Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Series 5 Ultrabook 13.3" Laptop - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive + 24GB Solid State Drive - Light Titan
Average customer rating
4.4
(9 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 9 reviews
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Series 5 Ultrabook 13.3" Laptop - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive + 24GB Solid State Drive - Light Titan
Customer Rating
5
Excellent, highly portable laptop
on September 28, 2012
Posted by: christopher10316
from Denton, TX, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I am very satisfied with this laptop, and for a number of reasons. First, the display is beautiful -- very vivid and clear, with a matte screen and better-than-average-viewing angles. Even on the battery optimizing dimmed mode, the screen looks great, with very accurate color representation. Second, I love the touchpad. At first, I was a bit disappointed with the noisiness of the included buttons, but after getting used to the touchpad, I realize I don't even need the buttons at all -- and the touchpad itself is very responsive. Third, I love the form factor of this laptop. It's perfectly portable, and very stylish. It looks like a very high-end laptop, even though the cost is very reasonable. I also really like the audio capability of this laptop. Very good quality sound from a very slim machine.
The only real negatives I have with this computer are the limited range of motion of the display (every now and again I find myself in a position where I can't seem to get the laptop open wide enough to allow decent viewing. This has happened maybe twice in the two weeks I've had the machine) and the temperature of the laptop's underside. If I'm charging the laptop and using it at the same time, the underside becomes almost too warm to rest on my lap.
Overall, I'm very excited by this laptop. I'd recommend it to a friend without any hesitation.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: limited open angle for display, hot underside
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Great laptop overall but a few concerns
on October 11, 2012
Posted by: nightowl380
Expertise:Intermediate
I got this laptop a few weeks ago. Generally really happy but I would have to say I would call it more like a desktop rather than a laptop - not because of its size (it is super slim and light) but because I am 6 ft tall and I cannot use it whilst resting it on my 'lap'. The hinge does not allow the screen to go back far enough and I can't see the screen from where I am all 6 ft of me up here. However, when I place the machine on a platform on my desk it works fine! Not so sure my wrists will be too happy after a while though what with it up so high on a platform!
Something else very unusual is happening too - there is now a mirror image of all the letters from the keyboard on my screen! I think it is either the print coming off the keys of else perhaps residue coming off my fingers that is sticking to the slightly raised letter print, and then when the laptop lid is closed it transfers back onto the screen! (I guess a downside of how slim it is - the keys touch off the screen when it is closed).
Having said that the screen is otherwise amazing (when I can see it and after I have cleaned it). I love the matte effect and it is the perfect size.
Everything else with this laptop is spot on. It's quick enough to boot up - and wake from sleep (but still not as quick as another computer I have running a different operating system). Trackpad needs some refining too.
The charger is very lightweight but the jack could be angled to reduce risk of damage.
A lot of slim ultrabooks forfeit the ethernet port but I love the way the ethernet port on this machine flips out.
Something else very unusual is happening too - there is now a mirror image of all the letters from the keyboard on my screen! I think it is either the print coming off the keys of else perhaps residue coming off my fingers that is sticking to the slightly raised letter print, and then when the laptop lid is closed it transfers back onto the screen! (I guess a downside of how slim it is - the keys touch off the screen when it is closed).
Having said that the screen is otherwise amazing (when I can see it and after I have cleaned it). I love the matte effect and it is the perfect size.
Everything else with this laptop is spot on. It's quick enough to boot up - and wake from sleep (but still not as quick as another computer I have running a different operating system). Trackpad needs some refining too.
The charger is very lightweight but the jack could be angled to reduce risk of damage.
A lot of slim ultrabooks forfeit the ethernet port but I love the way the ethernet port on this machine flips out.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, ethernet port
Cons: screen does not go back far enough, mirror image of letters on screen
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Ultra book
on December 9, 2012
Posted by: gpnmoab1
from Denver, Co
Expertise:Expert
Fast, light, quiet and great looking. Keyboard is very nice as well. Great value for such a powerful machine.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, 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
Best Ultrabook!!!
on September 10, 2012
Posted by: DTMuscle
from Chicago, IL
Expertise:Expert
This is a great ultrabook with the new 3rd Gen Intel low-volt chipset installed. Fast booting and browsing, amazing battery life and the cost compared to other ultrabooks with the same specs. is excellent!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, 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
Samsung series 5 with 3rd gen intel
on September 11, 2012
Posted by: SamsungJunkie333
Expertise:Intermediate
Laptop is nice and thin and lightweight. It is very cheap for an ultra book. Wish the processor was a bit more powerful but I guess its all right because the battery life is incredible. about 5 hours actually doing stuff. probably 6 or 7 on just word processing. wish the keyboard was back lit. that would have been nice feature.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Inexpensive, Lightweight, battery life
Cons: no backlit keyboard, need stronger processor, no dedicated graphics
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Awesome 13.3" Ultrabook.
on October 1, 2012
Posted by: Derick2k
from New York, NY
Expertise:Expert
Good, solid quality product. Full of features at an unbelievably affordable price. Super Lightweight , Super Fast. I simply love its sleek design.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Works perfect
on October 15, 2012
Posted by: Southwestreasure
from Houston, TX
Expertise:Expert
I read that some Samsung products had some problems with the WiFi connections and I was a little worried about the performance. This computer is excellent. The computer has the Intel Centrino Advanced N6235 card. The speed test measured a download of 14.79 Mbps and an upload of 5.44 Mbps with Verizon (15/5) using a 802.11g connection at home. The connection is very fast. I am very happy.
Pros: Bright display, 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
4
Replacement PC
on September 25, 2012
Posted by: Tech70TX
from San Antonio, TX
Expertise:Expert
Bought this to replace an aging desktop PC and work laptop. Great PC without the bloatware. Thumbs up Samsung. Thin, doesn't overheat, buttons are nice with some space between them for fat fingers, gesture touch pad.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US