Samsung R460 Notebook PC reviews

Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 5:05
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Powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5900, the latest R460 Notebook from Samsung is designed to be a eco-efficient consumer and business notebooks, and brags of integrating a built-in WiFi 802.11b/g wireless LAN connection, 13.3-inch WXGA display, included 1.3 MP webcam, Bluetooth+EDR connection, and HDMI digital out port.

Besides, it has Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium preinstalled, and is built-in with 14.1-inch Widescreen SuperBright WXGA display incorporating 200nit brightness that is powered by an integrated nVidia GeForce 9200 Discrete Graphics chipset along with 256 MB dedicated video memory, which is capable of providing maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

Integrated with 1.3 Megapixel DigitalMotion webcam, the Samsung R460 Notebook also encompasses build-in stereo speakers and built-in Digital Array Microphones. Apart from being available in black color, the R460 notebook claims to feature built-in WiFi 802.11b /g Wireless LAN mini PCI-E connection and Bluetooth v2.0 together with EDR wireless connection.

Weighing just 2.4 Kgs, the Samsung R460 Notebook not only brags of having integrated 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet LAN connection, an included 56kbps Modem/Fax connection and 3 USB v2.0 ports for wired connectivity, but it also comes with an HDMI digital out port and 34 mm ExpressCard slot.

Additionally, the Samsung R460 Notebook also has included 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet LAN connection, an included 56kbps Modem/Fax connection and 3 USB v2.0 ports for wired connectivity, plus comes with HDMI digital out port and 34 mm ExpressCard slot.

Additional features of Samsung R460 notebook are included 7-in-1 card reader, which brags of handling MS, SDHC, MMC, MS Pro, SD, MMC plus and xD., 3x USB v2.0 ports, Realtek ALC6628 Hi-Definition Audio 5.1 CODEC Hardware with build-in 2 stereo speaker system of 1.5 Watts each as well as built-in Microphone. Fully compliant with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, the Samsung R460 notebook has 6-cell, Li-Ion, 3700 mAh, 7.4 volts Battery, claiming to offer up to 5 hrs battery life without Wi-Fi.

I/O Ports

• 3 USB v2.0 ports
• RJ-45 LAN Port 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller
• RJ-11 Fax/Modem Port
• External MIC Input
• External Audio Out
• VGA Port 15 Pin D-Sub
• 4-in-1 Media Card Slot
• HDMI Digital Out Port
• 34 mm ExpressCard Slot

The Samsung R460 Notebook is available in India from leading Samsung dealers and all PC retail outlets including Croma.

Samsung R460 Notebook PC Features

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5900, 2.0 GHz
• 3-MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz FSB
• Intel PM45 + ICH9M Express Chipset Mainboard
• 3-GB DDR2 SDRAM, 800 Mhz, Max. upto 8 GB maximum in 2 SODIMM Slots
• 320-GB, SATA 5400 rpm Hard Drive, SMART Technology
• 8x Super Multi Dual Layer DVD Writer with LightScribe
• 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) Widescreen SuperBright WXGA display
• nVidia GeForce 9200 Discrete Graphics chipset with 256 MB dedicated video memory
• 1280 x 800 Pixels screen resolution
• Integrated WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless LAN mini PCI-E connection
• Integrated 10/100 Mbit Ethernet LAN connection
• Integrated 56kbps Modem/Fax connection
• Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
• Integrated 1.3 Megapixel webcam (placed in the bezel above the LCD)
• 7-in-1 card reader, which handles MS, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC plus and xD memory cards.
• 3x USB v2.0 ports
• 83 Keys Keyboard (93% fullsize)
• Realtek ALC6628 Hi-Definition Audio 5.1 CODEC Hardware
• Build-in Stereo 2 stereo speaker system 1.5 Watts each
• Built-in Digital Array Microphone
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 6-cell, Li-Ion, 3700 mAh, 7.4 volts Battery, upto 5 hrs battery life
• Dimensions: 339 x 247 x 30.65 / 37.95 mm
• Weight: 2.4 Kgs (with battery pack)