Samsung 540U3C-A01DE
Specifications

NP540U3C-A01DE (Series 5 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-3317U 2c/4t 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
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 79%, performance: 86%, features: 75%, display: 62% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 86%
Reviews for the Samsung 540U3C-A01DE
Review Samsung 540U3C Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
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?
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?
Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch SSD Ultrabook Review
Source: Ultrabook News
Archive.org version
If we had an editors award we’d be giving it to the Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch right now because it’s a well-built, well engineered and good looking Ultrabook that can handle many duties well. There’s the possibility of upgrading SSD and memory and the touchscreen adds fun and productivity. A good set of ports with a full-size SSD card slot completes the line-up. If Samsung had thrown in a 1600×900 screen the package would be near perfect. But that’s possibly what the new Samsung Series 7 Ultrabook is there for so as that feeds in to the market, look for pricing offers on the Series 5 Ultra Touch. At $849 it’s already good value but we feel that there’s at least $100 to be had in offers later this year. As a back-to-school Ultrabook as the new Haswell-based Ultrabooks feed in, this could be become 2013’s best mainstream Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/04/2013
Source: Ultrabook News
Archive.org versionIf we had an editors award we’d be giving it to the Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch right now because it’s a well-built, well engineered and good looking Ultrabook that can handle many duties well. There’s the possibility of upgrading SSD and memory and the touchscreen adds fun and productivity. A good set of ports with a full-size SSD card slot completes the line-up. If Samsung had thrown in a 1600×900 screen the package would be near perfect. But that’s possibly what the new Samsung Series 7 Ultrabook is there for so as that feeds in to the market, look for pricing offers on the Series 5 Ultra Touch. At $849 it’s already good value but we feel that there’s at least $100 to be had in offers later this year. As a back-to-school Ultrabook as the new Haswell-based Ultrabooks feed in, this could be become 2013’s best mainstream Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/04/2013
Foreign Reviews
Touch-Ultrabook mit Display-Schwäche
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 79% performance: 90% features: 79% display: 50% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 79% performance: 90% features: 79% display: 50% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Schwaches Display, langer Atem
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: low price Negative: deficient display
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2013
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: low price Negative: deficient display
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2013
Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP540U3C
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Comment
Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.