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Samsung X1 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: ULV Pentium M 753
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 915GM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Infrared: 1
Bluetooth: yes
Docking station port: yes
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Ethernet: Broadcom 440x 10/100
Modem: 56Kbps V.92
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: yes
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 24x CD / 4x DVD
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 900 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3
Display
Display technology: TFT LCD (SuperClear)
Display diagonal size: 14 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button pointing stick & remote controller
Keyboard: 86 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.2x1.92x26.1 cm
Weight: 1.7 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Norton Anti-Virus, Nero Express, AV Station Now, Network Manager/HDD Recovery Solution
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 2600 mAh
Miscellaneous
Other: Bluetooth, multi-format flash card reader
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Overview

Samsung X1

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

Slim, lightweight and elegant, Samsung's X1 makes an excellent choice of ultraportable for the style-conscious mobile professional -- if you can put up with the lack of a wrist-rest for the keyboard.

Typical price

£ 1100

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