Samsung R780 (NP-R780-JS02UK) review

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Verdict:

An attractive design, solidly-built case, large bright screen and great all-round performance justify every penny of the R780's price, and it's a deserving award winner.

Review Date: 11 Mar 2010

Price when reviewed: £671

Supplier: http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk

Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications
Part Code	NP-R780-JS02UK
Review Date	11 Mar 2010
Rating
Processor	Intel Core i3-330M
Processor clock speed	2.13GHz
Memory	4.00GB
Memory slots	2
Memory slots free	0
Maximum memory	8GB
Size	40x411x273mm
Weight	2.8kg
Sound	Realtek High Definition Audio
Pointing device	touchpad

Display
Viewable size	17.3 in
Native resolution	1,600x900
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
Graphics/video ports	VGA, HDMI
Graphics Memory	1,024MB

Storage
Total storage capacity	500GB
Optical drive model	TEAC DV-W28S-V
Optical drive type	DVD+/-RW +/-DL

Ports and Expansion
USB ports	4
Bluetooth
Wired network ports	1x 10/100/1000
Wireless networking support	802.11n
PC Card slots	1x ExpressCard/34
Modem
Supported memory cards	SD, MMC
Other ports	eSATA (shared with USB socket), minijack audio output, minijack microphone input

Miscellaneous
Carrying case
Operating system	Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
Operating system restore option	backup and recovery software
Software included	Microsoft Works 9
Optional extras	Extra battery, £96

Buying Information
Warranty	one year collect and return
Price	£671
Details	www.samsung.com/uk
Supplier	http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk

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By panjewellery on 12 Mar 2010