- Core i7-720QM, 4 GB of Memory, 640 GB of Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch HD LED-Backlit Display (1366 x 768) produces the sharpest images and boldest colors imaginable
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics with 1GB of dedicated memory - Ideal for Gaming and Multimedia
- Up and Running in Just 3 Seconds - There's no waiting to boot up with Samsung's innovative Fast Start feature. You’re good to go in just 3 seconds
- Chargeable USB 3.0 - The chargeable USB 3.0 port lets you charge your cell phone or MP3 player even when the notebook's off
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Are you into power and performance? Your notebook is here. Presenting the Samsung RF510. It features a 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit display that produces the sharpest images and boldest colors imaginable. Combined with dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 330M graphics with 1GB of memory, and HD gaming and multimedia come bursting to life. Because audio is key, Samsung's True2Sound system immerses you in more natural and realistic 3D SRS Premium Sound. Exceptional processing power is delivered via the latest Intel Core i7 processor with turbo boost technology combined with the multi-tasking power of Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium. The large 640GB hard drive means you'll never have to be without your favorite music, movies and pictures, and Samsung's innovative Fast Start feature gets you going in 3 seconds instead of waiting to boot up. Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR lets you wirelessly exchange data more quickly, and two USB 3.0 ports are up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 to an external hard drive. One port is chargeable, so you can charge your cell phone or MP3 player even when the notebook's off. And with a graphite radiant burst lid with two-tone interior and blue-halo power key, style accompanies you everywhere. The Samsung RF510. Power, performance, perfection. DVD/CD burner included in the device.
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95 of 97 people found the following review helpful
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So far I am very impressed by this laptop. For the price, the included hardware, specifically the processor, RAM, and video card are quite impressive--these are the things that made my decision to purchase this laptop. I am not going to list either pro or con for the battery, this machine is a powerhouse, so of course it's going to suck a lot of power. If you want a business travel machine or ultra-portable this isn't for you. This laptop is intended for someone who needs desktop power that has the *option* of being mobile when necessary. This fits fine with my lifestyle. I should mention that I am coming to this laptop as an owner of 3 Apple laptops. I made the switch because the hardware on this *far* exceeds the Apple version of the same price point. Or even that of double this price point. My purchase of this item was at $849.99. This is $100-200 less than any other online retailer at the time I purchased, so a great deal with Amazon.
I'm going to review a few points not well-covered in the product description or other reviews:
Pros:
-There is a feature to turn off the LED backlight (function+F5). This reminds me a bit of the Pixel Qi display panels, but more rudimentary since it isn't an eInk technology, just simple LCD panel. However, if outdoors in bright sunlight, the screen is very easy to see and battery savings are significant. Otherwise, you will want to keep the backlight on, unless you put a bright lamp directly behind you.
-Already mentioned, but the feel of the keyboard is the best I've found in a laptop. Amazing. Very slightly rubberized keys with a soft but not completely weightless action. This is excellent for a fast typist, but isn't so ultra-sensitive that it causes accidental letter repeats.
-The touchpad is great. The ELAN Smart-Pad driver has a lot of extra options. My previous laptop is a macbook and I am accustomed to gesture touchpads (swiping, 2-finger scrolling vertically and horizontally and more). I needed to configure a few options, but in the end am able to mimic all touchpad options I utilized on my macbook. This is very valuable.
-The palmrest is a metal material, which surprised me. It looks as though it should wear well, I've had laptops where the friction from use and oils from hands discolored or rubbed away paint/tint in the plastic.
-There are 4 USB ports (two 2.0 (left side) and two 3.0 (right side). This is great, because I have a few USB devices that are wider than typical and prevent use of the adjacent USB port. With two ports on either side, I can keep a bulky device on one side and still use the other two, or use two bulky ones at the same time.
-I've been using the CPU monitoring widget for Win7. So far it seems that the laptop only kicks in use of additional processor cores when absolutely necessary, battery life seems to be a bit better than I expected. With casual browsing and IM going I get about 2.3-2.5 hours on one charge. This is with settings for longer battery life enabled.
Cons:
-Fast Start is quoted as a 3 second or less duration in waking from 'sleep.' So far this is more in the 4-8 second range for me. Not a dealbreaker, but slightly annoying that it is advertised as "within 3 seconds."
-The webcam is (I believe) 0.5 MP. It has poor detail and is honestly just crummy. Just what I'd expect with that. Not a feature I plan on using, but it's surprising that this piece of hardware is so far behind the curve of the rest, especially given that these cameras are relatively inexpensive, especially for a 1 or 2 MP. I knew the low MP going into the purchase so had no expectations of quality. It doesn't affect my rating but I figure it worth mentioning for someone who needs higher quality. Honestly, it's still such a great machine, if that's a big deal, I'd get a clip-on external cam for when you need one.
-One minor issue with keyboard layout. There's a 10-key layout on the right side of the keyboard, the zero key is the same width as the other numbers, directly below the 2 key which is not ergonomically sound for use by your thumb when doing significant number entry. This nearly defeats the inclusion of the 10-key section. I rarely do much of this type of work, but for someone who intends to utilize this, you may wish to consider another system or remap the right arrow key to function as a zero.
As you can see, the cons are fairly minor when considering the system and pros. I've only had the laptop for a week so will update this review if I notice anything different. Feel free to comment if you have any specific questions about this review or laptop.
For more reviews and at about $120 or so cheaper, check out the Samsung RF510-S01 15.6-Inch HD LED Laptop (Graphite Radiant Burst). The only difference is a slightly slower processor (Intel Core i5, you'd only notice a difference if doing very system-intensive work like video editing, 3D gameplay) and smaller hard drive (500 GB). If you just intend on using the laptop for web browsing and office applications, save yourself the cash.
I'm going to review a few points not well-covered in the product description or other reviews:
Pros:
-There is a feature to turn off the LED backlight (function+F5). This reminds me a bit of the Pixel Qi display panels, but more rudimentary since it isn't an eInk technology, just simple LCD panel. However, if outdoors in bright sunlight, the screen is very easy to see and battery savings are significant. Otherwise, you will want to keep the backlight on, unless you put a bright lamp directly behind you.
-Already mentioned, but the feel of the keyboard is the best I've found in a laptop. Amazing. Very slightly rubberized keys with a soft but not completely weightless action. This is excellent for a fast typist, but isn't so ultra-sensitive that it causes accidental letter repeats.
-The touchpad is great. The ELAN Smart-Pad driver has a lot of extra options. My previous laptop is a macbook and I am accustomed to gesture touchpads (swiping, 2-finger scrolling vertically and horizontally and more). I needed to configure a few options, but in the end am able to mimic all touchpad options I utilized on my macbook. This is very valuable.
-The palmrest is a metal material, which surprised me. It looks as though it should wear well, I've had laptops where the friction from use and oils from hands discolored or rubbed away paint/tint in the plastic.
-There are 4 USB ports (two 2.0 (left side) and two 3.0 (right side). This is great, because I have a few USB devices that are wider than typical and prevent use of the adjacent USB port. With two ports on either side, I can keep a bulky device on one side and still use the other two, or use two bulky ones at the same time.
-I've been using the CPU monitoring widget for Win7. So far it seems that the laptop only kicks in use of additional processor cores when absolutely necessary, battery life seems to be a bit better than I expected. With casual browsing and IM going I get about 2.3-2.5 hours on one charge. This is with settings for longer battery life enabled.
Cons:
-Fast Start is quoted as a 3 second or less duration in waking from 'sleep.' So far this is more in the 4-8 second range for me. Not a dealbreaker, but slightly annoying that it is advertised as "within 3 seconds."
-The webcam is (I believe) 0.5 MP. It has poor detail and is honestly just crummy. Just what I'd expect with that. Not a feature I plan on using, but it's surprising that this piece of hardware is so far behind the curve of the rest, especially given that these cameras are relatively inexpensive, especially for a 1 or 2 MP. I knew the low MP going into the purchase so had no expectations of quality. It doesn't affect my rating but I figure it worth mentioning for someone who needs higher quality. Honestly, it's still such a great machine, if that's a big deal, I'd get a clip-on external cam for when you need one.
-One minor issue with keyboard layout. There's a 10-key layout on the right side of the keyboard, the zero key is the same width as the other numbers, directly below the 2 key which is not ergonomically sound for use by your thumb when doing significant number entry. This nearly defeats the inclusion of the 10-key section. I rarely do much of this type of work, but for someone who intends to utilize this, you may wish to consider another system or remap the right arrow key to function as a zero.
As you can see, the cons are fairly minor when considering the system and pros. I've only had the laptop for a week so will update this review if I notice anything different. Feel free to comment if you have any specific questions about this review or laptop.
For more reviews and at about $120 or so cheaper, check out the Samsung RF510-S01 15.6-Inch HD LED Laptop (Graphite Radiant Burst). The only difference is a slightly slower processor (Intel Core i5, you'd only notice a difference if doing very system-intensive work like video editing, 3D gameplay) and smaller hard drive (500 GB). If you just intend on using the laptop for web browsing and office applications, save yourself the cash.
56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I'll just list out the pros and cons, to make this review short and to the point.
Pros:
* Quad-core i7 Intel processor (8 total threads)
* 4GB of RAM (Upgradable to 8GB RAM, using DDR3 PC3-8500 204-pin SODIMM)
* Two USB 3.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Bluetooth 3.0 (I was able to do BT file-transfer from my cell)
* NVIDIA GeForce 330M graphics with 1GB of memory
* Samsung's True2Sound (Impressive, but sound is not that loud)
* 802.11n, for faster wireless network
* Jumbo frames support on LAN
* No heat issue
* UPDATE: I haven't even paid attention to the Apps.
* I love that Samsung included some recovery apps, for drivers &/or OS (Samsung Recovery Solution 5)
* I also admired that very little bloatware is installed, so far I only uninstalled Norton
Cons:
* No Blu-ray reader
* No eSATA port
* Resolution is not 1080p, it is 720p (1366 x 768)
* 5400RPM SATA Hard drive
* Was told by Samsung that you cannot install SSD HD. I don't think this is accurate(?)
* Samsung's Web site and support is lacking
* Battery life
* No keyboard backlight
* Not a big deal: Windows 7 Home Premium
I'm gonna install my own version of W7 Enterprise, also using Samsung Recovery Solution to restore drivers/apps. I'll update this post, once I get that completed.
Windows listed this laptop as 5.9 (Windows Experience Index).
Processor: 7.0
Memory: 5.9
Graphics: 6.4
Gaming: 6.4
Hard Drive: 5.9
Based on the above index, the upgrade path is RAM and HD. I will upgrade RAM later on and replace HD with SSD. I opened the back of the laptop and I estimate the dimension of the HD to be: WxDxH - 69.85 x 100.00 x 7.40 mm.
Pros:
* Quad-core i7 Intel processor (8 total threads)
* 4GB of RAM (Upgradable to 8GB RAM, using DDR3 PC3-8500 204-pin SODIMM)
* Two USB 3.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Bluetooth 3.0 (I was able to do BT file-transfer from my cell)
* NVIDIA GeForce 330M graphics with 1GB of memory
* Samsung's True2Sound (Impressive, but sound is not that loud)
* 802.11n, for faster wireless network
* Jumbo frames support on LAN
* No heat issue
* UPDATE: I haven't even paid attention to the Apps.
* I love that Samsung included some recovery apps, for drivers &/or OS (Samsung Recovery Solution 5)
* I also admired that very little bloatware is installed, so far I only uninstalled Norton
Cons:
* No Blu-ray reader
* No eSATA port
* Resolution is not 1080p, it is 720p (1366 x 768)
* 5400RPM SATA Hard drive
* Was told by Samsung that you cannot install SSD HD. I don't think this is accurate(?)
* Samsung's Web site and support is lacking
* Battery life
* No keyboard backlight
* Not a big deal: Windows 7 Home Premium
I'm gonna install my own version of W7 Enterprise, also using Samsung Recovery Solution to restore drivers/apps. I'll update this post, once I get that completed.
Windows listed this laptop as 5.9 (Windows Experience Index).
Processor: 7.0
Memory: 5.9
Graphics: 6.4
Gaming: 6.4
Hard Drive: 5.9
Based on the above index, the upgrade path is RAM and HD. I will upgrade RAM later on and replace HD with SSD. I opened the back of the laptop and I estimate the dimension of the HD to be: WxDxH - 69.85 x 100.00 x 7.40 mm.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Will try to hit a few points that aren't covered much in other reviews.
UPDATE: For those of you who hate touchpads as much as I do, you can go into the control panel and either change the sensitivity OR (as I did) set it to turn off if there is a mouse attached. NO more problem with the touchpad (I have had problems with every touchpad I have every used). No mouse attached, the touchpad turns back on.
Purchased this on Dec. 19, 2010. For a few hours only, the price was $800 - Fantastic price for a i7 15" screen laptop! Always had Toshiba Tecra's before this. Like any new computer, every brand has their own little quirks to get used to. My box stated 'Black' and NOT 'Charcoal Fusion". I have had no problem with fingerprints.
I went to Best Buy before purchasing just to see the laptop and try the keyboard. They have Samsung machines in stock.
I love the way the keyboard feels, but still having trouble adapting to the location and size of the delete key. No big deal. The machine is extremely quiet and cool. I had to purchase an external cooler for my Toshiba.
Extremely easy setup. At first I was a bit disappointed in no dial for volume control - but then I found the three buttons (top right next to power button) for mute, up and down volume. The one thing I don't like is that the door to the card reader (front on laptop) comes completely off. I have read that other laptops are the same way.
Love the FOUR USB ports - two 3.0 on the right and two 2.0 on the left. Even the Samsung web site only mentions the 3.0 ones.
Comes with bluetooth. No Blueray. Blueray drives for laptops seem to add several hundred dollars to the price. I figure by the time I really want one, I will either be ready for a new laptop or I can get an external one to go with the 3.0 USB ports.
I am a grandmother with progressive lens in my eyeglasses. I almost wish I had gone to a smaller screen. With progressives, the field of vision is a bit limited and I find myself having to turn my head a bit to see edge to edge. This is something I will take up with my optometrist. I decided against a smaller screen only because of the narrower field from top to bottom. My next chore is to try and get rid of another toolbar or two! These new laptops are certainly NOT like the old squarish ones.
It comes with Microsoft Office preinstalled (you need the code for this). BUT, it ALSO comes with a FREE USABLE version Microsoft Office Starter - no macro's and a few ads. It has Word, Excel, Clip Manager,Photo Manager, Upload Center and Office Starter To Go (this enables one to utilize a thumb drive to use Office Starter on any Windows machine). Being able to use Word and Excel is enough that many people will not have to purchase Office.
I fried my last laptop (with water) just before I was going to back it up (had even purchased a new external drive to do so), so I appreciate the software on this machine for backing up data and making a CD to restore the programs and the ease of its use. Not sure if that is a Windows 7 thing or a Samsung extra.
Since I tend to use my laptop plugged in, the battery life doesn't bother me much. If you want a great battery life, get a smaller screen. I have a universal external battery that I use to power my CPAP machine for power outages or traveling. I can use that with this laptop if need be.
The only spec on this machine that I have not been able to find, is durability. How is it on repairs? Decided to take a chance and go for it. I did purchase it with a credit card that doubles the length of the warranty from 1 year to 2.
I am coming from an early Windows XP Professional machine. The only problems I have had at all are in adapting to the new operating system.
UPDATE -April 2011 - Machine still going strong. It has flown across country many times and used every day. No problems!
UPDATE: For those of you who hate touchpads as much as I do, you can go into the control panel and either change the sensitivity OR (as I did) set it to turn off if there is a mouse attached. NO more problem with the touchpad (I have had problems with every touchpad I have every used). No mouse attached, the touchpad turns back on.
Purchased this on Dec. 19, 2010. For a few hours only, the price was $800 - Fantastic price for a i7 15" screen laptop! Always had Toshiba Tecra's before this. Like any new computer, every brand has their own little quirks to get used to. My box stated 'Black' and NOT 'Charcoal Fusion". I have had no problem with fingerprints.
I went to Best Buy before purchasing just to see the laptop and try the keyboard. They have Samsung machines in stock.
I love the way the keyboard feels, but still having trouble adapting to the location and size of the delete key. No big deal. The machine is extremely quiet and cool. I had to purchase an external cooler for my Toshiba.
Extremely easy setup. At first I was a bit disappointed in no dial for volume control - but then I found the three buttons (top right next to power button) for mute, up and down volume. The one thing I don't like is that the door to the card reader (front on laptop) comes completely off. I have read that other laptops are the same way.
Love the FOUR USB ports - two 3.0 on the right and two 2.0 on the left. Even the Samsung web site only mentions the 3.0 ones.
Comes with bluetooth. No Blueray. Blueray drives for laptops seem to add several hundred dollars to the price. I figure by the time I really want one, I will either be ready for a new laptop or I can get an external one to go with the 3.0 USB ports.
I am a grandmother with progressive lens in my eyeglasses. I almost wish I had gone to a smaller screen. With progressives, the field of vision is a bit limited and I find myself having to turn my head a bit to see edge to edge. This is something I will take up with my optometrist. I decided against a smaller screen only because of the narrower field from top to bottom. My next chore is to try and get rid of another toolbar or two! These new laptops are certainly NOT like the old squarish ones.
It comes with Microsoft Office preinstalled (you need the code for this). BUT, it ALSO comes with a FREE USABLE version Microsoft Office Starter - no macro's and a few ads. It has Word, Excel, Clip Manager,Photo Manager, Upload Center and Office Starter To Go (this enables one to utilize a thumb drive to use Office Starter on any Windows machine). Being able to use Word and Excel is enough that many people will not have to purchase Office.
I fried my last laptop (with water) just before I was going to back it up (had even purchased a new external drive to do so), so I appreciate the software on this machine for backing up data and making a CD to restore the programs and the ease of its use. Not sure if that is a Windows 7 thing or a Samsung extra.
Since I tend to use my laptop plugged in, the battery life doesn't bother me much. If you want a great battery life, get a smaller screen. I have a universal external battery that I use to power my CPAP machine for power outages or traveling. I can use that with this laptop if need be.
The only spec on this machine that I have not been able to find, is durability. How is it on repairs? Decided to take a chance and go for it. I did purchase it with a credit card that doubles the length of the warranty from 1 year to 2.
I am coming from an early Windows XP Professional machine. The only problems I have had at all are in adapting to the new operating system.
UPDATE -April 2011 - Machine still going strong. It has flown across country many times and used every day. No problems!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesome, except for battery life - even shorter than expected
I've had this computer just shy of a year and I really love it. I rarely have any problems with it, and when I do they almost always self-correct. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RRH
I Love this machine
This thing is a processing beast. I have yet to get the cpu over 47% usage even when im processing numerous videos at the same time, while surfing the net and playing games. Read more
Published 8 months ago by John Smith
:D
pro--
fast,
easy to setup,
love the keyboard,
style
con--
screen resolution
view angle
weight
battery life
fast,
easy to setup,
love the keyboard,
style
con--
screen resolution
view angle
weight
battery life
Published 9 months ago by M. T. LAM
awesome!
I got this laptop around January 2011. I loved it since I recieved it, I live in Mexico and in exactly 24 hours I had the laptop at the border where I picked it up. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Daniel Arguelles
Boosting the RAM to 8MB made a big difference
I haven't been thrilled with this laptop since I bough it in the spring. There is nothing terribly wrong with it, but overall everything about it seemed slow and it had trouble... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Hampsteader
Lo Mejor
Estoy contento con esta computadora, al ser reconstruida pero estar en tan buen precio y con sus capacidades valio la pena. Read more
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From an extremely irate customer...
Instead of writing this review from this seemingly incredible laptop, this is a review from my iPhone. Yes, the specs are pretty spectacular, especially for its price range. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ronnie Truong
Good Deal
This notebook was a really a smart choice. I am a student (and a part-time gamer) and this computer will do everything I need. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Yalun
Love it!
My fiancee and I both bought one and we love them! They are fast and have tons of space. He plays WOW and can set it on the highest settings without slowing down the rest of his... Read more
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I ordered this laptop on 3-2-2011 and the seller was not able to get it thru the supplier. I received a full refund.
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