Samsung Series 3 Laptop: Core i7 3630QM 2.4GHz, 15.6" (1366x768), 6GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, HD 7730M, 6-Cell, Win 8 $599 + Free Shipping

with these specs for $600 sounds like a good deal

Almost ready to pull the trigger, but without 16gig expandability - and not so stunning display - will wait.

Staples has the same series 3 but with more memory (8GB), bigger drive (1TB) and bigger screen (17'') with better HD+ resolution for the same money (but with tax). So what is so slick about this?

Staples one does not have a dedicated graphics though, but still...

Quote from lk123 : Staples has the same series 3 but with more memory (8GB), bigger drive (1TB) and bigger screen (17'') with better HD+ resolution for the same money (but with tax). So what is so slick about this? Staples one does not have a dedicated graphics though, but still...

You answered yourself.

im sorry but if im paying for an i7 with dedicated graphics, i want more than 720p.
720p is good for a shitty low end laptop. there IS a very noticeable difference for Tv/games/general laptop use, even vs 900p.

Samsung Series 3 15.6" Notebook - Silver; Core i7, 6Gb Ram, 500GB HDD, Win 8 @ US $599.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-S...0872798480

Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz
Screen 15.6"
Memory Size 6GB DDR3
Optical Drive DVD +/-RW Super Multi Dual Layer (S-ATA)
Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7730M
Video Memory 2GB
Communication Gigabit LAN and WLAN
Wide Screen Support Yes
Display Resolution 1360 x 768
Operating System Windows 8
GPU/VPU AMD Radeon HD 7730M
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
HDD Capacity 500GB
HDD RPM 5400 RPM
HDD Interface SATA
Memory Speed DDR3 1600
Memory Slot (Total) 2
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec DVD +/-RW Super Multi Dual Layer (S-ATA)
Communications LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps; WLAN: 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Ports USB: 2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0, Video Port: 1 x VGA; HDMI: 1 x HDMI; Audio Ports: 1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack
Audio HD Audio, Sound Alive
Speaker 3W Stereo Speaker (1.5W x 2)
Input Device Touchpad: Touch Pad (Scroll Scope, Flat Type); Keyboard: 101 Keys Numeric Keypad
Card Reader 3- in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
Webcam Yes
Battery 6-cell lithium-ion
Dimensions 14.6x9.5x1.29" / 37.08x24.13x3.27 cm
Weight 5.51 lbs / 2.49 kg

Quote from tehxeno : You answered yourself.

Not really because who gives a damn about a dedicated graphics if 15'' display is only 720p. It is not going to be a gamer setup anyhow...

Not sure why everyone is complaining about the res. I have the same res on my HP and no it isn't great but that's why I hook it up to an HD monitor for gaming. If you need a laptop that can play games you'd be silly to pass this up. Not many laptops in this price range come with an i7 and a dedicated graphics card.

Quote from lk123 : Not really because who gives a damn about a dedicated graphics if 15'' display is only 720p. It is not going to be a gamer setup anyhow...

Not all gamers care if it's high-res on a 15" laptop. My 19" monitor is 1440x900 and that's fine for me (yes, 1080 would be nice, but that's an added cost).

This is an incredibly deal if you just want a 15" laptop with good dedicated graphics. If you want 1080p, you're in the wrong thread, and the wrong price range.

That's like looking at a deal for a 40" TV and going "oh, 40 inch TV.. 55 or nothing!" it's a waste of time.

If you want a 1080p screen and decent dedicated graphics, you're looking at $700+. If you want to spend less, this is a great option. Personally I'd sacrifice resolution for better graphics, so I can play more games (especially future games) without upgrading again quite as soon.

Quote from lk123 : Not really because who gives a damn about a dedicated graphics if 15'' display is only 720p. It is not going to be a gamer setup anyhow...

I do because I use I would use it as a desktop with a dedicated monitor...

5400 rpm hdd... Agree about the bad resolution as well

If this had a 7200rpm hdd or an ssd, I would jump on it!

Seems like a good value though.

Any one have any recommendation for an i7 2.4+ ghz 8+GB RAM FHD laptop with an SSD or at least a 750gb 7200rpm hdd. I am ok with 14/15" screen. Need this for running VMware etc.

resolution is horrible

Oh

Quote from ShaikenJ : 5400 rpm hdd... Agree about the bad resolution as well If this had a 7200rpm hdd or an ssd, I would jump on it! Seems like a good value though. Any one have any recommendation for an i7 2.4+ ghz 8+GB RAM FHD laptop with an SSD or at least a 750gb 7200rpm hdd. I am ok with 14/15" screen. Need this for running VMware etc.

Yes I recommend Lenovo w520 buy it base then get you own ssd and 32gb of ram. I have this setup and run esxi 4.1 clustered and nested on vmware workstation. I use it to demo vmware.. etc. Oh yeah and I almost forgot I have dropped it off my couch arm at least 20 times and it does not have a scratch (this happens when a 2 yr old and 4 yr old are "helping you")

The display has very limited viewing angles, per Notebookcheck's review:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/typo...b56e51.jpg

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Revi...108.0.html