Notebook test: Asus UL80Vt and Samsung X520

Samsung X520

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The trend in slim, light, long battery life laptops is only beginning. After Acer and MSI, it's over to Asus and Samsung for their models.

The Asus model is nicely designed and brings good performance. The UL80Vt has a pretty good configuration but isn't overpriced at all.

On the other side, Samsung has got us used to seeing well-made affordable machines. The new X520 is no exception and follows up the success of the Samsung netbooks but at the more imposing 15.6 inch screen size. Well worth checking out.

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