In terms of styling, the SF310 can be thought of as a grown-up version of Samsung's recent NF210 netbook. Both models make use of a manufacturing process called In Mold Rolling, which has allowed Samsung with Samsung R60 keyboard to give the chassis a much more sculpted shape. The edge of the chassis beside the keyboard curls upwards, while the lid has a corresponding curved cutaway so the two fit together perfectly when the lid is closed. What's more, when viewed from the side with the lid closed,and very good quality of samsung NP-R430 power supply, samsung NP-R440 charger , the design seems to have a sweeping wave shape that rises towards the rear. It's all very clever stuff and this, combined with the glossy white and brushed-aluminium finish, makes it a classy machine.

A 13.3-inch display means Samsung with SAMSUNG NC20 keyboard has been able to keep the laptop relatively compact at 331 by 33 by 236mm. While it isn't the lightest model around at 2.06kg, it's still portable enough to chuck in a backpack or suitcase when you're off on your travels. The build quality is also first rate, and there's very little give in either the chassis, samsung RF710 charger or the lid.

The SF310 doesn't have the broadest array of ports, but it does cover most of the basics. It has both VGA and HDMI sockets for connecting it up to an external monitor or flat-screen TV. There are also three USB ports, Samsung R510 keyboard ,one of which is enabled for sleep-and-charge, so you can use it to charge portable devices like phones and cameras even when the laptop is turned off.

For graphics, the SF310 has both an integrated Intel GMA HD solution as well as an Nvidia GeForce 310M chip. The former can be used when you want to conserve battery life and samsung NP-Q430 adapter, while the latter can be called into play when you want to enjoy a spot of gaming. In 3DMark06, the Nvidia chip helped it to a respectable score of 4,227, so you may be able to achieve decent frame rates in newer games as long as you keep the detail turned down quite low.Naturally, there's an Ethernet socket, Samsung R560 keyboard , and wireless connectivity is taken care of by 801.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0. Unfortunately, the laptop lacks an eSata port and ExpressCard slot. Storage is provided via a reasonably large 320GB hard drive and there's also a built-in DVD writer as well as an SD memory card reader.The Samsung SF310 with Samsung R70 keyboard has an interesting design and plenty of processing power under the bonnet, but it's let down by its annoying trackpad and relatively short battery life, you can use a samsung NP-Q530 power adapter, We also think it's a little expensive, especially compared to even thinner and lighter models like the Asus U35Jc.