SAMSUNG NP-X520

SAMSUNG NP-X520
alaScore 82

16 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability and portability. The screen and battery are also mentioned favorably.

battery, screen, portability, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the SAMSUNG NP-X520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Samsung X520 – 15.6in CULV Laptop

 

We take a close look at the X520, Samsung's 15.6in CULV laptop that promises more use between charges.

With the X520, Samsung has created a competent but never outstanding laptop and while it's not a bad buy, at this size there are better options available.

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Samsung X520 review

 

The Samsung X520 is a lightweight 15in ultraportable laptop with strong battery life.

The Samsung X520 is undeniably a light 15in laptop with usefully long battery life and enough to firepower to keep most users satisfied. But we weren't enamoured by the build and 'feel', which we hazard will not become a true classic in the line-up of...

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Amazon review summary for the SAMSUNG NP-X520

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the SAMSUNG NP-X520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptop Computers on Amazon.co.uk.

screen, portability, usability, battery

33% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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First impressions of the X520

 

First impressions of the X520

After 6 years getting used to XP with 'Works' on a Desk-top, getting a lap-top with Windows 7 and a trial version of Office has been most frustrating. This is more likely due to unfamiliarity and increasing age meeting increasing complexity and...

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Pretty machine, appaling customer service

 

Pretty machine, appaling customer service

Very pretty machine but two initial serious irritations with it so far. First, when you first turn the machine on it goes through setting up Windows. It asks what your name is etc. - fair enough. It then says that it is going to partition the hard...

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AMAZING! how do you deliver without an operating system

 

AMAZING! how do you deliver without an operating system

I ordered this notebook over the weekend, and it turned up on Tuesday - so far so good. It was shiny with some pretty mean specs - or so I am lead to believe from the info book that accompanied it. As my computer came without the operating system...

Product Specifications

Configuration

DVD Writer:DVD-Writer / No
Embedded 3G/4G: No
Embedded UMTS: No
Fingerprint Reader: No
Hard Drive Type:Hard Disk Drive
Remote Control: No
TV Card: No
Video Editing Card: No
Web Cam: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth: Yes
Card Reader:3 in 1 Card Reader
Firewire: No
TV Output:No / Yes
Wireless LAN: Yes

Display

Aspect Ratio:16:9
LED Backlight:Edge LED / No
True Resolution:Full HD / WXGA

General Features

Intel ® Centrino Technology:Centrino 2
Intel Centrino Technology:Centrino 2
Media Centre Edition: No
Netbook: No
RAM Type:DDR3 SDRAM
Type:Portable

Graphic

Brand of Graphic Chip:Intel
GPU Model (Graphic Card):GMA 4500M / GMA 4500MHD

Processor

Chipset Brand:Intel
Chipset Type:45GS
Processor:Core 2 Duo
Processor Brand:Intel
Processor Number:SU7300
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