The N150 can manage 1.332 PCMark Vantage points.

We consult the PCMark Vantage to get the system performance as well as that of the components like HDD, CPU, GPY and RAM. In terms of the performance of the small, mobile high flyer, we are again faced with reality. The pad's keys offer a sufficient hub and click quietly. Like the entire palm rest area, the surface of the pad is solid and doesn't buckle. Fingers glide smoothly with the necessary resistance across the surface and the cursor moves precisely. The pad is sensitive up to and around all edges and has a matte surface. Scrolling also works via the unmarked horizontal and vertical scroll bars. Those who prefer multi-finger movements can activate the three-finger-flick (flipping) and scroll up and down with two adjacent fingers. Those who do not like scrolling with two fingers can simply turn the multi-touch features off. The multi-touch pad can be used several ways. On such a small surface, there are bound to be some compromises. But on the flip side, the highly important enter and right shift keys kept a very nice dimension. The only thing that bothers is the tiny size of the cursor keys, picture on/off button and the umlauts for Ü und Ä. The tough typing marks on the F and J are very easy to discern. The keys are not spaced far apart which is more the rule than the exception in 10-inchers. The keyboard area only gives a bit in the area of right Shift and Enter key. The keys have a large hub, a very clear pressure point and a solid stroke. The typing feedback is outstanding although some keys are too small. The manufacturer holds true to the credo here. On the first Samsung netbook, the NC10, the keyboard was one of the highlights. Even if we hold the 10 incher upside down and shake it, the lid doesn't open a bit. It assures that the lid doesn't move an inch on its own. We really like the mechanical characteristic of the hinge. But then the lid can be easily opened with a single hand. We need both hands for opening as the initial resistance is very strong. The hinges move lightly and are securely anchored. The battery snaps in overlapping the chassis and therefore sits so securely on the case that it acts much like a single unit. The cross-hatched surface of the main memory flap and the air duct next to it can be pushed in quite noticeably. Its shiny surface can only be dented with significant force. We could lightly flex the base when gripping it with two hands. Despite its similarity to the N220, we still get the impression that it is a rather bendy chassis.

The construction is nothing special, however. The manufacturer calls its case a stable Dura-Case. It's a nice looking finish which proud N150 users are sure to happily polish daily. But the plastic finish sparkles with tiny glittering particles. The high-gloss lid on the other hand picks up plenty of them. There is no longer a three-dimensional effect like on the sister model N220. The surfaces have a dull feel and don't pick up any fingerprints.

The working area sparkles with a metallic effect. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but the machine does loose a typical element of style. One doesn't notice that the N150 is a premium netbook just by looking at it. Where the chassis was once lined with chrome strips (see Samsung N220) we now see a matt Bordeaux-red.

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