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After receiving the LG X120, which, as a netbook, is delightful to look at, I couldn't help but stroll into my local RadioShack before reviewing the product. You see, Radio Shack the only place where the X120 is available, and interestingly enough this is the first LG netbook, or any laptop for that matter, to ever debut in the United States. And it can be yours in one of two ways: One, commit yourself to a two-year AT&T 3G contract, which involves paying $60 a month for an unlimited wireless internet plan, and pay $50 for the unit, or be contract-free and pay $400. Either way, it's tough to take the plunge.
Design
The X120 is a great looking netbook, one that doesn't seem to involve hours and hours of design work, but the execution worked out in its favor. It's draped in white like the original Lenovo Ideapad S10 and theAsus EeePC 1008HA (Seashell). Even the interior—the keyboard and palm rest area—received the same color treatment. Furthermore, the combination of the shiny (lid) and matted (interior) plastics give it a clean, pristine look. The colors aren't as conservative as those found in the Acer Aspire One D250-1958 (Navy Blue) or Samsung N120 (12GBK) (Black), but aren't as forward-thinking as those of the Toshiba mini NB205 (textures) and the Nokia Booklet 3G (aluminum) either. In other words, its use of materials is attractive enough to at least have a gravitational, pull-you-closer effect.
The X120 is a great looking netbook, one that doesn't seem to involve hours and hours of design work, but the execution worked out in its favor. It's draped in white like the original Lenovo Ideapad S10 and theAsus EeePC 1008HA (Seashell). Even the interior—the keyboard and palm rest area—received the same color treatment. Furthermore, the combination of the shiny (lid) and matted (interior) plastics give it a clean, pristine look. The colors aren't as conservative as those found in the Acer Aspire One D250-1958 (Navy Blue) or Samsung N120 (12GBK) (Black), but aren't as forward-thinking as those of the Toshiba mini NB205 (textures) and the Nokia Booklet 3G (aluminum) either. In other words, its use of materials is attractive enough to at least have a gravitational, pull-you-closer effect.
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