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It’s not unusual for desktop replacements to have a bit of heft, but Samsung’s RF711 positively throws caution to the wind. Tipping the scales at an obese 2.9kg and measuring 416mm across (almost one-and-a-half feet), it’s only a laptop in the sense th...
As machinery goes, the RF711 is only slightly more portable than the Large Hadron Collider, which is to say you shouldn’t buy it if you want to use it on your commute or take it on a plane. What it does have is absolutely stacks of computing power, ma...
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Though the mainstream laptop market still belongs to the 15-16in portable PC, ever more people are looking to replace their ageing desktop machines for around-the-house browsing and multimedia. Since this doesn't emphasise mobility or long periods away fr...
Stylish, fingerprintresistant interior, Powerful quadcore processing, Dedicated Nvidia graphics allow light gaming, 1TB of hard drive space and USB 3.0, Decent ergonomics...
Average screen, Disappointing speakers, Poor battery life, 'Cheap' chassis doesn't match premium internals...
Samsung's RF711 is an affordable and stylish multimedia powerhouse that's stuffed with features and connectivity yet is held back by an average screen and speakers, not to mention battery life that can be measured in minutes rather than hours under intens...
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Samsung's laptops have always had a refined look, and the RF711 is no exception. The glossy lid has a translucent starburst effect which is eye-catching, and it opens up to a two-tone keyboard panel that reminded us of one of Sony's Vaio designs. A sil...
A blazingly-fast processor makes the RF711 great for multimedia editing, but the 17.3in screen should have a higher resolution, and its keyboard isn't great...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2013-02-07 10:06:40
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Specifications, Performance and ConnectivityThough the mainstream laptop market still belongs to the 15-16 inch portable PC, ever more people are looking to replace their ageing desktop machines for around-the-house browsing and multimedia. Since this...
Stylish, fingerprintresistant interior; Powerful quadcore processing; Dedicated Nvidia graphics allow light gaming; 1TB of hard drive space and USB 3.0; Decent ergonomics...
Average screen; Disappointing speakers; Poor battery life; 'Cheap' chassis doesn't match premium internals...
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Video Review: The Samsung RF711-S02 notebook packs an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GT540M graphics and a Samsung solid state drive in a slim 1.5" thick design. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey test out the $950 notebook for its official Gadget Pr0n...
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Mobile computing is no longer the exception; it is the norm. It used to be that people had a desktop system as their primary computer, and perhaps a notebook for travel, or business, or away at college if there was some spare cash. That's no longer the...
Samsung is not a big player in the mobile computer market, but their RF711 notebook appears to signify an attempt to change that. Looking to make a splash with consumers, it's priced rather well and offers some strong hardware specifications and featur...
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Simon Kohlstock (translated by Liala Stieglitz), 05/08/2011 Samsung introduces the Sandy Bridge processors to the RF range and supplies a proper multimedia laptop that is even suitable for gaming in the RF711. Why this laptop wastes a part of its the...
Solid workmanship, Stylish, but nevertheless plain design, Good keyboard, BluRay drive, Adequate battery runtimes in low load...
No Full HD display, Throttling during full load (undersized power adapter), Display brightness is limited in battery mode...
On the whole, the Samsung RF711 makes a good impression. The design is stylish and attractive without looking flamboyant and the workmanship is also acceptable. Moreover, you can even work productively with the laptop thanks to the good keyboard.If you'd...
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 HD+ 6 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 TB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Windows 7 Home Premium Black, Silver Laptops (NP-RF711-S01SE)")
