Samsung Series 3 NP350U2B-A01 12.5-Inch Laptop
- 2.30 GHz Intel Core i5-2410m “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM
- 500 GB SATA hard drive
- 12.5-inch LED-backlit widescreen show, Intel GMA HD graphics
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Be mobile and be connected. The Series 3 12.5″ notebooks is made for the person who is on the go, and online. With its standard voltage processor the Series 3 12.5″ is an everyday partner , as it can easily be your primary PC. From students to social networking enthusiasts, home office to the kitchen table, the Samsung Series 3 laptop was designed to keep you connected, entertained, and looking stylish. Offering a seamless blend of style and capability, this model (NP350U2B-A01US) features a 12.
List Price: $ 749.00
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Incredible portable notebook,
Like this laptop, using it to write this review. I got it because we recently started started going paperless at work and wanted my own notebook to carry with me and do my work. Its absoultely perfect for the job. Most people notice the aesthetics first, its a very attractive machine. Even though the series 3 is the budget series of Samsung, this notebook does not feel cheap in any way. The next thing people notice is the weight and size. It’s got the same form factor as an 11.5 inch laptop thanks to Samsung’s trademark thin bezels, so you get more screen for the same form factor. The weight is perfect, i carry it around with me all day without problems. Also like the keyboard, its a full sized keyboard with chiclet keys. Also has arrow buttons, which is a huge plus for me. With a full version of Windows 7 and the horsepower of the i5 and 4GB RAM, it runs better and smoother than any other laptop Ive ever owned. Overall, a fantastic buy for a fantastic price. Would buy again in a heartbeat.
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|Thin, light, quick,
What a fantastic small laptop. I wanted thin & light but did not want something underpowered. So far I am extremely impressed with this system. The screen is bright and at 12.5″ feels huge enough to do most anything. It is very thin and at 3 lbs really does feel very light, in fact any ligher and it might slide around the desk when you use it. The core i5 2410m is quite quick and has the upgraded HD 3000 video, so far all of the graphics and video work has really impressed. I considered a system with an SSD but I do like having the space that the 500GB HDD provides.
The system did not come with an over abundance of bloatware applications pre-installed so it was usable straight away without having to uninstall unneeded junk. The Quick Start technology seems to work as it does wake back up very quickly. I am nervous to try the wireless show but need to buy one of the TV adapters to make it work.
I would definiately buy this again.
12/17/2011 Update:
I found I was occasionally having distress with the wireless connection when unplugged. I changed the windows power settings to have the wireless network use maximum power when on battery and it seems to have fixed the problem.
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|fantastic portable,
i am a freelance graphic designer and primarily use this notebook to take to client meetings to give them progress reports (secondary use is pretty much all internet). while this computer is not powerful enough to substitute for a desktop when using programs like illustrator and photoshop, it does run these programs well enough for my purposes (haven’t really noticed significant lag time…maybe a bit with 20+ layers open but nothing ridiculous). these are pretty much the only programs i run on the computer besides office; i haven’t started any new projects using this computer but i do make adjustments to projects that i have already started on my desktop and this computer handles that really well. now for the pros and cons:
PROS:
* super light – i’m a pretty small person and a couple pounds can make a huge difference when i’m carrying something around all day. at just about 3 pounds this notebook is hardly noticeable in my bag.
* super small – this thing is tiny, which coupled with the weight makes this an extremely portable notebook.
* attractive – this may not be vital to everyone but this notebook looks really nice, and as a graphic designer it is vital for me to present a excellent appearance to my clients. it has a sleek, modern design, a nice brushed metal look on the cover and keyboard, and nice, compact keys with rounded corners.
* keyboard – these keys don’t have a lot of travel which i really didn’t like at first but now that i’ve used the notebook for a few weeks i’ve changed my mind. i also like the font type and size for the lettering on the keys – very clear yet subtle.
* processor – the i5 is a really excellent processor and handles photoshop, illustrator, word, and a couple of internet tabs open at the same time.
* ram – 4gb of ddr3 is more than enough for most people, and from what i’ve read an additional 4gb can be added which helps “future proof” this notebook.
* matte screen – i like not constantly having glare on my screen and i also find that the matte screen is simpler on my eyes. there is also a con to the matte screen so please read that.
* noise level – this notebook is really silent compared to others i looked at. when the fans aren’t on i can’t hear anything (some others emit a high-pitched noise like that of ancient televisions) and when they are on they produce a faint humming noise that i soon forget about until they turn off. the keys are also honestly silent – i don’t reckon typing would disturb others in a classroom or library.
CONS:
* matte screen – the only down side to the matte screen is that the colors aren’t as vibrant as on other screen types. my desktop uses a semi-matte screen, also made my samsung, and i notice that the colors are a bit more vibrant. that being said, even as a graphic designer this does not have a significant impact on my work as: a) the vibrancy difference is minimal, b) i don’t use this notebook to make designs, only to show them and make minor modifications, and c) colors will look different on virtually every screen. i have not yet messed around with the show settings so that may have an impact but no matter what you do the colors will not look the same as they do on a glossy or semi-matte screen. but, there is no noticeable color bleed on this matte screen which would have been a deal breaker for me.
* indicator lights – my eyes are very sensitive to light and motion so the first thing i do on a new computer is turn the screen brightness down and turn off the indicator lights on the keyboard…except in this case i was unable to turn these lights off. i called samsung and they confirmed that the lights cannot be turned off so i’m going to cut some tiny pieces of electrical tape to place over them until a third party solution is available. on the plus side, the screen brightness control is fantastic (i use 3/8 – 8 is instant eye pain and 1 has me squinting to see).
* no dedicated graphics card – i would really prefer a dedicated graphics card but in this price range it’s nearly impossible to find a notebook with this feature. for the average computer user this won’t be an issue but if you are using graphic intensive programs a dedicated card can help with lag time and be even more useful when newer versions of such programs come out as they will most certainly be more demanding.
* no usb 3.0 – not a huge deal now but may be annoying in the future. if necessary i’ll get an adapter.
OVERALL
really nice computer in terms of processing power, ram, portability, and style. i would recommend this computer for: graphic designers as a supplemental portable, students as a primary computer that can also easily be carried to class (boy do i wish they made computers this light when i was in college), and for any person who wants a portable computer for everyday stuff (word…
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