Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Series 7 17.3" Laptop - 16GB Memory - 1.5TB Hard Drive - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(10 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 10 reviews
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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9 out of
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Series 7 17.3" Laptop - 16GB Memory - 1.5TB Hard Drive - Black
Customer Rating
5
Good Desktop Replacement
on June 11, 2013
Posted by: AzDayton
from W. USA
Expertise:Expert
I got this to replace my nearly-new laptop, which broke twice within the first four months, and which they did a terrible job of fixing (three tries so far).
So anyway, I got this because I need a Desktop class machine that's highly portable. I'm also fussy about keyboards (I hate the "chicklet" style that's so dominant these days because they double-strike all the time).
It met all my requirements and has performed flawlessly. However, everything can be improved, and this one has two design flaws I don't care for:
1. The mic is on the keyboard bevel under your left hand, not up by the camera, where one would expect.
2. The power plug is an old-style 4-pin connecter, which means it has an "up" position (most laptops can be plugged in any direction because the connectors are circular). Additionally, it's on the side, which makes it far more likely to be banged about than it would on the back.
As always, the first thing I did was clone the hard drive to a SSD, then move the included drive to the secondary drive position. If you do this on a Win8 machine, make sure you also turn off Fast Boot. I forgot, and got errors about every 4th or 5th boot-up till I remembered to turn it off.
I would also prefer a button over the touchpad to turn it on/off like some other laptops have, since I use a Bluetooth mouse.
It doesn't have a dedicated "windows menu" key, which threw me. You can get there with FN+(NumberPad 0). And it DOES have in INSERT key, kudos for that.
All-in-all, it's a great machine, even if you don't use it for gaming!
(The editor for writing reviews on this site FAILS!)
So anyway, I got this because I need a Desktop class machine that's highly portable. I'm also fussy about keyboards (I hate the "chicklet" style that's so dominant these days because they double-strike all the time).
It met all my requirements and has performed flawlessly. However, everything can be improved, and this one has two design flaws I don't care for:
1. The mic is on the keyboard bevel under your left hand, not up by the camera, where one would expect.
2. The power plug is an old-style 4-pin connecter, which means it has an "up" position (most laptops can be plugged in any direction because the connectors are circular). Additionally, it's on the side, which makes it far more likely to be banged about than it would on the back.
As always, the first thing I did was clone the hard drive to a SSD, then move the included drive to the secondary drive position. If you do this on a Win8 machine, make sure you also turn off Fast Boot. I forgot, and got errors about every 4th or 5th boot-up till I remembered to turn it off.
I would also prefer a button over the touchpad to turn it on/off like some other laptops have, since I use a Bluetooth mouse.
It doesn't have a dedicated "windows menu" key, which threw me. You can get there with FN+(NumberPad 0). And it DOES have in INSERT key, kudos for that.
All-in-all, it's a great machine, even if you don't use it for gaming!
(The editor for writing reviews on this site FAILS!)
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, powerful, good keyboard
Cons: mic placement, old-style power connector
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Pretty amazing
on April 3, 2013
Posted by: Kwade
This laptop has blown away all the other laptops I have seen here at a college designed around gaming. The display is amazing and its really fast.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
so far so good
on January 15, 2013
Posted by: coffeebuzz
from United States
Expertise:Expert
I bought this because I wanted something that is relatively future proof and will hopefully last me a long time. I like the old school keyboard, and the display is beautiful. It is also quite fast in tubo mode. Setup in Windows 8 went great, and so far no crashes or error messages. at 8.4 pounds and the powerbrick an additional 1 or 2 pounds, I get a workout evertime I put it in my backpack and walk to work - and that is a good thing!
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
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
Great gaming laptop
on November 3, 2012
Posted by: AKJagMan
from Aurora, CO
Expertise:Expert
I have had this laptop for about 6 months, and have been extremely pleased with it. This was a direct replacement for a Clevo gaming laptop, and is by far superior to that brand in almost every way. The video is crisp and sharp, the machine is nice and fast, have had zero issues with any games. I upgraded this from Windows 7 to Windows 8 recently, and the only issue I have so far is that I think a 'clean' build using JUST Windows 8 might be more efficient, but I have no real complaints. Thinking of getting one for my wife for Christmas!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best laptop I have ever used
on July 26, 2013
Posted by: sgs3tab2101
from California
Great laptop for anyone looking to upgrade an older legacy device, be it laptop or desktop PC.
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable
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
Typical Samsung Quality
on May 4, 2013
Posted by: ub40
from Fremont. CA
Expertise:Expert
Love the laptop but windows 8 is causing me problems with the wireless dropping the signal to the internet I have to diagnose the problem to fix it, but it doesn't last long...But that's not Samsung's problem I hope...
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, responsive
Cons: windows 8
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A REAL WORK HORSE...
on April 7, 2013
Posted by: CyberianCreative
from Westchester NY
Expertise:Expert
This is one amazing machine compare the specs on this machine for the price to a MacPro and you will see the $1000 difference in price of a 15" with limited drive space. This machine does everything you could ask with out fail. It is a heavy laptop, just under 9lbs - but it is what was require for a virtual classroom software that we a running on the machine. This laptop allows us to have a mobile avatar classroom for professional development. Simply an amazing work horse. Thank you Samsung I am sold.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, powerful, great value for features
Cons: heavy (but expected), no touchscreen
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Machine
on December 18, 2012
Posted by: Tofi25
from Santa Monica
Expertise:Intermediate
Love the fast performance of my new lap top
I showed it tow few of my friend and they like the design and the speed. It is good for business and for fun and games.
I showed it tow few of my friend and they like the design and the speed. It is good for business and for fun and games.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Durable
Cons: Not high def
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US