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We've been looking at quite a few ultra-portable laptops recently, like the 13.3in and Award-winning . But it's in the budget 15-16in sector that most purchases are made, so today we're checking out a very affordable entrant: the 15.6in Samsung...
As you can see below, the R530 Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 CPU is showing its age, though keep in mind that both the HP Pavilion DV6-2113SA and Samsung R580 are £100 more expensive. Despite this the R530-JA03UK is capable of handling everything the average con...
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Product Code: NP-R530-JA03UK The Samsung R530-JA03’s bright, eye-catching design makes a refreshing change to the traditional budget laptop design: business-like slabs of black or grey. Our review sample Samsung R530-JA03 came with a natty red patte...
If you want small and light, the Samsung R530-JA03 isn’t the laptop for you. And if you want to try games, then think again. But, if you want great performance, style, build quality and useful battery life, the R530 is well worth your consideration. P...
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Not only is the Samsung R530 a great looking laptop, it also boasts great usability, performance and portability - and all at a very competitive price.We very rarely see laptops that have exciting designs at this price point, but the Samsung took us by...
Nice styling, Good performance, Connectivity, Build quality...
Quite heavy...
A great laptop that offers performance and style in an affordable package. We don't think you could do much better without spending more...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 20:15:13
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It used to be that if you wanted to do anything of any value on a computer you needed a desktop PC because laptops were not powerful enough.Nowadays, full-sized laptops such as the Samsung R530 are a good alternative to the bulk of a desktop computer...
Powerful processor; LED backlit display; easy to type on; capable of HD video playback...
Uses an old, inefficient processor...
A good choice if you are willing to swap netbook portability for better performance Good points Powerful processor; LED backlit display; easy to type on; capable of HD video playback Bad points Uses an old, inefficient processor...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 20:15:13
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It used to be that if you wanted to do anything of any value on a computer you needed a desktop PC because laptops were not powerful enough.Nowadays, full-sized laptops such as the Samsung R530 are a good alternative to the bulk of a desktop computer...
Powerful processor; LED backlit display; easy to type on; capable of HD video playback...
Uses an old, inefficient processor...
A good choice if you are willing to swap netbook portability for better performance...
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Packing in a hefty 500GB HDD, an old-school Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a slick 720p panel, the Samsung R530 certainly offers a lot for its bargain £500 price tag. But is this a stunner or just your average lappie? Read our Samsung R530 review no...
Good price, loads of decent specs, vids look great...
Average, not the latest Intel inside...
A pretty standard machine but with a great value price tag...
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With decent performance, quality and usability, there’s a lot to like about the Samsung R530. However, at this price point there’s also a lot of choice, so we’ve been taking a look at the rivals. Join us after the break to find out which is the bes...
Perfomance for price is great...
Battery life can't match rivals...
As a desktop replacement, the R530 beats its budget rivals. It's not quite so portable however...
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This isn't the first time we've looked at the Samsung R530 , but the JA02UK model we have here is a new version of this budget laptop that likely hopes to tempt the lucrative back-to-school and student markets. This much can be garnered by the sub-£500 pr...
Good keyboard, Decent performance...
Poor viewing angles, Glossy display, Same CPU as cheaper model...
At this price one doesn't expect amazing performance, but the R530 is still competent enough and won't have normal users pondering too much about speed. In our testing the slightly downgraded processor did score lower than the previous R530 we reviewed, b...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated: 2012-11-19 11:28:37
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Samsung delivers another cracker, with stylish design married to a top-quality display and keyboard. Samsung has a reputation for defying expectations at budget prices, and its latest update to the R530 looks to continue the trend. The R530 is far from...
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Samsung has a reputation for defying expectations at budget prices, and its latest update to the R530 looks to continue the trend. The R530 is far from the usual shy and retiring budget laptop. A crimson gloss gleams across the lid, infused with a chai...
Samsung delivers another cracker, with stylish design married to a top-quality display and keyboard...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2012-11-19 11:28:38
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Design and features Despite feeling a little light, the R530 feels rather solid for a sub-AU$1000 laptop. Not Lenovo or Asus solid, but definitely quite rugged thanks to the textured diamond surface on the lid. This is one laptop where you won't ha...
Samsung has offered a laptop of phenomenal value. The R530 is pleasant to use, although some small niggles like 32-bit Windows and the lack of dedicated home/end keys gets in the way of total enjoyment. Still, we're quite sure anyone who picks up the R...
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