Samsung SF511-S01

87 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Keyboard (2)
Connectivity (2)
Value for money (1)
Screen (1)
Design (1)

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Reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the screen and value for money. The design and keyboard also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Samsung SF511-S01 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review Samsung RF511 Notebook

Quad all-rounder. Samsung responds to the high demand on the previous model, RF510, with a revision called RF511. Graphics and processor performance have been upgraded to a quad core and Fermi. The perfect all-rounder? ...

High quality materials; Matt, bright display; BluRay & USB 3.0; BluRay player; Input devices with good feedback; Quiet & cool; High computing performance; Low idle power consumption; Strong 5-6 hour battery life

Contrast weak TFT; Narrow viewing angles; Merely WXGA resolution; No eSATA & ExpressCard; Adapter overburdened @ full load

So quiet and energy saving (idle), despite quad core CPU. The best battery life with the i7 2630QM in a notebook up until now

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Samsung SF511-A02US

The SF511-AO2US has a full-size keyboard, complete with numeric keypad, and uses matte black chiclet-style keys. The key layout is standard and provided a smooth typing experience. I was also pleased with the multitouch touchpad, which has a luxurious...

Hardware includes dual-core Intel processor, lots of RAM. Distinctive look

Limited gaming and graphics capability. Loaded with bloatware. Hard drive is small

The Samsung SF511-A02US is a competent desktop replacement laptop that combines smart style and solid performance.

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Consumer review by: Sandals30 (cnet.com)

Amazing laptop with incredible speed! Love it!

Received this as a gift and was 1000 times better than my old laptop. This thing is blazing fast. I love the fast start up and the fact that I can still charge my phone or other mobile devices even when it is off. I've literally sat with this on my lap...

Incredible speed, beautiful display, light weight, elegant exterior, fast start, 10-key built into laptop keyboard, stays cool, quiet, great battery life, charge mobile devices while off

Touchpad not as responsive as I'd like, have to get used to keyboard layout

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: AasimKhan30 (cnet.com)

Beauty At Its Best

Good Graphic 2gb Nvidia Graphic Card ; Bright Screen ; I7 quad Processor

Screen Resolution ; only micro Sd card reader

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: fjdkkeiigisiigkke (cnet.com)

really great value

great speed and power, easy and cheap to upgrade to 8 gigs of ram, even quicker if you toss in an ssd drive, well built, best bang for your buck laptop for under a grand

very fast, nice size, great price, nice full size keyboard

not fully stocked with ram, not a 1080p screen

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: tonywf (cnet.com)

A Gaming Laptop For Everyday Use Price

I bought this computer because I was looking for speed use, tiring of my computers slowing down with every search and upload. You will not be disappointed here. An i7 quad core processor on a 15-inch screen computer, along with the 3 second startup...

Fast startup, great processing speed, and interesting 10-key

Screen resolution of 1366x768 unusual for the computer's size. Overly sensitive touch pad

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: khalsa11 (cnet.com)

Decent laptop crippled by poor display

Good specs ; i5, 4GB RAM, 640 GB HDD ; USB 3.0, HD webcam, gigabit LAN

Poor display - terrible contrast, narrow viewing angles, and odd colors. A display this bad should only go on bargain-bin laptops from no-name manufacturers. A big disappointment coming from Samsung

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: szhang880 (cnet.com)

Built to last. Aesthetically pleasing inside and out.

Though the Samsung RF511 S02 is essentially the same as the RF711, there wasn't a page as of to post my review of my RF711 with similar specifications - so I am posting here since they are the same family model. I was in the market for a decent ......

Intel Core i7, Sandy Bridge, Quad Core, Powerful, BlueTooth, Chargeable USB port, NVIDIA GeForce GT540M, 750GB Hard Drive, Chiclet Keyboard Keys, 1600x900 Resolution, Quality Display, USB 3.0 x2, Fast, Comfortable Keyboard, Number Keypad ; Best Uses :...

Only 5400 rpm hard drive, Only 4GB RAM, No Blu-Ray player

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: szhang880 (cnet.com)

Built to last. Aesthetically pleasing inside and out.

Only 5400 rpm hard drive, Only 4GB RAM, No Blu-Ray player

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: johnyon (cnet.com)

Great desktop replacement!

First of all, props to B&H for super speedy shipping. I ordered it Thursday morning and it arrived at my house in California at 9:25 am!!! Thanks to UPS too! The laptop is very nice. Yes, the top is nice and glossy, shiny and a fingerprint magnet....

Lightweight. Super fast. Great graphics! Nice feel to the keyboard. Easy to use. Great looks

Glossy top is a fingerprint magnet. Cost (of course)

Apr, 2011

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