This high-performance model is evidence of the emphasis that Samsung puts on style and beauty – the company dedicates more than ten percent of its R&D team to design aesthetics, enabling them to produce the most innovative product designs in the industry. The R20 is a tribute to this focus; combining sophisticated style with exceptional quality, it transcends the practical role of notebook PC to become an objet d'art that expresses a unique lifestyle and evokes passion and pride in its owner.

"Innovation is at the heart of Samsung's culture," says Steven Chu, Manager, Product Marketing – PC, IT Team, Samsung Electronics Hong Kong. "This allows us to envision and create a notebook such as the R20 – a notebook that offers an unparalleled mobile computing experience and an air of chic that will turn heads wherever it goes."

Impressive as the R20's sleek, elegant lines and high-glossy black aura finish are, this model is surprisingly affordable, making it an ideal choice for mobile PC. Moreover, one look at the R20's features will be enough to prove that, despite the performance has not been compromised in any way.

Get More Out of Windows Vista With Advanced Multimedia Features

In preparation for the launch of Windows Vista™, Samsung created a special task force to work closely with Microsofta. This ensured that Samsung products released in 2007 comply with the high-quality standards of Windows Vista certification. The R20 was the first Samsung notebook to be designed from the ground up for the new operating system and preinstalled with Windows Vista Home Premium Edition.

The R20's features allow users to fully enjoy the advances in multimedia made possible by Windows Vista. It comes with AVS Now – which can access the same user interface and format as Windowsa, can play most movie, music and photo formats, and is easily expandable through USB and memory cards. And, if you have never considered a career in filmmaking, the R20's CyberLink DVD Solution might just change your mind. This easy-to-use multi-media convergence tool allows you to produce, record, and burn various media file formats using seven options.

A 14.1" WXGA super bright and anti-reflection wide screen display gives the best possible expression to Windows Aero™, the attractive new user interface of Windows Vista. Sprayed with anti-reflection gloss, the display presents crisp, vivid images that make movies and games jump out of the screen. Sharper images are complemented by a 16:10 wide ratio that expands viewing angles and improves text legibility to reduce eye strain.

Stay Healthy with Silver Nano Technology

The R20 also improves the well-being of its users by incorporating Samsung's Silver Nano technology and complying with RoHS standards that restrict the use of hazardous substances. Silver Nano technology takes advantage of the anti-bacteria properties of silver to protect computer users from potentially harmful germs, moulds and bacteria. It is applied as a high-tech coating on the R20's keyboard and palm rest.

For extra peace of mind, it also carries the Samsung ECO Mark, certifying that the R20 uses eco-friendly components and packing materials, and promotes power saving.

Samsung Extends Power of Windows Vista to Full Notebook PC and UMPC Line-Up

With the Samsung Q1-F000 mobile users will have the chance to experience the first UPMC powered by Windows Vista in the world. In addition, to deliver the best mobile computing experience to its customers, Samsung has preloaded all its Windows Vista capable notebooks with the Home Premium Edition of the new Microsoft operating system. This means that the ultra-mobile and modern Q35, the X11 – a multimedia and multitasking dream machine, and the R55 – favourites of infotainment enthusiasts, will all be available for home and business users of Windows Vista.

Samsung Notebook PCs are Now Office Ready

Samsung has joined Microsoft's Office Ready program, and all latest Samsung Notebook PCs are now preloaded with a 60-day trial of the Microsoft Office Professional 2007. Samsung notebook users can enjoy the latest Office version on a try-before-buy basis, while experiencing the new level of productivity, efficiency and convenience that the 2007 Microsoft Office system delivers.