Samsung Series 3 300E5C Notebook Specifications details and Price

Samsung Series 3 300E5C Notebook Specifications details and Price, Samsung wants to score some points with the especially good price-performance ratio of the Series 3 models. They are offered in 11.6" (305U1A), 13.3" (300V3A), 17.3" (300E7A), and 15.6-inch form factors, our test unit being the latter. In order to achieve the low price, Samsung relies mainly on 2011 Sandy Bridge processors.

Our test candidate, the 300E5C A06DE, is equipped with an Intel Core i3-2310M CPU and 4 GB of system memory. In terms of video performance, the notebook uses the integrated Graphics 3000 chip. Samsung also offers models with a discrete graphics card, such as the 350V5C S05 (forthcoming) with an AMD Radeon HD 7670M. In terms of storage device, our model is equipped with a conventional hard drive working at 5400 RPM.

The installed 15.6-inch screen carries the name AUO21EC and comes from the Chinese manufacturer AU Optronics. The maximum resolution of 1366x768 pixels matches the price range of the notebook. The display is in the now common 16:9 format.

Fortunately, the screen has a matte surface and a good maximum brightness of 212 cd/m². In addition, the user should be satisfied with the relatively uniform illumination of 83%, a relatively low black level of 0.6 cd/m², and a good contrast ratio of 353:1.

Battery Life
Our test candidate is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a 48 Wh capacity. Thus with minimum brightness, energy-saving profile, and Wi-Fi modules turned off, it reached a battery run time of almost 7 hours in the Battery Eater Reader's test. Under load, simulated by the Classic test of the Battery Eater tool, with maximum brightness, high performance profile, and wireless modules turned on, the battery was empty after about 1.5 hours. This value is the minimum battery run time.

In reality, with 150 cd/m² brightness and a full battery you can surf the Internet via Wi-Fi hotspots for about 4 hours and watch DVDs for about 3.5 hours. In both tests the energy-saving profile was chosen, which suffices for these tasks.

HP's ProBook 4530s and Lenovo's IdeaPad N581 offer similar battery life. Asus' Pro P53E with a 56 Wh battery and significantly lower screen brightness offers longer run times. Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge E530 fares worse under load because of its discrete graphics card, but offers better video performance.

Notebook specifications Samsung Serie 3 300E5C-A06DE

• Processor : Intel Core i3-2310M 2.1 GHz
• Mainboard : Intel HM75 (Panther Point)
• Memory : 8192 MB
• Graphics adapter : Intel HD Graphics 3000, Core: 650 MHz, igdumd64 8.15.10.2618
• Display : 15.6 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, AUO21EC, glossy: no
• Harddisk : Hitachi Travelstar 5K750 HTS547550A9E, 500GB 5400rpm
• Soundcard : Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
• Connections : 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones, microphones, Card Reader: Multi memory card reader: MMC, SDHC, SDXC, SD,
• Networking : Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit), Atheros AR9485WB-EG Wireless Network Adapter (bgn), V4.0 + HS (Atheros AR3012) Bluetooth
• Optical drive : TSSTcorp CDDVDW SN-208BB
• Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 33 x 367.9 x 243
• Weight : 2.3 kg Power Supply: 0.22 kg
• Battery : 48 Wh Lithium-Ion
• Price : 600 Euro
• Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
• Additional features : Webcam: 0.3 MP (SXGA), Keyboard: Chiclet, 104 Tasten, Number pad, Keyboard Light: no, Power supply: 65 W, Warranty information, Quick start guide, Various Samsung Tools, Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (Trial), 24 Months Warranty

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