Samsung RF711 Series
Processor: Intel Core i5 2410M, Intel Core i7 2630QMGraphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 17,3 inch, 17.3 inch
Weight: 2.89kg, 2.9kg
Price: 1079,00, 900, 1100 euro
Average of 8 scores (from 12 reviews)
mobility: 66%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 87%
Samsung RF711-S02DE
Specifications
Notebook: Samsung RF711-S02DEProcessor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1024 MB
Display: 17,3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 2.89kg
Price: 1079,00 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 5 scores (from 8 reviews)
Multimedian. Samsung introduces the Sandy Bridge processors to the RF range and supplies a proper multimedia laptop that is even suitable for gaming in the RF711. Why this laptop wastes a part of its theoretical maximum performance can be read in our review.
Source: Reg Hardware
The screen is massive and comfortable to work on, and Samsung has used the width of the RF711 to great effect, with an ample, solid keyboard. It gets even better when you consider the price - compare this to the slightly slower Sony Vaio VPCF21Z1E, which costs nearly two grand and has a smaller screen, albeit a 3D-capable one with more pixels. With a street price currently under a thousand pounds, the RF711 is a great, portable (sort of), all-round computer. Just don’t call it a laptop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Samsung's RF711 is an affordable and stylish multimedia powerhouse that's stuffed with features and connectivity yet is held back by an average screen and speakers, not to mention battery life that can be measured in minutes rather than hours under intensive workloads. However, if you want its quad-core power, don't mind its weaknesses and your budget won't stretch to pricier rivals, it's definitely worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Gadgetmix
Overall, for gaming, applications, overall temperature and noise, Samsung RF711 notebook meet the demands for a notebook enthusiast. The only issue here is the battery life. Overall, Samsung RF711 is a nice and reliable laptop to have for general computing and for multimedia experience. You can pick this Samsung RF711 up at Amazon for $1033.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2011
Source: Comp Reviews
If you're looking for an affordable gaming notebook that has a large screen, the Samsung RF711-S02 laptop is a contender. With a big 17.3-inch display, this laptop is surprisingly lightweight. Equipped with a quad-core 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processor, the Samsung RF711-S02 also features a spacious hard drive and 4GB of DDR3 memory.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2011
Rating: performance: 70% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 88% features: 92% display: 88% mobility: 83% ergonomy: 96% emissions: 93%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 87% display: 72% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 90%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→ENstrong performance, glossy display, keyboard with narrow layout
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2011
Samsung RF711-S01DE
Specifications
Notebook: Samsung RF711-S01DEProcessor: Intel Core i5 2410M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Source: PC Online.com.cn
zh-CN→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2011
Samsung RF711-S07DE
Specifications
Notebook: Samsung RF711-S07DEProcessor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/12/2011
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 73% features: 86% display: 77% mobility: 71% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 77%
Source: Chip.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 69% performance: 69% features: 93% display: 100% mobility: 50% ergonomy: 93%
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENpositive: valuable casing, strong CPU, USB 3.0; negative: display
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2011
Comment
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.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M:
Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
Intel Core i5:
2410M:
Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.6-2.9 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).
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.
2.89 kg:
This weight is average for notebooks. Therefore the numerous mass of laptops with 15 inch display fits in this class of weight.
2.9 kg:
81.13%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
