Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 15.6" Notebook - 8 GB Memory - 500 GB Hard Drive - Silver
Average customer rating
4.5
(50 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 50 reviews
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - 15.6" Notebook - 8 GB Memory - 500 GB Hard Drive - Silver
Customer Rating
5
I love it
on February 29, 2012
Posted by: funkyfresh
Expertise:Intermediate
It's amazing, I'm very happy I bought it. It does everything I need/want.. all at the same time! The graphics card is nice, it is a very portable laptop, the sound is good, the battery lasts forever, backlit keyboard is great, its really fast, and the boot time is awesome. All around fantastic laptop.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, fast, 8 gigs of ram!, graphics card, i7
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Brilliantly refreshing
on June 12, 2012
Posted by: naz3
from Dubai, UAE
Expertise:Intermediate
I've gone through 3 of these laptops now (not at Samsung's fault!) but the retailer I bought it from. However, having tried several of these laptops I can safely say I am completely satisfied with this product and all it can provide.
PROS:
Its style is top notch compared to other windows laptops with a sleek aluminium finish.
The bezel as well round the screen is one of the thinnest I've seen on a windows laptop too which is a major bonus for full screen content.
Start up time is prompt with the 8GB of flash memory and performance is there for heavy duty programs (video editing and games work well AS LONG AS THEY ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE GRAPHICS CARD).
Lastly the battery life is brilliant for all of this, boasting about 5-6 hours with regular surfing the web and watching YouTube.
Its style is top notch compared to other windows laptops with a sleek aluminium finish.
The bezel as well round the screen is one of the thinnest I've seen on a windows laptop too which is a major bonus for full screen content.
Start up time is prompt with the 8GB of flash memory and performance is there for heavy duty programs (video editing and games work well AS LONG AS THEY ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE GRAPHICS CARD).
Lastly the battery life is brilliant for all of this, boasting about 5-6 hours with regular surfing the web and watching YouTube.
CONS:
-Note that these cons are so minor that no one but me that uses my laptop notices them.-
As a high performance laptop it does well across the board only with few downfalls.
On one of the few laptops I went through, i noticed the trim around the edge of the laptop is prone to weakness as even now I can see that just above the SD card reader, there is a small gap where the trim is coming loose and the same in a few other places. Minor though, you wont notice if you're not looking for it (I still wouldn't put any stress on the frame by holding it in one hand etc. that might be pushing it).
Another is keyboard related, for example, I press the 'H' key with my right index finger and after a few months of use, i can see that the 'H' key is tilted slightly to the right after being pressed from that direction multiple times. In fact, I think most of the keys have taken their own posture however I'm OCD like this and again, you wouldn't notice it either.
You'll also want to use some headphones or a microphone with this laptop if you Skype or use Voice over IP sometimes as I know I have annoyed a few of my friends using the built in microphone on the laptop as they say it is too muffled and picks up a lot of background noise.
Last of these minor points, I've noticed that when watching a full screen movie using Windows Movie Maker or any other video player, there is a slight flicker in terms of brightness for a few seconds on the screen and as a result sometimes I prefer to not full screen to avoid this.
On one of the few laptops I went through, i noticed the trim around the edge of the laptop is prone to weakness as even now I can see that just above the SD card reader, there is a small gap where the trim is coming loose and the same in a few other places. Minor though, you wont notice if you're not looking for it (I still wouldn't put any stress on the frame by holding it in one hand etc. that might be pushing it).
Another is keyboard related, for example, I press the 'H' key with my right index finger and after a few months of use, i can see that the 'H' key is tilted slightly to the right after being pressed from that direction multiple times. In fact, I think most of the keys have taken their own posture however I'm OCD like this and again, you wouldn't notice it either.
You'll also want to use some headphones or a microphone with this laptop if you Skype or use Voice over IP sometimes as I know I have annoyed a few of my friends using the built in microphone on the laptop as they say it is too muffled and picks up a lot of background noise.
Last of these minor points, I've noticed that when watching a full screen movie using Windows Movie Maker or any other video player, there is a slight flicker in terms of brightness for a few seconds on the screen and as a result sometimes I prefer to not full screen to avoid this.
Again with all the cons, they are extremely minor are more of a constructive criticism than anything to sway your choice of buying this laptop.
Overall it is a wonderful choice as a machine and at the time of purchase, had i known about these minor issues, I still would not have considered another laptop. 5 Stars!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color
Cons: quality issues
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
on December 26, 2011
Posted by: TechBaker
from Colorado
Expertise:Intermediate
Primary features influencing my decision to purchase the NP700Z5AH were the matte screen, screen size, processor, the Samsung brand, and too many other cool features to list. I've had the laptop for about 2 weeks and couldn't be more pleased as it performs well and is exactly what I needed for work and play.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, many more
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Santa's Business Gift...!
on January 18, 2012
Posted by: OktaViOo
from Mexico
Expertise:Intermediate
My laptop is essential for my business...! I need to be confident that my information is safe, my data wont crash and that when ever I need to access my projects everything is in place and I can access fast and transmit as fast as possible...!
Samsung 7 Series gives me this for half the price of other over rated brands...! I do recommend this equipment to anyone looking for the best of the best in laptops...!
Pros: Bright display, Durable
Cons: Too big
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung hit a Home Run with this Laptop.
on March 1, 2012
Posted by: Anonymous
from San Diego, CA
Expertise:Expert
I am extremely pleased with this purchase. I normally get "Buyers Remorse" when I put down a lot of $$ on anything, but I did not and have not had any feelings of regret with this laptop. It is very fast on the boot-up, and being an IT professional that in itself almost had me sold, but the solid performance and all around good looks finished the sale. I posted a pic of me with it on Facebook, and I had friends telling me they thought it was from the fruit labeled company. I, of course, had to correct them. I have owned phones from Samsung (as well as phones for my wife) and we have always been satisfied with the performance.
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
on March 2, 2012
Posted by: mmoretti
from Philadelphia Pa.
very good laptop great picture and incredible speed
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: Too big
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Everything it pertains to be.
on April 7, 2012
Posted by: Phillipa
from New Zealand
Expertise:Intermediate
I am thrilled with this product. The startup speed is great. There is only one thing I did not expect and that is that the C drive is so small compared to the Temp partition D drive.
Otherwise I have no complaints whatsoever.
Otherwise I have no complaints whatsoever.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best laptop I have ever owned
on May 5, 2012
Posted by: Jatniex
from New York, NY, USA
Expertise:Expert
Clear and simple - I love it! The build is very solid and design professional. The only drawback is a little heat that can be noticed after long periods of working while holding the computer in your lap. However it is on the far end of the computer's base - above the keyboard, so you don't have to touch it and it is barely notable.
Pros: Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US