- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A
- 15.6"
- Core i7 2.45 GHz Single core
- 8 GB DDR3
- 500 GB HDD
Released January, 2012
Rated 80% by by S.-Lir (May, 2012)It would have been wise for Samsung to have made the laptop upgradable to at least to 16 gig of ram or more.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A
First reviewed March, 2012
Features Key features of the Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A
2.45 GHz
Intel Core i7 920XM
Rated 100% by by William-Foutch (Nov, 2011)The case is very good quality the small bezel on the screen is very nice.
screen size
15.6"
12.1"
14"
Series 7 NP700Z5A by kennethj (Oct, 2012)The way the laptop lid is hinged to the base prevents the screen from opening more than (I'm guessing) 120 degrees, but this isn't a big deal at all.
Series 7 NP700Z5A by Byron-Tedder (Jan, 2012)But the amazing thing is how Samsung has engineered the bezel around the screen to be so small.
screen resolution
Series 7 NP700Z5A by S.-Lir (May, 2012)The resolution of the screen is extremely adequate, but not excessive,(remember that the retina display which incidentally is manufactured by Samsung is not a useful feature in say, watching movies), and for reading text and looking at images the resolution of this screen, 1600 x 900, is extremely adequate.
Series 7 NP700Z5A by Byron-Tedder (Jan, 2012)The Samsung has a higher resolution screen (perfect resolution in my opinion at 1600x900), although I do prefer the 16:10 ratio the Apple still uses more than the 16:9 ratio that everyone else has gone to.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 1.8 GHz  | 3 GHz |
Series 7 NP700Z5A by Gautam-D.-Ramchandani (Nov, 2011)Cons: poor choice of broadcom wireless card, signal strength deteriorates rapidly after 10 feet, only single band 2.4 GHz wireless n so the 5.8 GHz band is not available.
Series 7 NP700Z5A by kennethj (Oct, 2012)The graphics processor isn't the best, but I'm more than happy.
processor
Series 7 NP700Z5A by Mean-Mr.-Mustard (Nov, 2011)For $1149, you get:Quad-core i7 processor, 6 GB RAM (easily upgraded to the max 8 GB), high quality discrete ATI graphics card for gaming, slot loading optical drive, FANTASTIC backlit keyboard with a full numeric pad, 8 GB expresse cache for quick starts and better efficiency, and an outstanding 1600 x 900 matte screen which may be my favorite feature overall.
Series 7 NP700Z5A by S.-Lir (May, 2012)The laptop has a very quiet fan that goes on depending on the demand placed on the processor.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB  | 8 GB |
Series 7 NP700Z5A by Troy--bbqchickenrobot (Jun, 2012)I also upgraded the RAM to utilize 12GB of RAM with an 8GB SODIMM matching same specs as the Samsung SODIMM soldered to the board.
Series 7 NP700Z5A by kennethj (Oct, 2012)Also, if you're doing anything more than replacing a chip of RAM, you'll have to take the whole bottom cover off.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A
3DMark06 CPU
Series 7 NP700Z5A by kennethj (Oct, 2012)The Core i5 processor and the ATI Mobility Radeon graphics card is speedy enough for Need For Speed, Burnout, Command.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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8 MB (Intel Core i7 920XM) -
8 GB -
3.2 GHz (Intel Core i7 920XM) -
41.06 -
2.45 GHz -
15.6" -
Jan, 2012 -
11,916 (Intel Core i7 920XM) -
1600 x 900 -
572 MB/s (USB 3.0)
cons
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DDR3 -
Single core
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 19 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Christopher-Bennett (Jan, 2012) Rated 100% by by kennethj (Oct, 2012) |
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Screen
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by S.-Lir (May, 2012)The fact that the screen of this laptop is non-reflective is a big plus as it allows users to use the laptop in very bright lighting without seeing their reflection on the screen.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by kennethj (Oct, 2012)The resolution is above average, with a matte screen.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by S.-Lir (May, 2012)To remedy this issue, you can deactivate the self adjusting screen lighting, or just slightly change the angle of your screen.
Type
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by S.-Lir (May, 2012)The maximum amount of ram possible is 8gig, but this is a lot more than necessary unless you plan on editing picture files of over 6 gig; also remember that Windows 8 will be less resource intensive than Windows 7 and thus that you will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 with no problem, if you chose.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Byron-Tedder (Jan, 2012)Samsung has built a very capable machine that is at least as good if not better than the 2011 MacBooks in virtually every area-especially if you're a Windows user.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Byron-Tedder (Jan, 2012)Everything in Windows is very responsive and quick.
Body
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Mean-Mr.-Mustard (Nov, 2011)The chassis is very solid and sturdy, while providing a sleek, sexy appearance.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Byron-Tedder (Jan, 2012)The Macbook has a good inch of bezel around the monitor, whereas the Samsung has a quarter of an inch of bezel on the sides and about a half inch of bezel on the top and bottom.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Grant-Dewar (Jan, 2012)Having some form of volume control on the chassis would have been awesome, rather than running it through fn keys.
Touchpad
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by kennethj (Oct, 2012)The trackpad does take a few minutes to adjust to, but it's much nicer than any other trackpad I've ever used.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by William-Foutch (Nov, 2011)Track pad is not the best, good but not the best.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Mean-Mr.-Mustard (Nov, 2011)I'm getting used to the touchpad, as I've never had a clickpad type device.
Wifi
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by KotExcept for Wi-Fi issue, I am completely satisfied with this laptop because it is fast, has great battery and is equipped with very good display.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by KotI tried to connect this Samsung with my Wi-Fi router and with other Wi-Fi networks, but the connection is always limited or doesn't work well.
Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5A 15.6", 2.45 GHz, 8 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Ruslan-Balkin (Jan, 2012)Everything works OK (webcam works, wi-fi works, sound works).
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