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Review Samsung 540U3C Ultrabook

That special touch. The Samsung Series 5 540U3C is the successor to its forefather, the 530U3C. On the outside, the two notebooks look as similar as a pair of eggs; but in terms of the technological innards, Samsung has jazzed up the compact subnotebook with Windows 8 and a touchscreen -- and they've affixed an asking price of 1000 Euros (~$1320). Are the new alterations worth the steep 200 Euros (~$261) price jump?


 

For the original German review, see here.

Ultrabooks are still a young device category, driven into existence by Intel's strict requirements with their extreme focus on mobility. They've made themselves quite popular with customers and firmly established themselves in the portfolios of many manufacturers. In this area Samsung certainly has some experience to draw from. The Series 5 represents their entry into the highly competitive ultra-mobile market.

A shiny 13.3-inch touchscreen, a power-saving Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) i5 processor, including an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics card and 128 GB of flash memory, are meant to convince buyers looking at the upper-entry level class. Our review shows how the new hardware does, and whether the touchscreen in combination with the Windows 8 operating system (which has been optimized for touchscreen function) really constitutes a machine more valuable than its predecessor. Because the device only differentiates itself technologically from its already reviewed predecessors, the Samsung Series 5 530U3B and 530U3C­, the focus of our review is on the technical alterations. At the time of review, the price (UVP) lies at a good 1000 Euros (~$1320) -- a price increase of a full 200 Euros (~$261).

Case

The chassis is known from old...
The chassis is known from old...
...the shiny touchscreen is brand new.
...the shiny touchscreen is brand new.

The case on our Samsung 540U3C review device is pretty much exactly the same as that of its two predecessors, the 530U3B and the 530U3C­ from Series 5. What we said in the 530U3B review article still stands: the aluminum top surface and the fiberglass base exhibit deficits in stability and rigidity. The greatest weakness, both then and now, is the screen's hinges. The screen bounces heavily when the computer is shaken, which is pretty frustrating even in normal circumstances and causes bothersome reflections. With a touchscreen built in, operating precision and picture quality suffer greatly. Because of the continual touch of fingers on the screen, the display bounces constantly. When typing or playing games, it's unreasonable to keep a constant one-handed grip on the screen to keep it from moving. As a result of the modified display, including the screen's new glass cover, the successor's weight also jumped up about 160 grams to 1.6 kg (0.4 to 3.5 lbs). 

On the underside of the Samsung Series 5 540U3C-A01DE you'll find a maintenance hatch that opens with the removal of a screw. Underneath it you have access to the Solid State Drive, the fan and the cooling system, under which the processor is installed. Here you can also switch out the 4 GB ram bar. 4 more GB of RAM are soldered under the SODIMM RAM slot, enabling the owner to equip the device with up to 12 GB of working memory. The built-in 52 Wh battery isn't accessible without a complete dismantling of the entire case.

As an alternative to the SSD, you can configure the Samsung Series 5 540U3C with a conventional hard drive and a small SSD cache. The servicing Samsung has made possible exceeds that of most other ultrabooks and is a big plus point.

Connectivity

As a general rule, ultrabooks don't tend to glitter with diverse connections. The Samsung Series 5 530U3C­ is no exception; its scope generally mirrors that of the 530U3C. Despite the miserliness, the most important things are still on board: USB 3.0 -- check. SD card reader -- check. HDMI and Micro HDMI outputs -- check, but for VGA you'll need an additional adapter that costs a succulent 30-40 Euros (~$39-$52), even though it came with the 530U3B. Since the ports are lined up very close to each other, wider plugs can block the adjacent ports. Samsung didn't neglect to consider a gigabit LAN port -- this comes with a collapsible opening to maintain the thin build of the chassis.

right side: 2x USB 2.0, SD-Card Reader
right side: 2x USB 2.0, SD-Card Reader
left side: power, LAN, USB 3.0, HDMI, audio, micro-HDMI
left side: power, LAN, USB 3.0, HDMI, audio, micro-HDMI

Display

The touch panel is bright...
The touch panel is bright...
...but the glass surface is very reflective.
...but the glass surface is very reflective.

The display is the preeminent star of the new Samsung Series 5 540U3C. Unlike its predecessors, the 530U3B and 530U3C­, our review device exhibits a shiny new touch-panel (a Samsung SEC0200, to be exact). The 13.3-inch TN-LED display in 16:9 format is protected by a plate of glass, as is generally the case with touchscreens. The glass reaches to the outermost edge of the frame. At 1366x768 pixels the resolution isn't quite up to current standards; it should have been 1600x900. Anyone who wants to use the ultrabook with an external monitor at home or at work can dock one on through the HDMI and Micro HDMI ports. The resolution with said use is limited to 1920x1080 pixels.

The respectable luminosity of 265.7 cd/m² stands in opposition to the very poor contrast of 155:1 and weak black value of 1.87 cd/m². The vastly fluctuating illumination (up to 49 cd/m²) is only noticeable when the picture on the display is very dark and doesn't disturb much in everyday use. In comparison with the competition, the display brightness of the Samsung 540U3C is quite good and exceeds that of the Sony Vaio SV-T1312V1ES with 155.3 cd/m² or the Acer Aspire S5 with 207.2 cd/m². However, the Series 5 540U3C cannot reach the level of the 530U3C­ with 306.6 cd/m² or the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A (374.8 cd/m²).

241
cd/m²
262
cd/m²
283
cd/m²
271
cd/m²
290
cd/m²
283
cd/m²
246
cd/m²
251
cd/m²
264
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Samsung SEC0200 tested with X-Rite i1Display 2
Maximum: 290 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 265.7 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 83 %
Center on Battery: 290 cd/m²
Contrast: 155:1 (Black: 1.87 cd/m²)43.46% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
63% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
42.05% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)

The color space of the 530U3C­ couldn't stand up to professional demands, having reached neither Adobe RGB nor sRGB. Things haven't changed for the Samsung Series 5 540U3C; due to the weak resolution and the ULV-CPU this device isn't relevant for the "pro" target group. Even so, subjectively the display content is pleasing; only during dark film scenes does the display go visibly awry and details get swallowed up.

Samsung 540U3C vs. 530U3B
Samsung 540U3C vs. 530U3B
Samsung 540U3C vs. ADOBE RGB
Samsung 540U3C vs. ADOBE RGB
Samsung 540U3C vs. sRGB
Samsung 540U3C vs. sRGB
Outdoor use
Outdoor use

Reflective surfaces are common among ultrabooks, our review device being no exception; though there are a few with matte displays -- for example its predecessor, the 530U3C­, or the  Fujitsu Lifebook U772, or the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A. The shiny WXGA display on our review device reflects the light in its environment very strongly and is only easily visible in shadowy spots, even when the luminescence doesn't drop in battery mode.

The typically weak angles of vision on TN panels are present here too. Display content is especially distorted by vertical changes of even a few degrees. In terms of the horizontal, only at about +/-30 degrees does the brightness start to diminish. Since the display lid only opens to a maximum of 130 degrees, taller people may have difficulty finding the optimal angular position.

Angles of vision Samsung 540U3C-A01DE
Angles of vision Samsung 540U3C-A01DE
Windows 8 can be operated well with a touchscreen.
Windows 8 can be operated well with a touchscreen.

The touchscreen reacts precisely to tap and gesture controls. But this is where the weak hinges become uncomfortably apparent -- even with the lightest strokes against the touchscreen the display lid bounces for about three seconds. That can make input a little difficult. The bouncing also causes bothersome reflections. Due to these issues, you'll have to hold the display lid with one hand if you want to execute precise tasks.

Performance

In the Samsung 540U3C, as in the 530U3C­, the company has installed a power-saving Intel Core i5-3317U ULV processor with 1.7 GHz clock frequency and a Turbo Boost mode up to 2.6 GHz. You can find more information about the processor in our extensive benchmark tests for the i5-3317U.

The CPU is supported by 8 GB of DDR3 memory, split across a 4 GB bar and 4 GB of onboard RAM; thus the device can be upgraded to up to 12 GB RAM.

Systeminfo CPUZ CPU
Systeminfo CPUZ CPU
Systeminfo CPUZ Cache
Systeminfo CPUZ Cache
Systeminfo HWinfo64 CPU
Systeminfo HWinfo64 CPU
Systeminfo HWinfo64 Summary
Systeminfo HWinfo64 Summary
System information Samsung 540U3C-A01DE

Processor

Stress test
Stress test

The power-saving dual core processor can't maintain the base clocking rate of 1.7 GHz under full load. During our simulated full loading of the CPU and GPU with the programs Prime95 and FurMark in the stress test, the CPU occasionally throttles to 800 MHz. But after over an hour in the stress test, the clocking rates do generally reach from 1.7 to 2.6 GHz.

In daily use, this unrealistic scenario isn't really of consequence. This is revealed by Cinebench R11.5, as CPU throttling does not occur during the test. The level of performance is good, as expected, and is comparable to that of other devices with similar equipment. Looking at the results for the predecessor 530U3C­ with the same combination of CPU and GPU, this review device actually does considerably better in some ways. In Cinebench R11.5 the results only improve by 2%, but in Cinebench R10 they rise up to 25% -- a drastic increase. Compared with the competition, for instance the Zenbook Prime UX31A or the Sony Vaio SVT-1312V1ES, the Samsung 540U3C is right on target.

Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
4554 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
9173 Points
Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
5457 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
1.05 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
1.93 Points
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
15.79 fps
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System Performance

In the system benchmarks the Samsung Series 5 540U3C does just as well and trundles up right behind the Sony Vaio SVT-1312V1ES, placing it into the top third of our database. With 4215 points the device once again achieves about 20% more than the 530U3C­. The mighty performance jump can be attributed mainly to the quick SSD in the new ultrabook. Since the PCMark Vantage Benchmark still isn't functioning in Windows 8, values are missing here. When it comes to everyday use, in most scenarios the performance of the Samsung Series 5 540U3C is just fine.

4
Windows 8 Experience Index
Processor
Calculations per second
6.9
Memory (RAM)
Memory operations per second
7.8
Graphics
Desktop performance for Windows Aero
4
Gaming graphics
3D business and gaming graphics
5.5
Primary hard disk
Disk data transfer rate
7.5
PCMark 7 Score
4125 points
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Storage Devices

HD Tune
HD Tune
AS SSD
AS SSD

In the configuration for our review, the Samsung Series 5 540U3C is equipped with a SanDisk U100 Solid State Drive with 128 GB of storage space. In daily operation the benefits of the SSD shine as the startups out of both cold boot and standby mode happen at lightning speed. Programs profit similarly from the flash memory and start in a matter of seconds and the memory works without a sound.

In the benchmark AS SSD sequential reading test, the U100 SSD reaches up to 447 MB/s. But the value in the writing test is distinctly lower: 272 MB/s. The weak point for the U100 by SanDisk is writing and reading small data blocks. At 9.6 and 9.7 MB/s (reading and writing respectively) the ROM lies conspicuously behind many other mSATA solutions or classic 2.5-inch SSDs. 

The SSD in the review device is connected to the mSATA, but sits in the spot where the HDD lay in its predecessor. It is therefore possible to install an SSD with a 2.5-inch form factor connected by a SATA.

SanDisk U100 128 GB
Transfer Rate Minimum: 236.2 MB/s
Transfer Rate Maximum: 301.7 MB/s
Transfer Rate Average: 272.3 MB/s
Access Time: 0.496 ms
Burst Rate: 85.1 MB/s
CPU Usage: 7 %

Graphics Card

As in the Samsung 530U3C the company has installed an Intel HD Graphics 4000 in the 540U3C. The graphics card completes the synthetic benchmarks with constant core and memory clock rates of 350 and 1050 MHz respectively.

Compared with the 530U3C­, the results are about 8-10% higher. With 628 points in 3DMark 11 and 4989 points in 3DMark 06 the 540U3C ultrabook even outstrips the Zenbook UX31A by a hair. Neither pulling the power plug nor over an hour of full load lower the performance level. But some other devices with the same equipment do better; we suspect the Single Channel RAM is acting as a bottle neck.

3DMark Vantage P Result
3064 points
3DMark 11 Performance
628 points
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Gaming Performance

The Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated in the processor is no gaming graphic card, but it performs well enough for occasional game play; though for some games, for instance Dirt Showdown or Anno 2070, you'll have to lower the graphics settings. Less demanding games like FIFA 13 can be played fluidly at the maximum detail level, while our results show that performance-hungry games like Battlefield 3 are unplayable even at the lowest settings.

Dirt Showdown
Dirt Showdown
Anno 2070
Anno 2070
FIFA 13
FIFA 13
lowmed.highultra
Anno 2070 (2011) 43.4 22.7 14.3 7.2
Dirt Showdown (2012) 33 21 16 7
Fifa 13 (2012) 77.2 59.6 48 25

Emissions

Due to the fact that the SSD works without making a sound and the fan spins infrequently, the noise level for the Samsung 540U3C is comfortably low. In idle mode we measure a barely audible 30.7 dB(A). Under full load the volume of the device grows to a maximum of 41.2 dB(A); in a mix of modes about 40 dB(A) reach the ear of the user.

Noise Level

Idle
29.6 / 30.1 / 30.7 dB(A)
Load
40.7 / 41.2 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Voltcraft sl-320 (15 cm distance)

Temperature

The temperatures in idle mode are on average about 2 °C (3.6 °F) lower than its 530U3C­ predecessor and shift around between 24 and 39.3 °C (75.2 and 102.7 °F). However, the max temperature of a good 39 °C is a little too high for idle mode and points to too little fan operation.

Only after a long time under full load do the surface temperatures rise to a maximum of 51.1 °C (124 °F), measured at the top left of the upper surface. The whole area over the keyboard -- so directly above the processor and graphics chip -- gets quite warm and brings the average temperatures to 34.4 to 35.4 °C (94 to 95.7 °F) on the respective over and undersides of the notebook. The generally problematic areas of the palm rest remain largely in the green; only the touchpad warms to a moderate 35.7 °C (96.3 °F). The power supply, at a high temperature of over 50 °C (122 °F), should be placed in an open area.

Max. Load
 51.1 °C
124 F
48 °C
118 F
26.3 °C
79 F
 
 39.9 °C
104 F
35.5 °C
96 F
24.5 °C
76 F
 
 26.1 °C
79 F
35.7 °C
96 F
22.7 °C
73 F
 
Maximum: 51.1 °C = 124 F
Average: 34.4 °C = 94 F
30.6 °C
87 F
46 °C
115 F
50.6 °C
123 F
24.5 °C
76 F
42.9 °C
109 F
48 °C
118 F
23.1 °C
74 F
25.5 °C
78 F
27.5 °C
82 F
Maximum: 50.6 °C = 123 F
Average: 35.4 °C = 96 F
Power Supply (max.)  59.1 °C = 138 F | Room Temperature 20.5 °C = 69 F | Voltcraft IR-360
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 34.4 °C / 94 F, compared to the average of 30.8 °C / 87 F for the devices in the class Subnotebook.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 51.1 °C / 124 F, compared to the average of 36.1 °C / 97 F, ranging from 21.4 to 281 °C for the class Subnotebook.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 50.6 °C / 123 F, compared to the average of 39.4 °C / 103 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.5 °C / 83 F, compared to the device average of 30.8 °C / 87 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (35.7 °C / 96.3 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.3 °C / 82.9 F (-7.4 °C / -13.4 F).

Battery Life

With an Intel Graphics 4000 graphics card and a ULV processor i5-3317U some real power-saving equipment is built into the Samsung Series 5 540U3C. Accordingly, the usage values are slim. In idle mode, the notebook uses between 6.5 and 11.2 watts and just undercuts the 530U3C­. Under full load, the device measures a maximum of 40.6 watts. The average usage is comparable to its predecessor.

The permanently built-in 45 Wh lithium-ion accumulator is the same as the one Samsung installed in the 530U3C. The included 40 watt power supply reloads the empty battery in 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.1 / 0.2 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 6.5 / 10.2 / 11.2 Watt
Load midlight 35.4 / 40.6 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Voltcraft VC 940
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Samsung advertises the Series 5 540U3C as having a maximum battery life of 8 hours. Our review device actually exceeded that number. The synthetic benchmark program Battery Eater certifies the notebook's battery life in the Reader's Test 8 at 8 hours and 27 minutes. This value is determined with the computer set to its energy-saving profile, with minimum brightness and the wireless deactivated. The full-load simulation Battery Eater Classic is set to the highest level of brightness with WLAN turned on, and the battery is emptied at 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Our surf test over WLAN is a more realistic battery life test that continually surfs and calls up different webpages. With the energy-saving profile activated and the brightness adjusted (dimmed by five levels), the Samsung 540U3C makes it to 5 hours and 40 minutes. The juice doesn't last quite as long for movie playback at full luminosity: here the clock stops at 4 hours and 14 minutes.

maximum battery life (Reader's Test)
Reader's Test
minimum battery life (Classic Test)
Classic Test
maximum battery life (WLAN Test)
WLAN Test
minimum battery life (Film Test)
Film Test
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
8h 27min
WiFi Surfing
5h 40min
DVD
4h 14min
Load (maximum brightness)
2h 28min

Verdict

Ultrabook with touchscreen: Samsung Series 5 540U3C
Ultrabook with touchscreen: Samsung Series 5 540U3C

The Samsung Series 5 540U3C succeeds a good ultrabook and improves it in many ways. Samsung kept the noble case and the power-saving components from the old notebook; a quick SSD significantly enhances the already respectable performance managed by the hybrid solution of the predecessor. The battery life is good and makes for reasonable mobility, although you should bring the compact power supply with you if you plan to be out and about the whole day using the device normally. The bright, shiny touchscreen is clearly a matter of taste; though the suboptimal contrast and black values aren't.

Further plus point: the easy-to-open maintenance hatch enables the user to clean the fan themselves. The working memory is also upgradeable and the SSD can be quickly switched out for a more spacious model.

The bottom line is that the Samsung 540U3C is an interesting subnotebook with touch functionality, but it has tough competition in its highly competitive price sector. Anyone who prefers a matte display without touch functionality should go for its predecessor 530U3C or look around at the competition.

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Specifications

NP540U3C-A01DE (Series 5 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-3317U 2 x 1.7 - 2.6 GHz, Ivy Bridge
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics 4000, Core: 350 MHz, 9.17.10.2817
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x 4 GB, PC3-12800, DDR3 SDRAM, 1600 MHz
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, Yes, Samsung SEC0200, TN LED , WXGA, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM76 (Panther Point)
Storage
SanDisk U100 128 GB, 128 GB 
, SSD
Soundcard
Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphone/microphone jack, Card Reader: SD
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 22 x 315 x 219 ( = 0.87 x 12.4 x 8.62 in)
Battery
45 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4 cells, 6100 mAh, 7.4 V, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 8 h
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo speakers, Keyboard: Isolation keyboard, Keyboard Light: no, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.644 kg ( = 57.99 oz / 3.62 pounds), Power Supply: 277 g ( = 9.77 oz / 0.61 pounds)
Price
1049 Euro

 

The input devices on the 540U3C are well done.
The input devices on the 540U3C are well done.
The brushed aluminum has a noble look to it.
The brushed aluminum has a noble look to it.
Built into the the front edge are illuminated blue LED status lights.
Built into the the front edge are illuminated blue LED status lights.
The arrow keys are small.
The arrow keys are small.
Specialized keys are marked in blue and are activated via the Fn key combination.
Specialized keys are marked in blue and are activated via the Fn key combination.
The heat management is good, given the device's narrow build.
The heat management is good, given the device's narrow build.
The exhaust air outlet blows against the display hinges.
The exhaust air outlet blows against the display hinges.
Samsung offers a substitute start menu
Samsung offers a substitute start menu
...the RAM slot are accessible.
...the RAM slot are accessible.
The display lid only opens about 130 degrees.
The display lid only opens about 130 degrees.
The display is very reflective.
The display is very reflective.
The case was replicated 1:1 from its predecessor.
The case was replicated 1:1 from its predecessor.
The little speakers are more of a makeshift solution than a sound experience.
The little speakers are more of a makeshift solution than a sound experience.
The maintenance hatch is secured only by a screw and a plastic clip.
The maintenance hatch is secured only by a screw and a plastic clip.
Under it you'll find quite a few components...
Under it you'll find quite a few components...
...like the SSD and...
...like the SSD and...
...the fan next to the cooling system. Also the WLAN module and...
...the fan next to the cooling system. Also the WLAN module and...
The compact power supply provides 40 watts.
The compact power supply provides 40 watts.

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Pros

+ Good mobility
+ Lightweight and compact dimensions
+ Bright touchscreen
+ Operating elements
+ Maintenance-friendly

Cons

- Display hinges
- Contrast and black values

Shortcut

What we like

The brushed aluminum surfaces and the attractive inner values like the bright touchscreen.

What we'd like to see

For a street price of a whole 1000 Euros (~$1320), more than one of the three USB ports should be of the USB 3.0 variety. The display could have better contrast and black values. Also, since we are dealing with a high-mobility device, a Kensington Lock would be desirable.

What surprises us

The good heating management considering the space requirements is surprising. It is unfortunately also surprising that the useful VGA adapter was cut.

The competition

The Samsung 540U3C has its own predecessor, the Samsung 530U3C, to compete with. But since the current price of the latter lies only about 70 Euros (~$91) beneath the new version, the pros of this review device prevail, for example the SSD and the touchscreen. Further competition in the 1000 Euros (~$1320) segment is coming in droves: Acer Aspire S5Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2012Asus Zenbook Prime UX31AFujitsu Lifebook U772 or the Sony Vaio SV-T1312V1ES.

Ratings

Samsung 540U3C-A01DE - 03/18/2013 v3 (old)
Michael Moser

Chassis
84%
Keyboard
87%
Pointing Device
85%
Connectivity
70%
Weight
91%
Battery
90%
Display
73%
Games Performance
69%
Application Performance
95%
Temperature
84%
Noise
88%
Add Points
80%
Average
83%
85%
Subnotebook - Weighted Average
Michael Moser, 2013-01- 7 (Update: 2018-05-15)