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Samsung X05 XTC 1500 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video
Docking station port: no
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Mini-PCI card
Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: SD/MMC, Memory Stick
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 10x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 8x CD
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad with vertical scroll wheel
Keyboard: 85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 31.6x2.7x27.8 cm
Weight: 2.05 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Norton AntiVirus, Nero Burning Rom 5.5, Cyberlink PowerDVD, MGI VideoStudio/PhotoSuite
Audio
Audio processor: SigmaTel C-Major AC'97
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone, optical SP/DIF 5.1 output
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: collect and return European cover
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4400 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: 3-cell weight-saver battery (£49), 6-cell (£99), USB port replicator (£89), external USB floppy drive (£32)
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Overview

Samsung X05 XTC 1500

Editors rating
Rating: 7.7
Verdict

This is an excellent notebook. If anything, the cheaper XTC 1400 model offers even better value, but in either case you get plenty for your money.

Typical price

£ 1399

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