Samsung Series 3 review

Samsung Series 3 NP300E5C-A08US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue Silver)

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Technical Details

Screen Size	15.6 inches		Brand Name	Samsung
Screen Resolution	1366 x 768		Series	Scala3
Max Screen Resolution	1366 x 768 pixels		Item model number	NP300E5C-A08US
Processor	2.5 GHz Core i5-3210M		Hardware Platform	PC
RAM	4 GB DDR3		Operating System	Windows 8
Memory Speed	1600 MHz		Item Weight	5.1 pounds
Hard Drive	500 GB		Item Dimensions L x W x H	14.40 x 1.14 x 9.50 inches
Graphics Coprocessor	Intel HD Graphics 4000		Color	Blue Silver
Wireless Type	802.11bgn		Processor Brand	Intel
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	3		Processor Count	2
			Computer Memory Type	DDR3 SDRAM
			Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
			Hard Drive Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
			Optical Drive Type	DVD Super Multi DL
			Audio-out Ports (#)	1
			Battery Type	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
			Batteries:	1 Lithium ion batteries req

 

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Price	$649.99	$579.90	$649.99	$499.99
Shipping	FREE Shipping	FREE Shipping	$8.49	FREE Shipping
Sold By	ebestpurchase	EasternDigital	Tomorrow's Store	Monkey's Mark Down Electronics
Weight	5.07 pounds	4.85 pounds	Information not provided	5.07 pounds
Processors	Core i5-3210M 2.5G	Core i3-3120M 2.5G	Core i5-3210M 2.5G	Intel Core i3 2.40 GHz
Operating System	Windows 8	Windows 8(64bit)	Windows 8	Windows 8
Memory	4 GB DDR3	4 GB DDR3	6 GB DDR3	4 MB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage	500 GB 5400 RPM Storage	500 GB  Storage	1 TB 5400 RPM Storage	320 GB Storage
Graphics Card	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Information not provided

Product Description

From students to social networking enthusiasts, home office to the kitchen table, the Samsung Series 3 laptop was designed to keep you connected, entertained, and looking stylish. Offering a seamless blend of style and capability, this model (NP300E5C-A08US) features a 15.6-inch high-def display, 500 GB hard drive, and 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM for excellent multitasking.

It's powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. Effortlessly move between applications with smart multitasking delivered by Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for a difference in your performance that you can truly see and feel.
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 8 Home operating system.

Stunning Slim Bezel Display

The screen on your PC is its gateway to wonder. With Samsung's slim bezel technology, you get more in a smaller footprint. By minimizing the bezel and maximizing the screen you have a highly portable PC without sacrificing screen size. From email to presentations, photos to videos, and everything in between, make your content come alive. More screen gives you more to love.

Exclusive Fast Start Technology

Don't be weighed down by wasted time, let your PC come alive when you need it. Your life happens on the go, you don't have time to wait for PC to shut down and power up. With Samsung's exclusive Fast Start technology, simply close the lid to enter a hybrid sleep mode. When you open the lid, you are up and running in less than 3 seconds.

PowerPlus Battery Technology

A battery designed for the long haul, the Samsung Powerplus technology gives you more years and more hours. This technology retains 80 percent of the original battery capacity for up to 1,000 charges. After 3 years of use you still have a battery that still works for you day in and day out. That's power when you need it.

Stylish Samsung Design

A stunning, subdued design that balances the work and play role of every notebook. The Samsung Series 3 15.6-inch features a brushed metal look exterior with brushed chrome trim. Look stylish wherever you use it.

PROS	CONS
•             It has an Intel Core i5 3210M 2.50 GHz processor. •             It has 4 GB DDR3. •             It has 500 GB of hard disk drive space. •             It has a 15.6 inch screen. •             It uses Windows 8. •             It weighs approximately 5 pounds.	•             The laptop has only 4GB of RAM. •             Extremely sensitive mouse pad. •             Gets really hot, really fast. •             The casing of the laptop scratches easily. •             The quality of the screen is not very good.

Customer Reviews

Samsung Laptop, February 13, 2014

By 

B. Gonzalez "Bern" (New Jersey, USA)

This review is from: Samsung Series 3 NP300E5C-A03US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue Silver) (Personal Computers)

This computer has been great so far. It gets a lot of use and still running strong. I love it.
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worst laptop ever, February 12, 2014

By 

devilgurl666 -

This review is from: Samsung Series 3 NP300E5C-A08US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue Silver) (Personal Computers)

This is the worst laptop I've ever had it never wants to load usually freezes during start up as soon as I enter my password. When it actually does load it is so slow I have never seen a computer load so slow my desk top I had before this was 10 years old and worked better than this laptop.very disappointed samsung.

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 Great Laptop, December 21, 2013

By 

Roberto Jerez (Dom. Rep.)

   

This review is from: Samsung Series 3 NP300E5C-A08US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue Silver) (Personal Computers)

Great Laptop compare quality price. Have a good performance and my kids are very happy with it. I recommend it to everybody.