Samsung R720
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung R720Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1250 euro
Average of 6 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung R720
Source: PC Pro
You might not be able to tell from the picture, but Samsung's R720 is one seriously big laptop. If you're looking for something portable, there are many better choices available.Samsung's latest desktop replacement has a huge, high-resolution 17.3in display - and a tiny, tiny price tag
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 83%
Source: Reg Hardware
The 17.3in screen looks good and, despite Samsung's decision to go with a Pentium Dual Core processor, the R720 returned some decent benchmark scores. Perhaps most surprising was the 3D performance afforded by the Radeon HD 4330 graphics card. Yet again, though, we’re dismayed at Samsung’s decision to leave out 802.11n wireless, while some of the keys losing their texture so quickly was also a concern. However, at £599 it's very reasonably priced for a 17in laptop. If you can forgive its minor flaws, the Samsung R720 is a decent, albeit relatively low-powered, desktop replacement.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: IT Reviews
At £599, the Samsung R720 packs in a lot. Sure, the Pentium Dual Core processor might put some people off, but the fact is it really doesn't impact performance too much. And although the Radeon HD 4330 graphics card won't be up to high-resolution, high-detail gaming, it's far better than the integrated graphics you usually get at this price. If you want a 17-inch laptop that offers decent performance and won't break the bank, Samsung's R720 comes highly recommended.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: V3.co.uk
The R720 has a bright 17in widescreen display that uses a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is used by many TV shows and films, so you will see fewer black bars at the top and bottom when watching video. It also makes the entire laptop noticeably wider, which is one reason Samsung has been able to fit a numeric keypad in. A good alternative to a desktop computer for many people
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Active
A good alternative to a desktop computer for many people. Good points: Wide, bright display; plays games; HDMI output; attractive design; plenty of system memory Bad points: Graphics card unnecessary for non-gamers; short battery life; heavy
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/18/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENonline available, Length Unknown, Date: 08/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Comment
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430: Entry level low end dedicated graphics adapter with slower clock rates than the HD 3450.
Lower end of Graphics Cards for users who want to play games. New games should run on these cards, but only with decreased details and mediocre resolution.
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).
The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.
P7350:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
17.3": Meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
>> To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.9 kg: This weight is average for notebooks. Therefore the numerous mass of laptops with 15 inch display fits in this class of weight.
Samsung: The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international businesses, all united under the Samsung brand in South Korea. The meaning of the Korean word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars". The Samsung brand is one of the most important brands of South Korea. Samsung is an international notebook manufacturer of medium size according market shares and reviews.
81.33%: This rating is to be considered as average, because the amount of notebooks with better ratings is about equal like the amount with worse ratings.
>> Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
