Samsung NP740U3E-K01UB Pro Reviews

The Samsung ATIV Book 7 is in a weird spot since Haswell-powered ultrabooks will be on the market very soon, which means better performance in both speed and battery life. The ATIV Book 7 performs very well in both categories, but knowing some new ATIV ultrabooks are coming down the pipe in just a few short weeks means you should consider your options. If you take the coming wave of Haswell-powered ultrabooks out of the equation, the ATIV Book 7 offers a premium experience both inside and out that we’re sure many will enjoy. Its keyboard and trackpad are among the best we’ve ever seen and its performance is pretty much on par with what we’ve seen in ultrabooks this size. Battery life on the ATIV Book 7 is also great, although we could certainly do with a better charging rate. Those who want the latest and greatest may want to hold off on the ATIV Book 7 as you can either purchase another ATIV ultrabook with a Haswell chip inside of it in a few weeks, or you can wait until Samsung drops the price of this ultrabook.

Some say first impressions matter, but Samsung apparently doesn’t agree. The company’s Ativ Book 7 looks and feels outdated, particularly when compared to the very best Ultrabooks. Only the system’s huge battery and excellent display keep it relevant.

The Samsung Ativ Book 7 has a high-resolution touchscreen display and fabulous battery life, but its wonky Wi-Fi performance is a problem and its keyboard will drive touch typists bonkers.