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    Samsung Series 7 Laptops - 17.3" Model (NP700G7 & unnamed Chronos))

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by yknyong1, Jan 11, 2012.

  1. yknyong1

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    NP700G7
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    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398475,00.asp
    Samsung Series 7 hands-on preview - YouTube
    Samsung Series 7 700G7A Gaming Notebook - HardwareZone.com

    Unnamed Series 7 Chronos 17.3"
    [​IMG]
    Samsung Series 7 Chronos 17-inch Video Hands-on: JBL Sound, Sweet HD Screen
    Samsung Series 7 Chronox laptop lineup at CES 2012 - YouTube
    samsung series 7 chronos 17 - YouTube

    Full HD 1080p 17.3" screen in a ___ inch chassis (300nits)
    NVIDIA GT650M 2GB graphics as shown on the glass specs panel beside (Some say it's wrong)
    64GB SSD + 1TB HDD option
    Backlit keyboard with sensor

    Note that the set on display had a full aluminium finish, palmrest included. Noteworthy to include that the top where the speakers are - Samsung has replaced it with a plastic grill for the JBL speakers.

    If it's really NVIDIA graphics in the 17.3", it may spell trouble for us 13-15.6" owners.

    Let the discussion begin!

    Regards
     

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    Darn it they released this earlier I would had brought this instead.
     
    XtremeProject, Jan 12, 2012
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    Im wonder how the FHD panel works. If it is better than HD+ then i can only cry they put such a bad thing to the 15-15,6.
     
    outl@w, Jan 12, 2012
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    The 17.3" looks like it has a thicker bezel.
     
    yknyong1, Jan 12, 2012
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    On a 17inch, too thin of a bezel makes me worried. It seems like right size on the photos.
     
    XtremeProject, Jan 12, 2012
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    Newbie question... but does this laptop run on windows 7?
     
    mrcarter, Jan 12, 2012
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    Yes it runs Windows 7 it's will cost more if you want Pro or Ultimate edition.
     
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    ^^ thanks.

    I thought it ran some google OS but I'm glad it can run windows.

    I'm fine with home edition. So by default it comes with windows 7 and not some other OS?

    Also, do you know how much this will cost?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    mrcarter, Jan 12, 2012
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    Yeah by default it's Windows 7.
    Well I have a feeling it might run Home Premium for lowest model.
    According the webpages posted starting at 1,500 bucks which is quite good for that kind of notebook.
     
    XtremeProject, Jan 12, 2012
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    +rep given.

    Thanks for the help!
     
    mrcarter, Jan 13, 2012
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    I have a hunch the unnamed one will be an np700z7a. It looks like the other np700z computers

    Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk
     
    muerteman, Jan 13, 2012
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    It is likely to be this. I could not put it as it was unconfirmed.
     
    yknyong1, Jan 13, 2012
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    It could have Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional when it is first released, dependent on the date. If Windows 8 comes later, you can be sure Samsung will push new models with Windows 8.
     
    yknyong1, Jan 13, 2012
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    me too man... me too...
     
    xnuo, Jan 14, 2012
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    You guys do not need the mobility? The reason why I bought the 15.6" is that it is lighter than most 14 inchers while having a balanced config.
     
    yknyong1, Jan 14, 2012
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    The 17.3" non-gaming edition laptop looks good. Any more information on the release date, specs, etc?
     
    smcgil9899, Jan 14, 2012
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    No word on release date yet, but it is probably going to be during the summer. The laptop is supposed to have the lasted i7 processor, 2GB graphics memory, and a 1080p screen.
     
    bensmith0212, Jan 15, 2012
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    Check this out ivy bridge
    But i'm skeptical, if it's true this would be really nice. I want to some true benchmarks of Ivy Bridge.
     
    XtremeProject, Jan 15, 2012
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    So it's the S7 Gamer
     
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    Maybe I should started another thread, I wasn't actually paying attention to the model. I was really just referring to the fact that a IVY BRIDGE notebook would be shipping in 1-2 weeks, When from everything I read/heard they won't be available until April I think.
     
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    Man, I hope the price for the 17in laptop isn't true. 2k is way too expensive.
     
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    G7C is still under this thread.
     
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    Any more news or info on the non-gaming one? I fell in love with it, unfortunately I can't say the same for the gaming one. I'd love for the non-gaming to have at least a decent gpu. A Radeon 6950M or 6870M perhaps would be nice. I looked around the web and some are stating that the gaming will have a 6970m others have said Nvidia GT650. However, I have my doubts on the GT650 I did a quick search and it's like that card doesn't exists.
     
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    why wold thin bezel on large screen notebooks be a problem? you can have the same size screen, but in a more compact body with thin bezels
     
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    Well it could be some preference on my side. Too thin of a bezel could cause stability issue if the screen is heavy. But from what I know they are going to slowly make the bezel smaller and smaller as things get lighter. Soon there would be no bezel but that's in the future.
    Down to the end, I want good build quality not some attempt to wow the consumers and end up having some build issues.
     
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    Anything new on this laptop?
     
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    What i am taking away from the articles is this;

    Ivy Bridge will be 30-60 days late for Mass Market Laptops due to Sandy Bridge inventory. The Processors WILL be shipping in limited quantities though.

    This says two things to me;

    Sandy Bridge Inventories are too high and we will probably see a "fire sale" on them through June.

    The Ivy Bridge parts hitting the market will likely be in the higher-margin, high-end / expensive PCs First, which is a common industry practice to recoup costs on new generation hardware.

    Now, nVidia is having yeild issues on the 28nm process, but AMD is not. I would say we will see Ivy Bridge Machines with AMD graphics hitting the streets in Early April in the $1K+ categories.

    You will then start to see the sub $1k offerings hit the streets as the sandy bridge parts dry up.
     
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    That is why I said most laptops, not all laptops. The G7C is using the NVIDIA card and it being pulled from the product page could be because of this Intel decision though.
     
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    What a Mess.
     
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    I hope the chronos uses nvidia
     
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    Anyone notice that they said the new 17" will have BD 9.5mm? I hope that would be a slot-load, which means we can find that part online and replace the current slot-load DVD with that.
     
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    I believe that this thread is effectively superseded by another one about the NP700G7.

    John
     
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    yknyong1, Apr 26, 2012
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