Samsung just released Core Duo version of thinnest X laptop line in Asia. Officially announced in Korea and India, their X11 14.1″ ultra thin laptop is truly amazing machine. The basic configuration of Samsung X11 notebook is:

OS: MS Windows XP Home
Processor: Intel Core Duo T2300 (1.66 GHz)
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM
Display: 14.1” WXGA Bright View Widescreen (1280×768)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and
nVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
HD: 80 GB5400 RPM Serial ATA
CD/DVD: DVD+/-RW/R& CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer support
Networking: 802.11abd wireless

Additionally it comes with 2×2W SRS WOW TruSurround speakers, weights 2.12 kg and is only 1 inch thick. New Core Duo chip offers 30% speed boost to it’s single core predecessors.

With 1 800 000 won (about $1800) price tag Samsung’s X11 laptop is more expensive then 14.1″ rivals we reviewed earlier. But the additional features and portability makes this notebook a worthy contender. It should be coming to Europe by Cebit trade show in March. As for U.S., unfortunately Samsung doesn’t sell laptops there.