Samsung N150 LTE Netbook Unveiled at MWC

Samsung set the record in being the first laptop maker to reveal a 4G netbook – the Samsung N150 LTE Netbook, at MWC 2010. LTE or Long Term Evolution is the next generation of mobile communication technology which will provide much higher data rates than the existing 3G technology.

The Samsung 4G netbook is average in terms of other offerings. A 10.1″ screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels is presented. With the 4G networks being predicted to offer better high-speed real time gaming and faster HD video streaming, a higher screen resolution would have been more welcome. Other specs include – an Intel Atom processor (N450), a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, the Intel GMA3150 GPU, Windows 7 Starter OS, WiFi, Bluetooth, wired LAN connectivity, a multi-format card reader, a web camera and 3 USB ports.

Coming to some of the special features of this 4g laptop, it promises download speeds of 100Mbps and upload speeds of 50Mbps on 4G LTE network. There is backward compatibility too. Hence it can even connect to the 3G networks. The battery life that Samsung quotes is about 8 hours.

The Samsung N150 4G Netbook release is expected some time later during this year. However, it will take time for the 4G networks to come into existence in the UK. Hence, we’ll have to wait for enjoying the 4G LTE speed. The price of this device has not yet been announced. Fingers crossed for reasonably priced laptop offers.