While none of its parts is particularly exciting, the RV520 is certainly more than the sum of them: the budget Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, 500GB hard disk and integrated graphics are what we'd expect at this price. There aren't any new technologies to surprise us here. Even its three USB ports conform to the older USB2 specification.
Even so, you're getting the same processor and hard disk that you'd find on other laptops here, but for about £80 less. However, it's not all smooth sailing. Firstly, its screen has a strong blue cast that dulls flesh tones and makes it more suited to working with documents than watching movies. It's bright and has decent contrast, although its backlight is a bit uneven, and the glossy finish can reflect overhead lights. Coupled with tight vertical viewing angles, this means that you'll have to adjust the screen's tilt carefully to get the best picture.
Second is the keyboard. Despite the inclusion of a numberpad to the right of the main keyboard, Samsung has left a centimetre on each side; we'd have preferred larger keys instead. They do have a light action, though, and despite a slight wobble they provided adequate feedback. The layout is standard too, with the Control key having been placed in the bottom left corner and the Function key modifying the F1-F12 keys to activate shortcuts.
The RV520 has a large touchpad, which we found to be responsive and smooth. It supports scrolling areas and multi-touch gestures, and has two separate buttons set close to the edge of the case.
Sadly, there's little left to talk about. There are only three USB2 ports, and the memory card slot only supports SD cards (although these are the most popular kind, admittedly) rather than Sony's Memory Stick or older MMC or xD cards. Battery life, at five hours and 45 minutes, is average for this price, but you're unlikely to carry the RV520's 2.4kg very far from a power socket anyway.
The RV520 is becoming rarer by the day, so if you fancy one then don't delay. It's fantastic value, especially at its current low price, and so wins our Budget Buy award.
Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | NP-RV520-A07UK |
| Review Date | 25 Feb 2012 |
| Rating |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-2330M |
| Processor clock speed | 2.2GHz |
| Memory | 4.00GB |
| Memory slots | 2 |
| Memory slots free | 0 |
| Maximum memory | 8GB |
| Size | 35x382x256mm |
| Weight | 2.4kg |
| Sound | Realtek HD Audio |
| Pointing device | touchpad |
Display |
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| Viewable size | 15.6 in |
| Native resolution | 1,366x768 |
| Graphics Processor | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Graphics/video ports | VGA, HDMI |
| Graphics Memory | 64MB |
Storage |
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| Total storage capacity | 500GB |
| Optical drive type | DVD+/-RW +/-DL |
Ports and Expansion |
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| USB ports | 3 |
| Bluetooth |
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| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100/1000 |
| Wireless networking support | 802.11n |
| PC Card slots | none |
| Supported memory cards | SDHC |
| Other ports | minijack audio output, minijack microphone input |
Miscellaneous |
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| Carrying case |
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| Operating system | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
| Operating system restore option | restore partition |
| Software included | CyberLink Media Suite 8, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter |
Buying Information |
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| Warranty | one year collect and return |
| Price | £475 |
| Details | www.samsung.com/uk |
| Supplier | http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk |
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