Tablet Laptop Reviews

A lightweight slate computer with full PC capabilities running Windows 7, the Samsung Series 7 Slate PC (model XE700T1A-A02US) offers all of the features of a full-sized laptop in an extremely portable package, providing highly mobile users with the computing power they need for maximum productivity anywhere they go.

The full-powered Samsung Series 7 Slate PC
with Intel Core i5 dual-core processor and
Windows 7 Home Premium (view larger).

 

Great for sharing presentations on the go.

 

Optional dock and keyboard create a desktop PC experience (view larger).

Weighing less than two pounds and measuring only half an inch thick, the Series 7 Slate can truly be taken anywhere. Despite its compact size, the Slate is a full-powered PC with an 11.6-inch screen, powerful Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, a full version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, and a 128 GB solid state hard drive.

In addition to being easy to transport, its sleek, slim design and elegant detailing will turn heads everywhere–from the boardroom to the train on your commute home.

With up to seven hours of battery life, the Series 7 Slate ensures an all day connection for optimal productivity while on-the-go. Additionally, this Series 7 Slate includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.

Key Features

A Full PC in a Sleek Form Factor Samsung Series 7 slate PCs offer the power and speed of a full-size PC, yet they’re a mere half-inch thick and weigh less than a pound. They’re an amazing marriage of power and design.

Run Your Favorite Software The Windows 7 OS allows you to run all your favorite office software. You can share documents with co-workers without any compatibility issues. And Samsung’s touch interface gives you easy, instant access to all your programs.

Fast Start You’ll never have to wait for this computer to boot up. Press the power button, and it wakes instantly. Press it again, and it goes into a hybrid sleep mode.

Superior Screen Quality Samsung is the world’s largest manufacturer of LCD panels, and its Superbright Plus technology gives you a brilliant 400-nit screen (twice as bright as many traditional PCs) and stunning range of color (up to 16 million colors). The wide 170 degree viewing angle makes it easy to view content from anywhere, as well as to display materials to friends and colleagues.

Optional Bluetooth Keyboard and Dock For those times when you prefer a traditional keyboard, an optional Bluetooth keyboard is available. And an optional dock lets you quickly and easily connect to an external monitor, printer, MP3 player, camera, and other USB devices (both keyboard and dock sold separately).

Fully Mobile, Fully Powered

You can quickly type using the on-screen keyboard and navigate through the slate’s features with the highly responsive capacitive multi-touch screen, or write naturally on the screen using an electromagnetic pen, making it easy to take meeting notes, create documents and reports in Microsoft Office 2010, or browse online. An integrated microphone and dual 2-megapixel (front) and 3-megapixel (rear) cameras can record audio/visual files, which can be stored and shared via the full-sized USB port or Wi-Fi.

Easy input with included stylus (view larger).

 

Easy input with included stylus (view larger).

The Series 7 features Samsung’s exclusive FastStart technology, which enables the slate to transition from a hybrid sleep mode to full functionality in two to three seconds, enabling you to quickly jump into work or play anywhere. Samsung’s touch interface helps to streamline your life by providing seamless access to applications used every day such as Facebook, Twitter, maps and media content.

Effortless Connectivity

Samsung’s exclusive Easy Settings make it effortless to connect the Series 7 Slate to new wireless networks, projectors and more by giving you easy access to commonly used PC settings, resulting in stress-free business travel and presentations. Samsung Easy Migration allows you to seamlessly transfer existing files by connecting their old PC to the Series 7 Slate, launching and starting Easy Migration and letting the PC do the rest.

Powerful Dual-Core Processing

The 1.6 GHz low-voltage Intel Core i5-2467M dual-core processor provides smart performance with a speed boost (2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). It also includes Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.

Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you’ll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You’ll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

PowerPlus Battery Technology

A battery designed for the long haul, the Samsung PowerPlus technology gives you more years and more hours. This technology retains 80 percent of the original battery capacity for up to 1,000 charges. After three years of use you still have a battery that still works for you day in and day out. That’s power when you need it.

What’s in the Box:

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

• Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
• Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
• Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
• Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

• Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
• Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Immerse yourself into maximum gaming experience with the Samsung Series 7 Gamer laptop PC (model NP700G7C-S01US), which is supercharged with the blistering processing power of a quad-core Intel processor and NVIDIA graphics with 2 GB of video memory. You’ll also enjoy clearer, more vivid imagery with the 17.3-inch Full HD 1080p display.

Optimized performance for your gaming with a 17.3-inch Full HD 1080p display (view larger).

Ultimate gaming keyboard with 2.7mm keystroke (view larger).

 

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The Series 7 Gamer features an optimized gaming mode, which turbo cools the CPU to keep it working at full speed for non-stop gaming action. The Windows key and touchpad can also be disabled using the Gaming mode settings to avoid accidental interruptions, and the main gaming keys are highlighted in red, so you play faster with fewer errors.

With the third-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, you’ll get excellent multitasking capabilities whether you’re playing immersive 3D games or creating HD video. And Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.1 increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. It’s also equipped with a read-only Blu-ray Disc drive–offering the convenience of high-definition movie playback with the utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities.

It comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Every Mode Is Easy

You live to game. But sometimes you need your laptop for other reasons. That’s why the Series 7 Gamer comes equipped with an easy-to-use mode dial. Simply turn the dial to select from four different settings for optimized performance: Gaming, Balanced, Battery-Saving or Quiet mode (which reduces fan noise and disables sounds and lights).

Next-Level Gaming

True to its name, the Samsung Series 7 Gamer is optimized for hardcore gaming. From the ergonomic u-shaped keys and 2.7mm keystroke to the innovative functionality that disables the Windows key and touch pad when a game is inserted, it’s designed to give you an edge on the competition. It even highlights the gaming keys (WASD) in red when you’re in gaming mode. So you can play faster with fewer errors.

More Power to Play

Faster than ever, the Series 7 Gamer comes powerfully equipped with the latest Intel Core i7 Processor. In Gaming mode, the CPU is turbo-cooled to keep it working at full speed. The Series 7 Gamer also features 16 GB of memory and a 1.5 TB HDD with ExpressCache technology, which improves startup, application launch, and more.

Turbo-cooled gaming mode, easy mode switching, and more (view larger).

Display Your Skills

Experience every detail of every game in Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080) and enjoy amazing graphics thanks to an NVIDIA Geforce GTX 675M. The Series 7 Gamer’s stunning 17.3-inch full HD SuperBright Plus display features 400 nit brightness and Samsung’s superior LED technology–all designed to produce dynamic colors for a more realistic gaming experience.

Gaming Never Sounded Better

Lose yourself in high-quality cinematic surround sound with Dolby Home Theater (version 4). The latest and top-of-the-line audio technology, it delivers a remarkably powerful audio experience with built-in speakers and a dedicated mini-subwoofer. It allows you to play your audio louder with less distortion for a completely immersive experience.

PWNS the Competition

A sleek and stylish design, innovative features, and powerful components put the Series 7 Gamer in a league of its own. The winner of Notebook.com’s Best of CES award, Laptop Magazine’s Best Laptop and PC Magazine’s Best Laptop of CES, the Series 7 Gamer is proving to be the choice of serious gamers across the country.

Your Favorite Content on the Big Screen

Stop crowding around a laptop screen and enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen by wirelessly connecting your laptop to your TV. With Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), you can sit back and experience your favorite videos, photos, movies, online TV shows, and more–all with great image clarity up to 1080p.

Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Key Specifications 17.3-inch LED-backlit display with Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM quad-core processor (3.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache) Dual 1 TB SATA hard drives for 2 TB of total storage 16 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (maximum; 4 x 4 GB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M graphics with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory. Blu-ray Disc (BD) combo drive (reads BD and writes to DVD/CD) 2.0-megapixel webcam Built-in stereo speakers 8-cell battery Dimensions and Weight: 16.1 x 11.2 x 2 inches (WxDxH); 8.4 pounds

Wireless & Networking Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (requires Wireless-N router to optimize speed and range). Intel Wireless Display capabilities enables you to wirelessly stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV. Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It’s compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones. Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Connectivity & Expansion 2 ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). 2 standard USB 2.0 ports HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. VGA video output (analog, RGB) Multi-format memory card slot (compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MMC media) Microphone and headphone jacks

What’s in the Box Series 7 Gamer laptop with 17.3-inch screen (model NP700G7C-S01US), AC adapter, rechargeable battery, operating instructions Warranty 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

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Windows 7 Home Premium The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7. Windows 7: Your PC Simplified Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows. Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search. Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.*

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9 Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter. Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly. Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends. Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive. Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh. Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.** Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse. You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.

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Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010 Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.) Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.   * Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.) ** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

Keep yourself entertained at home and on the road with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). Weighing just 12 ounces and sporting a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display, the Galaxy Tab 2 runs the Android 4.0 (“Ice Cream Sandwich”) operating system and is powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor to help you achieve maximum usage across various demanding applications.

Exceptional 7-inch multitouch screen designed for reading books and magazines, watching movies, playing games, and more (view larger).

Access the Internet and stream media over your home network via ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi. And with the Smart Remote app and built-in IR Blaster, you can watch and control your TV content–all from the palm of your hand. The Galaxy Tab offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games.

Designed to fit in one hand, typing messages or notes is simple and easy with the Galaxy Tab’s virtual QWERTY keyboard. It’s outfitted with a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera for photo capture and sharing as well as a VGA front-facing camera for video chat. Other features include 8 GB of internal memory, microSD memory expansion (for up to 32 GB of expansion via optional cards), Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, and GPS for navigation and location services.

Easy access to your most important information
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The Power of Android 4.0

With the Android 4.0 OS (aka, Ice Cream Sandwich), you can enjoy the most ramped up, up to the minute features and multitudes of apps supported by new the ICS technology. You’ll get an evolved, intuitively designed UI that transitions seamlessly across all your applications, plus enhanced web browsing, faster overall response, and easier accessibility to preloaded Google Mobile apps including YouTube, Google Search, Maps, and more.

With integrated Google technology, the Galaxy Tab 2 brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search, Gtalk, Google+, and contacts/calendar synchronization. And through Google Play, you’ll get access to thousands of useful applications and fun games to download and install on your tablet, with many more apps being added every day.

Access thousands of TV shows and movies via
Samsung’s Media Hub (view larger).

Rich Content

Samsung’s Media Hub is your personal video store concierge–1,000+ titles and counting–with virtually no wait time during progressive downloads so that you can enjoy video contents right away. Forget lugging around stacks of books–Readers Hub lets you delve into the intimate pleasures of digital reading, a wealth of e-books on your own personal screen. Additionally, Music Hub provides a full music store loaded with your favorite tunes. And Game Hub is your go-to source for premium and multi-player games, letting you jump into action any time, wherever you are.

Easy Access

You can immediately check out top e-books, latest hit songs, premium games, and recent video releases. The home screen layout maximizes your experience of Samsung Hub services by providing direct access to apps you use all the time.

Stay Connected with Friends

Samsung’s ChatON app connects your friends and acquaintances across devices and platforms in a more expressive, dynamic way with unique features like Group Chat, Multimedia Transmission, Buddy Interaction, and more. You can also engage in spur-of-the-moment group video sessions with Google+ Hangouts as easily as bumping into somebody on the street.

Specifications

• Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Display: 7-inch multitouch screen (1024 x 600 pixels)
• Processor: 1 GHz dual-core processor
• Internal memory: 8 GB
• RAM: 1 GB
• Memory expansion: microSD cards (up to 32 GB in size)
• Cameras: 3-megapixel rear; VGA (640 x 480) front
• Wireless connectivity: Wireless N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Bluetooth 3.0
• Ports: 1 USB 2.0 (host); 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
• Sensors: Accelerometer, digital compass, light, proximity
• Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.8 x 0.41 inches
• Weight: 12 ounces
• Battery: 4,000 mAh

File Compatibility

• Documents: Word (.doc .docx .txt .hwp .rtf); Excel (.xls .xlsx .csv); PowerPoint (.ppt .pptx .pps); PDF
• Audio: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
• Images: GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, WEBP
• Video: Playback up to Full HD 1080p @ 30 fps (frames per second) with following compatibility:
  • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
  • Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM

Preloaded Software

• Core apps: Contacts, Alarm/Clock, S Planner, Camera, Gallery, Photo Editor, Video Maker, Web Browser, My Files, Email, Calculator, World Clock, Task Manager, Music Player, Video Player, Navigation
• Google services: Google Search, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube, Latitude, Places, Google Maps, Google +, Google + Messenger, Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Music, Google Play Videos
• Samsung apps: AllShare (DLNA), ChatON, T-Memo, Smart Remote
• Samsung Hub widgets: Media Hub, Game Hub, Music Hub, Readers Hub (Kobo, Zinio, NPD),
• Additional apps and services: Amazon Kindle, Polaris Office, Dropbox, Netflix

What’s in the Box

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0); USB cable; charger; operating instructions