The Samsung R480 sure sounds like a lot of things in one package! It is a mainstream laptop that however not only looks stylish, but also has really outstanding features. It’s possible to install up to 4 GB memory that is pretty decent for a laptop of that size. You’re not likely to see storage shortages as the 320 GB HDD is there to store whatever you want. The 6-cell lithium-ion battery is solid enough to keep you going when you’re not connected to the AC. The 60W adapter is there to make it a smooth play.
With the R480 you can expect boosted performance with the advanced processing power of Intel Core i3 i3-330M CPU. At least, a processor running at 2.13 GHz shouldn’t be disappointing. 4 GB of DDR3 memory gives you smart multitasking power. Intel’s Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD ensures top-notch graphical output on a 14-inch LED high-def display with 1366×768 resolution.
This machine has an optical drive capable of reading Blu-ray discs. Integrated 0.3 MP webcam facilitates video chatting and things like that. The three-in-one media reader can support formats like Secure Digital, Secure Digital Hi-Capacity or MultiMediaCard. All the three hi-speed USB2.0 ports are meant to offer blazing speed whether you are going to connect external hard drives, video cameras or other devices. This laptop has both wireless 802.11b/g/n LAN and 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet LAN. A really nice product overall!
Samsung to release a Chromebook on Jun 15-th
A new Chromebook produced by Samsung will be released in just a few days, on June 15. It will be a lightweight and small, 12.1-inch computer running Google’s own Chrome operating system, that is intended for mobile users. Unlike Windows and Mac computers, the interface of a Chromebook will be browser oriented and will require constant internet access to store documents and launch applications. As a matter of fact, the Chromebook netbook will have no hard drive space for storing documents. Google offers free online storage for Chromebook users thus minimizing the risk of losing any critical documents and making they available at any place.
As a bonus feature, Samsung Chromebooks will come with free 3G internet subscription from Verizon for as long as two years, so whenever you can not connect to internet via free wi-fi, you’re not going to pay for wireless 3G connection which may sometimes be costly.
The announce price for the Samsung 3G Chromebook is $499.
Samsung X180: Barbie Edition
To all the Barbie doll fans out there. Samsung have decided to make a little surprise to you and announced the release of Barbie Edition of Samsung’s X180 netbook. As You might have expected, it has a stylized graphic of Barbie doll in the bottom right corner of the lid, mouse and mouse pad and will also have a Barbie cosmetic pouch (after all the girls who are going to buy this laptop shall look good too). All other tech specs of the new model are the same as of the original Samsung X180, and include an 11.6-inch display, a 1.20 GHz Intel Core i3 – 330UM CPU, Nvidia GeForce 310M video card, a 500GB HDD, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0. The laptop comes with Windows 7 installed.
Unfortunately this new laptop will be exclusively sold in Korea, so you might need a bit of inventiveness if You want to lay Your hands on this stylish device.
Samsung introduces P580 laptop
Samsung has introduced its new 15.6-inch laptop for business consumers, P580.
The Samsung P580 has the following features:
- Intel Core i5 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce GT330M 1GB graphic card
- up to 4GB of DDR3 memory
- non-glossy HD LED-backlit display
- 320GB hard disk
- Windows 7 Professional OS (can be downgraded to XP)
- 4 USB ports
According to press release, the P580 “features a classic Samsung cutting edge design, packaged in a highly durable, tactile, sleek and lightweight chassis that makes remote or mobile working easy and pleasurable”.
Samsung NC20 Netbook To Be Released In March 2009
The financial crisis is in its full swing, and the companies that produce laptops are doing their best to offer the best product to the customers. The Samsung, which had just revealed the new NC20, the upgraded version of the smaller 10″ NC10 netbook, is not an exception. The NC20 has a 12.1″ screen and its VIA NANO ULV processor is a surprising change from the trusted Intel Atom Platform.
Here is a small review of the Samsung NC20 netbook.
Build and design
This particular netbook has a very clear design. It maintains the same color scheme inside and outside the netbook. A thin border of chrome on the edges gives it a classy feel. The build quality on this one is not very good but indeed above average. The lower half of the netbook has almost negligible flex, giving it a classy feel. Only the screen lid has some flex, which when pressed distorts the panel a bit.
Display
This netbook provides a LED backlit display that is more or less even across the whole of the screen. The good contrast levels and vibrant colors give it a nice image quality. It works well in bright environments but using it under the sun might be taking it too far.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The almost full size keyboard is very comfortable to use. It has ample spacing. The synaptics touchpad on this one has also been nicely sized for a netbook.
Ports
It gives the user 3 USB ports, VGA, LAN, audio jacks and a 3 in 1 multi card reader. Another USB port would indeed be a healthy inclusion.
Overall, the Samsung NC20 netbook delivers good performance with its VIA processor and to call it a full grown netbook would only be fair.
Samsung unveiled 14-inch X460 Slim Notebook
Samsung Electronics Co has unvelied the new ultra-compact and light Samsung X460 notebook today. This new model is the expansion of Samsung’s existing notebook range, with an elegant eye-catching design featuring brushed aluminum lids, 14-inch 1,280 x 800 LED-backlit screen, a full-size keyboard and a built-in dual-layer DVD drive. With the street price of $1700, the X460 does pack all the newest technologies to provide maximum performance for mobile users. Powered by a Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, the notebook comes with a high performance discrete nVidia GeForce Go 9200M GS graphics card with an HDMI-out port, a big 320-gigabyte hard disk drive, and an integrated web camera.
Quite impressive is also the battery score of the X460, which is supposed to provide for over 4:30 hours of working time. Here’s the overview of the features of the new Samsung X460:
- Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz processor that runs on Intel Centrino chipset
- 3 GB of DDR3 RAM
- nVidia GeForce Go 9200M GS graphics card
- 320 GB HDD
- Gigabit ethernet
- Intel 5100 a/b/g Wi-Fi
- 1.3-megapixel webcam
- Microsoft Windows Vista OS
Samsung released its new 10.2-inch NC10 netbook
Samsung Electronics has released a new ultra-compact 10.2-inch subnotebook for mobile people who need to get more work done on the move, the Samsung NC10. The new netbook torned out to be very light, small and amazingly functional. Powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor with a FSB frequency of 533 MHz, it has a large 6-cell battery that can last you up to 7.5 hours, a spacious 160GB hard disk drive, 1.3-megapixel web-cam, Bluetooth 2.0, wi-fi b/g and a SuperBright Non-Glossy WSVGA LED display with a resolution of 1,024×600 pixels, all for the price of only 499 USD.
The NC10 was obviously designed having mobility on the mind, to allow people who travel a lot to be able to do even more. The wonderful look of its ultra-compact and well-designed chassis is combined with solid technical characteristics of the hardware side of the machine. The Intel’s Atom processor boasts the lowest power consumption in notebook line of CPUs, which allows the Samsung NC10 to provide decent computing power at a fraction of the weight, dimension and price. The netbook is available in a choice of trendy colors like unique metallic blue color, classic Samsung piano black and peaceful white. Despite its sleek & slim design (the netbook’s height measures just 1.19cm), the chassis is amazingly sturdy, providing wonderful strength for maximum reliability and portability, coupled with best ergonomics and styling. There is Windows XP Home operating system preinstalled on the Samsung NC10.
Samsung X360 13.3-inch notebook: lighter than MacBook Air
Hello readers, thanks for checking back to Laptop HQ, and we really have some exciting news today. It was announced at IFA 2008 Berlin that Samsung Electronics released its new 13.3-inch notebook PC, the Samsung X360 and really it is very lightweight. Weighing feathery 2.8 pounds (1.27 kilograms), this laptop beats Lenovo X300 and even MacBook Air. The specs and features of the Samsung X360 are also very impressive making it one of the best notebooks for students, mobile users and those who often travel from one place to another with their laptop.
Powered by a speedy Intel Centrino 2 Processor, the Samsung X360 features a 13.3-inch 300 nits LED-backlit display and boasts long battery life of up to 10 hours with a six cell battery. This laptop is a true masterpiece that literally trumps the competition.
According to Samsung, the X360 is expected to be available mid-fall 2008 with the following specs:
- Intel Centrino 2 ULV Processor (FSB 800/1066 MHz) Processor
- 64/128 GB SSD or 120GB HDD (5400 ??? SATA)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 graphics card
- Wireless LAN lntel 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- 7-in-1 Card Reader
- HDMI output
- LAN 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- 1.3 Megapixel Web Camera
- Microsoft Window Vista Operating System
Samsung’s new Centrino 2 based notebooks
Samsung Corporation has introduced two new lines of stylish Intel Centrino 2 based laptops today represented with 11 laptops. They are the 17-inch R710, 15.4-Inch R560, 15.4-Inch R510, 14.1-Inch R460, 13.1-Inch Q310, and Q210 that comes with a 12-inch LCD screen. The other models, P560, P510, P461, P460, and P210 are designed for company use.
All the laptops in both R- and P-series are based on the new Centrino 2 platform, with HDMI Interface and built-in camera. The second laptop line which is aimed at business users also features a fingerprint reader to enhance the system’s security. The pricing and launch date haven’t been announced yet.
Samsung launches Q45 Aura laptop
It is a lightweight 12.1-inch budget laptop that however has remarkably good performance for a laptop of his size. It’s based on Santa Rosa Intel Core 2 Duo platform, has X3100 Intel graphics accelerator and a 160 Gb hard drive. The Price for this laptop starts at approximately $1,500.
Let’s take a quick look at the specifications of Samsung Q45 Aura:
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 Processor (1.8GHz, 2MB Cache)
- Intel X3100 Graphics Accelerator
- 2048MB DDR2-333 (PC2-5300) RAM (2 x1GB)
- 160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 100Mb LAN
- 802.11a/b/g wireless networking
- 6-in-1 memory card reader
- DVD Super Multi optical drive
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- 1.3MP integrated webcam
- Windows Vista Home Premium operating system
Accessories also include:
- Slip wrap of Tragus Neoprene
- Cleaning material
Samsung Q70, a Santa Rosa based laptop
The Samsung Q70 is a small and sleek 13.3-inch laptop that would, however, absolutely excite you with its outstanding features the moment you get a hold of it.
Besides being really attractive on the out side, it packs some powerful hardware on the in side. The laptop is powered by one of the latest Santa Rosa processors, Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 CPU that runs at 2 Ghz and has 2Mb level 2 cache. This is supported by a productive nVidia 8400M GS graphics card that has 128 MB of dedicated memory, 2GB DRR2 RAM, and a reasonably big 160 GB SATA hard drive.
The connectivity of Samsung Q70 includes wifi, 10/100 Mbit ethernet and Bluetooth 2.0. Obviously, with this machine you’re getting a lot of value for your money.
Samsung Q40 Laptop
The Samsung Q40 12.1-inch laptop is another fashionable creation of Samsung. This machine has been perfectly designed and packed with tons of useful features, including a glossy 12.1-inch wide aspect screen with a native resolution of 1280×768 px, a high-speed Intel Core Solo U1400 processor with the processing speed up to 1.2 Ghz, an external DVD drive, a 60Gb HDD, 1GB RAM and a fast Intel 945GMS graphics card.
The Samsung Q40 is an ideal choice for today’s mobile workers. It is a very thin and lightweight laptop with wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.0 and 3G/HSDPA mobile broadband connectivity. Certainly, it could use more processing power, but there is only so much you can expect from an ultra-portable notebook. It’s pros are the clean and simple design and its connectivity options that will keep you connected no matter where you are.