Compare Prices : Samsung R60 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A decent laptop for £400? It's a tough job, but some companies have made the price point their own, such as Acer with its fantastic Aspire range.

Pros: Very stylish design, Solid build quality, Lightweight

Cons: Processor not up to scratch, Poor connectivity

Verdict: Solid choice for light mobile users

Review summary: The R60 has the look and feel of a laptop twice its price

Pros: Very stylish design ; Solid build quality ; Lightweight

Cons: Processor not up to scratch ; Poor connectivity

Verdict: When running the first-person shooter FEAR we were impressed by how smooth it was, even though the settings were quite low. No avid gamer would touch a machine like this, but if the odd game takes your fancy then with the settings down low you might ...

Award: Best Buy!

Review summary: The Samsung R60 shows that you don't need to spend a huge amount of money to get a decent laptop.

Verdict: If your needs are modest and you have a budget to match, then the Samsung R60 is an ideal candidate. It may be a little lacking in performance, but it's still up to everyday tasks and its stylish design hides its budget roots. For the money, you can't ...

Review summary: The Samsung R60 is an excellent all-round desktop replacement and at under £500, it's a bargain. It looks great, with sleek, curvy piano-black casing. The touchpad includes a scroll area, making it easy to navigate long documents and Web pages

Pros: Low price ; solid performance ; sleek good looks

Cons: Graphics performance could be better ; poor port selection

Verdict: If you just want a good machine without having to spend a fortune, then you can't go far wrong with the Samsung R60. It could do better at games, but other than that it's a pretty good all rounder with a bargain price tag