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For those who don’t want black here I am looking at a subtle shade of red (dark wine) colour that will pass for black in poor light but still offer that something different in decent light, best of all the fingermarks don’t show as they do with shiny b...
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Say what you like about Apple, without the Cupertino company we'd probably still have been using beige computers until that other style-conscious company, Sony, entered the fray. But thanks to the greater attention paid to design these days, we're rew...
Good looks and plentiful features make this a good-value and impressive machine...
The keyboard and sound are decidedly average, with the display not wowing us either...
This laptop isn't light either on features or physical weight, but it's powerful and affordableKey specs3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, eSATA, Ethernet, HDMI, Li-ion battery, USB, VGA, Wi-Fi, Windows 7...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:37:16
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The screen All over laptops like a rash, glossy screens are everywhere, so how was the Samsung R580 to be spared? Reflections are very present, especially in bright environments. We would have preferred a higher resolution than the 1366 x 768 pixels o...
Pluses, An allrounder, you can use it for all sorts, HD video and video gaming possible, Number pad and comfortable to use, Design and finish...
Minuses, Glossy panel lacks contrast, Low screen definition, Touchpad a little on the small side and not precise enough, Poor audio, 32bit OS...
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Such is the pressure on PC makers to come up with ever more compelling designs - let alone exciting internals - that they must get so absorbed in their work that they forget to check on what their rivals are up to. Samsung's R580: over designed? Case i...
The R580 is an attractive machine: visually and on the basis of its specs and the performance they deliver. Occasional gamers will like it, as will film fans. Only the 13in-screen resolution on a 15in display disappoints. ® More Notebook ReviewsToshib...
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If you're after a good value, well-made laptop, a Samsung is always worth looking at. Today we're looking at the R580, a 15.6in desktop replacement laptop, which is among a slew of new laptops using one of Intel's new Core i3 processors meant to replace t...
Good performance, Extensive connectivity, Excellent value...
Lid collects fingerprints, Glossy palm rests, Dreadful speakers...
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techradar.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:37:16
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Samsung is well known for its excellent range of consumer laptops, as it frequently offers the latest technology and stylish designs at truly affordable prices. The R580 is an entrylevel media centre and impresses with its powerful performance and feat...
Great performance, Good 3D power, Connectivity, Build quality...
Glossy chassis attracts fingerprints, Screen not as bright as some...
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Intel's Core i3 processors are set to power budget laptops to performance levels previously reserved for pricey, high-end portables, and Samsung's R580 is one of the first of this new breed. With dedicated graphics courtesy of Nvidia and a price tag th...
Samsung's R580 pushes Intel's Core i3 into the limelight with striking looks, solid performance and an alluring price...
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Product Code: NP-R580-JS03UK It may look big and bulky, but the Samsung R580 16in laptop is surprisingly light. It weighs only 2.5kg and the Samsung R580 feels very well built; it also looks stunning with its gradated, burgundy body. While it's best...
With its abundant speed and good build quality, we are happy to recommend the Samsung R580 if you're after a desktop replacement notebook. It has four USB 2.0 ports (one is also an eSATA port), an ExpressCard/34 slot, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet...
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whatlaptop.techradar.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:37:16
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Samsung is well known for its excellent range of consumer laptops, as it frequently offers the latest technology and stylish designs at truly affordable prices. The R580 (£599 inc. VAT) is an entry-level media centre and impresses with its powerful pe...
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Intel's Core i3 processors are set to power budget laptops to performance levels previously reserved for pricier portables, and Samsung's R580 is one of the first of this new breed. With dedicated graphics courtesy of Nvidia and a price tag that sneaks...
A Core i3-powered laptop that combines striking looks, solid performance and an alluring price...
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The Samsung R580 (Core i5) is the South Korean electronics giant's entry-level multimedia machine. This latest version is the first to feature a processor from Intel's Core i5 family, and offers excellent power, performance and portability at a very re...
Great performance, Quality keyboard, Connections, Dedicated graphics...
No Blu-ray drive, Not a very high screen resolution...
Although other laptops at this price offer slightly more, the build quality and components of the R580 make is a good choice none-the-less...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2012-11-19 11:22:51
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Design At its size — 379.8x255.5x36.7mm — Samsung's R580 is never going to be anything but a desktop replacement. Most desktop replacements figure that if they're going to be bulky, they can get away with being heavy and plain, but the R580 is nei...
The R580 combines attractive design and performance grunt, but you can't take this desktop replacement notebook too far away from a power source for long.
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It may look big and bulky, but Samsung's 16in R580 laptop is surprisingly light. It weighs only 2.5kg and it feels very well built; it also looks stunning with its gradated, burgundy body. While it's best suited as a desktop replacement notebook, you'll still be able to take it with you to the office or the classroom — provided you have a bag that's big enough to accommodate it.SpecsInside the chassis is an Intel Core i5-520M CPU, which runs as 2.4GHz. The CPU has two cores as well as Hyper-...
Fast performance, well built, USB sleep-and-charge, stylish, dedicated number pad...
Too glossy, collects fingerprints, no keyboard backlight, relatively low screen resolution...
Samsung's R580 is a great desktop replacement notebook. It's fast, looks good, is well built and has a good array of ports. You can use it to perform mundane office tasks or taxing file encoding tasks alike. We wish it wasn't such a glossy machine though...
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channelnews.com.au Updated: 2012-11-19 11:22:51
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The Samsung R580 is a stylish notebook that uses the latest hardware, comes with a lot of support-based software, and will last for hours with its battery-saving features.Click to enlargeThe lid's 'red infused crystal finish' and distinctive S-pattern...
Design; Scratch-resistant casing; Island-spaced keys; Bright LED screen; Touchpad is responsive; A lot of useful proprietary software; Good speakers...
While useful, the pre-installed software may annoy some users...
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At present the notebook market is literally teeming with entry-level machines from countless manufacturers, all of which are vying for the public’s attention. This has made it even harder for impressive, affordable notebooks to get the attention they d...
Although we have some complaints about the R580, no notebook is absolutely perfect. Overall it packs a punch in terms of performance and overall appeal which consumers in the entry-level market would struggle to better. Price at Phase2 Computers - R95...
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Today we've got the Samsung R580 notebook on the test bench here at BCCHardware. This is the first full notebook from Samsung that we've had the chance to take a look at and we're very interested to see how it can compare with all the others. Samsung isn'...
Nice Finish - Unique Looks, Great Value, Tons of Features, Great All-Around Laptop...
Nothing Major...
The Samsung R580 notebook is the first full notebook from Samsung that I've had the chance to review and overall I must say I'm pretty happy overall with what it had to offer. This notebook can be found online for ~$899 CAD which put it up against a ton o...
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The original Samsung R580 ($999 street, 4 stars) was a stellar yet affordable laptop, with luxuries like a Blu-ray drive and Nvidia graphics. Since then, Samsung has dialed down performance in order to focus on new technologies that could heighten the...
WiDi and WiMax built-in. Blu-ray included. Design is well thought out. Comfortable keyboard. Good touchpad and mouse experience. 500GB hard drive. Fairly priced.
Battery needs to be bigger.
The Samsung R580-JBB2 laptop is a wireless showcase, equipped with WiMax and Wireless Display technologies, as well as a Blu-ray drive for $730...
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absolutegadget.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:37:16
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Jack of all trades, master of none - that's how the saying goes. But Samsung seems to have created a machine that defies that phrase. Packed into its R580 HD notebook is a Core i3-330M (2.13GHz) Intel processor, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive and a DVDRW...
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While you can find some well equipped laptops for under £500, spending a few pounds more can bring real dividends. In the case of Samsung's new 15in performance all-rounder here, the Samsung R580, you get the latest Intel Core i3 dual core processor -...
If you’re on tighter budget than the circa-£600 retail price of the Samsung R580, and don’t plan to play many computer games, look for something like the £499 Samsung R530. But if you do need better graphics potential, or just appreciate the classier...
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laptopz.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:37:16
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Samsung R580 laptop is expected to be available from March at price points of $949. If you are interested in this Samsung, I’d like to provide you with more information:Configuration of Samsung R580 laptop:Samsung R580 laptop comes with the i3-330M o...
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Mobile computing is no longer the exception; it is the norm. It used to be that people had a desktop system as their primary computer, and perhaps a notebook for travel or business, or maybe even school if you had the money. It is an entirely different...
Samsung is not a big player in the mobile computer market, but their R580 notebook appears to signify an attempt to change that. Looking to make a splash with consumers, it's priced rather well and offers some strong hardware specifications and feature...
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Samsung has recently stepped up its design game with a line of laptops whose facades impress as much as their powerful guts. The 15.6-inch, $949 Samsung R580 (available at Best Buy for just $829) sports an eye-catching style and the same powerful Core...
Elegant design, Excellent keyboard, Powerful overall performance, Strong audio...
Mediocre Blu-ray quality, More expensive than comparable systems, Narrow touchpad button, Memory cards stick out of chassis...
This multimedia laptop has power and style, but it’s Blu-ray drive doesn’t add much value.
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Watching high definition content is a popular pastime that's keeping desktop replacements in demand. Whether it's streaming content from Hulu or renting a Blu-ray title through Netflix, a laptop with a big screen is usually high on the priority list...
Blu-ray included. Powered by a Core i5 processor. Midrange Nvidia graphics card for games. Best price for the amenities. Speedy laptop. Very nice design. Adjacent numeric keypad. 500GB hard drive.
HD resolution, but only 720p.
The Samsung R580 desktop replacement laptop has two things you won't typically find at this price: a Core i5 processor and a Blu-ray drive...
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onlinenotebook.com Updated: 2012-11-19 11:22:50
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Samsung R580 is powered by Intel Core i5 I5-430M / 2.26 GHz, a dual core processor. Data bus speed is 1066 MHz. It has L2 cache of 3 MB. Included memory is 4 GB DDR3 SD RAM. For storing data, there is a 500 GB hard disk at 5400 rpm. Bundled optical dr...
Good value for money, includes Bluray, Core i5 chip and graphic card for less than $900...
Touch pad is uncomfortable, battery life could have been better...
Incase you haven’t guessed it already, the Samsung R580 is the best notebook in this price range. It has a fast processor and the graphics card too is good for playing games...
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Samsung has not traditionally played a huge role in the evolution of notebooks. Companies such as Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer and Asus have all done noteworthy things to push the envelope, with the Adamo XPS, ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Eee PC all coming from thi...
Nice Value at Sub-$850, Unique Design, Great Trackpad, Solid Multimedia Playback, Decent Gaming Abilities...
Glossy Display, Battery Life, Strange Keyboard Layout, Low Panel Resolution, No USB 3.0...
The R580 had some serious pros and some serious cons. It's priced really well for what it is, and its specifications are worthy of praise. But the real-world performance just wasn't there (application loading, specifically). We felt that the CPU really sh...
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by Sebastian Jentsch 02/11/2010 The 15.6 incher, Samsung R580 Hawk, is supposed to combine performance with refined looks and even make gamers happy. Intel Core i5-520M and GeForce GT 330M are the names of the strong duo for entertainment fans. The R5...
Pleasant soundscape, Strong processor performance, Feasible battery life, Silent Mode...
Poor viewing angles, Poor contrast, Compact arrow keys...
T580-Hawk - a lot of performance for your moneyThe Samsung R580 Aura Hawk presents itself as an interesting value for money bargain. For currently a bit more than 800 euro, potential buyers get a fast Intel Core i5-520M (standardly 2.40 GHz) beside Nvidia...
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