Samsung 600B5B

Samsung 600B5B review

The 15.6-inch Samsung 600B5B certainly isn't the most attractive laptop on the market, but, with decent specs and various security options, it could be a good choice for business types or those who are subject to a brutally strict IT department. Our model, the 600B5B-S01UK, packs a dual-core Intel Core i5-2520M processor and 4GB of RAM. It's available for around £770.The 600B5B aims to be the perfect business companion. It doesn't, therefore, try to impress you with fancy swirling patterns and bright colours that will melt your eyeballs out of your face if you stare at them for too long. When closed, the 600B5B has a very professional look, thanks partly to its all-black design. The only thing that breaks up the surface of the shell is the subtle Samsung logo. The chassis is made from plastic, with a rubberised coating that we're quite keen on. The laptop's exterior isn't what you'd call interesting, but it would match a sharp suit and black leather briefcase well. The laptop's definitely not beautiful, but it is rather smart. Although made of plastic, the shell doesn't feel flimsy in the slightest -- we prodded and poked it and found very little flex in the lid, wrist rest or keyboard. It feels very well put together and will easily put up with being carted off on a business trip or hauled between different meeting rooms.