Pros
- Blu-ray drive powers high-def movies
- Speedy CPU and GPU can drive any application
Cons
- Disappointing battery life
- Mediocre screen
At A Glance
The quick processor and graphics chip performance only partly offset the mediocre screen and weak battery.
Manufacturer’s Description
The R540-11 notebook PC delivers powerful performance in a gorgeous design, without having to pay a pretty penny. With a glass-like finish over a deep expresso brown, the R540-11 gives you luxury and style for traveling on the road.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | NPR540JSE1US |
| Processor | |
| Cache size | 3.0 KB |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Processor speed | 2400.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | |
| Memory speed | 1066.0 MHz |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Display type | Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Display size | 15.6 inches |
| Storage | |
| Hard Drive Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Other storage | SDHC Card |
| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 6.3 pounds |
| Height | 1.6 inches |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Depth | 10.1 inches |
| Width | 15.0 inches |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | CyberLink Blu-ray Disc Suite; Samsung Utilities; Skype |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| Docking Station Port | No |
| Input devices |
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| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100 Mbps |
| Video Interfaces |
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| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/b/g |
| Slots | SDHC Card |
| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 107 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 2:27 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 259 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 351 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 205 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 426 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 371 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing | 384 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 323 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 218 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 194 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 317 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 28 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 23.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 87.43 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768 | 15.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600 | 20.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 35.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 66.43 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 44.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 61.84 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 49.78 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 39.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600 | 54 Frames per second (higher is better) |
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