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Samsung X20 HVM 740 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M 740
Clock speed: 1.73 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 915PM
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: 1
Bluetooth: yes
USB: 3
Docking station port: optional
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Ethernet: Broadcom Netlink Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (+R DL)
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X600
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad with on/off toggle
Keyboard: 89 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33x2.64x27.4 cm
Weight: 2.38 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional SP2
Software included: Norton AntiVirus 2004, Samsung utilities
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio, Digital Natural Sound engine
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone, SP/DIF
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4800 mAh
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Overview

Samsung X20 HVM 740

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
Verdict

This nicely designed and well-built thin-and-light system has a lot going for it. Businesses requiring a capable all-rounder of a notebook should consider the Samsung X20.

Typical price

£ 1020

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