| Laptops and Notebooks Reviews : Samsung |
 | Samsung R530 15.6-Inch Laptop (Red)
If you want a computer that works, forget this one... -- 2010-08-30
At least mine did not. Immediately had to send back to get a new hard drive. Very difficult to get through to even create a repair slip. I am very disappointed with this laptop.
Great laptop -- 2010-08-25
Love it so far. The subtle red tone makes it stand out in the crowd. It is fast, has plenty of memory and a good value. The speakers are nothing to write home about but I think that is the case with all built-in speakers in laptops these days.
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 | Samsung R430 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
samsung r430 meets expectations -- 2010-08-21
Recommended by Consumer Reports and has been reliable and user friendly. Looks sharper than it seemed in pictures.
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 | Samsung 7-Inch UMPC with Touchscreen
Samsung UMPC Q1EX Review -- 2010-06-25
We used this screen to run software that provides our client with a touch-screen interface to control their home automation systems (lighting, shades, HVAC, audio/video). Definitely need the extended life battery, and with the slightly larger battery, it gives the user something to wrap their fingers around when holding the touch-screen. Screen size is good, and clean edges free from the querty keyboard is well received by our client. The touching of the screen, depending on the size of the icons, requires slight pressure sometimes - we found some fingers didn't work as well as others (perhaps older hands with less blood circulation, and thus colder fingers, not sure, just guessing here) - the stylus included worked very well in this instance. This touch-screen comes with our recommendation. Great value for the money paid compared with others out there that we evaluated.
Major Disappointment. Texting input is almost impossible. -- 2009-12-09
1. INPUT problem: Unlike Toshiba or Motioncomputing where the tablet is sensitive only to the tip of a digital pen, Samsung tablet is like a pocket PC and responsive to all touches. The consequence is operational difficulties. For example, when your stylet points at the input site (e.g., internet address site), the keyboard icon does not automatically appear to open up the keyboard pannel. You must touch the keyboard icon at the bottom near the START to open and close the keyboard pannel at the bottom of the screen. Handwriting is virtually impossible (lagging and imprecise); I suspect the CPU is too weak to keep up with the stroke and recognition. As a result, other than an external keyboard attached via USB port, you cannot type extensively or easily.
2. If you use Microsoft Reader, you don't have a button to flip the page. You have to use a stylet to touch the forward botton to flip a page.
3. Booting takes a long time relatively speaking.
4. There is no buit in slot for a stylet. Instead, you slide it into the pocket in the hand strap (loop). The stylet tip is rubbery and does not glide well on the screen.
5. The screen is a touch screen, sensitive to your fingers, but the screen is too small to operate with your finger. Also, you can accidentally touch the screen on, unless you lock the start button.
6. SD slot does not have a spring clicks. As result, it is difficult to eject. You have to pinch it out.
7. Display resolution is limited. Other options are impractical and becomes fuzzy.
The only thing you can do OK with this tablet is to browse online. Forget about texting.
Samsung has still a long way to go. HP iPAQ is much better despite the small size.
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 | Samsung Q1 Q1U-SSDXP 7" Ultra Mobile PC (Intel A110 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB Hard Drive, Windows XP)
Defective, Not Well Designed Product -- 2010-03-20
I have a Samsung NP-Q1u. This product is a piece of Crap. I have had over 30 computers and this product is the worst computing product that I have ever had. Samsung has knowingly released a defective product line. Don't waste your money as I have done. I HIGHLY DISCOURAGE YOU FROM BUYING THIS PRODUCT BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE.
Samsung Q1 Q1U-SSDXP 7" Ultra Mobile PC with 32 GB solid state hard drive -- 2010-02-10
Samsung Q1 Q1U-SSDXP 7" Ultra Mobile PC with 32 GB solid state hard drive-
This unit is wonderful - a daylight viewable screen and full XP functionality. But you should know its limitations.
The 32 GB hard drive functions well. I don't know if the solid state drive contributes to the operational slowness discussed below. I expect that the solid state drive is less susceptible to damage than would be a mechanical hard drive, which is available in a 60GB capacity in other models of this Samsung UMPC. But unlike a mechanical hard drive, the solid state drive isn't subject to stalling if the unit is used at high altitude. This makes it possible to use the UMPC "at altitude" in an unpressurized aircraft.
I keep wishing that Samsung would deliver an upgraded model with a larger solid state hard drive. 32 GB is quite small, but this capacity can be doubled by keeping a 32 GB "SD card" in the provided SD card slot. Most (but not all) programs can be installed onto the SD card rather than the computer's hard drive.
The Samsung-installed software gives the unit good functionality.
The computer works well with mapping software using a supplemental GPS. And it displays Jeppesen aviation approach plates wonderfully, almost full size. MS Office works well. The built-in wireless and cable internet connections function flawlessly.
But the computer does have drawbacks, the principal one being that it is horribly slow. It takes about 3 minutes for Windows XP to boot up, but once that is done the speed is acceptable although a bit sluggish. It should be noted that I have a lot of programs in the start menu, which may slow things down. The two programs that seem to contribute to the slow boot are McAfee security and "Solid Capture" (which is a screen capture program).
Of course, the built-in monitor and keyboard are so small that creating a spreadsheet or document, or sending an email, is a bit of a chore. But if you want a computer this small, this awkwardness should be acceptable, as it comes with the tiny size. A portable keyboard and mouse help a lot when on the road, and plugging the computer into a larger monitor when not on the road provides a comfortable work environment.
The built-in camera produces poor quality images. In my opinion it is not really worth having. I've never set up the fingerprint recognition software, which is a security device, as I didn't want to risk it malfunctioning at a critical time. So I have no comment on this.
I use the computer to read books with Kindle-for-PC and with the Sony Book Reader. Unlike the Kindle and Sony hardware, the UMPC has a backlit monitor. This is especially useful when reading in low-light environments. But although the UMPC is very light weight --for a computer-- it is heavy enough so that reading in bed while lying on your back is a bit tiresome until you figure out a way to grip the computer that won't get your arms tired and won't push any of the computer's buttons!
The battery life is about what the manufacturer claims, but only if you don't leave the monitor turned on full brightness.
Would I buy another Samsung Q1 Q1U-SSDXP 7" Ultra Mobile PC with a solid state hard drive? Absolutely. But if I din't need the computer right away, I would wait and hope that Samsung increases the size of the hard drive and the processor speed!
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 | Samsung X460-41S 14.1-Inch Laptop (Intel 2.0 GB Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Dirive)
Problem of design? -- 2010-02-09
Hi,
I was really fond of my laptop, but always thought that the lid was very fragile and now merely a week ago, opening the laptop its LCD cracked. I always handled the laptop with extreme precaution, because it is my work support and always carried it in a Samsonite Laptop Case, reknown for good quality.
I instantly contacted the SAMSUNG CUSTOMERS CENTER but they (still) keep tellling me that the warranty does not cover physical damage - and I keep insisting that I think the problem was caused due to fault of design of the lid.
I am still fighting to get it fixed by warranty, but they are giving me a hard time so far.....in case you have the same problem, please try to find me in skype as kerstin.k21 - I think it would be helpful to be able to show similar cases (better, even positively resolved cases). I really would appreciate your help.
Also, if there are more X460 users having problems like scratches due to the keyboard frame, a mismatch between the frame and the screen itself (a case I found reported in Germany) or a broken LCD, please contact me.
terrible construction and support -- 2010-01-25
I would not recommend this laptop to ANYONE!!! It's funny how people have given it rave reviews after only having it for a month...I felt the same way when I received it. It's light and very sexy. However, I have owned this product for exactly a year now and conclude that it is very flimsy construction. The plastic is flexible and the LCD casing cracks very easily from NORMAL usage. I am very protective about my laptops and carry it in a hardcase, but this laptop cracked where I would place my thumb to open the laptop. Samsung products are not built to last...especially for laptops.
Samsung support is also USELESS!!! The worst compared to gateway, dell, and HP. I hate it. Even if samsung makes other great products, I will never buy them because of poor support. I had to talk to a manager to get my laptop fixed because they don't cover 'physical damage'. But because the laptop is so flimsy, they decided to eventually cover it since it cracked from normal usage. Look online for reviews...other people have had similar plastic/LCD cracking issues because of flimsy construction.
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