Typical price: £700
What is it: 15-inch desktop-replacement laptop
What we think: Impresses with its balanced range of features, good performance and attractive price tag
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 April 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung R560, viewing angle, RAM, laptops
We like:
Great keyboard; good performance; decent battery life
We don't like:
Narrow viewing angle; poor speakers
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung R560 doesn't stand out in any one particular area, but its solid range of features and reasonable price mean that it's a sensible choice for someone seeking a desktop-replacement laptop
Full review:
Where once the 15-inch laptop ruled the roost, now all the main manufacturers seem to want to produce are humungous entertainment machines with 17-inch screens or tiny netbooks for those with pixie-sized fingers. We suppose this makes the Samsung R560, with its 15.4-inch display, something of a back-to-basics offering, but, priced at around £700, does it represent good value for money? Continue Reading...
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