Samsung Q45

69 reviews

May, 2013

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Performance (18)
Design (12)
Build quality (12)
Battery (11)
Portability (10)

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Screen (12)
Sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the build quality and battery. The keyboard and design are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the sound and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Samsung Q45 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Review Samsung Q45 Notebook

The Samsung Q45 Aura T7100 Damali is top equipped with 200 GB har ...

Top performance considering it is a subnotebook; Good price performance ratio; High-quality keyboard; Relatively quiet; Nice looking design

but, sensible glossy display cover; Reflecting display; Moderate Workmanship

Of course also the office performance is very good and makes working without delays possible

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by: lukealexander (NotebookReview.com)

Samsung Q45 Review

The Samsung Q45 is a 12.1" ultraportable notebook is a budget priced system that still manages to pack impressive performance and features into a relatively small footprint. Based around Intel's Core 2 Duo Santa Rosa platform and featuring Intel X3100...

Very quiet ; Long battery life ; Relatively lightweight ; Sober and elegant styling

Quite heavy for the size of screen/versus other ultraportables ; Awkward keyboard arrangement ; Heat vent on right hand side ; Shiny lid may become scratched

The Samsung Q45 is easily one of the most cost-effective ultraportable computers available, and pretty much the only one similar for less than ’,000. The specifications are ideal for the tasks it will perform, and complement the very good battery life...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by: Michael Browne (techradar.com)

Samsung Q45 review

The Samsung Q45 (£560 inc. VAT) is part of the company's Aura range of machines. With the introduction of Intel's Centrino 2 platform it has been superseded by the Q210, but at this price point, it remains a great entry-level ultraportable option. This...

Powerful erformance ; 320GB storage ; Imressive battery life ; Lightweight

Screen is a touch on the small side ; Basic feature set

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by: Stephen Patrick (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Q45 laptop review

Samsung continues to overhaul its notebook range with the Q45. This is a lightweight entry-level machine that uses its new Aura design, which includes a piano-lacquer style of finish. This gives the Q45 a great look that is highly reflective but it...

Great value, long-life battery

Poor keyboard, grainy screen

It’s a small and highly usable notebook with a stunning battery life but its keyboard and screen are flawed

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by: (pcplus.co.uk)

Samsung Q45

The latest in Samsung's Q range of small laptops is, on the face of it, a very appealing prospect. Outwardly, its minimalist 'piano black' casing gives it what most users would class as an enviable, even chic, appearance

Great value for money, Good display

Poor sound, Nothing to get excited about

Reasonably good in most areas, and good value too, but don't expect to fall in love

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by: Ardjuna Seghers (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Q45 HSDPA Notebook

Samsung comes up with yet another revision of the good old Q45, but the price increase is a bit on the steep side.

Overall Samsung's updated HSDPA Q45 (H001) is a great little machine, which despite its dated chassis and other flaws is packed with features and some decent specifications. But at over £900, it simply costs too much compared to the competition or even...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Q45 T5450

Andy takes a look the latest version of the Samsung Q45 to see if it's still one of the best, affordable and fully featured portable laptops around.

Despite the slightly ageing chassis the Samsung Q45 is still a superb portable laptop at the price, especially for the student. Battery performance is very impressive and though you won't be throwing games or intensive processing tasks at it, it'll...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Samsung Q45 review

Samsung's Q45 stands apart from the rest of the laptops in this group, with a design that's suited to a life in the great outdoors.

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by: Emil Larsen (computeractive.co.uk)

Review: Samsung Q45-A007 notebook computer

Attractive looks and blazingly fast components, marred by a cramped keyboard

Pros: Attractive looks; fast processor; good battery life Cons: Only two USB ports; heavier than others Overall: The best system performance we've seen from a 12.1in laptop, but it's not the lightest

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by: Will Head (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung Q45 review

The Samsung Q45 punches well above its weight, with performance results you'd expect from a much larger model. It's not quite up to 3D gaming though, and suffers from an annoying key layout

Good performance ; Small size ; Great looking design

Poor at 3D graphics ; Annoying key layout

Conclusion Unlike many a small laptop, the Q45 is actually capable of doing some proper work on the move, although its 3D performance is still pretty miserable. The basic key reassignment is stupid, serving no conceivable purpose other than to confuse...

Oct, 2007