How To:Install a Hardware HD Decoder into a Samsung Netbook
The Atom based N270/280 and N450 netbooks and the VIA based NC20 are able to play back video images but they tend to struggle when it comes to high definition video play back.
With a 10" screen it is not going to be an urgent requirement for many netbook owners but some people have HD videos they want to play, or is some cases netbooks are used to stream video to larger television sets. In this case you might want to be able to decode high definition video more reliably.
Broadcom HD Decoder Card
A number of netbook owners have upgraded their machines by installing hardware decoders that are designed to take on the load of displaying video.
Find out more about specific Broadcom card installations here:
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