Samsung NP700Z5C

320 reviews

May, 2013

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Usability (34)
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Build quality (17)
Resolution (6)
Reliability (3)

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Battery (2)
Portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 320 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the reliability and resolution. The build quality and size are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the portability and battery, and the energy efficiency and connectivity get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Samsung NP700Z5C is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Peter Reelfs (notebookcheck.net)

FAQ: GPU Features in Detail

What's behind PhysX, CUDA and OpenCL? A modern graphics card can do much more than control what's displayed on the screen. Thanks to modern technology like CUDA and OpenCL the card can relieve the main processor and dramatically accelerate computation....

Like CUDA, OpenCL distributes computationally intensive work activities and guides all the operations that can be processed in parallel to the graphics processor. Via OpenCL it's possible to directly access elements of the programming interfaces OpenGL...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by: Manuel Christa (notebookcheck.net)

Review Samsung Series 7 Gamer 700G7C Notebook

Noble gamer. Samsung introduces the Samsung Series 7 700G7C, a high-performance gaming notebook that seeks to extend the premium Series 7 family. Featuring an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 675M, 16 GB RAM, a Blu-Ray drive,...

High-end performance ; Excellent screen ; Additional controls ; Illuminated keyboard ; 1.5 terabyte storage ; 16 GB RAM ; Blu-ray drive

No SSD ; High weight ; Sensitive lid ; Reflective screen

That Samsung does not offer any configuration options

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review Samsung Series 7 Chronos 700Z7C Notebook

Chronos optimized. Samsungs 17-inch Chronos wants to eliminate the weaknesses of it's 15.6-inch brother by improving more than just the display. Big surprise: Crystal clear sound using a subwoofer. ...

Compact 17-incher ; Well marksmanship ; Long battery runtime ; Big touchpad ; Handy power supply ; Low noise ; Fast HDD ; Well gaming performance ; Good contrasts ; Short boot sequence ; Keyboard illumination ; Effortless keyboard ; Slot-In drive ;...

Few connectors ; Only RAM accessible ; Bendable lid ; ClickPad: Little keystroke ; Throttling - 90 Watt power supply overchallenged

An eSATA-Port and a better ClickPad - things would be perfect then

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: Katherine Stevenson (maximumpc.com)

Samsung Series 7 Chronos Review

Feature-rich; capable performer; subtly stylish; great battery life

Buggy trackpad; poor vertical off-axis on screen

IT MIGHT SEEM like ultrabooks have overtaken the laptop landscape, what with all the attention they’ve received lately in the press and at CES, but there are still plenty of folks who prefer a more substantial laptop for general-purpose computing....

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Review Samsung Series 7 Gamer 700G7A Notebook

Attack on the gaming elite. Alienware and Asus have to watch out: Samsung presents a serious opponent for the gaming leaders, M17x and G74SX, called 700G7A. In addition to high-end components (Radeon HD 6970M) and good equipment (Blu-Ray drive), the 17...

High-end screen; Illuminated keyboard; Good input devices; Good equipment; Two big HDDs; Blu-Ray drive; Recovery DVD; Great performance

Temperatures during load; Sensitive lid; Scanty battery life; High weight

Such a bright and contrast rich screen isn’t offered very often

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Review Samsung Serie 7 700Z5A Notebook

Elegant all-rounder. Samsung has big plans with the Chronos 700Z5A: Besides gaming capable midrange hardware, a strong battery that is to ensure a runtime of up to nine hours rests in the compact case. Find out in this review if Samsung is...

Compact case; Keyboard light; Short booting; Good workmanship; Long battery life; Big touchpad; Small power adapter; Good performance; Elegant design; Fast HDD

Low scope of interfaces; Only RAM accessible; Wobbly lid; Lack of stability; Run of the mill display

Powerful midrange hardware in a slim and fairly light case

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Jarred Walton (anandtech.com)

Samsung Series 7 NP700Z7C Review

We recently posted our first look at Dell's new XPS 15, a Windows-focused laptop that took more than a few design elements of the standard MacBook Pro 15. While there was plenty to like with the design and features, we're still waiting for a final BIOS...

For the second straight laptop review, what started out as a system with a lot of promise ends up falling short of my expectations. For many users, the Samsung Series 7 will work very well, but enthusiasts or other folks that tend to push their...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: David Eitelbach (laptopmag.com)

Samsung Series 7 Chronos 17-inch

The 17-inch version of the Samsung Series 7 Chronos provides an excellent multimedia experience in a sleek design with a bright HD display and JBL speakers.

Click to EnlargeThe $1,499 Samsung Series 7 Chronos looks great, sounds great, and is pleasantly thin and light for a 17-inch notebook. The quad-core processor combined with Nvidia's 650M graphics give this multimedia notebook plenty of pep, whether...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: Michael Gorman (engadget.com)

Samsung Series 7 Chronos

Thin and light may be the name of the game for many when it comes to mobile computing, but there's still plenty of folks who need a full-featured portable machine. Samsung's Series 7 Chronos is just such a PC, packing an optical drive, numpad and...

Great battery life ; Matte display ; Loads of connectivity in a thin profile

Flaky touchpad ; Fit and finish leave something to be desired ; No 1080p display option

The Series 7 Chronos' matte screen, backlit keyboard and prodigious battery life make for a compelling package. But, a glitchy touchpad and middling build quality are holding it back.

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: Joanna Stern (theverge.com)

Samsung Series 7 Chronos review

When it comes to phones and tablets, Samsung and Apple's battle is no secret. Take a look at this commercial or peruse the back-and-forth litigation and you'll get a fine look at how fierce the fight has become. However, in the fight for laptop...

Crisp, matte display ; Can adjust brightness of backlit keyboard ; Great performance ; Relatively thin for its size

Build quality could be better ; Loud fan noise ; No Blu-ray or HD display option ; Terrible vertical viewing angles

HP's Envy looms on the horizon, but Samsung has crafted one of the best Windows 7 laptops out there right now

Dec, 2011