Samsung Series 7 Laptops - 15.0" and 15.6" Models (NP700Z4 & NP700Z5)

I see what you mean, sorry.

 

It has 2 more GB of memory and windows 7 professional. I myself am going for the S04, and I think most here did too, but each his own.

 

They felt sorry for the Thais due to the worst flooding in 50 years (kidding aside, truly a serious thing --- I've been to Asia). Moreover, Thailand is #1 in terms of hard drives and Samsung has to stay on their good side.

Only messing with you, of course! Good luck and the machine is right there with the Dell XPS 15z (sans 1080 screen anyway). Good luck to you!!!

 

I had same question and Got more expensive version, it seems this one comes with subwoofer while the other one dosen't I could be wrong but I saw some pictures earlier that did not have subwoofer. What really pisses me off is that sammy didn't include MiniVGA (it seems thats what is) port adapter as euro models come with it.

 

I couldn't find a msata port, maybe its well hidden or on the other side of the mainboard, don't know.

And yes mine has a subwoofer, it seems to be something like 1W or so, so it doesn't sound like a real subwoofer.

 

Strange, I can't seem to find any sites that is selling this now.. it seems like it just disappear from the face of earth

 

pretty sure the 8gb of express cache does not use a msata port. its soldered directly to the motherboard.

after a couple days of use i've run into one problem.
Does anyone elses screen completely freak out when playing a youtube video?

this just started occuring last night but whenever a new video would start the screen would flicker, turn completly green, then shut off. after a few moments the screen would start back up with a windows message saying the screen drivers failed but were recovered.

nothing to drastic but defiantly something to note. I assume its a drive/firmware issue but you can only seem to update your drivers through samsung not amd.
Is there any workaround for this?

 

I ordered the i7 version from dabs.ie before it disappeared off their site, they still claim my order is valid so it will be interesting to see whether the laptop arrives.

Anyone in the UK/Ireland managed to get the i7 version yet?





Hi

The version I ordered comes is the top end model and comes with an i7 processor, can you confirm that you will still be receiving this from Samsung? as I mentioned before this model has been removed from your site, the only model currently available to order is the i5 version below.

Thanks,



Dabs Ireland - Samsung 700Z5A Core i5-2430 8GB RAM 750GB HDD Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit 15.6" Laptop (NP700Z5A-S02UK)


dabs.com Customer Services Team [email protected]
11:41 AM (5 hours ago)

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Thank you for your email enquiry.

I can confirm that the item you order is i7 processor and that you will received this item, we have an ETA of today into us. Allow a couple of days for this to be booked in and then shipped out.

Kind regards

 

Seems to be a flash/driver issue... I have no problems so far with flash.
Have you tried reinstalling flash/video drivers?

 

can someone confirm this?

 

i think the 555m is compatible with the 6770m card, any can someone publish more benchmarks and it will be great if someone overclock the 6750m card

 

I have an order with BT Shop in the UK. Due date is 19th Nov but this been rolling back the last week.

 

Bt shop == dabs. exactly same company/website

 

Hello,

I need help.
I deleted every hard disk and installed windows new.

THE PROBLEM:
I got acces to my SSD in windows but how i can use it as "express cache" again?
What driver need to be installed? Or what software?

thanks for your help!

BY THE WAY:
The Screen is not that bad. I give him 7,5/10

 

I just got back from spending about half and hour or so at the local Best Buy, and here are my thoughts. The screen didn't bore a hole in my head. It is not the best screen in the world but will be fine for me. Secondly, while the hinge seemed crisp and nice while the screen was up, when I closed the lid and tilted the laptop back (Hinge to the table, opening upwards) there was some play in the monitor. The laptop did not seem to stay fully closed when I tilted it back. I assume this is only due to the Best Buy floor model being abused but it was slightly uncomforting. Saying that, I plan to get the S04 edition. Can someone please confirm my suspicion about the hinge just being abused, and could somebody clarify the confusion above me about the subwuffer. I am under the impression the S03 and S04 both have them while the Best Buy version does not?

 

Sounds Stupid but my backlit keyboard wont turn on...only the wifi button is on

 

This may be weird, but which model do you have. The Best Buy one doesn't have a backlit keyboard. If you have a model that it is included in, I can't help sorry.

 

lol i have the s04 model from JR it has the option and i can try and turn brightness down and up but its not actually on at all...

 

My guess would be something is wrong with a cable inside. I wouldn't not be able to help you. Someone with the actual laptop in front of them might be able to help though.

 

what a major failure on samsung....

can anyone help me?

 

Have you considered calling Samsung tech support to assist with your backlit keyboard problem? ... 800-726-7864

 

on the phone with them right now...they tried telling me that mine isnt suppose to be backlit...which i had to fix him
...i dont think being on the phone with this guy is going to accomplish anything

 

customer support is always WORTHLESS no matter what company it is

so theyre going to call me within 24-48 hours to try and troubleshoot the problem...apparently all of their technicians are busy atm

i wonder if restoring the computer will fix it?

 

I suppose it is dark enough for the backlight? Otherwise it wont work.

Have you tried a reboot?

 

yeah i shut down and turned it back on a couple times to double check...im sitting in the dark right now also
and yes i turned the backlit keyboard brightness all the way up also

 

It's a Corsair Force 3 120GB. I'm using Linux so I have like 100GB free, but in Windows it'd probably be more like 80.

 

It's all good just trying to help

 

for the owners that did the fresh install.
does your laptop freeze when you run easy setting? fn+f1
i download the drive from samsung site, but that doesn't solve it.
(tried us samsung, uk samsung)
thanks

 

if anyone can help me it'd be appreciated...i have a feeling im going to have to get samsung or JR to exchange mine

 

I asked this a while ago, and didn't get a response, but maybe more people know now.

Can someone tell me what model touchpad is in the Samsung? I am using Linux and it is being a little finicky so I am suspecting the touchpad isn't the same model as I thought.

I wish I could tell you where to look in Windows, but I can't. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks a ton in advance

 

So I just ran Skyrim for 10 minutes on this machine. The launcher recommends to set everything to low, but I set everything on high, and it runs pretty smooth!

I'll give fraps a little run soon.

 

are you talking about the drivers??
i could look for you if you point in the right direction

for my problem...im wondering if drivers could be the issue as to why my backlight keyboard isnt working?

 

Yeah the drivers might possibly tell you what the model touchpad is.

It'd be in Device Manager > Human Input Devices or something along those lines. I'm not sure if that'd say the model though.

My problem is that I don't know what drivers to use in Linux.

 

it says ELAN PS/2 PORT SMARTPAD

(manufacturer Elan)

 

it just say elan ps/2 port smart-pad
hardware id is ETD0B00
i don't know if this helps.
can't find the model number

 

Have you tried running Easy Settings while attempting to turn on the keyboard backlight?

 

Thanks guys that pointed me in the right direction!

 

yeah i turned on easy settings and turned up the backlight all the way...?
unless there is an actual "on" button for it that im missing?

 

Looking forwards to your skyrim fraps. Would you say 25 or so FPS on Skyrim high or what? I was hoping to run it on medium or so.

 

i have an S04 and it has a subwoofer.

 

i decided to return the laptop back to amazon.
this driver / software problem is killing me.
its also my fault for deleting all the recovery partition.
unless any one have any idea.

I need to solve this problem :
laptop freezing when i try to run easy setting and f1~f12 has different layout)
when i press the function for fan on or off <- led backlight turns on and off

 

didnt your laptop come with a recovery disk? mine did

just use that and restore it

 

I did that and it started working.

 

yes i used the recovery disk (1 dvd)
but that doesn't help.
i still have to download the easy setting software from samsung website.
(in my drive i deleted the samsung recovery partition)

 

Has anyone done a clean install of Win 7 and been able to keep the express cache? I loaded all the drivers and software from the Samsung website but the feature seems to have disappeared from Easy Settings.

 

what'd you do exactly?

 

when you run the easy setting it doesn't freeze?

 

Ran easy settings and I was able to turn the keyboard backlight on and off.

 

is there an off and on switch or is it just the brightness "dimmer" for you?

 

I think I set the brightness dimmer in easy settings to the highest setting first and then started using the keyboard keys.