Samsung X Series withstands human weight test, other hands-on impressions

We suppose we asked for it when we called the new X Series plastic "cheap" to Samsung's face, but we got some wild build quality trust in return when the Samsung guy stood on his laptop for us. So, the plastic feels cheap, but at least it'll hold up under (considerable) pressure, and the matte palm rest is certainly an improvement over the glossy overload of the competition. Upon closer inspection we're still not really feeling the design of these laptops, and the port layout feels a little haphazard, but at least everything's there and there's no garishness to complain about. The X120's side-button trackpad is a bit of a disappointment, though all three laptops do support multitouch for the all important two-finger scrolling. But enough blabber, check out the laptop standing stunt on video after the break!

Samsung X Series hands-on

[AlO Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:10AM]

nice socks.

[mex Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:14AM]

yeah... Engadget tell us how it smells after that?

[Geonerd Posted Sep 3rd 2009 11:23AM]

That guy's feet are pointing anywhere, he should go to a orthopedist sometime

[iLoveApple Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:10AM]

What would happen if Steve Ballmer stood on it, though?

[nullifie Posted Sep 3rd 2009 12:17PM]

I'm guessing Steve Ballmer would have a lesser impact on this laptop than the man with the thin feet. Ballmer's feet would have a larger surface area and thus would do less damage than a smaller surface area feet like this guy's.

[JonS Posted Sep 3rd 2009 2:57PM]

95% of all humans could stand on most laptops if they did it gradually and carefully. Now a 50lbs child jumping on it would destroy it.

[kai333 Posted Sep 3rd 2009 6:41PM]

Really Jon? Go stand on your laptop and take a picture both before and after. Inquiring minds want to know.... but aren't quite brave enough to do so on our own laptops.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:12AM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKN5HU1D0Og

[mex Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:13AM]

with shoes it'll crack for sure!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:13AM]

How is this dude putting his nasty feet all over the laptop better than stepping on it with his shoes?

[SirNoDroin Posted Sep 3rd 2009 11:14AM]

The extra it can't handle the extra .3 lbs of shoe. 150lbs its fine... 150.3lbs...CRACK!

[One Love Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:13AM]

I thought this was a post about a scale.

[mex Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:15AM]

Windows 7 will have it!

[ArhcAngel Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:24AM]

There's an app for that!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 3rd 2009 6:28PM]

I thought they Nintendo's WiiFit Lite

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:15AM]

I could easily use my macbook pro to burn right through that fucker.

[mrkalel Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:16AM]

WTF?...Is that fuchsia?

[kingofwale Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:16AM]

so, Can this laptop withstand a "NORMAL" American's weight?

[MJGAMER 1991 XBL Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:40AM]

Not if you consider the "king of whales" average.

Most laptops could probably do that, but no one before Samsung thought people would give a shit. Let's see what happens when he jumps...

[SirNoDroin Posted Sep 3rd 2009 11:16AM]

if you consider anyone fatter then that guy "normal" then you are sorely mistaken.

you can say the AVERAGE American is OVERWEIGHT, sure, but that doesn't make it normal.

PUT DOWN THE FORK

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:20AM]

So
I can do that with my acer 6935 It will easily withstand it ........................... Oh shi

[F C Posted Sep 3rd 2009 10:23AM]

As opposed to the competition's, it comes w/ GENUINE Windows Vista. I dont know bout you guys, but thats the deal maker for me. Im sick of the verbose marketing stuff.

And whats w/ the silly battery sticker? Is it really needed to remind the owner of such an important spec?

[Professor Kaos Posted Sep 3rd 2009 11:57AM]

I don't care if you can stand on it, its still a Samsung netbook ^_^

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 3rd 2009 5:54PM]

my powerbook took the human weight test when my girlfriend mistook it for the wii fit. don't ask me how. It survived by the way, though occassionally disks have trouble getting out of the slot drive.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 5th 2009 1:09AM]

Ah, you missed the perfect opportunity to call it your first ever FEET-ON.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 4th 2009 10:17AM]

Who'd like to hear a story about a bridge?