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Technical Details
- Intel Core i5 Processor 2.66GHz
- 4GB DDR3 RAM
- 500GB Hard Drive
- 14-Inch Screen, GeForce 310M
- Windows 7 Home Premium
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Product Description
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Samsung Q430: Durable Aluminum Construction and High Performance NVIDIATM Graphics
Superior Design, Unbeatable Performance
| The feature-rich Samsung Q Series NP-Q430-JU01US Notebook PC sports a durable aluminum surface finished in black. Its 14" High Definition (720p) LED-backlit display with edge-to-edge glass delivers a rich viewing experience with 16:9 aspect ratio ideal for watching widescreen DVDs. The Samsung Q Series NP-Q430-JU01US Notebook PC's performance is impressive, with its Intel Core i5-460M processor with turbo boost technology and 4GB of memory, and NVIDIA OptimusTM technology for outstanding graphics. The Samsung Q Series NP-Q430-JU01US Notebook PC connects to your digital life with HDMI, a 3-in-1 memory card slot and 3 USB 2.0 ports. An integrated webcam makes video chats easy, and the 500GB hard drive provides ample room for movies, music and photos. |
| The Q430's 14" LED-backlit display with edge-to-edge glass delivers bright, colorful HD images for a rich viewing experience.
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| The black brushed aluminum display enclosure adds durability and style so you look good wherever you go.
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| The Q430 sports a durable and stylish brushed aluminum keyboard deck with island style keyboard.
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LED Backlit Display
With a 16:9 aspect ratio, the Q430-JU01 provides sharper, brighter images and the most accurate representation of High Definition (HD) video content and games. So you can watch true HD movies in 16:9 widescreen format that fits the full size of the screen, without any black bands. You'll see images that are fine-tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colors on the Q430-JU01. |
NVIDIA® Graphics  With 512 MB of dedicated graphics memory and the NVIDIA® GeForce® 310 M graphics engine, expect superior graphics performance on multimedia applications, including photo and video editing, as well as gaming. You can get the most out of the latest state-of-the-art 3D computer games and action-packed High Definition movies. GeForce 310M GPUs provide up to 10 times the performance of integrated graphics1 with amazing visuals and Windows 7 compatibility. GeForce 310M GPUs allow you to fully enjoy the new GPU-accelerated visual capabilities and features built into Windows 7. NVIDIA® OptimusTM technology intelligently optimizes your notebook PC, providing the outstanding graphcis performance you need, when you need it, all the while extending battery life for longer enjoyment. 1 - compared to Intel Integrated GM45 |
Key Features
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home PremiumPre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. |
What's in the box?This package contains the Samsung Q430-JU01 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty and US-based customer support. |
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this laptop couple days ago and am very satisfied with it. I thought the design might look ugly just looking at the pictures, but the design is very nice.
Anyways here are the pros and cons
Pro: nice sleek design, comfortable keyboard, good performance, reasonable graphic card, cheap price (at least based on my price), light weight, and does not get very hot
Cons: lack of bluetooth (which i hardly use), lack of some ports such as memory card reader (which again I hardly use), sound quality is not very good, arrow keys kinda smooshed together with the rest of the keypads (not really a problem), lack of hoktkeys (which means you have to hold the "fn" button to control the volume and etc)
I really think this is a decent laptop for decent price (unless they raise the price up). Even though there seems to be a lot of cons, i think those are really minor issues (at least for me) and the pros outweight the cons. So if you are look for a decent laptop for a cheap price, I recommend this product.
Anyways here are the pros and cons
Pro: nice sleek design, comfortable keyboard, good performance, reasonable graphic card, cheap price (at least based on my price), light weight, and does not get very hot
Cons: lack of bluetooth (which i hardly use), lack of some ports such as memory card reader (which again I hardly use), sound quality is not very good, arrow keys kinda smooshed together with the rest of the keypads (not really a problem), lack of hoktkeys (which means you have to hold the "fn" button to control the volume and etc)
I really think this is a decent laptop for decent price (unless they raise the price up). Even though there seems to be a lot of cons, i think those are really minor issues (at least for me) and the pros outweight the cons. So if you are look for a decent laptop for a cheap price, I recommend this product.
57 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Initially I was going to go for a more expensive laptop, and then I stumbled upon the Samsung q430 in a best buy as I was browsing that section of the store. Typically I'm wary of any pc's that are in the local stores as they usually get the watered down versions of laptops where you can find the better, more advanced models online.
While not on sale anymore, it was still relatively inexpensive compared to a lot of the other laptops that were no faster. icore5 2.4 GHZ processor, 4GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, 512 MB Nvidia video card, built-in SD memory card reader, DVD-burner...what's not to like!
Also, while it's easy to overlook something as simple as keyboard layout...it was one of the bigger selling points for me in finding a new laptop. I used to have a powerbook titanium G4 which had a nice keyboard layout, and even now the mac book pros have in my opinion the best keyboard design available in any laptop. The q430's keyboard is quite similar, with the raised, solid, black keys that are responsive, spaced out nicely and provide nice feedback. So once I made the decision to go with a non-mac laptop, I was hoping I could find something comparable in the keyboard area. And the Samsung q430 I think is the closest you can get to having a mac book pro keyboard on a pc laptop. I love this keyboard perhaps with the exception of a smaller than usual shift key, I love it.
If there was anything I would change about the laptop, perhaps it would be to not have a glossy screen as sometimes the reflection can be annoying. But nevertheless the screen is bright and strong when I need it to be and I notice it less and less.
Wireless works great, 3 usb ports, decent built in webcam, fairly lightweight and has HDMI out! I have even dropped it once already, transport it a lot and everything seems to be going smoothly with no issues. For the price, and even price aside, I think you can't go wrong. I truly feel this is a solid laptop, especially when coming from the world of sturdy, apple quality laptops previously.
It's a winner!
-MikeL
While not on sale anymore, it was still relatively inexpensive compared to a lot of the other laptops that were no faster. icore5 2.4 GHZ processor, 4GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, 512 MB Nvidia video card, built-in SD memory card reader, DVD-burner...what's not to like!
Also, while it's easy to overlook something as simple as keyboard layout...it was one of the bigger selling points for me in finding a new laptop. I used to have a powerbook titanium G4 which had a nice keyboard layout, and even now the mac book pros have in my opinion the best keyboard design available in any laptop. The q430's keyboard is quite similar, with the raised, solid, black keys that are responsive, spaced out nicely and provide nice feedback. So once I made the decision to go with a non-mac laptop, I was hoping I could find something comparable in the keyboard area. And the Samsung q430 I think is the closest you can get to having a mac book pro keyboard on a pc laptop. I love this keyboard perhaps with the exception of a smaller than usual shift key, I love it.
If there was anything I would change about the laptop, perhaps it would be to not have a glossy screen as sometimes the reflection can be annoying. But nevertheless the screen is bright and strong when I need it to be and I notice it less and less.
Wireless works great, 3 usb ports, decent built in webcam, fairly lightweight and has HDMI out! I have even dropped it once already, transport it a lot and everything seems to be going smoothly with no issues. For the price, and even price aside, I think you can't go wrong. I truly feel this is a solid laptop, especially when coming from the world of sturdy, apple quality laptops previously.
It's a winner!
-MikeL
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been trying this laptop for two days now and I am very satisfied by it.
The Good:
1. Light for its size. I had a Dell XPS M1330 before and this feels lighter than that even though its a 14 incher !
2. Fast processor. The turbo boost on its Core i5 really makes it snappy for everyday work and also for photo and video editing. The new Office 2010 runs smoothly on it.
3. Looks expensive. The aluminium on its lid and around its keyboard give the product a distinct look.
4. Graphics management. The intel HD and nVidia 310m graphics switch seamlessly according to the programs needs. Runs 1080p HD video (native and flash) smoothly without any hitch.
5. The Keyboard is this laptop's strong point. Its chiclet style and good to type on.
6. Heat management is great on this laptop. The CPU and graphics card temperature didn't exceed 65C even after several hours of (moderate) use. The outside also felt cool.
The Bad:
1. Touchpad could have been better. The scrolling seems incosistence. (I am not sure if the touch pad or Windows 7 is to blame)
2. The battery life could have been better. It is giving me 3.5-4hrs on a charge with moderate use.
The Verdict:
Its a steal. I was looking at the Envy 14 before this but with this laptop's price, features and looks, I am glad I got it.
The Good:
1. Light for its size. I had a Dell XPS M1330 before and this feels lighter than that even though its a 14 incher !
2. Fast processor. The turbo boost on its Core i5 really makes it snappy for everyday work and also for photo and video editing. The new Office 2010 runs smoothly on it.
3. Looks expensive. The aluminium on its lid and around its keyboard give the product a distinct look.
4. Graphics management. The intel HD and nVidia 310m graphics switch seamlessly according to the programs needs. Runs 1080p HD video (native and flash) smoothly without any hitch.
5. The Keyboard is this laptop's strong point. Its chiclet style and good to type on.
6. Heat management is great on this laptop. The CPU and graphics card temperature didn't exceed 65C even after several hours of (moderate) use. The outside also felt cool.
The Bad:
1. Touchpad could have been better. The scrolling seems incosistence. (I am not sure if the touch pad or Windows 7 is to blame)
2. The battery life could have been better. It is giving me 3.5-4hrs on a charge with moderate use.
The Verdict:
Its a steal. I was looking at the Envy 14 before this but with this laptop's price, features and looks, I am glad I got it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Workhorse
I have had the computer for over a year. No problems so far and it is very fast with an extra monitor, mouse, and keyboard. I get compliments on how cool it looks all the time
Published 12 days ago by Wyatt Long
Great laptop - my first samsung laptop
Was looking for a laptop that was pretty fast, screen not larger than 14". Ideally wanted a laptop with a aspect ratio mode for applications rather movies. Read more
Published 1 month ago by WTF
Hard drive down in 1year and 1 month
Hard drive suddenly died. Lost all my stuff about 100G. This never happened for my previous laptops. Bad experience. Read more
Published 3 months ago by nothappy
So far so good...
I got this laptop on a great deal...just $510 inc shipping. I've had it for a couple of weeks and have been very happy with it. I have not found any glaring negatives yet. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. Gabai
Those who are not happy with the battery life...
I bought this laptop last spring and so far so good.
Many users complained about the short battery life, which can be a real issue. Read more
Many users complained about the short battery life, which can be a real issue. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Fontaine
Excellent Laptop
I bought this laptop in October, and could not be happier with it.It has worked very well so far, I've had no problems with the hardware or software. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JF17
Good budget laptop
I wanted to replace my 5 year old Dell Inspiron and this laptop was good enough. What I liked about the computer was the quick boot up. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Victor Salloum
Beware if you buy a laptop stocked by Amazon
I purchased the Q 430 in Jan this year. It happened to be a laptop stocked and fulfilled by Amazon. Now I am a devoted Amazon buyer and probably with the purchase od books,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Be_It
Far away from being satisfied!!!!
I just bought a laptop SAMSUNG Q430 14 inch. When I first turned on the computer a screen appears saying that the system is unable to load Windows due to prior software / hardware... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Leonidas Jaramillo
Great laptop for the price
Just wanted to let everyone know about that great deal that Amazon Warehouse Deals was offering. I purchased this laptop (the Samsung Q430) off of Amazon about a month ago. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Peter Vanecek
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