Introducing The 2013 Series 7 Chronos with AMD HD8870M!

Don't know if it's already been posted or not, but I just noticed this on samsung's very own website (in italian):

NP770Z5E-S01IT

 

I tried and found nothing. Only new Samsung Chronos are comparable to MACs, everything else has weak parts and high prices - mostly garbage displays or chasis. If Samsung doesn't mess this up, they will make Apple cry.

And I found this, they have manuals up: http://www.samsung.com/de/support/model/NP770Z5E-S01DE-downloads?downloadName=UM

Looks like 17inch is fat and has a dvd-drive and no sd slot, while 15inchers have sd but no dvd.
There are also BIOS screenshots.

 

Great! Is it ready for order?

 

The maximum power supply has 90W...


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Is the 178 degree viewing angle equal to PLS panel?

 

No mention of different ram/storage configurations

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John Lewis has it on their website now, no touch screen so seems the rumours of a non touch coming first may be true. Unfortunately out if stock if you try to buy, must be coming soon though £1100 for the uk!

Buy Samsung NP770Z5E-S01 Laptop, Intel Core i7, 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB, 15.6", Metal online at JohnLewis.com

 

We should hear something about all the models soon, we are nearing mid February, if they plan to launch it in March sometime as the rumors indicate, then some sort of official announce should be made soon. Atleast i hope

 

I think I read somewhere that MobileMark 2007 basically is a test with minimum brightness, wifi off, and a sustained 7.5% processor usage.

 

You do know the New Series 7 is the 2nd generation of this series of laptops right? There's a current Series 7 that's been out since last year.

The 17-inch one looks exactly the same as the current 17-in Series 7...

 

In that page it isn't mentioned any specific technology, but it's almost impossible for a TN panel to be that good.
Imho we have two options:
- it's not a TN panel
- it's a lie and viewing angles aren't so good :-(

Only a good review can answer this question!

PS: I've been following this thread for a while, I have to say a big "thank you" to everyone posting news and hope about this new notebook :thumbsup:

 

Samsung NP770Z7E-S01NL - Laptopshop.nl

It is available there. New 17 inch version.. Strange

 

went to best buy on Tuesday and saw and empty spot with this card... np780z5e-s01ub i cant find it on their website but the guy said its not here yet but i could order it and it will be here on feb. 15. does anyone know about this?

 

Nice find
But weird specs. 8770m opposed to 8870m
Hmm

 

i know. i google it and all i can find is this fourm

 

On Samsung.it they write that it has a SATA II HDD... Isn't it weird? SATA II and not SATA III?

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Maybe they put SATA2 in HDD models to sell SSD models for +2x the price of an 256GB SSD

 

doesnt the price offered by bestbuy seem a little low? I have been reading how it will cost cloes to $1600-1700. This is the 15in touch screen version. Am i missing something?

 

This appears to be the lower end version. 8gb of ram and a 8770m opposed to an 8870m.

Canada Computers | Notebooks, Netbooks & Tablets | Samsung Nike II High (NP780Z5E-S02CA) Notebook | Intel Core I7_3635QM 8GB RAM, 1TB_5.4KR/16G EC, DVD-RW | 15.6" FHD PLS Touch AMD HD8870M 2GB; Windows 8

These appear to be the proper specs for the high end version

 

i thought that too. thats why im kinda scared to order it. the specs seem legit tho

 

Possible, but is there a SATA III connector on the motherboard? I'd like to replace the HDD with a Samsung 840 Pro, and I'd like to enjoy its full speed!

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So the only major spec differences are the amount of ram ( 8GB and 16GB) and the 8770m opposed to 8870m? A $400 price difference for these apparent differences. If one is already spending $1300 on a laptop might as well chip in a few extra hundred and get the high end version.

Bakejordac, I would have ordered the the "best buy" model if the specs were high end. Need a new laptop desperately

 

Why is the price low? In Germany you pay 1300€ for the 8870 model without touch (preorder, could be cheaper at the end).
And they always convert $ to € in 1:1

 

Because it has 8770m with only 1GB...

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The 15" model without touchscreen is available for preorder here in Norway.

Price is exactly same as indicated by Samsung Norway a month or so ago; 12490,- NOK (~$2260 USD)

Modell: NP770Z5E-S02SE
15.6" Intel Core i7-3635QM Quad Core 2.40GHz, 6MB L3 Cache
8GB Memory
256GB SSD
AMD Radeon HD 8870M 2GB
WiDi, Bluetooth 4.0
HD Webcam
Windows 8 64-bit
JBL Stereo Speakers 4W x 2 (w / Virtual Woofer)
Samsung 770Z5E-S02SE - Bærbar datamaskin - Finn laveste pris, omtaler og informasjon

Too expensive, but still below asus U500VZ with better specs than the asus.

 

John Lewis added another spec, NP770Z5E-S02UK

Buy Samsung NP770Z5E-S02UK Laptop, Intel Core i5, 2.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB, 15.6", Silver online at JohnLewis.com

 

I took note that the 17" Samsung NP770Z7E is in stock and available as of now in my country. If I order today, I'll have it by tomorrow morning.

Unfortunately I'm waiting for the 15" NP770Z5E, but I think it's safe to say it will roll out this coming week??

Anyway the NP770Z7E is available as of now for Dutch residents(people living in The Netherlands) and I hope other countries will follow soon.

Samsung NP770Z7E-S01NL - Laptopshop.nl
Samsung 7 Series NP770Z7E Notebook Core i7-3635QM 2.4 GHz 8GB / 1 TB / 17.3-inch / Windows 8 64-bit (NP770Z7E-S01NL) - www.misco.nl
take IT now - Samsung NP770Z7E-S01NL 17,3 FHD/ i7-3635QM/ 8G + HD 8870M 2GB (NP770Z7E-S01NL)

 

From the specs seems series 5, even if they have written 770Z5E that is series 7.
Battery life is only 9 hours even if there is an i5 and 8570m.

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February 15th in the USA? OK, one-week announcement that isn't. Are they planning on announcing on the date itself? Also, Best Buy claiming that's the touchscreen...version? The CES guys said March. What the hell?

 

$1300 for the touchscreen version is a good price. I hope it turns out to be true.

 

Hmmm, sounds a little pricy tbh, 1600-1700 without ssd. so 1800-1900 after buying a 256gb ssd. Approching rMBP prices, I doubt samsung has the same aftermarket support and resale value of apple.

 

I considered a rMBP, but I decided against it for a few reasons

* Touchscreen is nice, kinda want that

* Graphics on the rMBP is a 650m with 1 GB of GDDR5 vs the 2 GB on the 8870M

* Lack of interest in OSX -- so the extra price for that isn't particularly amusing to me.

Basically, the rMBP trades graphics, a bit of battery life, and a touchscreen for ultra-high resolution -- and costs more to boot. Not to mention you still have to upgrade the RAM on the rMBP, to 16 yourself.

 

idk but i ordered it today and will have it on the 15th so we will see

 

Keep us posted! Post some pics, if you can, along with some tests. The number I want to hear most is temperatures. Though I also wouldn't mind some 3Dmark numbers.

 

".. available in early February in Europe .."

Minute 3:12

 

Let's home they mean touch!

 

I'm waiting for the haswell refresh personally, then I'll decide between either the rMBP or the Chronos. I don't really like the full keyboard my self, at least on the current series 7/ the keys feel smaller and "flat" compared to apple ones.

 

The manual for the 770z7e can also be found here: SAMSUNG

The SD card is on the front (as opposed to the side as on the 770z5e).

Still not clear whether the SATA II just refers to the HDD (the most logical explanation) or the actual port.

 

I agree with you about the SATA thing, but I don't know if I'm just fooling myself! hope that someone with more knowledge here will enlight us

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My guess is that since the HDD's are listed as 9.5mmH SATA 2 HDD OR SSD, that your instinct is correct -- the HDD is SATA 2, it doesn't mean to imply that the port is SATA 2, not least of which because that would be stupid.

 

Is this new Chronos designed to compete with and beat the Retina MacBook Pro?

 

I have no insight into the mind of Samsung, but I'd guess yes.

Beefy performance, small frame, both with good battery, similar weight (Chronos is roughly half a pound heavier) and with a design very reminiscent of the rMBP, I'd find myself hard-pressed to believe Samsung put no thought into beating the rMBP with this.

Though strangely, it might pull a different crowd than that -- to me, I was considering a gaming laptop due to the power of it, but I did want better battery life and a sleeker design/weight, so barring any surprises, this is my next laptop.

 

I completely agree

 

Hi guys,

A little bit of a newb question I guess. But, how does a headphone/mic combo jack that this laptop comes with compare to 2 separate discrete jacks for headphons and a mic? Will the audio in and out be the same quality or is there a trade-off in using a combo jack.

I have googled extensively, but haven't found an answer!

Thanks ahead of time!
44R

 

I'm not really sure, but I know that the sound quality that comes out of my iPhone's jack or any macbook's jack is fine, so I doubt there is any major effect, if any.

 

Hmm, checked out the model number on a few European websites (NP770z5e) and it looks there's both a 8570 and an 8870 for sale in different markets. There's a German one that's 8870 and a British one that's 8570.

Anyway, it looks hella expensive: don't see it going for 899 at Best Buy anytime soon. The German one is listed at 1700 euros!! I suppose after beating the MBP they gotta go after the Zenbook, though.

 

Has notebook check or any reputable sites done a detailed review on one of these new machines? I'd like to hear about the performance, thermals, screen, keyboard, etc.

 

Not yet, but if it is really available in Germany Notebookcheck might take one soon.

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There was some news on guru3d about HD 8000 series wont be available for awhile wonder if this means that this laptop will be delayed or if its just the desktop versions of the cards

Radeon HD 8000 series won't arrive soon

 

Desktop, for laptops it should be 8800M