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Samsung 530U4BI

Samsung 530U4BI
Samsung 530U4BI
alaScore 78

6 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of Samsung 530U4BI. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the screen and design are on the whole positive. The battery and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the sound. The usability and durability get negative views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung 530U4BI is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Samsung 530U4BI review: Samsung 530U4BI

 

Samsung 530U4BI

The ; is a fairly slim midsize laptop with decent battery life and plenty of features, including dual USB 3.0 ports.

Samsung calls this an ultrabook, but with a DVD drive, a 500GB platter hard drive, and a weight of nearly 4 pounds, it really doesn't fit the ultrabook mold.

If you ignore the ultrabook branding and instead think of this as a somewhat slim midsize, mainstream laptop, the 14-inch Samsung Series 5 is a fine example of the form.

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Could have been great, but plagued with problems

 

On paper, this laptop looks like an amazing option - with many of the perks of an ultraportable, but the memory space and extra features (CD drive, SD slot, Ethernet, USB, etc.) of a heavier laptop.

Light-ish, Thin, CD Drive, Ethernet, Lots of Ports, Memory, Quiet

Audio Problems; Lagging Problems; Freezing Problems; Rattling Problems; Battery Life

Aug, 2014
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"It's a good computer worth buying."

 

As a previous owner of a Macbook, I would consider this a slight step down, but definitely a good computer, and I would buy it again.

The computer has a slim design AND still has a CD drive, which is something that I (and others I'm sure) are not ready to let go of yet. The keyboard has a good feel to it. 6-cell battery last a good amount of time, even running multiple programs.

The keyboard has no backlighting, so it's hard to type when there are no lights on. The mouse clickers are a little too loud when pressed. I would rather windows 7 have come pre-installed instead of 8.

Dec, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

It's a good computer worth buying.

 

As a previous owner of a Macbook, I would consider this a slight step down, but definitely a good computer, and I would buy it again.

The computer has a slim design AND still has a CD drive, which is something that I (and others I'm sure) are not ready to let go of yet. The keyboard has a good feel to it. 6-cell battery last a good amount of time, even running multiple programs.

The keyboard has no backlighting, so it's hard to type when there are no lights on. The mouse clickers are a little too loud when pressed. I would rather windows 7 have come pre-installed instead of 8.

Dec, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

TROYANO PREINSTALADO EN LOS ULTRABOOK SAMSUNG SERIE 5?

 

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May, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Some Good Features, But With Major Problems as Well

 

Heavy and clunky for Ultrabook category. Has good ports and optical drive. For really using it on the road and carrying around, more flimsy than it should be, (I feel like I have to treat it gently, which is not what I want to be thinking about when...

Speakers and sound is excellent. Display is good (although the landscape, movie-optimized screen orientation isn't good for writing and working--but this is with most laptops these days). Lots of ports (usb, sd, etc).

Not sturdy for portable use: picking up by edge, or even rapid typing, makes it rattle and groan; start-up time slow,and closing lid sleep function creates errors about 60% of time. Battery life on mine is c.3 hrs,just using word,outlook,and firefox.

May, 2012
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