Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Samsung NP535U3C A01PH - The "Ultrabook" breaks the 30k barrier...

Samsung's new NP535U3C-A01PH is priced at Php29,900. At that price it undercuts the cheapest Ultrabook by 10K.


The Samsung NP535U3C-A01PH laptop has a 13.3-inch HD (1366 x 768) display fitted into a Ultrabook like case which is just 0.69-inches thick at the thickest point (yup, just like a MacBook Air) and weighs in at a light 3.35 pounds. But it is technically not an Ultrabook. Inside it does not have an Intel processor or a SSD or hybrid drive. Instead it is powered by a AMD dual-core A6-4455M Accelerated Processor. This cool running chips (17W TDP) runs at 2.1 GHz and can boost its speed to up to 2.6 GHz on demand. Graphics is provided by a on chip AMD Radeon HD7500G graphics processor.

While the AMD dual-core A6-4455M Accelerated Processor cannot compete with the latest Intel ultra mobile processors found in Ultrabooks, it is fast enough for the typical task an ultraportable computer is used for like running Office, web browsing, playing full HD video and even some 3D gaming. The Samsung NP535U3C-A01PH also comes with a sufficient amount of RAM and storage. The supplied RAM is 4GB, with storage being supplied via a 500 GB hard drive. Connectivity options are what you expect with WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, and despite its slim case, Samsung even managed to include a full sized LAN port.  It has one USB 3.0 port and 2 USB 2.0 ports. 

Keeping the Samsung NP535U3C-A01PH running is a 4400 mAh battery which can provide up to 5 hours of battery life based on MobileMark tests scores. What else? Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit) comes pre-installed and it comes in brown and pink.*

Except for the absence of a USB 3.0 port, it is one nicely package laptop.  For the asking price of Php29,900, and at that price you can get it on 12-months deferred payment at that price, it looks like a really good deal. Buy it for cash and you can get 6-10% of the retail price.     

*Article updated on July 4, 2012 (Revision on battery an operating system installed).
*Article updated on July 5, 2012 (Revision on USB 3.0 port).

17 comments:

  1. there is 1 x usb3.0 in US model
    http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/laptops/NP535U3C-A01US-specs
    are you sure PH model w/o USB3.0?

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    1. A USB 3.0 port is not on the specification list I got. Still, best to physically inspect all unit. Will update as soon as I can verify.

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    2. Confirmed. Philippine model has one USB 3.0 port. Could not test it but it is blue, so it should be a USB 3.0 port.

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  2. i want to play Diablo 3 on this, kaya kaya?

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    1. It should run, but at settings so low it would destroy the gaming experience. If you want a low cost gaming laptop, this is not the one to get.

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    2. is this upgradable to an AMD A-10 4655m processor??? for performance boost and for a little bit of gaming, medium graphic settings will do.. Please reply, i need some advice from an expert like u. cause i really love the samsung series 5.

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    3. It is pretty much impossible to upgrade a laptop processor. How much is your budget? HP has a nice Envy Sleekbook at 41K

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    4. I have a 30k-40k range, Maybe i'll just save 1k more. Many thanks for your advice Sir.

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    5. Given what you want, the Envy does look like a much better choice for you.

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  4. This one is very good for my sons! For net playing and so on. Of cource Lenovo W - series what I have is better. I have that one but this Samsung works fine. Off cousce the keyboard is quite far from Lenovo W -series.
    - Tapani FROM hELSINKI

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  5. can you post the windows experience index of this laptop?
    the graphics and gaming graphics.. thanks

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    1. Sorry. I do not have a test unit on hand.

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    2. Processor 4.6
      Memory (ram) 7.0
      Graphics 6.6
      Gaming Graphics 6.6
      Primary Hard Disc 5.9

      Added 8 GB ram

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  6. I currently bought 1. Ask ko lang sir if you know any bad testimonies about this model? not being negative, just being cautious, proactive and anticipative of what I may encounter. thanks sir.

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    1. Best I can do is refer you to this review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2408178,00.asp

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