Samsung NP700Z3A-S03US Pro Reviews

Samsung unveils an interesting alternative to the more mobile, but also performance weaker ultrabooks, with the Series 7 700Z3A. Only a few shortcomings mar the otherwise good performance of the elegant 14 inch laptop. The stable aluminum case has a high quality workmanship and gives the notebook an elegant appearance. The keyboard is next to perfect and can even compete with business devices like the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s. The bright screen doesn't give much reason for complaint apart from the poor contrast and the narrow viewing angles. It is also perfectly suitable for outdoor use. Unfortunately, the manufacturer isn't very generous in terms of connectivity. In our opinion, merely USB two ports are simply too little. Moreover, the high processor temperature and the only restrictedly working Turbo mode also give reason for concern. Such flaws shouldn't really turn up in a notebook priced at over €1000. The affordable LG P420 would be an alternative for smart savers. However, it struggles with fairly short battery runtimes. A bit smaller, but with many other qualities: The Apple MacBook Pro 13 impresses everyone who puts value on a flawless unibody case and the advantages of OS X. The EliteBook 8460p from HP is especially targeted at business customers. The buyer is spoiled for choice.