Staying Connected in the Information Driven World
It is no secret that in today’s information driven world staying connected is highly critical. New data is released on the internet every passing moment and if you are not in touch, somebody else will take advantage of it before you even get a chance.
The Shift in Technology
The technology, as a result, has adapted and started focusing on products that make it easier for you to connect to your information source and stay connected for the longest of times.
Although mobile phone industry is moving at a very fast pace, the real power of mobile computing still lies within laptop computers. The technology behind the portable computers has advanced exponentially by introduction of processors such as centrino, core 2 duo, and atom. Gone are the days when laptops used to be bulky and heavy. Now they are light and can fit in your pocket. Even the high-end models are optimized to consume minimum resources and last longer on batteries.
Samsung X460
I got a chance to review X460, Samsung’s latest laptop computer, and after playing with it in my labs for a week, I was highly impressed.
Samsung X460 is a high-end laptop for serious computing. Priced at AED 5,000 (US$ 1,370), it is not the cheapest laptop available in the market, but with all the features packed in it, the price is worth it.
Basic Specs
So let’s look at some basic specs before anything else…
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz, 1066MHz, 3MB)
3GB Memory (DDR3 / 1GB x 1 + 2GB x 1 )
LCD 14.1″ Flat-LED WXGA (1280 x 800) Gloss Displau
Graphic Memory 256MB GDDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Graphic Processor nVIDIA GeForce Go 9200M GS (Ext. Graphic)
HD (High Definition) Audio
EDS (Enhanced Digital Sound) Effect
Integrated Camera 1.3MP Web Camera
HDD 250GB (5,400rpm S-ATA) Storage
The Power Within
So this little beast has a fast processor, plenty of memory, powerful graphics and ample storage capacity. But that’s not it. All of these are nicely packed into a slim and sleek design which makes it lightweight and easy to carry around. The 14.1″ display looks great and is probably the best I have seen in laptops.
The Stamina
But the feature I like the most is the long battery life. A fully charged battery can last over 6 hours if used normally. Of course more resource intensive tasks will drain the battery faster but on the average you should get around 6 hours of unplugged use. This is the feature that enables you to stay connected for the longest of times.
Add all of that to standard nifty features like fingerprint reader and integrated webcam, and it becomes a leader in its category.
Conclusion
So if you are a road warrior who doesn’t want to compromise on features then Samsung X460 is for you. To bad my employer bought me a new laptop just a few months ago otherwise I would have certainly gone for it.
It’s available in all the major electronic stores in Dubai. Go get one before it runs out of stock!
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