Typical price: £1,300
What is it: Ultra-portable, lightweight laptop
What we think: Reasonably priced, with excellent battery life, but a slow processor and poor graphics hold it back
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 January 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung X360, budget, pixels, clock speed
We like:
Lightweight design; excellent battery life; 128GB SSD
We don't like:
Uncomfortable keyboard; slow processor; poor graphics
CNET UK judgement:
The X360's lethargic processor and graphics won't appeal to all and we're not huge fans of the keyboard, but the laptop benefits from excellent battery life, a 128GB SSD and a truly lightweight design. If you don't throw too much at it, Samsung's latest ultra-portable is reasonably priced and well worth considering
Full review:
Describing its X360 as 'lighter than air', Samsung is looking to persuade potential buyers that there are alternatives to the MacBook Air. At 1.29kg, the X360 is only a smidgen lighter than the Air, but it's also substantially cheaper than the equivalent SSD MacBook, at around £1,300, and includes a host of features that Apple charges extra for. Continue Reading...
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March 2, 2009
Posted by: pauldy1000
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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