Samsung RF510

380 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Design (18)
Value for money (11)
Energy (10)
Build quality (5)
Usability (3)

Negative
Battery (14)
Resolution (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 380 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the touchpad and build quality are on the whole positive. The energy efficiency and value for money also get good comments, whereas reviews about the sound and keyboard are different. There are some less positive reviews about the resolution and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Samsung RF510 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review Samsung RF510 Notebook

Matt Multimedian. Multimedia performance with Core i5-460M & GeFo ...

High-end materials ; Generally stable case ; Blu-Ray player & USB 3.0 ; Inputs with good feedback ; Quiet & cool ; High computing performance ; Fast hard disk

Color poor and contrast low TFT ; Narrow viewing angles ; Fairly short battery life ; No eSATA, ExpressCard

The fast hard disk paired with the i5-460M provides an impressive work speed

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by: Avram Piltch (laptopmag.com)

Samsung RF510

A sleek design, powerful graphics, and comfy keyboard make this a strong buy for home users looking for a notebook with some muscle.

The Samsung RF510 provides above-average performance in a stylish and resasonably-priced package. However, in this price range, the Dell XPS 15 provides similar performance with better audio, a more colorful screen, a backlit keyboard, and...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Samsung RF510-S01US

Buyers purchasing through Tiger Direct can pick up additional protection for their laptop by purchasing one of Tiger Direct's extended service plans, which start at $134.98. A 3-year plan covering accidental damage is also available for $249.98.

Fast Core i5 processor. Excellent Nvidia graphics chip. Two USB 3.0 ports. Affordable

Design is bland. Battery life is ho-hum. Doesn?t take advantage of a graphics switching technology

The Samsung RF510-S01US desktop replacement laptop has two things going for it: its speedy processor and powerful integrated Nvidia graphics chip.

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Expert review by: Andy Sim & Aloysius Low (hardwarezone.com)

Samsung RF510 - A Fleeting Workhorse

Samsung's latest RF series was built with one thing in mind - performance. Prepped with a Core i7 processor and discrete GeForce graphics, will the 15.6-inch RF510 ultimately hold its own against the competition? We took a long hard look at the sleek...

Decent PerformanceSpacious & Responsive TouchpadExcellent Keyboard

Poor Battery LifeExpensive For Its Class

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by: John R. Delaney (computershopper.com)

Samsung RF510-S01

The RF510 is a highly capable mainstream notebook with Core i5 power and USB 3.0 technology. It's a fine fit for mainstream users who value speed over portability.

Good overall performance; solid feature set; nice display

Short battery life; uninspired design

Despite its relatively short battery life and bland exterior design, the Samsung RF510 is an excellent pep-for-the-dollar choice among mainstream notebooks. Not only do you get strong productivity and multimedia performance, but you can also enjoy some...

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review by: johnnyjinkle (cnet.com)

Excellent performance, great design

great laptop, well worth the money.

This laptop is excellent for gaming and power users. it has a core17 processor and Nvidia Geforce graphics

my only complaint is the touchpad. it works well and all, but it seems to mess up my typing more than any other laptop ive used. while i type i barely touch it and it sends my cursor to another place. i just disable the touchpad and use my mouse

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung RF510

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of the Samsung RF510 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

performance, value for money, screen, energy, design

88% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Janna Fowler "Game Sampler" (amazon.com)

LOVE IT!

This is the BEST money I've ever spent in my life. I love this laptop! It performs better than most gaming machines I've owned. I've played everything from RIFT to World of Warcraft to Star Wars the Old Republic on it without even so much as a hiccup!...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Edgar Pernalete Ccs Venezuela (amazon.com)

Excelente for work and entertainment all in one

Me tomo tienpo revisando un equipo potente tanto para entretenimiento como para trabajo y els digo este es el equipo para ambos

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: RRH "Ryan" (amazon.com)

Awesome, except for battery life - even shorter than expected

I've had this computer just shy of a year and I really love it. I rarely have any problems with it, and when I do they almost always self-correct. It ships with a fairly minimal amount of bloatware and the only truly irritating bloatware was the...

Nov, 2011

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