Great Price Samsung RV520 15.6 inch Laptop - Silver
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- Affordable mobility - combining essential performance with a practical and stylish design the RV520 makes anytime, anywhere computing an affordable and practical reality
- High definition images - the RV520 is designed to enhance your life on the move with brilliant picture quality and ultra-sharp LED backlit screen
- Peace of mind - the RV520 is the ideal choice if you like to play things safe, as it is designed to protect you and your data from the risks of everyday life
- Enhanced usability - the RV520 includes a range of advanced tools and features to help you stay in touch and get things done fast
- Be more productive - with Windows 7 Home Premium, the latest generation Operating System
If you want practical usability and reliable performance at an affordable price then the Samsung RV520 notebook has it all--and more. Its stylish design, incorporating an ergonomic Island keyboard, looks like a top of the range model. With a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M* graphics card its 15.6'' HD LED display produces the sharpest images and boldest colours, with the most accurate widescreen representation of movies and games. The addition of genuine Windows 7 Home Premium* means everyday tasks are much simpler, and its unique Fast Start technology also lets you wake your notebook from sleep mode within seconds of opening the lid or pressing the power button. And with Samsung’s PhoneShare you can even connect to the Internet using your smartphone--so you can browse, socialise or send e-mails wherever you are. *Specifications may vary based on modelsZoostorm Ubuntu Z1204, Acer TravelMate 5760, New Apple Macbook Pro, Shuttle X50, HP dv6-2112sa, SONY VPCSB1H7E, Fujitsu Lifebook A530, Acer X 5830T, Packard Bell EasyNote, Acer 5740-334G32Bn, Acer Aspire 5250, Lenovo ThinkPad T520, Fujitsu Lifebook A530 , Lenovo Z370, Lenovo Ideapad S206, Acer Aspire S3, Lenovo Ideapad U310, Lenovo Ideapad U310, Sony EE3Z0E, Packard Bell NX.BWTEK.004, Packard Bell Easynote, Sony SV-E1711C5E, Dell Inspiron Q15r, Dell Inspiron 15R, Satellite C855-14R , MSI GE620DX-691UK, Packard Bell NX.BQ5EK.002 , Lenovo G770, Sony VPCEH1L0E B.CEK, HP Folio 13, SAMSUNG NP300E5A, HP EliteBook 2560p, Samsung 300E5A, Samsung Series 7, Fujitsu Lifebook SH531, Acer Aspire S5-391, Acer Aspire V5-571, Lenovo B570, Packard Bell TK85, Sony SV-E1711C5E, Apple MacBook white, Sony VPCEE2E1E, Acer Aspire 5742, Sony SVT1311X9E, Lenovo ThinkPad X220, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15, Asus N75SL
Designed for great value
Offers great all-round value by combining outstanding quality and performance, as well as multiple finishes--in white, black or wine red. Its ergonomic features, including an Island keyboard, also ensure a more enjoyable and productive user experience.
Crafted for style and safety
Because a life on the go can often trip you up, the Samsung RV520 was crafted to not let you down. In fact, its high quality craftsmanship extends as much to its exterior as to its high performance inner workings. Built to withstand bumps and knocks, the RV520 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 coolly eye-catching as it is reliable.HP ProBook 6560b, Sony SV-E14A1C5E, Apple MacBook black, Samsung 400B4B , Packard Bell TS44-SB-225UK , GIGABYTE U2442N, HP dm4-2101ea, Lenovo Ideapad U410, HP G6-1204SA, Sony Vaio F23N1E, Packard Bell TS11-SB-225UK, Satellite Pro C660-21D , Asus X54C, Packard Bell TK87-GU-133UK, Packard Bell EasyNote TV, Apple MacBook Black, Acer Aspire 5560G, Samsung Series 4 , HP G6-1391EA, Dell Inspiron Q17r , HP DM4-1150ea, Lenovo G570 , Lenovo Z370, Satellite Pro 15.6 inch, Acer TM7750, Samsung RV520 , Lenovo Ideapad U410, Packard Bell NX.BWSEK., Samsung Series 3, Lenovo Z570, Apple MacBook Air, HP g7-1204sa , Samsung RV511, Acer Aspire V5-571G, Lenovo G570 , Apple MacBook Pro, Samsung Series 5, Toshiba L830-10X, HP g7-1255sa, Acer M3 Ultra, Apple MacBook Rro , Dell XPS L501X, Toshiba Qosmio X870-11R, MSI CX640MX-232UK, Acer Aspire 5755G, Packard Bell LX.BX702, Packard Bell NX.BXAEK.001 , Acer Aspire 5749
Get online almost anywhere
The RV520 incorporates advanced communications technologies, including 802.11bg/n wireless, to provide high-speed access to the Internet and your data anytime and anywhere.
A picture that’s close to perfection
The RV520’s 16:9 aspect ratio immerses you in games and movies with an accurate representation--so you don’t have annoying black bands crowding your picture. You’ll watch movies the way they were meant to be seen. And see images that are fine-tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colours on a 15.6.
Samsung Recovery Solution
Peace of mind is here in the form of Samsung’s Recovery Solution. It automatically and regularly backs up your PC data to the hard drive. So you can quit worrying and quit manually backing up your files.Dell XPS 14z, New Apple Macbook Pro, Samsung RV511, New MacBook Air, Acer Aspire 5750, Acer Aspire 5920, ACER NX.RUREK.001, Packard Bell EasyNote, Sony SV-E1711C5E, Sony F23Z1E, Sony Vaio CB3, New Apple Macbook Pro , Sony VPCSB2M9E , HP G6-1253SA, Samsung RV510, Satellite A300-1MC, QOSMIO X870-119, Sony VPCEH1S8E B.CEK, Acer Aspire 5755G, Samsung RF510, GIGABYTE U2442N, GIGABYTE 9WU2442V0, Dell XPS 15z, Samsung 600B5B, Satellite R850-169, Satellite R830-182 , Dell Inspiron 17R , HP DV6-3180EA, Lenovo Z570, HP dv6-6152ea , HP EliteBook 8460p, DELL XPS L502X, Acer Aspire Ethos 5951G, Asus UX31E , Acer Aspire S3-391 , Acer Aspire 5750G, Sony SA3T9E, Apple MacBook, Sony VPCF13Z0EB, Acer Aspire S3, Acer Aspire 5733, Sony EH3N6E W , Dell VOSTRO 3750, Lenovo Ideapad U310, Acer Aspire 5755G, Samsung Series 7, DELL NB XPS, Fujitsu Lifebook P701 , Toshiba R830-139, LENOVO N1K2EUK, Lenovo B570e2, Acer Aspire 5750, Sony VPCEB2Z0E , Satellite P775-112
Overall, I believe this machine is excellent value for money and has been performing exceptionally well during its first few weeks of use. I can't really fault it, but in the interest of full detailed review there are a few annoying features, but even with these I believe it is well ahead of competitor products at this price level, with many feature usually only found on more expensive machines
So, the very good points are:
-Island keyboard, which are the raised button type (like apple laptops) are really excellent and usually found only on more expensive machines.
-Screen clarity and performance is excellent, probably the best screen in its class
-Good range of USB and other connectivity ports (but not USB 3)
-Functional simple design, without the design clutter of other models
-Quick start and shut down (sleep mode) are far quicker than other machines
-Outside case is ribbed so does not show finger marks or scratches
-It is very quiet, not much fan and disk noise
-RAM or hard drive upgrade is easily accessible via one removable panel
-Battery life is very good, as long as you use the batter and not leave it plugged into the main, which tends to kill battery performance
-The overall design is nice, doesn't look cheap or too plasticky. Much better than black plastic from othe manufacturersToshiba Satellite C855-10Z, Samsung NP350V5C , Satellite C855-18D, Acer Aspire 5733, Acer Aspire V3-571, Samsung RF711, Lenovo G580, HP Pavilion G6-1311 , Sony VAIO SVE1511L1EW.CEK , Samsung Series 7, Satellite C870-11H, Asus N56VM, Samsung 550P5C, HP Pavilion dv7-6c54ea, Samsung Series 3, Apple 13-inch, Samsung RF511, Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, Sony SVE1511F1EW.CEK, Apple 15-inch , Samsung Series 3, Acer Aspire 5733, Samsung Series 7, Samsung Series 9 , Samsung Series 5, Apple 15-inch, Acer Aspire 5733, Lenovo G780, Dell Inspiron 15, Acer Aspire V3-731, Sony SVE1511M1EB.CEK, Samsung Series 5, Lenovo Ideapad Z580, Lenovo Ideapad Z580, Lenovo G570, Lenovo G570 , Samsung 530U4B, Samsung NP535U3C, Samsung RV520, Lenovo G570, Acer Aspire V3-571 , Samsung Series 7, Sony SVE1511F1EB.CEK, Samsung 700Z, Asus UX32A, Satellite Pro C850-11C , Apple 13-inch, Samsung 530U4B, Sony SVE1711F1EW.CEK, Apple MacBook Pro
The slightly annoying points:
-Keyboard has a very small shift key, pretty annoying when you miss it, I am getting use to it, but it should be larger (wider). Lenovo is the same which is why I ruled out that machine, but didn't realise Samsung was the same...oh well !
-Keyboard has a number pad which means the main letter keys are offset to the right and means you have to adopt a slightly left-of-centre typing style, that takes some getting used to. Other manufacturers do the same (except HP / compaq), but not sure why as I can't remember the last time I needed a separate number pad and number keys running under the `F' keys on the main keyboard..madness ! . Is it the bean counters getting their way I wonder !!!
-I sometimes hit the track pad with my palms when typing, inadvertently moving the cursor across the page.
-Mouse pad buttons have a very loud 'click' and lift up a little when you take your finger off them as skin tends to stick to the fake polished steel finish.
-The chassis flexes and bends a little too much. It is not possible to pick up the laptop with one hand near an edge because the chassis does not appear strong enough. It's no more flexible than other machines in this price range however.
-Web cam, no separate operating mode, needs to be used with Skype etc and I can't find out how to turn it on or even instructions how to do so. Would have been nice to operate this to take pics etc
-silver finish might wear and the ribbed finish is not carried over to inside.
-Screen will only tilt down to about 35 degress due contacting main chassis. This is the same on most machines at this price point, but as I am very tall and like my screen tilted a little further down than 35 degreesSony VAIO SVE1711X1EB.CEK, Lenovo G580, Lenovo Ideapad Z580, Apple 11 inch, Lenovo G580, Samsung RV515, Acer Aspire TimeLine M3, Samsung Series 3, Asus X73E, Satellite Pro C850-10N, Sony VPCZ21M9E B.CEK, Apple 11-inch, Apple MacBook Air, Compaq Presario CQ57-475SA, Acer Aspire V3-771, Apple 15-inch, Acer Aspire 5750 , Lenovo G580, Apple 13 inch, Lenovo G580, Asus UX21E-KX004V, Lenovo G770, HP g6-1351ea, Lenovo G780 , Asus N55SL , Asus U36SG, Acer Aspire 5733Z, HP g6-2011sa, Toshib Qosmio F750-12P, HP dv6-6c40sa, Asus X54C,