Samsung R530 15.6-Inch Laptop (Red)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 14.9 x 10.5 inches ; 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0030L1BVI
• Item model number: R530-RED
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,808 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 10, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

As affordable as it is powerful, the ultra-stylish Samsung R530 notebook PC is ideal for viewing HD video, managing digital music, editing photos or playing immersive PC games on the go. Featuring a glass-like finish over a rich red-black gradation, its 15.6-inch LED-backlit LCD gives you bright, colorful high-definition images. The 16:9 widescreen displays widescreen DVD movies with no black bars, and gaming is equally impressive with HD audio to enhance your experience. It also offers easy productivity with a full-sized isolation-type keyboard with integrated 17-key numeric pad and lighted edges on the touchpad for added style and ease of viewing in low-lit situations.

It's powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. It also offers a fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. With the HDMI A/V output, you can connect the R530 to a compatible HDTV to display your creations to a larger audience. And you'll be able to connect to the Internet as well as home and business networks with the integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n).

The feature-rich, nicely priced Samsung R530 offers a stunning, glass-like finish over a rich red-black gradation.

Pre-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.

Key Features

More Style, Less Fuss The high quality craftsmanship of the R530 extends as much to its exterior as to its high performance inner workings. Buit to withstand bumps and knocks, the R530 comes with a robust, durable casing designed to keep its contents safe and sound as well as reduce the risk of scratches and fingerprints. And its ergonomic, stylish design makes it as eye-catching as reliable. .	Isolation Keyboard with Numeric Pad The isolation-type keyboard makes it easier to IM, email and check out all your favorite Web sites. And working with Excel spreadsheets and playing video games is even easier thanks to the expansive 17-key numeric keypad.
HD Optimized Graphics Performance With a 16:9 aspect ratio, you'll get sharper, brighter images and the most accurate representation of 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. See images that are fine tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colors on a 14-inch HD LED display.	Simple Data Sharing With a host of advanced connectivity tools--including a 3-in-1 memory card reader and three USB 2.0 ports--you can seamlessly move data from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or mobile phone straight to your notebook. Plus, with both HDMI and VGA video outputs, you'll be able to connect to external monitors and HDTVs.

Digital LiveCam With the integrated webcam keep in touch by videoconferencing or live messaging. You'll enjoy the resolution and image quality of a still camera with the high frame rates of a video camera. Fast Connectivity The R530 incorporates advanced communication technologies, including a Wireless-N (802.11b/g/n) connectivity to provide high-speed access to the Internet and your data anytime, anywhere.

TCO Certified This notebook has been awarded the leading environmental and usability standard--TCO 3.0 certification--and is ECO RoHS compliant. As well as being ergonomically designed for optimum ease of use and performance, Samsung netbooks are also completely mercury free and consume significantly less power thanks to their LED backlit displays. Their ultra-lightweight, robust and compact design also offers other "green" advantages, as less power is used in the manufacture and usage phases of their product life.

Key Specifications

15.6-inch LED-backlit glossy display (1366 x 768) for native 720p HD viewing. The LED-backlit display offers higher brightness and more vivid color, providing greater viewing angles and better text legibility. LED technology enables thinner screens, and require less energy for longer battery life. And a 16:9 ratio means you can watch DVD movies and fill the screen without any annoying black bars. 2.20 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more) 320 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) 4 GB of RAM (DDR3) Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks. Three USB 2.0 ports with one slot that charges your peripherals even if the netbook is in sleep mode. 3-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, MMC) Fast Ethernet (10/100) for wired networking. HDMI output lets you connect to an HDTV for full 1080P high-definition video and sound. A standard analog VGA video output is also included. Headphone jack as well as mic input Kensington lock compatibility Full-sized 88-key keyboard Lighted touchpad for added style and easier viewing in the dark Built-in stereo speakers (1.5 W x 2) with HD Audio and SRS 3D Sound Effect capabilities. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. Standard 6-cell battery Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.5 x 1.42 inches (WxDxH) Weight: 5.5 pounds Warranty: 1 year parts and labor What's in the Box This package contains the Samsung R530, 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual

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Intel Core 2 Duo Processing Power

The Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor: The Dual-Core that Delivers Impressive Power While Saving Energy Featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor lets you surf the web, download content, connect with friends--and do it all with ease. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. Intel's power-saving capabilities enable fast, cool-running performance even in a compact form factor.

Intel Centrino Processor Technology: Advanced Technology for Connected Mobility Intel Centrino processor technology combines advanced dual-core responsiveness, wireless networking, and exclusive power management features designed for stay-away-longer battery life. Two high-performance processing cores let you run multiple demanding applications simultaneously--download HD video while you retouch photos, remix a soundtrack or enjoy casual gaming. Intel HD Boost dramatically accelerates multimedia processing for more exhilarating high-definition video and gaming experiences.

Product Description

With a glass-like finish over a rich red-black gradation, the feature-rich Samsung R530 notebook’s style gives you a hint of what’s to come when you push the power button. The 15.6 inch LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen LCD gives you bright, colorful high-definition images and HD audio, for a rich gaming experience. You’ll speed your way around applications with Windows 7, and you’ll control it all with a full size isolation-type keyboard with integrated 17-key numeric pad. The touchpad’s lighted edges add even more style. And the R530 fits your busy lifestyle, with a 4-hour battery and a weight of just 5.5 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop-Happy!, May 13, 2010

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Carol Gilliam "ldsmommyof12" (Western NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung R530 15.6-Inch Laptop (Red) (Personal Computers)

I did some research on laptops for good reviews and this laptop had really good reviews.
I was going to get a Dell Inspirion 15, but after doing some research, I settled on
this Samsung 530. So far, I have found nothing that I do not like about this laptop.
I love the dark red color for a change. The keypad is very easy and comfortable to use.
The wide screen is nice and the graphics etc. show up so clearly and bright. It is quite
a solid and well built computer as far as I can tell. It is lighter than my old Dell which
will help when traveling through airports, etc. Just an all around good laptop for me and
my uses and for the price I wanted to pay. The price on Amazon was the cheapest I could find.
I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop!, April 17, 2010

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Sam "Mazz" (Cinnaminson, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung R530 15.6-Inch Laptop (Red) (Personal Computers)

I have owned many other laptops but this one is really special. The price is great, it was delivered to me in a day, and I was online and getting things done in less than half an hour. Easy to use, great keyboard, and I love the number keypad on the side (no need to purchase anything separate if you use the number keys often). The screen size is great and the quality of the graphics is exceptional. I've only owned it a few days but I absolutely love this laptop and would recommend it to anyone!

34 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Think twice before buying this or any Samsung Laptop/Notebook, June 9, 2010

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Peter Eirin (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung R530 15.6-Inch Laptop (Red) (Personal Computers)

I bought this Laptop for my wife 3 months ago. She absolutely loved it until a misterious "internal crack" appeared on the screen last week which made it unusable.
I opened a repair request with Samsung and sent the unit to the repair location specified by Samsung. I thorughly inspected the unit to see if it had any signs of damage to the case or the screen. Everything looked perfect. No damage of any kind.
After 2 days, I received a call from the repair shop telling me about the internal crack. They stated that this happens "very frequently" with Samsung Laptops and Notebooks. Even the slightest pressure on the outside cover can damage the screen. All the exercise this laptop gets is when we open and close its lid in order to use it. We don't take it on trips or even move it from its location at my wife's desk. She even kept the plastic protector that came on the outside of the laptop lid so as to avoid any scratches, etc. She could not be more gentle with this unit yet it appears that it will break with the slightest touch. This is inexcusable for a mobile computing device.
Samsung has rejected any responsibility for the poor quality of their product design so now I will have to spend over $300 to repair a $700 3-month old Laptop. This is very dissapointing and, given Samsung's indiference, it will be the last Samsung product I buy.
UPDATE - A letter to the office of the president yielded no positive results. Their response: "it's not our problem". I'm going back to SONY products...