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Pocket-lint have published their review of the Samsung R780 notebook. 'The keyboard on the R580 was good but not outstanding and this is more of the same, though the large tile keys are certainly spread out enough not to feel cramped and have a springiness to make typing easier. And there's a full extended keyboard with separate number pad here on the R780. Battery life isn't exceptional at less than 3 hours, but then you're mostly going to be using the mains to power this machine rather than lugging it about and is about par for the course in notebooks of this type.'

A review of the Samsung NP-R780-JS03DE notebook has been posted over at Notebook Check. 'The R780-Hero's chassis teases with its looks, just like its 15 inch sister model. A red-black stripe pattern gleams at us from the lid. This finish changes its color depending on the light incident. There is also a fine gradation. However, there is a difference to the 15.6 incher, where the 3D effect has been omitted in the stripe pattern. Short: The pattern has been made one dimensionally. Samsung continues the look on the wrist-rest and on the work surface. Unfortunately, the high-gloss surfaces attract fingerprints and join these to an ugly greasy film. The keys are embedded in a high-gloss grid that seems to be for cleaning reasons. When the keys are pressed, a cleaning cloth (included) can reach the black grid.'

IT Reviews have published a review of the Samsung X520 lightweight Notebook. 'Samsung's new X-series laptops are all about mobility, and the X520 slots in as the highest-specification model in the range. It's by no means feather-light, but considering it houses a 15.6-inch display and high-capacity six-cell battery, Samsung's done well to keep the weight down to 2.2kg. The X520 is also reasonably compact, measuring 382mm wide, 256mm deep and 32.4mm thick. Flip open the lid and you're greeted by an impressive LED-backlit display that has a glossy coating and manages to produce bright, vivid images.'

The Register Hardware have published a review of the Samsung X520 Notebook PC. 'With smooth, curved edges and an eye-pleasing design, the 15.6in X520 slips into Samsung's new X-series range. There are two other X-series models: the 11.6in X120 and 14in X420. The focus is on mobility here and, as such, all feature so-called CULV - Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage - processors and integrated graphics from Intel. When first announced at IFA earlier this year, Samsung made something of a bizarre marketing move by proudly proclaiming the batteries powering the X-series will not explode. Good news for those with an adverse reaction to spontaneous combustion then, and we're happy to confirm the X520's battery remained free of flames during testing. As well as not exploding.'

Pocket-lint have published their review of the Samsung X120 Notebook PC. 'The X120's distinctive design features a lip that runs around the edge of the chassis - with the interface sitting slightly lower. It looks great, and with the lip fitting snugly against the screen lid, there's no chance of anything falling between the display and keyboard when you're on the move. The unusual design stretches to the keyboard location, which sits smack in the centre of the chassis with a lot of vacant space above it. As a result, the palm rest is very small, leading to your hands sitting on the desk or hovering as you type. There are no touchpad buttons below the touchpad - they're located on each side instead, which takes some getting accustomed to.'

The Register Hardware have published a review of the Samsung R720 17.3in Notebook. 'The keyboard houses exactly the same style of keys as the R522 but, thanks to the larger chassis, Samsung has also found room for a numeric keypad. The trackpad, with its fancy blue-lit rim, has also been stretched to match the widescreen display. Unlike on the R522, though, Samsung has shrunk the arrow keys to half-height, which makes them a little fiddly. One area of concern is the keys. When we first received our review sample they all had a very slight, but noticeable texture. However, it didn't take long for the more frequently used keys (such as E, S and A) to lose their texture and develop shiny spots.'

Laptop Magazine have published a review of the Samsung Q320 notebook PC. 'With the Q320's design, Samsung has decided less is more. The glossy black lid and matte plastic interior reminded us more of the 12-inch Samsung NC20 netbook than the glitzy Samsung X360 ultraportable we reviewed earlier this year. The simple but elegant frame is complimented by a chrome hinge, accents around the rim, and tasteful blue and orange status lights mounted on the front lip. While it's considered "thin and light," the Samsung Q320 is not the most portable 13-inch system on the block. At 4.8 pounds and 1.4 inches thick, the notebook is larger and heavier than the Sony VAIO SR (4.2 pounds, 1.3 inches) and the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (4.4 pounds, 1.0 inches).