Samsung R530 15.6-Inch Laptop (Red) | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $679.00
Buy New: $619.99
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Seller: CompUSA
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 283
Color: Red
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.2
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 320
USB Ports: 3
Display Size: 15.6
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.5
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 14.9 x 10.5
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MPN: R530RED
Model: R530-RED
UPC: 036725731790
EAN: 0036725731790
ASIN: B0030L1BVI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor | | • | 4GB DDR3 Memory; 320GB Hard Drive | | • | High-quality sound with two 1.5W stereo speakers and SRS HD sound effects | | • | 15.6" LED-backlit 16:9 Widescreen LCD Display; Intel GMA 4500MHD | | • | Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
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Product Description
16" R530-RED Desktop Replace
Amazon.com Product Description
As affordable as it is powerful, the ultra-stylish Samsung R530 notebook PC is ideal for viewing HD video, managing digital music, editing photos or playing immersive PC games on the go. Featuring a glass-like finish over a rich red-black gradation, its 15.6-inch LED-backlit LCD gives you bright, colorful high-definition images. The 16:9 widescreen displays widescreen DVD movies with no black bars, and gaming is equally impressive with HD audio to enhance your experience. It also offers easy productivity with a full-sized isolation-type keyboard with integrated 17-key numeric pad and lighted edges on the touchpad for added style and ease of viewing in low-lit situations. It's powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. It also offers a fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. With the HDMI A/V output, you can connect the R530 to a compatible HDTV to display your creations to a larger audience. And you'll be able to connect to the Internet as well as home and business networks with the integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n). 
The feature-rich, nicely priced Samsung R530 offers a stunning, glass-like finish over a rich red-black gradation. | Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. Key Features  More Style, Less Fuss
The high quality craftsmanship of the R530 extends as much to its exterior as to its high performance inner workings. Buit to withstand bumps and knocks, the R530 comes with a robust, durable casing designed to keep its contents safe and sound as well as reduce the risk of scratches and fingerprints. And its ergonomic, stylish design makes it as eye-catching as reliable. . |  Isolation Keyboard with Numeric Pad
The isolation-type keyboard makes it easier to IM, email and check out all your favorite Web sites. And working with Excel spreadsheets and playing video games is even easier thanks to the expansive 17-key numeric keypad. |  HD Optimized Graphics Performance
With a 16:9 aspect ratio, you'll get sharper, brighter images and the most accurate representation of HD video content and games. So you can watch true HD movies in 16:9 widescreen format that fits the full size of the screen, without any black bands. See images that are fine tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colors on a 14-inch HD LED display. |  Simple Data Sharing
With a host of advanced connectivity tools--including a 3-in-1 memory card reader and three USB 2.0 ports--you can seamlessly move data from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or mobile phone straight to your notebook. Plus, with both HDMI and VGA video outputs, you'll be able to connect to external monitors and HDTVs. |  | Digital LiveCam
With the integrated webcam keep in touch by videoconferencing or live messaging. You'll enjoy the resolution and image quality of a still camera with the high frame rates of a video camera. Fast Connectivity
The R530 incorporates advanced communication technologies, including a Wireless-N (802.11b/g/n) connectivity to provide high-speed access to the Internet and your data anytime, anywhere. |  | TCO Certified
This notebook has been awarded the leading environmental and usability standard--TCO 3.0 certification--and is ECO RoHS compliant. As well as being ergonomically designed for optimum ease of use and performance, Samsung netbooks are also completely mercury free and consume significantly less power thanks to their LED backlit displays. Their ultra-lightweight, robust and compact design also offers other "green" advantages, as less power is used in the manufacture and usage phases of their product life. | Key Specifications - 15.6-inch LED-backlit glossy display (1366 x 768) for native 720p HD viewing. The LED-backlit display offers higher brightness and more vivid color, providing greater viewing angles and better text legibility. LED technology enables thinner screens, and require less energy for longer battery life. And a 16:9 ratio means you can watch DVD movies and fill the screen without any annoying black bars.
- 2.20 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more)
- 320 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of RAM (DDR3)
- Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
- 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support
- 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
- Three USB 2.0 ports with one slot that charges your peripherals even if the netbook is in sleep mode.
- 3-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, MMC)
- Fast Ethernet (10/100) for wired networking.
- HDMI output lets you connect to an HDTV for full 1080P high-definition video and sound. A standard analog VGA video output is also included.
- Headphone jack as well as mic input
- Kensington lock compatibility
- Full-sized 88-key keyboard
- Lighted touchpad for added style and easier viewing in the dark
- Built-in stereo speakers (1.5 W x 2) with HD Audio and SRS 3D Sound Effect capabilities.
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Standard 6-cell battery
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.5 x 1.42 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 5.5 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
What's in the Box
This package contains the Samsung R530, 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual |  |
The Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.  | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor: The Dual-Core that Delivers Impressive Power While Saving Energy
Featuring dual cores that power through the most intensive tasks, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor lets you surf the web, download content, connect with friends--and do it all with ease. Intel Advanced Smart Cache technology minimizes wait times by allocating more access to frequently used data to the processing core that needs it most. Intel's power-saving capabilities enable fast, cool-running performance even in a compact form factor. |  | Intel Centrino Processor Technology: Advanced Technology for Connected Mobility
Intel Centrino processor technology combines advanced dual-core responsiveness, wireless networking, and exclusive power management features designed for stay-away-longer battery life. Two high-performance processing cores let you run multiple demanding applications simultaneously--download HD video while you retouch photos, remix a soundtrack or enjoy casual gaming. Intel HD Boost dramatically accelerates multimedia processing for more exhilarating high-definition video and gaming experiences. |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 9
 alot of bang for the buck July 11, 2010
George S. Mcknight
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very well built Samsung Laptop. Lots of bells and whistles for the price. I only purchase Lenovo (IBM) PC's. for the quality, and service. HP, gateway, and Dell, all seem low quality and bad service, no Horrible service, yea thats sounds more to the truth. IBM (Lenovo) and Samsung just seem better quality and much better Customer Service.
so far so good July 6, 2010
S. Abney
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Okay,, the resolution for the laptop screen isn't optimal. 1,366 x 768 isn't that great considering it has a Blu Ray player on board.
Here is the thing. For me its perfect because i'm using the laptop to hookup to the 55 in LCD in 1080p. Yes the laptops HDMI and Intel Video will pump out to 1080p.
The CPU is great. I have done benchmark tests and they were all good. I ran this laptop through the ringer the first 2 hours I had it. 64bit Windows 7, 4gig of memeory, quad core processing, HDMI out, and Blu Ray player....all for 600 bux and that was with tax.
Its doing what I need it too.
Installed Boxee,, hooked up my external Raid and boom,,, off to the movies I was and even TV shows. Grabbed the Droid and used it as my remote for the PC... perfect!
Take in mind when buying such items. Make sure its going to give you what YOU need. If the 1366x768 isn't going to cut it for you because you are only going to use the Laptops screen. Look else where. That is the only fault that I can see this laptop has, but within the price range I was looking at..... this was the one that fit the bill. The gateways,, well,, I won't do Gateway,, horror story,,,,
HP's,,, well same price range but still more expensive by 200 bux to get the same specs I got in this Samsung.
Dell,,, well,, I don't do Dell either...horror story.
I'd say if you want something with power, and don't care about the on board screens resolution,, its a good price point.
I'd buy it all over again July 4, 2010
Laury
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I saw this laptop at Best Buy for $849, read favorable reviews on Cnet and really wanted it, but didn't want to spend that much. I thought this one was exactly the same. The touchpad is slightly different... I actually like it better. But there is a Firewire card in the Best Buy one and not in this one. Since I plan to edit video I was slightly disappointed. Other than that I can't detect any differences at all. Since buying this one Best Buy has put theirs on clearance, but it's still more than $100 more than this one.
I'm impressed with the speed of this laptop. Everything loads virtually instantly. Video runs smoothly. The display is clear and easy to view in different lighting. It's light and portable. So far the battery has held up... hasn't died on me during any of my excursions, but haven't really challenged it much. Mostly I use it at home, plugged in.
I think this laptop was a very good buy for the money.
 Very Poor for Multimedia June 10, 2010
J. Ward
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
I just got this thing and I have to tell you I am very disappointed in it. The graphics are absolutely horrible. My 6 year old Sony Vaio with a 10" display had better quality picture than the Samsung. Watching online videos from Hulu and [...] are visibly poorer quality than any computer I've ever used. Images from my 22MP camera even look grainy on the screen as do images on webpages. I've checked my display settings and they're all at optimum.
Also, Samsung boasts its large speakers but their performance is even worse than the display's. Absolutely no bass response whatsoever. Volume is VERY weak even at full blast, which is distorted. Plugging in headphones isn't much better as far as volume, although bass did respond better. I had to buy an external amplifier to boost the signal to the headphones to get any decent volume. Again, my old Sony outperformed the Samsung in this area as well.
For over $600 I think you could do a LOT better if you have any intentions of watching videos, listening to music, or looking at pictures (and who doesn't do any of those?)
I'm also very disappointed with Amazon on the pricing on this thing. I put it in my cart on a Sunday night and didn't check out until Monday morning. By then the price jumped by $50 and they wouldn't honor the original price so I canceled the order before submitting it. Then before the week was up it had dropped again by $35 taking it back almost to where it started. Imagine how upset I would have been if I had bought it at the inflated price just to have it drop again 3 days later!
I can't speak for anything else on the computer as I've had it less than 24 hours. I have already had one full-on crash while installing external devices but that could just be a Windows thing. I also have a Samsung TV and Blu-ray player and I'm really happy with those but I have to admit I'm giving serious thought to sending this laptop back to Amazon.
You've been warned.
 Think twice before buying this or any Samsung Laptop/Notebook June 9, 2010
P. Ortiz-Villajos (Charlotte, NC)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
I bought this Laptop for my wife 3 months ago. She absolutely loved it until a misterious "internal crack" appeared on the screen last week which made it unusable.
I opened a repair request with Samsung and sent the unit to the repair location specified by Samsung. I thorughly inspected the unit to see if it had any signs of damage to the case or the screen. Everything looked perfect. No damage of any kind.
After 2 days, I received a call from the repair shop telling me about the internal crack. They stated that this happens "very frequently" with Samsung Laptops and Notebooks. Even the slightest pressure on the outside cover can damage the screen. All the exercise this laptop gets is when we open and close its lid in order to use it. We don't take it on trips or even move it from its location at my wife's desk. She even kept the plastic protector that came on the outside of the laptop lid so as to avoid any scratches, etc. She could not be more gentle with this unit yet it appears that it will break with the slightest touch. This is inexcusable for a mobile computing device.
Samsung has rejected any responsibility for the poor quality of their product design so now I will have to spend over $300 to repair a $700 3-month old Laptop. This is very dissapointing and, given Samsung's indiference, it will be the last Samsung product I buy.
UPDATE - A letter to the office of the president yielded no positive results. Their response: "it's not our problem". I'm going back to SONY products...
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