The Samsung Go (formerly called the N310) is a different take on the traditional netbook.  It stands out visually with it’s rubberized look and feel.  At just under $449 with free shipping from PC Rush, it isn’t the cheapest of the 10 inch netbooks available on the market but it’s look, feel, and long lasting battery make it at least worth considering as an option for someone in the market.

Laptopmag.com took a look at the Samsung Go and here is what they had to say:

Measuring 10.3 x 7.3 inches, the Go has a slightly smaller footprint than the Asus Eee PC 1005HA (11.2 x 7.8 inches). Tapering from 1.5 to 1.1 inches (owing to its battery), the Go is similar in thickness to the Toshiba mini NB205. However, the Go’s 6-cell battery juts out only slightly from the bottom of the system, as opposed to that on Toshiba’s netbook, which extends more obtrusively out the back. Weighing 3 pounds by itself, the Go (in its included felt case) and its A/C adapter came in at 3.8 pounds, and didn’t put much strain on our shoulder as we walked around New York City.

With the Go, Samsung has created one of the more attractive 10-inch netbooks on the market. Its compact build and peppy performance will provide the fashion-conscious a well-rounded package. However, its $449 price gives us pause. You can snatch up the Editors’ Choice-winning Toshiba mini NB205, which provides a larger touchpad and even better endurance, for $50 less. And for $50 more you can pick up the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (retailing for $499), which has a larger 12-inch display but less endurance. Still, if a combo of style and a long runtime is at the top of your mobile computing list, the Samsung Go is worth the splurge.

It looks like netbooks are starting to get more interesting…and more expensive.

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