Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 14" Laptop - 8GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive - Silver
Average customer rating
3.9
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Star
3
70%of customers recommend this product.
(
19 out of
27)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 14" Laptop - 8GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive - Silver
Customer Rating
5
Little Power House
on November 1, 2012
Posted by: datphd
from Alabama
Expertise:Expert
Great lightweight laptop with all the features of a regular sized one. Clear screen, perfect placement of keys, DVD drive. One of the best little computers!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, 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
4
Great Machine - Does NOT have ExpressCache
on January 27, 2013
Posted by: runbyu1
from Wasatch Mountains
Expertise:Intermediate
I bought this NP520U4C after doing a ton of research. It looks thing and beautiful and performs great. It had the best specs for the price hands down versus anything out there. I only have one hang up - it does not have ExpressCache as advertised here on the Samsung website. The store I purchased from did not advertise that it does. I checked in the system and was unable to find any sign that it had expresscache. After I was 99% certain it did not, I purchased the NP530 and it does have expresscache - says so on the box and once you turn the computer on it shows up in the system and there are setting for the expresscache. Unfortunately, the NP530 is quite a bit more expensive and has a slower processor and only 4GB of RAM. With that said, performance seems to be very similar to me. Startup times are WAY faster with the NP530 however. I hope this puts an end to the endless online questioning and debate about whether this model actually has expresscache. If it is priced too good to be true, it usually is.
Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight
Cons: no expresscache as advertised
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
3
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Expected more out of Samsung
on November 12, 2012
Posted by: BSTOK
from Chicago
Expertise:Expert
I like the design, weight and tech specs.
I do not like the:
Windows 8
Wi-Fi is disconnecting.
Windows 7 not supported.
I will return this laptop and get one with Windows 7.
I do not like the:
Windows 8
Wi-Fi is disconnecting.
Windows 7 not supported.
I will return this laptop and get one with Windows 7.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
No Wi-Fi
on November 11, 2012
Posted by: Rogerio
from Rio de Janeiro
Expertise:Intermediate
Windows 8 keeps shotting down the wi-fi. Already downloaded the last drive versions and problem still on.
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Don't buy this trash
on January 6, 2013
Posted by: MikeMX
from Mexico
Expertise:Expert
My first impression of this notebook was great. I have a lot of expectations but troubles started as soon as I used it.
Samsung forces us to use windows 8 although you don't want it! So, who is paying for its products?
Samsung forces us to use windows 8 although you don't want it! So, who is paying for its products?
Few things I remark: Size, weight and battery life.
The general performance (with windows 8 and despite of its 8GB RAM) is simply disappointing.
I feel so frustrated, I'll never buy another Samsung Laptop or Notebook.
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, wifi connection, windows 8, sound speakers
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
5
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best computer
on January 10, 2013
Posted by: 2hndz1machine
from South Carolina
Expertise:Intermediate
I purchased this laptop because of the price, the processor, and the hard drive. I have had issues in the past with different computers in using my 'Real-Time' dictionary. I finally realized that what I really needed was a "gamer" computer in order for my dictionary to work.
I am so glad I bought this computer. This is the best computer that I have ever purchased. Windows 8 was a little difficult to use at first, but with the help of the Samsung 'support center', I easily mastered it. I truly love my Samsung laptop, and I don't like sharing my computer with any of my family members.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, memory, processor, energy efficient, back-up, camera
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
4
Good, but could have been better.
on December 19, 2012
Posted by: Darbman
from Minneapolis, MN
Expertise:Expert
I have to say that computer as a whole is quite nice and I am satisfied with it. I do have to say that there are a few things that fall short. One being the display...the fact that any company let alone samsung is making displays with less then 1920x1080 resolution is disappointing to me since even that is a cut down from the 1920x1200 it should be. Two-Storage...Just because there is the express cache doesn't mean cheap out the entire storage interface, it should at least be SATA III interface and I didn't think that they even made 5400 rpm HDs anymore. Three-USB... Why bother with the USB 2.0 port? USB 3.0 is backwards compatible so why even have the legacy port...it is just annoying. I would have paid a few hundred more if all of these prior issues were addressed.
Otherwise, it meets expectations and I haven't had one problem with it. Build quality is very nice and it is a workhorse.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight, Built-in speakers, Bright display
Cons: Not high def
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Good machine but don´t work with Windows 7
on November 23, 2012
Posted by: Clecio
from Sao Paulo - Brazil
Expertise:Expert
This computer is beautiful, good performance, but don´t work with Windows 7.
The Samsung don´t have a drive to LAn and WiFi. is a deception.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: don´t have windows 7 drivers
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US