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Samsung Q40 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Solo ULV U1400
Clock speed: 1.20 GHz
Level 2 cache: 2 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GMS Express
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1280 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 1280 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
Docking station port: 1
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Wireless WAN: Option GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ Network Card
Ethernet: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: SENS LT56ADW
Expansion slots
Flash card: CompactFlash; SD, xD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM: 224 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (Super-Bright Gloss)
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 83 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 28.77x2.57x19.75 cm
Weight: 1.14 kg
Colour: Silver (Red also available)
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional (SP2)
Software included: Easy Display Manager, Samsung Network Manager, Battery Manager, Firstware Pro Recovery Solution, Samsung Update Plus, CyberLink DVD, GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMax Integrated Digital HD Audio
Microphone: no
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: limited international
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Number of batteries supplied: 2
Max batteries supported: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: external FireWire DVD rewriter
Other: X-Dock II Docking Station
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Overview

Samsung Q40

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

This is a nicely designed ultraportable with integrated 3G/HSDPA connectivity and a high-quality 12.1in. wide-aspect screen. It comes with two batteries and has an easily accessible SIM card slot, but the optical drive is an external unit and the system only has two on-board USB ports.

Typical price

£ 1105

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