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Samsung R520

Samsung R520
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alaScore 81

70 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 reviews of Samsung R520. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the keyboard and screen. The usability and price are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung R520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung R520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Samsung R520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the portability and usability are generally positive. The reliability and performance also get good feedback.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung R520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Samsung R520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Alex Bentley (techradar.com)

Samsung R520 review

 

Samsung offers yet another strong entry-level laptop

Powerful processor ; Very portable ; Great features

Screen not that great ; 3D power is lacking

Great performance, usability and features at a price that's hard to beat

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by (ixbtlabs.com)

Preview: R520 and Others

 

It's no secret that there appeared a lot of preliminary data (for example, on www.anandtech.com and www.vr-zone.com) on future ATI products based on the new R520 chip and its crippled low-end modifications (RV5XX). Let's try to sum up the available...

Sep, 2005
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA01UK

 

Fast, with a clear screen and feel good keys

Loaded with 2007 applications that I couldn't use

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA04UK

 

No bad points, just excellent.

May, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA01UK

 

The laptop is stylish and performs very well. The processor is fast and Windows 7 is better than XP and that's saying something.

None so far.

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA01UK

 

Very pleased with this laptop having bought it to replace a desktop. It was easy to set up. The memory, speed, screen size and picture definition are excellent and fully meets my requirements.

none so far

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA01UK

 

Up and running within minutes of getting it out of the box. All my existing software has transfrred onto this new computer without any problems.

A set-up option to partition the disk with no guidance on the most appropriate options.

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA01UK

 

Bags of memory, fast intel duo core processor. Very fast. Looks great, nice wide screen. 1.3mp webcam and microphone built in. Soft touch keyboard and clever mousepad allow you to scroll and zoom in without having to select from the screen. Has a...

Glossy screen can be a bit reflective at times eg. Bright sunshine. Some of the application software is trial only and can clash with existing subscriptions eg. I already had a McAfee subscription but the trial version keeps over-riding it and telling...

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA01UK

 

First experience of Windows 7 and it has been a happy one.

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung R520-JA04UK

 

The screen is great, very bright. The keyboard is nice, the keys bounce back nicely. Great value for money too.

Mar, 2010
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