Great for a Linux install (Ubuntu Netbook Edition 10.04)
I was looking for an attractive netbook with a good screen and good performance whose hardware would work well with Linux. I chose the Samsung N220 because of its long battery life (about six hours), lovely matte screen (no reflections from a glossy one), good set of connections for wired and wireless communication, and its large hard drive.
A First Glance and Build Quality
The candy apple red of the N220's top looks really great. I don't like to attract too much attention with my electronics, but I've been forced into it.
The case feels quite solid. It doesn't have anything that creaks or rattles when putting pressure on the case to flex it slightly. The screen hinge is solid and looks like it will perform well for quite some time.