Samsung R700 Test (Notebook)


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Samsung R700
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 8 different tests on the Samsung R700 (s).
Average score of all laptops & notebooks: B.
Product specs: Display Size: 17"; Battery life: 3h; Internal memory: 3072MB; Processor clock speed: 2500MHz; Hard disk drive capacity: 250GB; Type: Notebook; Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:10
 
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PC Pro
Issue 9/2008
10 products on test 		"very good" (5 out of 6 stars) Value for money: 5 out of 6 stars "Labs Winner"
PC Pro declares this Samsung an all-round great notebook. Capable of matching a desktop, with especially noteworthy 3D performance, it still manages to retain its portability with a good battery life and low weight, considering the size.
 
Pocket-lint.co.uk
Publication date 6/2008
Single test 		8 out of 10 points
The R700 has all the makings of a classic desktop replacement. Pocket Lint found its good list of specs and great value for money were enough of a draw on their own.
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Computing Made Easy
Issue 125
Single test 		8 out of 10 points
A good looking laptop with an array of features that will compensate for a desktop when you are on the go. It is a machine with plenty of grunt and is capable enough to handle most games. Perfect for multimedia purposes such as watching movies and television. The mini-DVD- rewriter is an added bonus allowing you to burn and re-burn DVDs whilst mobile. Its sleek and glossy design adds to it appeal. Not only does it do the job you want done quickly but it does it in style.
 
CNET.co.uk
Publication date 4/2008
Single test 		"Very Good" (7,6 out of 10 points)
Some interesting features are available with the Samsung R700, including the full-sized, germ-proof keyboard. CNet.co.uk does explain it won't win any awards for speed but it is cheap and powerful enough to replace a bulky desktop system.
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PC Pro
Issue 5/2008
Single test 		"very good" (5 out of 6 stars) Value for money: 6 out of 6 stars "Recommended"
":.. As long as portability doesn't figure too high on your list of priorities, the R700 is the finest budget desktop replacement."
 
Personal Computer World
Publication date 3/2008
Single test 		"Very good" (4 out of 5 Stars) Value for money: 4 out of 5 stars
"... a quality desktop replacement notebook housed in an equally impressive chassis. It’s certainly capable of impressive general purpose performance, but those after a portable gaming machine need to look elsewhere."
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Summary of Samsung R700



The Samsung R700 notebook proved its mettle in PC Advisor and PC Pro magazines, coming away with first place.


The notebook was put through its paces in the test labs of 7 magazines and received mostly positive reviews.
Under the microscope, the Samsung R700 was able to obtain its best score of "very good" (5 out of 6 stars) in the 5/2008 issue of PC Pro magazine. Pocket-lint.co.uk online magazine gave the product a score of 8 out of 10 points in issue 6/2008, which was the lowest score it received.
The Samsung R700 was given further plaudits in the shape of; "Recommended" (PC Pro 5/2008).