Samsung NP550P7C

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the sound and screen. The usability and keyboard are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical comments about the battery.

value for money, keyboard, usability, screen, sound

battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Samsung NP550P7C is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 27 reviews)

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Samsung 550P7C review

 

The Samsung 550P7C is a capable 17in laptop with power to spare for general computing and Windows games.

There’s very little not to like about the Samsung 550P7C. The keyboard and trackpad are particularly good and while the speakers are a little bassy, we were quite impresssed. We’d like the build quality to be better, but at this price, we can’t...

Recommended!

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Samsung 550P7C

 

A powerful desktop replacement with game-worthy graphics but minus the high price tag.

Stonking performance (aside from HDD) ; Game-worthy graphics ; Nice ergonomics ; Relatively affordable

No SSD by default (but upgrade instructions provided) ; No keyboard backlighting ; Poor battery life

If you’re after an unapologetic desktop replacement that can handle anything from video decoding to gaming, Samsung’s Series 5 550P7C is a great buy. This powerful 17-inch laptop might have a few shortcomings, but its looks, usability, performance and...

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Samsung 550P7C review

 

Samsung's 550P7C is a laptop only in the very broadest sense of the word. Its size and heft mean you're unlikely to want to have it actually sitting in your lap for very long, and not at all on a busy commuter train where you're likely to elbow fellow...

There’s very little not to like about the Samsung 550P7C. The keyboard and trackpad are particularly good and while the speakers are a little bassy, we were quite impresssed. We’d like the build quality to be better, but at this price, we can’t...

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Solid laptop, worth considering buying

 

I've had this computer for about a week, so I'll just list the pros and cons here:

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Samsung NP550P7C 17.3" Laptop - Silver

 

This is a pretty new model with the latest Ivy Bridge Core 17 processor. Its fast as you would expect. Looks are adequate though perhaps not outstanding for a high end laptop. The dual hard drive bar is a big plus as it allows you to put in an extra...

Ivy Bridge Core 17 - very fast, decent sound for laptop

You are paying a premium for cutting edge pocessor

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Samsung NP550P7C

 

Plays flight sim well,blu-ray really good,sound very good for a laptop

None worth worrying about

Product Specifications

Configuration

DVD Writer:Blu-ray Combo / DVD-Writer
Embedded 3G/4G: No
Embedded UMTS: No
Fingerprint Reader: No
Hard Drive Type:Hard Disk Drive
Remote Control: No
TV Card: No
Video Editing Card: No
Web Cam: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth: Yes
Card Reader:3 in 1 Card Reader / 4 in 1 Card Reader
Firewire: No
TV Output: Yes
Wireless LAN: Yes

Display

Aspect Ratio:16:9
LED Backlight:Edge LED
True Resolution:Full HD / WSXGA

General Features

Intel ® Centrino Technology: No
Media Centre Edition: No
RAM Type:DDR3 SDRAM

Graphic

Brand of Graphic Chip:nVidia
GPU Model (Graphic Card):GEFORCE GT650M

Processor

Chipset Brand:Intel®
Chipset Type:HM76
Processor:Core™ i7
Processor Brand:Intel ®
Processor Number:I7-3610QM / I7-3630QM
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