Pros
- Full-sized, comfortable keyboard
- Great software suite
Cons
- Difficult-to-see, low-resolution screen
At A Glance
The R610 is a nice looking laptop, but with a low-resolution subpar display it's a hard sell.
Manufacturer’s Description
Get in the game, at home or on the go with the R610 notebook PC. A 16-inch widescreen LED display offers an amazing 30 percent more screen space than traditional models. And with Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile processor and 512MB of dedicated graphic memory, your gaming adventures are guaranteed to be packed with excitement. The Samsung R610 also makes a unique statement with its Touch of Color design.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | NPR610AS01US |
| Processor | |
| Processor speed | 2000.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 |
| Memory | |
| Memory speed | 667.0 MHz |
| Memory type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Memory size | 3000.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| External Monitor Interface | Discrete |
| Vertical Resolution | 768 |
| Display size | 16.0 inches |
| Graphics | |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Storage | |
| Other storage |
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| Express card | 1 |
| Floppy Drive | No |
| Drive size | 250.0 GB |
| Battery | |
| Standard Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 7.2 pounds |
| Height | 1.6 inches |
| Weight | 7.2 pounds |
| Depth | 10.5 inches |
| Width | 15.0 inches |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software |
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| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) |
| Other Features | |
| Pointing Device | Touchpad |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Input devices | Touchpad |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Firewire | 0 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 84 |
| WorldBench 6 Rating | Good |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:02:11 AM (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 322 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 376 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 271 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 800 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 537 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing | 471 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 405 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 274 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 249 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit | 44.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 24.27 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 22.19 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 800 by 600 | 33.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit | 63.95 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 18.85 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 800 by 600 | 30.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 17.25 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 1024 by 768 | 24.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 1024 by 768 | 15.93 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
| World Bench 5 Multitasking | 419 |
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Samsung's R610 Laptop: Great Keyboard, Subpar Large Screen
