Samsung R720 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Julian Prokaza

Reviewed on: 19 October 2009

Tags: Samsung, Samsung R720, aspect ratio, subwoofer, aluminium

We like:

Looks great for such a large laptop; excellent keyboard

We don't like:

3D graphics performance isn't particularly brilliant

CNET UK judgement:

There's very little to fault with the Samsung R720. Attractive and packing decent components, it offers excellent value for a desktop-replacement laptop. Its 3D graphics performance is its only real weak spot, but it still offers enough oomph to keep casual gamers satisfied

Full review:

We liked the look of the 17.3-inch Samsung R720 when it cropped up in Crave back in June, but that was a high-end model with a Blu-ray drive and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 GPU. The first model in the new range to arrive for review sits more towards the entry-level end of the spectrum, but, at around just £600, it still promises to be a decent desktop-replacement laptop. Continue Reading...