Typical price: £710
What is it: Budget 17-inch desktop replacement all-rounder
What we think: The R700 is a good all-round laptop that offers excellent value for money
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 April 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung R700 T8100, LED, pixels, discs
We like:
Full-size keyboard; value for money
We don't like:
Relatively low screen resolution
Also known as:
Samsung R700
CNET UK judgement:
The R700 isn't the most exciting laptop in the world, but there's no ignoring its value for money. It's quick, easy to use and though not stunningly attractive, wouldn't look out of place in anyone's home
Full review:
The Samsung R700 is an exciting prospect for several reasons. Firstly, it's large and powerful enough to replace your existing desktop PC. Secondly, it's relatively inexpensive -- just £600, or £700 if you buy the slightly more advanced R700 T8100 model we've reviewed here. On top of that, it has a germ-proof keyboard, HDMI video output, and a host of other features that, on paper, make it a fantastic all-rounder. Continue Reading...
Samsung R700 T8100 History
24 Apr 2008 in Reviews
Desktop replacement laptops are ideal if you don't have space for a full-size desktop PC, but still need to do your number crunching. With powerful components like Intel's Penryn processors, a desktop replacement can rival a full-sizer's performance
8 Apr 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on the Samsung R700 with Intel Penryn
Remember the budget Samsung R700 17-inch laptop? Samsung has been busy upgrading it with the very latest Intel Core 2 Duo chips
12 Mar 2008 in Crave
Samsung R700: Value all-round desktop replacement
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