Samsung X420 - Intel Core 2 Duo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

0
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Sleek yet robust design, Extensive battery life, HDMI Port
Sleek yet robust design, Extensive battery life, HDMI Port

Cons:

Odd touchpad keys placement
Odd touchpad keys placement

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Sleek yet robust design, Extensive battery life, HDMI Port
Sleek yet robust design, Extensive battery life, HDMI Port

Reviewers Didn't Like

Odd touchpad keys placement
Odd touchpad keys placement

Expert reviews and ratings

The excellent battery life can’t make up for a lack of performance and a relatively high price
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By Expert Reviews on October 25, 2010

There's been a huge increase in the number of CULV ultraportable laptops recently, and one of the latest offerings is the Samsung X420. Built for portability, those after a slim, light and usable machine to accompany them on their travels will find...

By TechRadar on June 22, 2010

The X420 is a decent ultraportable -- impressively light with great battery life, but also quite expensive. With some more powerful components and a higher build quality the price would seem more appropriate, but as it is, the X420 is hard to...

By CNET UK on May 24, 2010

Would Samsung ever rest on their laurels? We guess not. The Koreans are known for their aggressive marketing campaigns and innovative attempts if only to keep their competitors on their toes. From 3D HDTVs to HD phones, they've done them all. In...

By HardwareZone.com on December 02, 2009

If you loved the shiny black looks of the Samsung X460 that we previously reviewed, then the latest model in the X series should get you all hot and interested real quick. Samsung was kind enough to pop us a prototype model that we managed to spend...

By HardwareZone.com on September 28, 2009