Samsung could definitely win awards for producing the largest line of netbooks while still managing to make every model as desirable as the next. The Samsung NB30 netbook is an extra rugged version of their standard design.
It comes with a hard disk that can sense if it has been dropped. This will help prevent data loss from sudden jolts or knocks. It also features a scratch and water resistant case. This makes it a great option for a child or if you need a machine to take on more rugged activities.
It comes with the standard 10.1″ screen which comes with a crisp picture that can be viewed easily outside making it a great companion for outdoor work. Overall, it is one of the most solid netbook designs on the market but it is slightly heavier than most at 1.3kg.
The keyboard has been updated on the NB30 making it even easier to type on than many of its counterparts.
The spec of the machine is excellent with a well powered Intel processor and 1GB RAM. Battery life is very good at over 11 hours. A number of expansion ports are included covering USB that you can use to charge when the machine is not on.
Overall, this should be the choice of machine for the person deciding which laptop to buy to meet the demands of the more rugged environment.
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The Samsung X520 is a great option if you are trying to decide which laptop is the best portable machine for you. It is an addition to the existing X range of ultra-portable machines. They even managed to produce a machine lighter than the MacBook Air.
The X520 comes with a 15″ screen which is not the norm for machines considered to be ultra-portable. It also has a 16:9 widescreen making it a pleasure to watch films on. The keyboard even includes a number pad alongside the full size panel.
While its not the lightest machine in the ultra-portable category, it still only weighs 2kg which is actually about 1kg lighter than most similar sized machines.
It ticks a lot of boxes for the business traveller such as a whopping 8 hours battery life from one charge. It also has a number of expansion ports including USB, HDMI, VGA and SD Card
The real trump card though is the fact that they managed to include a DVD re-writer into the machine. This alongside a 4GB RAM and 500GB hard disk make it a seriously high spec business traveller machine.
The X520 is a lightweight, powerful machine which an excellent sized screen. It features all the key attributes of the ultra-portable laptop alongside a large screen and DVD player. This should definitely be on the shortlist of anyone deciding which laptop to buy.
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The Samsung R720 laptop is a Blu-ray integrated machine that is priced at a decent level and offers itself as an excellent entertainment machine.
The integrated Blu-ray drive enables you to watch HD films on the machine which also comes with a 17.3″ screen which does a great job of producing a crystal clear picture.
The design of the unit is practical and functional. While it won’t win any design awards, it serves the needs of a laptop user well. The integrated keyboard is very comfortable to use and the touch pad is extra wide making it really easy to use.
It is definitely not a machine for your travels however, featuring a 3 hour battery life and 3kg weight.
It features a good general specification with a dedicated graphics card that works well for playing games and editing photos and video. The dual core processor provides excellent support when it comes to multi tasking. It also comes with a huge 500GB hard disk and a number of expansion slots.
Overall, this machine really delivers and performance and functionality and having the bonus of an integrated Blu-ray player, the Samsung R720 is a great option for an entertainment machine.
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