The R540 is a gorgeous-looking laptop. It may be made of plastic, but the glossy brushed-metal effect on the lid and keyboard panel look really classy, even if they are prone to picking up greasy fingerprints. Its beauty isn't skin-deep either: inside, there's an Intel Core i3 processor and a generous 500GB hard disk.
The processor is the latest Core i3-370M, running at 2.4GHz, and it helped the R540 to a score of 87 overall. In fact in each test, the R540 managed to beat all the other laptops equipped with a Core i3-370M. Thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology it doesn't slow down much when you run multiple applications.
There's no dedicated graphics chip, however, as the R540 relies on the Core i3's integrated graphics chip. This can handle HD video, but in our Call of Duty 4 test it only scored 11fps. Even with the settings turned down you're unlikely to be able to get a playable frame rate in a modern 3D game.
We were a bit disappointed with the R540's expansion potential. While you get the obligatory HDMI port, which lets you output both audio and video to a larger screen, there are no eSATA ports and no ExpressCard slot. You do get three USB ports - the bare minimum - and support for 802.11n WiFi, but Bluetooth isn't installed and the network port runs at 100Mbit/s. The memory card slot accepts only SD and SDHC formats, so if have an older digital camera you may need a USB reader.
The processor is the latest Core i3-370M, running at 2.4GHz, and it helped the R540 to a score of 87 overall. In fact in each test, the R540 managed to beat all the other laptops equipped with a Core i3-370M. Thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology it doesn't slow down much when you run multiple applications.
There's no dedicated graphics chip, however, as the R540 relies on the Core i3's integrated graphics chip. This can handle HD video, but in our Call of Duty 4 test it only scored 11fps. Even with the settings turned down you're unlikely to be able to get a playable frame rate in a modern 3D game.
We were a bit disappointed with the R540's expansion potential. While you get the obligatory HDMI port, which lets you output both audio and video to a larger screen, there are no eSATA ports and no ExpressCard slot. You do get three USB ports - the bare minimum - and support for 802.11n WiFi, but Bluetooth isn't installed and the network port runs at 100Mbit/s. The memory card slot accepts only SD and SDHC formats, so if have an older digital camera you may need a USB reader.
Detail Specification of samsung r540-ja08 laptop:- Intel® Core™ i3-380M processor
- Features a 2.53GHz processor speed.
- Intel® Core™ i3 processor
- Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
- 3GB DDR3 memory
- For multitasking power.
- Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
- Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL or DVD-R DL media.
- 15.6" LED-backlit high-definition display
- With 1366 x 768 resolution and 220 cd/m² brightness showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
- 320GB hard drive (5400 rpm)
- Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. BIOS/HDD password protection helps keep your information private.
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
- For lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
- Built-in low-light webcam with microphone
- Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
- 3-in-1 media reader
- Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and MultiMediaCard formats.
- 3 USB 2.0 ports
- For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
- Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
- Connect to the Internet without wires.
- Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
- With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
- Weighs 5.3 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin
- For easy portability.
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
- Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
- Software package included
- With Adobe Reader and more. Also includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (product key card required for activation; sold separately).
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