We need samsung laptops in the states

[kpxgq]

god i want this so bad...
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000047056572/

- centrino
- 3.5lbs
- 14" WSXGA (1680 x 1050... same as Dell 20" 2005fpw LCD!!!)
- radeon X300
- 13 hours battery life

http://www.samsung.co.kr/upfile/image/0830_notebook_view.jpg

[Johnmcl7]

I have been looking into this laptop as it's available in the UK, but the screen is only 1280x768, I'm probably going to go with a Sony TX

John

[Hammerstein]

Wow.

Though, I do beg to differ about cutting out all of the wrist rest. I know that plenty of laptops have overkill in that department, but that looks awkward.

[Ripped85]

Wow...that is one of the sleekest notebooks i've ever seen

[Johnmcl7]

Wow.

Though, I do beg to differ about cutting out all of the wrist rest. I know that plenty of laptops have overkill in that department, but that looks awkward.

I didn't notice the missing palm rest, I think that would be uncomfortable.

John

[mynameis]

14in with 1680x1050 resolution, no thanks.

[Ashpool]

I like the specs and how ungodly thin it is...

But the way that it looks makes me want to throw it into a wall.

Hell it'll probably break if I look at it funny.

[I4one]

see the detailed pics and specs at ;
http://www.zaigen.co.kr/Services/review/computer/view.aspx?idx=61&SMSESSION=NO
(had to 'allow' images from site in browser settings)

wow! -
dothan ;) but (1.1 ghz ...:( )
CDRW/DVD + DVDRW Dual layer - :)
Remote Control that tucks into case ;)
Memory stick input ;)
Bluetooth 1 and 2 ;)

we're finally 'starting' to get somewhere with this miniaturization of the world :p

i'd pay $500 USD for it (don't use laptops - yet) -- but it is really darn sleek

>>> 13 hour battery life ?

i think not -- 4.5 hour battery life (?) - extendable up to 9 hours total
(probably using battery that's bigger than the laptop itself)

[Johnmcl7]

14in with 1680x1050 resolution, no thanks.

It's 1280x768.

Either way, my 15.4 inch WUXGA 1920x1200 is one of the best displays I've used, it's great having so much resolution without needing to have a massive 24 inch panel.

John

[Johnmcl7]

see the detailed pics and specs at ;
http://www.zaigen.co.kr/Services/review/computer/view.aspx?idx=61&SMSESSION=NO
(had to 'allow' images from site in browser settings)

wow! -
dothan ;) but (1.1 ghz ...:( )
CDRW/DVD + DVDRW Dual layer - :)
Remote Control that tucks into case ;)
Memory stick input ;)
Bluetooth 1 and 2 ;)

we're finally 'starting' to get somewhere with this miniaturization of the world :p

i'd pay $500 USD for it (don't use laptops - yet) -- but it is really darn sleek

>>> 13 hour battery life ?

i think not -- 4.5 hour battery life (?) - extendable up to 9 hours total
(probably using battery that's bigger than the laptop itself)

Take a look at the Sony TX series, much the same specs but barely over a kilogram and only 11 inches in width. Its battery can power the machine for over six hours, so I have no doubt the Samsung with similar specs but a much large physical size could manage around ten hours.

John

[I4one]

better info;
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:MGEBJGkqFb8J:macuser.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/78821/samsung-sens-x1-ltm-753.html+Samsung+%22SENS+X1%22&hl=en
We were also impressed by the trouble Samsung has gone to over battery control. Few people ever bother delving into Windows' power management to tweak the finer settings, but Samsung's Battery Manager is just a click away and lets you customise everything from automatic dimming of the backlight after a certain amount of time to tweaking the graphics chip into power-saving mode.

Even without this advanced tweaking, the X1 lasted a respectable amount of time in our rundown tests: three hours, 35 minutes under light use and two hours, 29 minutes under intense use. If battery life is your priority, though, choose Sony's VGN-TX1XP, which lasted for almost seven hours under light use.

Both the Sony and Samsung use the same basic combination of components: a 1.2GHz ultra-low-voltage Pentium M processor together with Intel's 915GM motherboard and graphics chipset. Samsung includes 768MB of RAM to Sony's 1GB, but this made little difference in our new benchmarks: it scored 0.54 overall to Sony's 0.57. We found both machines were more than fast enough in general use.

Specifications
1.2GHz ULV Pentium M 753; 768MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM; 60GB hard disk; Panasonic DVD Super Multi Writer; Intel GMA 900 integrated graphics; 14in 1,280 x 768 TFT; V.92 modem; 10/100 Ethernet; Bluetooth; 802.11b/g WLAN; 3 x USB 2; mini-FireWire; Type II PC Card slot; Memory Stick Pro slot; VGA out; Windows XP Professional; 1yr C&R warranty. Dimensions: 331 x 262 x 23mm (WDH). Weight: 1.7kg


and this ... the 12.1" dellio version ?
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:XeSTSV_4G4UJ:macuser.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/74211/dell-latitude-x1.html+Samsung+%22SENS+X1%22&hl=en
Like the Samsung Q30, the X1 has a 1.1GHz Ultra Low Voltage Pentium M 733 processor, and the 5W chip is a smart choice for this chassis. Although it's the same CPU, here it's paired with Intel's 915GMS chipset rather
than the 855GM. This boosts memory support to 400MHz DDR2 and uses Intel's newer integrated graphics product: the Graphics Media Accelerator 900. The performance difference is slight, with the overall benchmark of 1.15 being just a touch over the Samsung's 1.10. It's disappointing the X1's technology advantage didn't open up a bigger margin, especially since it had more than double the RAM. Still, there's enough grunt to give snappy performance with all office applications. Standard memory allocation is 256MB fixed to the motherboard, with one socket available for additions: the price above includes a 1GB stick.

Past tests with the 915 chipset indicate that battery life is a touch shy of 855 systems, and the X1 lasted two hours, five minutes under light use to the Samsung's two hours, 24 minutes. Battery life is critical in this form factor, and even though the X1's figure is impressive for the three-cell battery the Samsung's extra 20 minutes from the same battery will be handy. As standard, the X1 doesn't include the optional six-cell battery, but we strongly recommend that you choose this, as the X1 lasted for four-and-a-half hours with it in place (note that the £1,199 price does include the extra battery). However, if battery life is all-important to you, Samsung's Q30 lasted for five hours and 43 minutes with the six-cell battery in place.

Specs
1.1GHz ULV Pentium M 733; 1.25GB PC3200 DDR2 SDRAM; 60GB hard disk; Philips CDD5263 USB CD-RW writer; six-cell battery; 128MB (shared) Intel 915GMS graphics; 12.1in 1,280 x 768 TFT; 56K modem; Gigabit Ethernet; Bluetooth; 802.11b/g WLAN; 2 x USB 2; mini-FireWire; VGA out; Windows XP Professional; 3yr international NBD on-site warranty (battery 1yr). Dimensions: 287 x 198 x 32mm (WDH). Weight: 1.15kg (1.29kg with six-cell battery).

[Johnmcl7]

The Latitude X1 is basically a rebadged Samsung Q30 although it does have some slight modifications, it's a bit sturdier which in turn means it's slightly thicker and heavier. Nice machine but the lack of integrated optical drive puts me off.

John

[proxops-pete]

I just love the idea of putting optical drive on the top side!! :o

[Johnmcl7]

Although I don't think the implementation is ideal here, I do think it's a good idea - firstly it allows the DVD drive to be smaller (no drawer or slot required) plus in areas where you don't have much space it means you don't need to awkwardly try and get an optical side in the side.

John

[PCJ]

Thats cool, but I couldnt work without a palm rest.