Pros
- Gorgeous
- Good price point
Cons
- Uncreative--obviously tries to imitate MacBook Pro
- Much heavier than it looks
Bottom Line
The perfect notebook for Windows users who lust after MacBook Pros.
Manufacturer’s Description
With stunning lines, a sleek design, powerfully fast performance, and cutting edge technology; the Samsung Series 7 is a laptop that does not know the meaning of compromise. From the blazing fast processor to innovative features such as Fast Start, you can get more done in less time. The sleek aluminum design seamlessly blends this power with an attractive and functional chassis.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | NP700Z3AS01US |
| Display | |
| Display type | Matte LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1600 x 900 pixels |
| Display size | 14.0 inches |
| Processor | |
| Cache size | 3.0 KB |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Processor speed | 2400.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory size | 6000.0 MB |
| Memory max | 8.0 GB |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Drive size | 750.0 GB |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SD/MMC Card | 1 |
| Video Interfaces |
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| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | 1 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Available Interfaces | Bluetooth |
| Slots |
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| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| Docking Station Port | No |
| Input devices |
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| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 5.3 pounds |
| Height | 1.0 inches |
| Weight | 4.6 pounds |
| Depth | 8.9 inches |
| Width | 12.8 inches |
| Networking | |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100 Mbps |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | CyberLink Media Suite, YouCam; Microsoft office Starter 2010; Skype |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 118 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 5:54 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 237 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 351 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 193 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Off power usage | 0 Watt hours |
| Sleep power usage | 1.2 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage | 14.3 Watts |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 416 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 233 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing | 316 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 336 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 203 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 187 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 304 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 33.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 26.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 95.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 22.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 28.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 37.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 88.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 49.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 78.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 56.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1680 by 1050 | 32.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 56.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 64.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1680 by 1050 | 40 Frames per second (higher is better) |
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