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- Intel Core i5 2450M Processor 2.45GHz
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 1TB Hard Drive
- 14-Inch Screen, AMD Radeon HD6490M (PowerXpress) Graphics
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Enjoy powerful, best in class, fast performance with the latest Intel® Core™ processor and innovative ExpressCache™ technology for ultra fast processing and Internet access. A SuperBright screen with AMD Radeon graphics produce sharp clear images, even outdoors, while an elegantly powerful and durable aluminum case looks good anywhere.
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Start up fast - FastStart
Don't be weighed down by wasted time. Get your PC started in as little as two seconds with Samsung's exclusive fast start technology. Using an innovative hybrid sleep mode you get both the instant on speed and exceptional battery performance that todays PC users demand. With this combination of speed and power, you can be sure that your PC will be ready do more in less time.
* Based on stopwatch.
Go faster - with ExpressCache™
Blazing fast performance and massive storage capability is what every customer wants. With Samsungs innovative ExpressCache technology you can get the best of both worlds. By placing 8GB of solid state memory on the mother board, you get performance near that of an SSD while still having the sotrage of a standard hard drive. Start up faster, launch your favorite applications faster, do more in less time. Speed or storage on your PC? Why compromise when you can have both.
* Factory option.
* Speed will vary depending on the configuration, applications used and wireless settings.
* Only applied to the models with ExpressCache™.
* Based on stopwatch.
Latest Intel® Core™ processor
A next generation Intel® Core™ processor* delivers best-in-class performance even when heavily multi-tasking with the most demanding applications and multimedia. It dynamically allocates processing power where it's needed most using intelligent Turbo Boost technology. So you can enjoy faster web browsing, Microsoft Office tasks and music or video conversion, with much less waiting for a response.
* Specifications may vary depending on the model.
Brilliant AMD Radeon graphics
A powerful and power-efficient AMD Radeon HD6490M hybrid graphics card provides an exceptional high definition video and gaming experience in stereoscopic 3D. Its advanced image processing delivers striking imagery, true-to-life visual effects and the smoothest video playback using DirectX® 11 Evolved technology. You can also run multiple power-hungry applications simultaneously with great speed and little effort.
* Specifications may vary depending on the model
SuperBright screen
Seeing is believing. Get the best screen you can with Samsung SuperBright LED technology. The brilliant 300nit brightness screen is 36% brighter than traditional laptop screens. With more colors and better brightness you can enjoy outstanding picture quality and sharp text even when outdoors. The anti-reflective LED screen lets you enjoy images that are fine-tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colors, even when you're outdoors. Its matte surface has less mirror effect and no reflections from surrounding lights, so you can use it for longer without your eyes getting tired Every photo, every video, every website, and every document looks stunning. Brighter is indeed better.
Anti-reflective screen
The anti-reflective LED screen lets you enjoy images that are fine-tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colors, even when you're outdoors. Its matte surface has less mirror effect and no reflections from surrounding lights, so you can use it for longer without your eyes getting tired
Thin & light design - just 4.30 lbs
Weighing just 4.30 lbs(2.29kg) and only 0.94"(23.9mm) thick, the compact design is less than 1" in height to provide maximum style and portability. But even though it's one of the thinnest and lightest notebooks in its class it still incorporates comprehensive functionality for optimum performance on the move.
BatteryLife Plus - Anti-aging battery technology
A battery deisgned for the long haul, Samsung PowerPlus technology gives you more years and more hours. The intelligent battery charging uses anti-aging technology so that the battery keeps 80% of its original capacity for up to 1500 recharges. That's 5x longer than a typical battery! No more will you have to deal with a battery that cant hold its charge. Samsung batteries work as well on day one as they will on day one hundred.
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Enjoy powerful, best in class, fast performance with the latest Intel Core processor and innovative ExpressCache technology for ultra fast processing and Internet access. A SuperBright screen with AMD Radeon graphics produce sharp clear images, even outdoors, while an elegantly powerful and durable aluminum case looks good anywhere.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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The pictures for this product are for the 15.6" version and are NOT of the 14" version. The 14" version does not have the number pad on the keyboard. The 14" has one USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.0 port on the left side. There are no USB ports on the right side.
Overall I REALLY like this laptop. It is plenty fast, has a higher resolution display than most of its competitors, is very portable, and is well built. I am a big fan of matte laptop displays and Samsung does not disappoint on this device. I find the keyboard on this laptop to be easier to type on than most others I have tried, especially the Asus G51VX I am coming from. Unibody construction would be nice, but given the price point and the hardware this contains I can overlook it. The track pad is very large. If I'm not careful I can hit it with my left wrist while typing. I'm 6'2" and have large wrists though, it may not be an issue for everyone. This isn't a big issue for me since I typically disable the track pad and use a mouse anyways. If you're in the market for a lighter, very portable, but yet powerful laptop: I highly recommend the Series 7 14".
EDIT: Amazon has updated the photos for this product. They are now correct for the 14" version.
Overall I REALLY like this laptop. It is plenty fast, has a higher resolution display than most of its competitors, is very portable, and is well built. I am a big fan of matte laptop displays and Samsung does not disappoint on this device. I find the keyboard on this laptop to be easier to type on than most others I have tried, especially the Asus G51VX I am coming from. Unibody construction would be nice, but given the price point and the hardware this contains I can overlook it. The track pad is very large. If I'm not careful I can hit it with my left wrist while typing. I'm 6'2" and have large wrists though, it may not be an issue for everyone. This isn't a big issue for me since I typically disable the track pad and use a mouse anyways. If you're in the market for a lighter, very portable, but yet powerful laptop: I highly recommend the Series 7 14".
EDIT: Amazon has updated the photos for this product. They are now correct for the 14" version.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I'm very happy with this machine. Fast, light, solid build, good-looking, great screen, comfortable back-lit keyboard. About identical in size and weight to a 13-inch Macbook, but with a 14" screen. Screen resolution is 1600 x 900, equivalent to Macbook and a step up from the 1366 x 768 standard on a lot of Windows laptops. (Sony touts its "full HD" 1920 x 1080 displays, but I found it made screen objects just too small. This is a happy medium.) It's quiet: the fan hardly ever comes on, and when it does it's not too loud. Good battery life: 5 to 6 hours easily without even going to the "max" power-saving scheme.
I have no real complaints, only a couple of wishes. More USB ports -- it has one 2.0 and one 3.0 (although personally I've never needed more); a Blu-ray drive; a Core i7 option.
I bought this after returning a 15.5" Sony Vaio S-series, which had a flimsy, wobbly screen with the aforementioned "Full HD", an annoying off-center touchpad, and a form factor that was just too big and wide. I'm much happier with the Samsung.
One recommendation: whichever power-management scheme you use, edit it so that the wireless card is set to "Maximum Performance" when unplugged -- the default slows wireless to a crawl in order to save a little juice. (If you see Samsung dinged on forums for slow wireless, that's why, and it's an easy adjustment that completely resolves the issue.)
I have no real complaints, only a couple of wishes. More USB ports -- it has one 2.0 and one 3.0 (although personally I've never needed more); a Blu-ray drive; a Core i7 option.
I bought this after returning a 15.5" Sony Vaio S-series, which had a flimsy, wobbly screen with the aforementioned "Full HD", an annoying off-center touchpad, and a form factor that was just too big and wide. I'm much happier with the Samsung.
One recommendation: whichever power-management scheme you use, edit it so that the wireless card is set to "Maximum Performance" when unplugged -- the default slows wireless to a crawl in order to save a little juice. (If you see Samsung dinged on forums for slow wireless, that's why, and it's an easy adjustment that completely resolves the issue.)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
After having my Sony Vaio SA2 stolen I was forced into purchasing a new laptop. The things I loved about the Vaio were: dedicated graphics card, battery life, weight, hdmi output,backlit keyboard,screen resolution 1600x900, and appearance.
However there were some things that I didn't like; build, materials, noisy fan, and slow hard drive speed. So sense I had to buy a new laptop I wanted to make sure to address some of the issues I had with the Vaio, but maintain the things that I did like about it as well. Thus I came across the Samsung Series 7 NP700Z3A-S06US Laptop.
This Laptop addressed every single issue I had with the Vaio, its better built(screen is solid not flimsy like it was with the Vaio) has a bigger and faster hard drive(1TB, and 8gb of ssd),more ram(8gb vs 4gb on Vaio) and it maintained all the things I loved about the Vaio(speed, graphics card, backlit keyboard, screen resolution 1600x900, and size) .
The only very small, almost not worth mentioning difference, between the Samsung vs the Sony, was that the Sammy cost $150 dollars more, and it weighs about 1lb over the the Sony. Either way these minimalistic differences didn't stop me from making the switch and not looking back at my Vaio SA2
I also want to reinforce what the previous reviewer said, the picture that Amazon has is for the z5a and not the z3a. That being said if your looking for a well made, good looking, portable power house, BUY THIS LAPTOP!
PROS:
Speed - processor(dual core i5 2.5 up to 3.0ghz speed)
Hard drive - 1TB and 8gb of SATA(SSD like speed)
Screen - 1600x900
Dedicated Graphics Card - AMD RADEON HD 6490M
RAM - 8GB DDR3
Build - Screen Lid is solid, brushed aluminum
HDMI - If you like to watch movies, play games, and stream videos on a larger screen this is a must.
Back Lit Keyboard - Helps allot in low light situations it became a must for me after experiencing it.
Cons:
Weight - Over 4lbs tends to be a little heavy(subjective)
However there were some things that I didn't like; build, materials, noisy fan, and slow hard drive speed. So sense I had to buy a new laptop I wanted to make sure to address some of the issues I had with the Vaio, but maintain the things that I did like about it as well. Thus I came across the Samsung Series 7 NP700Z3A-S06US Laptop.
This Laptop addressed every single issue I had with the Vaio, its better built(screen is solid not flimsy like it was with the Vaio) has a bigger and faster hard drive(1TB, and 8gb of ssd),more ram(8gb vs 4gb on Vaio) and it maintained all the things I loved about the Vaio(speed, graphics card, backlit keyboard, screen resolution 1600x900, and size) .
The only very small, almost not worth mentioning difference, between the Samsung vs the Sony, was that the Sammy cost $150 dollars more, and it weighs about 1lb over the the Sony. Either way these minimalistic differences didn't stop me from making the switch and not looking back at my Vaio SA2
I also want to reinforce what the previous reviewer said, the picture that Amazon has is for the z5a and not the z3a. That being said if your looking for a well made, good looking, portable power house, BUY THIS LAPTOP!
PROS:
Speed - processor(dual core i5 2.5 up to 3.0ghz speed)
Hard drive - 1TB and 8gb of SATA(SSD like speed)
Screen - 1600x900
Dedicated Graphics Card - AMD RADEON HD 6490M
RAM - 8GB DDR3
Build - Screen Lid is solid, brushed aluminum
HDMI - If you like to watch movies, play games, and stream videos on a larger screen this is a must.
Back Lit Keyboard - Helps allot in low light situations it became a must for me after experiencing it.
Cons:
Weight - Over 4lbs tends to be a little heavy(subjective)
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Crashes a bit and the touch pad is poorly placed.
This laptop is supposed to be the answer to the MacBook. It's a great laptop in theory with 2 major flaws. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Qadir
Not good
I bought this laptop a week ago and the backlit keyboard would not work. I talked to the Samsung support service and after a few attempts to fix it, they told me to return it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cla
Very Nice All-Purpose Laptop
It's not so easy to find a light, powerful 14" laptop with an optical drive these days. This one fits the bill, although a blu-ray drive would have been a nice addition. Read more
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Mixed feelings
I've had this product for a day and i'm sending it in for a replacement. The first bad thing is the light under the mute button doesn't turn on. Read more
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