Samsung X460 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Samsung's reentry into the U.S. laptop market provides solid competition--even for ultraportables--but with slicker looks and more features.

Pros: Bright, easily-viewable screen ; Many great features in a slim package

Cons: Could have used a better discrete GPU

Verdict: I'm pretty impressed with the Samsung X460. Oh, sure, I have a couple quibbles about choices like the discrete but low-end GPU (obviously a cost-cutting measure), but that doesn't stop me from recommending this machine. It's a little outside the range ...

Pros: Very slim and lightweight ; distinctive look ; excellent battery life ; solid brushed-metal construction ; comfortable keyboard

Cons: Overpriced compared with comparable 14-inch laptops ; you'll need to appreciate a black-and-red color scheme

Verdict: If you want an thin and light 14-inch laptop or just love the distinctive look, the Samsung X460 is an impressive piece of hardware, but you'll find better value elsewhere.

Pros: Great form factor for talking

Cons: No camera, small buttons

Verdict: If you are after a stylish handset for chatting and are less worried about the bells and whistles working their way into current mobile phones, the Samsung SGH-X460 is a top-notch choice.

Verdict: An external screen is monochrome that allows making out text and time on it in the standby mode in any conditions. The resolution is 96x64 pixels, a text line and a status one are displayed

Review summary: Internal memory is 8Mb which isn't bad for a phone of this class. Samsung state that the SGH-X460's talktime is up to 3.8 hours with up to 230 hours standby time. The battery life isn't great, but remember this is a tiny phone aimed at casual users.