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    Newest Notebooks in Samsung's X-Series

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by .tom, Jan 9, 2006.

  1. .tom

    .tom Samsung Moderator NBR Reviewer

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    More power, the same graphics, more expensive and therefore nice terms of endearment: These are the two brandnew notebooks in the X-Series!



    The expensive one named Bash

    http://translate.google.com/transla...&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=/language_tools

    Centrino Sonoma 770, 2.13 GHz
    1024 MB RAM (2x512)
    100 GB HDD with 5400 RPM
    ATi X700 128 MB
    1400x1050 SXGA+ display
    akku runtime 12 hours
    pricing: 2899 EUR (recommended)



    The cheaper one named Balin

    http://translate.google.com/transla...&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=/language_tools

    Centrino Sonoma 750, 1.86 GHz
    512 MB RAM (2x256)
    80 GB HDD with 5400 RPM
    ATi X700 128 MB
    1024x768 XGA display
    akku runtime 5 hours
    pricing: 1799 EUR (recommended)



    These two models are officially in Germany only available. Sorry for the bad translation with Google, but I haven't found one of them with a native English description ;-)
     
    .tom, Jan 9, 2006
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  2. TechAnimal

    TechAnimal Notebook Evangelist

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    Whew! For a second there i thought my yet to be opened X50 WVM 2130 was already outdated. Luckily there isn't anything newer in the same class. :D
     
    TechAnimal, Jan 9, 2006
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    LeonX Notebook Geek

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    Well, sorry, there will be the X60 at the end of January which is the successor of the x50...
     
    LeonX, Jan 11, 2006
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    TechAnimal Notebook Evangelist

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    ****! Quick look at the specs though tells me i'm not interested. I like the processor but thats the only real improvemnt i can see. Furthermore, nothing will make me go back to a WXGA screen.
     
    TechAnimal, Jan 11, 2006
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  5. .tom

    .tom Samsung Moderator NBR Reviewer

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    Why are you hating WXGA-displays? Is it because the widescreen or the poor display itself?
     
    .tom, Jan 18, 2006
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    MysticGolem Asus MVP + NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    generaly speaking, people now want WSXGA+ on a 15.4" and 17" and sometimes a WUXGA on a 17".

    Look at the ASUS A6j and Acer 8200, which one do you think is better, and trust me the answer is obvious and the resolution is a big factor in getting a laptop.

    anyways, yes if this new X60 does not come with a WSXGA+ res, i doubt people will buy it, they will all jump on the Acer 8200 for a cheaper price and amazing features :D


    Thanks,

    MysticGolem
     
    MysticGolem, Jan 18, 2006
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  7. TechAnimal

    TechAnimal Notebook Evangelist

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    Lke mystic golem said the WXGA resolution is just too low. Constant scrolling around in web browsers and is a pain for CS2 work. This is irrespective of actual screen quality.
     
    TechAnimal, Jan 19, 2006
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    .tom Samsung Moderator NBR Reviewer

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    I just wanted to know if you hate the poor quality or the widescreen-format more
     
    .tom, Jan 19, 2006
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  9. MysticGolem

    MysticGolem Asus MVP + NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Most websites that Officialy REview Laptops, they all say the same thing;

    "Nice screen, nice viewing angles, but pitty the resolution, if only the res was higher this would appeal to more people"

    Stuff Along those lines.

    Everyone loves widescreen, Hence the movement of widescreen, monitors, TVs, plasmas, LCDs, and Widescreen laptops of all sizes.

    People want widescreen, but also want a good resolution.

    the 1280x768 (800) res is too low for a 15.4" screen but a small amount of people like it.

    The 1440x900 res is odd but people don't mind going there.

    The WSXGA+ is the best resolution for 15.4" and some 17" This is alsmost a standard RES for 15.4" anything with a lower res won't sell.

    Then we got the WUXGA res for people who want more, this is a nice res but people complain it's not as clear as WSXGA+ but i guess its subjective.


    Thanks,

    MysticGolem
     
    MysticGolem, Jan 19, 2006
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