in a handbag, briefcase or luggage and robust enough to withstanding everyday bumps and knocks and the inevitable hardships of life on the move. The N310’s sleek and seamless design features a frameless and scratch-proof flat screen and a stylish pebble design, notebook PC style keyboard, which makes typing easier. Its ergonomic design and optimized 17.6mm key spacing, which is 93% of the desktop’s, provide a more pleasurable and productive experience.
The NC20 which is being launched in the Indian market today, as part of the new range is priced at Rs.30, 089/- “We expect Mini Notebooks to constitute 40-45% of our total Notebook sales in this Year”, states Mr. Yadav.
Coming to the Notebook range, the R522’s ultra-sleek and stylish form is a real attention getter. Its distinctive style exudes considerable emotional appeal, while its integrated aluminum-style palm rest and innovative touchpad lighting make for a more enjoyable and productive user experience.
The R522’s 15.6" display uses a proper 16: 9 aspect ratio, so you can easily use Windows Vista gadgets and also enjoy watching HD movies and playing the latest games as they should be seen – filling the entire screen without any distortion or annoying black bands. Further, its system is covered with a water-tight seal to prevent it being damaged if up to 100 cc of liquid is spilled on the R522’s keyboard or any other part of its case. And to make life on the move as easy as possible, the R522 not only includes 4 USB2.0 ports, but it also features a separate combo port that supports both USB and eSATA connections, so you can transfer data to and from external devices at up to 3Gb per second (6x faster than USB2.0).The R522 is available in two versions, priced at Rs 37,399/- and Rs 41,914/-.
The R470 features a 14.0" LED display, which boasts a proper 16:9 aspect ratio for the most accurate representation of High Definition (HD) video content and games. And for the ultimate in video and gaming experiences the R470 also incorporates a new-generation nVIDIA GeForce G105M graphics card. Its advanced 3D graphics processing power and dedicated GDDR3 256 MB memory provide an outstanding picture quality, with sharper, brighter images, even on the most visually intensive, state-of-the-art 3D computer games.
The R470 also makes transferring data as fast and simple as possible. It has three USB 2.0 ports, including a combo port that supports both USB and eSATA connections, so you can transfer files, music, pictures or any type of data to and from external devices at up to 3 GB per second (6x faster than USB 2.0). It also incorporates a USB port that emits power so that you can easily charge portable devices, such as mobile phones or MP3 players, even when the notebook is turned off. The R470 is priced at Rs 48,364/-
For added personal safety, all Samsung Mini notebooks and notebooks come with an anti-bacterial keyboard that is coated with a special finish making it almost impossible for bacteria to live and breed. Using the latest medical technology, virtually all bacteria are successfully eliminated and the notebooks remain clean, creating a healthier working environment.
While the new R series are available in the price range between Rs.33, 637/- (R 518) to Rs 48,364/(R 470), the new range of Mini Notebooks are priced between Rs 25,252/- to Rs 30,089/-. With the launch of the new range, Samsung now has a comprehensive range of 12 Mini notebooks and notebooks priced in the range between Rs 23,639/- to Rs.115000/-
