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Samsung Chronos 700Z5A - Intel Core i7

Based on 13 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

8
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros

Superior display, Strong performance for the price, Comfortable keyboard, Elegant appearance, Good Webcam and sound, Lightweight for the screen size
Strong graphics performance; Fast boot time; Long battery life; Solid audio
Extreme power and portability, high res matte display, less expensive that competitors.
The Samsung Series 7 laptop has a thin screen bezel, a sleek and attractive metal chassis, and plenty of processing power and features, along with an extremely impressive battery life and a crisp backlit keyboard. Dedicated AMD graphics also come inclu...

Cons

Touch pad requires adjusting, Battery is not swappable
Relatively dim screen; Uncomfortable palmrest
Display has narrow viewing angles, keyboard offset is awkward at first.
While the large multitouch click pad is the same size as a MacBook Pro's, it's not as responsive. This pricey laptop also lacks Blu-ray and a 1080p screen.

By Tech-Reviews UK on March 12, 2012

Overall, we were very impressed with the Samsung Series 7 Chronos, and with a price tag of £900 it appears to be well worth it considering the equivalent MacBook Pro features half the amount of RAM and less video-memory for a slightly higher...

100
By Computer Shopper on January 30, 2012

This consumer-oriented powerhouse laptop performs well, has a beautiful screen, and is very well-balanced overall. It's an ideal pick for media enthusiasts and light-to-moderate gamers....

90
By PC Advisor on January 25, 2012

With the Series 7 Chronos, Samsung has turned its talents to making a commoditised version of the Apple MacBook Pro. It has much of the same technology inside, and borrows heavily in certain design cues, but using cheaper materials to allow a lower...

80
By LaptopMag on January 25, 2012

The 15-inch Samsung Series 7 Chronos has powerful AMD graphics, a sleek design and excellent battery life, but it's not the best value in its...

60
By MobileTechReview on January 17, 2012

The Samsung Series 7 Chronos offers plenty of power and value. For $1,100 you get the same specs as the 15" MacBook Pro with Apple's resolution upgrade for nearly half the price. In fact, we prefer the Chronos' keyboard backlighting and Windows...

80
By Engadget on January 04, 2012

Samsung unveils Series 7 laptops, we go hands-onDell XPS 15z reviewSony VAIO S Series (15-inch) reviewSamsung's Series 7 Chronos is a good, but not great laptop. It's got lengthy battery life and provides quite the hardware punch for a...

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By Pocket-lint on December 20, 2011

An elegant looking notebook packing in plenty of power, partnered with some innovative technologies from...

90
By DigitalReviews on December 07, 2011

We are a little bit light on the technical details as this is more of a comparative first impressions look at the Samsung series 7 Chronos notebook. My take? This outstanding all-round business notebook is great value for money even at its official...

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By cnet on November 15, 2011

Samsung's Series 7 Chronos 700Z5A-S03 is the closest Windows equivalent to a MacBook Pro in terms of specs, power, and design and even nearly matches on battery life, but it's $500 less expensive than an entry-level Apple...

81
By Trusted Reviews on November 10, 2011

Samsung’s sleek, metal-clad 15.6in Chronos laptop is the most impressive MacBook Pro rival we’ve yet seen, offering a lighter machine with better specs for nearly half the price, even if it’s not quite as attractive or well-built. A...

90