Samsung R540 - Intel Core i5

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Pros:

Fast performance, Strong graphics, Comfortable keyboard, Cool operation, Good speakers
Bluray drive powers highdef movies, Speedy CPU and GPU can drive any application.
Lightest in its class. Top of its class in speed. Blu-ray drive included. Powered by a Core i5 processor. Midrange ATI graphics card is more powerful than its predecessor. Very nice design. Adjacent numeric keypad.

Cons:

Polarizing faux-wood desgin, Short battery life, Small touchpad and buttons
Disappointing battery life, Mediocre screen.

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Fast performance, Strong graphics, Comfortable keyboard, Cool operation, Good speakers
Bluray drive powers highdef movies, Speedy CPU and GPU can drive any application
Lightest in its class. Top of its class in speed. Blu-ray drive included. Powered by a Core i5 processor. Midrange ATI graphics card is more powerful than its predecessor. Very nice design. Adjacent numeric keypad

Reviewers Didn't Like

Polarizing faux-wood desgin, Short battery life, Small touchpad and buttons
Disappointing battery life, Mediocre screen
Poor battery life. Small battery

Expert reviews and ratings

Samsung's latest 15-inch notebook performs well and plays games smoothly, but its faux wood design isn't for...

By LaptopMag on October 01, 2010

The quick processor and graphics chip performance only partly offset the mediocre screen and weak battery....

By PCWorld on September 20, 2010

The Samsung R540-11 is a nice step up in speed from our former Editors' Choice, the R580, but skimping on the battery size is a definite drawback for the lightest 15-inch laptop in the business. Buy it...

By PC Mag on August 30, 2010