Samsung Series 7 Chronos NP700Z7C review

At a Glance:

– 17.3-inch Full HD 1080p display
– 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7-3615QM quad-core processor
– 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive
– 8 GB installed RAM
– NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M Graphics
– DVD±RW Super Multi dual-layer drive
– Wireless-N Wi-Fi
– HDMI output + DisplayPort + VGA

It comes with two super-speed USB 3.0 ports–the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the fastest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. Additionally, this laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.

It comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel.

Powerful Quad-Core Performance

For a difference you can see and feel in HD, multitasking or multimedia, the visibly smart 3rd generation Intel Quad Core i7. Effortlessly move between applications delivered by Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and burst of speed with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.1. Experience your movies, photos, and games smoothly and seamlessly with a suite of visual enhancements built into the processor—no extra hardware required. The ideal choice for whatever you want to accomplish.

Outstanding Sensory Experience

Enjoy high quality surround sound with your 17.3-inch Series 7 Notebook. The built-in JBL speakers with sub-woofer provide the perfect entertainment experience with clearer, richer sound, deeper bass and greater tone articulation. And with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M technology with 2 GB of graphics memory, get superior graphics performance on multimedia applications, including photo and video editing. Get the most out of your experience.

High Brightness, More Color, More Screen Space

Seeing is believing. Get the best you can with Samsung SuperBright Technology. With screen brightness 36 to 50 percent brighter than conventional screens and 16 million colors, every photo, video, website and even document looks stunning. The exceptional screen features slim bezel technology so you get more display in a smaller package. Minimizing the bezel and maximizing the screen gives you a highly portable PC without sacrificing screen size.

Fast Start, Fast Performance

Don’t be weighed down by wasted time, let your PC come alive when you need it. 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 as little as two seconds.

Go Faster with ExpressCache

Innovative ExpressCache technology provides 8 GB of flash memory on the motherboard that works as an ultrafast HDD. Its intelligent, automatic caching takes 45 percent less time to boot up and starts Internet Explorer and frequently used applications twice as fast, while still maintaining the safety and integrity of your data.
(Speed will vary depending on the configuration, applications used and wireless settings.)

Your Favorite Content on the Big Screen

Stop crowding around a laptop screen and enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen by wirelessly connecting your laptop to your TV. With Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), you can sit back and experience your favorite videos, photos, movies, online TV shows, and more–all with great image clarity up to 1080p.

Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display to your TV,  follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Measure Your Battery in Hours… and Years

A battery designed for the long haul, the Samsung Power Plus technology gives you more years and more hours. This technology retains 80 percent of the original battery capacity for up to 1,500 charges. After 3 years of use, you still have a battery that works for you day in and day out. That’s power when you need it.

Key Specifications

17.3-inch LED-backlit display with Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
2.3 GHz Intel Core i7-3615QM quad-core processor (3.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache)
1 TB SATA hard drive
8 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (maximum)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M Graphics with 2 GB GDDR5 graphic memory
DVD±RW Super Multi Dual Layer (S-ATA) Slot Loading Drive
1.3-megapixel webcam
Built-in JBL stereo speakers with subwoofer
8-cell / Li-ion with Samsung Power Plus technology

Wireless & Networking

– Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
– Intel Wireless Display capabilities enables you to wirelessly stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV.
– Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)

Connectivity & Expansion

– 2 ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals).
– 2 standard USB 2.0 ports
– HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
– Mini DisplayPort video output
– VGA video output (analog, RGB)
– Multi-format memory card slot (compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MMC media)
– Microphone and headphone jacks

What’s in the Box

Series 7 laptop with 17.3-inch screen (model NP700Z7C-S01US), AC adapter, rechargeable battery, operating instructions

Warranty

1-year limited warranty on parts and labor.