itreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-17 23:38:44
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The phrase 'desktop replacement' is often used to describe any large and heavy laptop computer that's unlikely to be stuffed into a backpack - but in the case of Samsung's RF710, a definite attempt has been made to provide many of the attributes of a...
Beneath its unassuming exterior, Samsung's RF710 has a tiger of a processor, a more-than-capable graphics card, and an impressive set of features that should have broad appeal - as long as you're willing to pay the hefty £1,100 price tag...
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With its glossy black finish and plenty of brushed aluminium, Samsung’s latest high-end laptop is a stylish looking desktop replacement with a huge 17.3in display and full-size keyboard. The RF710 has an imposing desk footprint, but the huge dimensions...
Fast, stylish and easy to use, but the RF710 will quickly find itself outpaced when Intel’s newest processors arrive...
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Product Code: RF710-S03UK The Samsung RF710 is an entertainment laptop with 17in screen and Blu-ray Disc drive, backed up with an Intel quad-core processor and two 500GB hard drives Following our review of the Samsung RF510, we have its bigger brothe...
The Samsung RF710 is not a cheap laptop at over £1100, but it is well specified and capable of good performance. The storage available and strong gaming potential bode well for home-entertainment use, although the value of the slower quad-core process...
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The Samsung RF710-S03UK is one of the more expensive Samsung Blu-ray laptops, but the impressive specification offers good value for money. As with the Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G, a quad-core Intel Core i7 720QM processor is used and the power on offer is...
Good performance, Strong usability, Sharp screen, Blu-ray drive, Connectivity...
Screen not Full HD, Plain design, GPU could be better...
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Product Code: NP-RF710-S03UK The Samsung RF710 desktop replacement laptop is a capable notebook with a strong mix of components, but ultimately it seems to underperform relative to other systems in its class. On the other hand, it's a relatively attr...
Overall, the Samsung RF710 presents an understated, nice-looking package. It has a good keyboard, plenty of storage, and a Blu-ray drive. Gaming results are lacklustre, but performance in desktop apps is fine, despite the fact that the current generat...
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about.com Updated: 2011-08-17 23:38:44
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The Bottom LineJan 12 2011 - Samsung's RF710-S02 is a good offering for someone looking at a solid performaning 17-inch laptop with HD media features as long as you aren't looking to do 3D gaming. The system is one of the lighter 17-inch laptops on the...
Good General Performance, Relatively Light For 17inch Laptop, USB 3.0 Ports...
Older More Modest Performing 3D Graphics, Display Lacks 1080p HD Video Support, Annoying Hard Drive Partitioning...
Jan 12 2011 - Samsung's RF710-S02 is a good offering for someone looking at a solid performaning 17-inch laptop with HD media features as long as you aren't looking to do 3D gaming. The system is one of the lighter 17-inch laptops on the market that ma...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2011-08-17 23:38:44
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If we hadn’t just spent time ogling HP’s Envy 17, we might have appreciated the Samsung RF710’s aesthetics more. After all, it too sports a sleek, sophisticated design. It’s just that everything about the RF710 looks low-rent compared to the Envy 17. T...
Quadcore CPU; decent at games; lightweight for a 17inch notebook; good price.
We’d prefer a 1920x1080 screen; GPU isn’t great for new games; glossy black lid means smudges.
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The model we are testing, the NP-RF710-S06DE, is considerably more expensive at around €1,340. The RAM has been increased to 6 GB (4096 MB + 2048 MB), but the hard drive capacity has been doubled to give a generous 1000 GB (2 x 500 GB, 5,400 rpm). For the...
Good application performance, Low system noise, Moderate temperatures, Bright screen, Good input devices, Attractive design, Two USB 3.0 ports, BluRay DVD drive...
GeForce GT 420M a little too weak for 1600 x 900, No ExpressCard, eSATA or Firewire, Port layout not ideal, Poor screen contrast & black level, Mediocre battery life...
Samsung NP-RF710-S06DEThe Samsung RF710 is without a doubt a solid multimedia notebook, which most people would be happy to own. Flawless input devices and relatively low temperature and noise emissions top the list of the notebook's positive features, ma...
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Samsung's RF710 desktop replacement notebook is a capable unit with a strong mix of components, but it ultimately seems to underperform relative to other systems in this class. On the other hand, it's a relatively attractive unit, all muted dark gray a...
Big hard drive plus Bluray playback, Responsive keyboard and excellent trackpad...
Disappointing display, Gaming performance seems lackluster...
Samsung delivers a modern looking desktop replacement with some solid components, but the overall implementation underwhelms...
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An unwillingness to settle for anything less than a quad-core processor is a sign that you're a true performance seeker. Media center laptops that use these processors generally command a higher premium than your average desktop replacement laptop, but...
A fast quad-core processor. Good graphics performance. Excellent typing and navigating experience. Reasonably priced. Blu-ray drive included.
Small battery yielded subpar battery life. Design is a big yawn. Resolution maxes out at 720p.
The Samsung RF710-S02US is one of the most affordable media centers, yet you still get a quad-core processor, Blu-ray drive, and plenty of storage. Buy it now...
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