Samsung Announces New Series 7 Laptops

This week, Samsung Electronics America Inc. announced the Series 7, a sleek, cutting edge laptop line. The Series 7 laptops offer highly mobile users a powerful computing experience in one of the thinnest quad core PCs to date. These new gadgets feature a sleek brushed-aluminum body under one-inch thick, and a stunningly thin bezel screen (13-inch or 15.6-inch) through Samsung's Max Screen technology. They include your choice of Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 processors, 6 or 8 GB of RAM, ExpressCache and Samsung's exclusive FastStart technology.

There are several machines in the Series 7 with different screen sizes and options. The models in the Series 7 family include the 15.6-inch NP700Z5A-S02US that packs in a Core i7-2675QM processor, 6GB of RAM, 750GB HDD, 1.3MP webcam, and a battery good for up to nine hours. It has AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics and the screen resolution is 1600x900. The machine also has Wi-Fi and more starting at $1,149.

Second in the line-up is the NP700Z5A-S01US, with the same processor as the other machine with 8GB of RAM, 570GB of storage, 15.6-inch screen at 1600x900, HD 6750M graphics and more. The main difference other than RAM between the two machines is the S01US has Windows 7 Pro and the S02US is Windows 7 Home Premium and the price at $1,299 for the SO1US.

Thirdly, the NP700Z3A-S01US has an Intel Core i5-2430M processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 6GB of RAM, 750GB of storage, a 14-inch screen at 1600x900, AMD Radeon HD 6490M graphics, and Wi-Fi. The machine sells for $1,099.

The final new notebook is the NP700Z5B-W01UB. It has a Core i7-2675QM processor, 6GB of RAM, 750GB of storage, a 15.6-inch 1600x900 resolution screen, and a 1.3MP webcam. The graphics are via the AMD Xeymour HD 6490M GPU. This machine sells for $999.99.

"The Series 7 is an ideal laptop for discerning users who need to be highly productive everywhere they go, with advanced features such as Samsung's exclusive Fast Start technology, a high-speed processor and a large, matte screen that is visible anywhere, even outside," said Scott Ledterman, director of mobile PC marketing at Samsung Enterprise Business Division. "Our goal is to create notebooks that constantly inspire and enrich customers' lives and with the Series 7, one of the thinnest quad core PCs to date, cutting edge consumers and business users can capitalize on Samsung's advanced engineering, inside and out."

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SAMSUNG OFFERS POWERFUL, FAST PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT, SLEEK FORM FACTOR WITH NEW SERIES 7 LAPTOPS

Stylishly Thin PC Line Provides Highly Portable Cutting Edge Technology to Mobile Users

August 31, 2011 – Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today announced the Series 7, a sleek, cutting edge laptop line, at the IFA global consumer electronics tradeshow. Encased in a stunningly thin and compact aluminum chassis, the Series 7 is a highly powerful computer that empowers savvy consumers and design conscience business users to accomplish more in less time.

"The Series 7 is an ideal laptop for discerning users who need to be highly productive everywhere they go, with advanced features such as Samsung’s exclusive Fast Start technology, a high-speed processor and a large, matte screen that is visible anywhere, even outside," said Scott Ledterman, director of mobile PC marketing at Samsung Enterprise Business Division. "Our goal is to create notebooks that constantly inspire and enrich customers’ lives and with the Series 7, one of the thinnest quad core PCs to date, cutting edge consumers and business users can capitalize on Samsung's advanced engineering, inside and out."

Impressive Design

With a sleek brushed-aluminum body under one-inch thick, smooth lines and a stunningly thin bezel screen, the Series 7 embodies premium design, making it an ideal computer for users looking to make a statement.

By minimizing the bezel and maximizing the screen, the Samsung Series 7 laptop is highly portable without sacrificing screen size. Incorporating Samsung's latest Max Screen technology, the Series 7 enables users to experience up to an extra inch of viewing without sacrificing mobility or portability, with the 14-inch display being contained within the form factor traditionally associated with a 13-inch model.

The 13-inch or 15.6-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) high resolution, matte display features 16 million colors and up to 50 percent better brightness (300 nit) provided by Samsung Superbright Technology, as well as an AMD Radeon HD6750M graphics card. These features make the display ideal for any power user’s needs, whether inside or out, viewing everything from presentations to photos, videos and games.

Powerful Performance

Series 7, with the Intel CoreTM i5 or the Intel CoreTM i7 processor, features ExpressCache, a technology which accelerates boot-up and start times. It provides an extra 8GB of flash memory on the motherboard enabling faster start-up as well as increasing the overall performance. Web browsing is up to 50-60 percent quicker (using Microsoft Internet Explorer).

The Series 7 keeps up with your fast-paced life no matter where you are. It features Samsung’s exclusive FastStart technology, which enables the laptop to transition from a hybrid sleep mode to full functionality in as little as two-three seconds, while Quick Boot has the notebook ready to go – from cold – in just 19 seconds, enabling users to quickly jump into work or play while on-the-go.

Maximum Mobility

The Series 7 was designed to offer highly mobile users a powerful computer in a compact, portable form factor, allowing them to capitalize on Samsung's advanced features without being weighed or slowed down.

Samsung's exclusive Easy Settings make it effortless to connect the Series 7 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 users to seamlessly transfer existing files to the new laptop by connecting their old PC to the Series 7, launching and starting Easy Migration and letting the PC do the rest.

With up to nine hours of battery life**, the Series 7 ensures an all day connection while on-the-go. The inclusion of Samsung Power Plus technology means that the Series 7 battery will retain 80 percent of the original battery capacity for up to 1,500 charges – giving users a battery that works whenever and wherever they need it, even after three years of use.

Signature Samsung Technology

Samsung's Support Center ensures all content stays safe and can help troubleshoot any particular problem. Accessible with a keyboard shortcut, the Support Center helps users manage their system settings or arrange for a tech-support web chat. Samsung's Back-up & Recovery Solution also allows users to create and restore back-ups of system data on the device, or on a network or removable storage device.

The Samsung Series 7 will be available starting October 2, 2011. It will retail for $999 – $1,299. All Samsung mobile PC products are available through Samsung resellers and distribution channels. For a full list of retailers, call 1-800-SAMSUNG or visit www.samsung.com.

Key Specs:

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, to benefits, design, components, performance, availability and capability of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

NP700Z5A- S02US

NP700Z5A- S01US

NP700Z3A- S01US

NP700Z5B- W01UB

Processor

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 2675QM (2.20 GHz, 6 MB [L3])

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 2675QM (2.20 GHz, 6 MB [L3])

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2430M (2.40 GHz, 3 MB [L3])

Intel® Core™ i7- 2675QM Processor (BGA Type, SV)

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 bit)

Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (64 bit)

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 bit)

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 bit)

Memory (Max)

6GB DDR3 (on Board 4G + 2G)

8GB DDR3 (on Board 4G + 4G)

6GB DDR3 (on Board 4G + 2G)

6GB DDR3

Storage (max)

750GB w/ EC 8GB

750GB w/ EC 8GB

750GB w/ EC 8GB

750GB

Screen

15.6"

15.6"

14.0"

15.6"

Resolution

1600 x 900

1600 x 900

1600 x 900

1600 x 900

Graphics

AMD Radeon HD 6750M

AMD Radeon HD 6750M

AMD Radeon HD 6490M

AMD Xeymour HD 6490M

Speakers

3 W (1.5 W x 2) stereo speakers

3 W (1.5 W x 2) stereo speakers

3 W (1.5 W x 2) stereo speakers

3 W (1.5 W x 2) stereo speakers

Integrated Camera

1.3MP HD

1.3MP HD

1.3MP HD

1.3MP HD

Battery

Lithium Polymer; up to 9 hours

Lithium Polymer; up to 9 hours

Lithium Polymer; up to 9 hours

Lithium Polymer; up to 9 hours

Wireless

802.11 b/g/n

802.11 b/g/n

802.11 b/g/n

802.11 b/g/n

Weight

5.05 lbs

5.05 lbs

4.30 lbs

5.05 lbs

MSRP

$1,149.00

$1,299.00

$1,099.00

$999.99

** Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, power management settings, applications used, and wireless settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use. Test results based on independent third party Mobile Mark tests. Non-Metric weights and measurements are approximate. Total amount of available memory may be less based on configuration.

SOURCE Samsung