Pros
- Gorgeous
- Good price point
Cons
- Much heavier than it looks
- Uncreative--obviously tries to imitate MacBook Pro
At A Glance
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 |
| UPC Code | 036725734210 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2400.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 3.0 KB |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 6000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory max | 8.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 14.0 inches |
| Display type | Matte LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1600 x 900 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 750.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200.0 RPM |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1.0 |
| SD/MMC Card | 1.0 |
| Available Interfaces | Bluetooth |
| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100 Mbps |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Video Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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| Dimensions | |
| Width | 12.8 inches |
| Depth | 8.9 inches |
| Height | 1.0 inches |
| Weight | 4.6 pounds |
| Weight with Accessories | 5.3 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Included Software | CyberLink Media Suite, YouCam; Microsoft office Starter 2010; Skype |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 118.0 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 5:54 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 237.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 351.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 193.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 316.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 336.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 416.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 203.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 233.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 187.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Idle power usage | 14.3 Watts |
| Sleep power usage | 1.2 Watt hours |
| Off power usage | 0.0 Watt hours |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 95.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 78.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1680 by 1050 | 40.0 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 88.6 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) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 28.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 22.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 49.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 37.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| 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) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 64.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 56.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 304.0 |
