Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01 Review
Friday, 12 April 2013
Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01 13.3-Inch Laptop has been a true-life saver considering my line of work, which requires me to be on the road most of the time. At any given moment, my job might require me to pack up and travel, I need to have my small but effective office with me, and this includes bringing the Samsung Series 9. At first, I had my doubts if the Series 9 will be able to cope with my demanding line of work. With that said, I feel it would be appropriate to give this laptop a proper review, so let us get started.
I will start with the great parts of this Series 9 laptop and finish of with the flaws. The Samsung Series 9 for starters has a backlit keyboard a great feature when I am working with limited lighting. I am sure some of you might have come across reviews stating that the Series 9 is noisy, well I am here to tell it is not true. The Series 9 is one of the quietest laptops I have ever used. Speed plus power will enable you to run graphical software such as Flash or Photoshop on the Series 9 with ease. In addition, the Series 9 can handle sound software like FL Studio and Audition. Actions like copying, pasting internal/external is a breeze due to USB 3.0 and SSD file management.
I was using a Compaq Presario V3600 which had a poorly dim lit screen and proved difficult to see say when working outside. However, this is not the case with the Series 9, the screen is bright and I have been able to use in just about any lighting condition with out any visual difficulty. Since I travel a lot and still need to look professional, the Series 9 is lightweight, slick and slim. The boot speed of the Series 9 is fast by any standards i.e. less than 20 seconds when shut down and around 4 seconds in sleep mode, impressive right.
Humankind is not 100% perfect therefore how is it anyone can expect anything by man be flawless such as with the Series 9. The sound speakers on this laptop are not that good hence I use my Logitech headphones if I need to listen to some music alternatively I can use my Edifier speakers. However, to me even though Samsung could have improved the speaker sound quality I am not that much bothered by it. Flaw number two is the bad touch pad on the Series 9. I am not sure whether to say the touch pad is bad or super sensitive. I know some might say use a mouse and I do but not every set up will allow me to use a mouse. The issue with the Series 9 touch pad is that when typing like now, you need to make sure you do not get too close to it or you will find yourself typing where you have typed something already.
Finally, if these two issues I outlined as cons are not much of a bother to you then the Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01 13.3-Inch Laptop is right for you.
Donell McGriff
Website NewTechCentury
Samsung R451c Review - Straight Talk and Net10
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The Samsung r451c came out in mid October, and is currently available for Net10 and Straight Talk. I've been using it with Straight Talk service, and I'm going to give you a quick review of this phone.
This phone was released shortly after the very similar T401g Net10 phone, and it also includes a QWERTY keyboard. Besides the keyboard, it has an mp3 player and 1.3 megapixel camera, very similar to the T401g. However, the r451c does NOT include a camcorder.
The slide-out QWERTY keyboard is a big selling point for many people who are considering this phone. This keyboard has four rows of keys, which are a soft rubbery material.
I haven't used this phone quite as much as I use the T401g, but on either phone I do like the addition of the QWERTY keyboard. Especially if you do a lot of texting, it will probably save you some time. Like I mentioned in my T401g review, though, using the QWERTY pretty much requires using two hands to text. Of course, if you want to text one-handed you can always keep the slider closed and use the regular keypad with T9 predictive text.
Now, I'll give a description of the other buttons on the Samsung r451c. On the left side is the rocker switch to adjust the call volume. On some models, these same buttons can be used to change ringtone volume when you're NOT in a call, but that's not the case here. On this model, there's a separate button to open the ringtone settings.
Over on the right side is a dual-purpose shortcut key. It doesn't do anything when the phone is locked. If the phone is unlocked, a single click of the button loads the camera function. Or, if you press and hold the button, it will load the mp3 player.
Farther up the right side is the connector that is used for the charger, and USB cable. I believe it could also work with a Samsung-branded stereo headset, but I haven't tried that personally.
On the top of the phone is a standard headset jack. This is a pretty universal connector type, but if you want to listen to music with stereo headphones, you'll have to be careful to get the right connector. Most music headphones use a 3.5mm jack, while phone headsets are usually 2.5mm. I was also able to use an adapter with my regular music headphones to listen to the mp3 player. Whatever you decide to do, just make sure to get the right size connector if you're buying accessories for this phone.
One other thing worth mentioning here is that under the battery cover is the microSD card slot. You can use these cards to store mp3s and pictures, and to transfer files to and from your computer or other device.
Next, let's take a look at the mp3 player. It's nearly identical to the player on the T401g, and both players are nicer than the Motorola EM326g. The sound is okay through the built-in speaker, which surprised me. Of course, if you're listening for very long, you'll probably want to use headphones. And Bluetooth is also an option for listening to music, if you have a stereo bluetooth headset.
I know that the mp3 player is a big attraction for many people looking to upgrade their phone, so I wanted to say a little more about it. While the audio quality is good, this phone probably isn't going to replace your stand-alone mp3 player or iPod. The playlists are hard to use and I couldn't get my songs to play in the order I wanted - they played alphabetically according to the song title. Even songs on the same album played alphabetically rather than album order. Also, the player doesn't remember where you left off when you close it out. So there are some significant drawbacks to the music player feature.
Finally, a little bit about the camera - it's pretty standard. There are a few editing features you can do on the phone, but there's no digital zoom, so you'll have to do that with photo editing software after the picture is taken. The camera resolution is 1.3 megapixels, which is probably good enough to do small prints - 3 x 5 or 4 x 6, but certainly no bigger than that. So, it's a pretty basic camera for a modern cell phone.
There's a quick overview of the Samsung r451c. To sum it up, it's a pretty solid phone. In my testing, battery life and reception were very good, and the display is big and bright. Call quality wasn't quite as good as the EM326g or the LG 290c, but it's still pretty good. And of course, the QWERTY keyboard makes texting really easy. All in all, I like it. I would give it 3.5 stars out of 5.
It's currently selling for $80, and it's recently been showing up in some stores. It's also now available from Net10's website, where you can get it for $72 using the discounts codes I recommend, and the Straight Talk Version is available from Straight Talk's site. Go to the page linked in the resources box to find more info about any applicable discounts.
Also on that page, you'll find links to my full review of the r451c. I included a lot more detail in that review than I had time for here, so definitely check it out if you're interested in this phone.
Samsung r451c Review details: http://pbush14.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/samsung-r451c-review-first-impressions/
The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) Product Review
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We might not be 24/7 online, that means 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, but lets' admit it, we rely most of our lives on the net. As much as possible, social media fanatic, creator of any media content sharing, online businessman, wants to be connected all the time.
Powered by Google Chrome Operating System, this has been the promise of The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) "to stay connected". Recently, Samsung and Google launched the gadgets that operate through the net, now here comes the latest version of Chrome Os, The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G).
Rated by most of the clients as "4 out of 5 stars", let us take a look on this product more up-close.
Its Basic Details and Features
Intel Dual Core Processor with 1.3 GHz. It also has improved performance because of the 4 Gigabytes DDR3 RAM.
Wi-Fi Ready and 3G that makes you 24/7 connected, anytime anywhere.
Literally, it has 16 gig memories but it actually means unlimited since beyond 16 Giga will be stored and saved to the net.
The 12.1 inches ultra bright LED Display will let you see the world in luxurious details. It is powered by Intel HD Graphics
The Pros
One of the smart features of The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) is its snappy and responsive track pad and multi touch screen capacity. It also characterize by an island style keyboard which is very fine to touch. All the components and aspects are definitely well-made which is not unusual to all the products of Samsung.
Another great factor about The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) is its portability. Imagine, it only weighs 3 pounds! You will really feel comfortable bringing this one because you will barely feel it in your bag. The battery also last long. You can use it beyond 6 hours without any interruption.
You can save to the clouds, yes! Because beyond the 16 Gigabytes memory capacity, all files can be stored or saved on the net..and it will only take you a few clicks!
The improved GUI makes your The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) more of a PC or desktop rather than a simple browser.. It has nice platforms, it has an excellent quality operating system and more than thousands of Chrome Apps.
The Cons
The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) is not an exemption to some flaws. Truly, in any gadgets, there will always be imperfections.
If you are not used to this new operating system, you might encounter problems. Example: If you are used to do business on Skype, or if you love editing photos with so many add-ons and flicks, you might struggle with this product.
It might be one issue for some when you are doing offline documents editing, It is not possible with The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) since it relies much on the net.
The Conclusions
Generally, The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) rely its life on the net so you need to be 24/7 online. You can fill in the gaps through its 3G features. Basically, the 4 out of 5 stars are justifiable.
It's time for you to take a second look of The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (3G) if you prefer a mobile laptop, with longer battery span and different connectivity options are activated.
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Samsung CLX-3185FW Laser Multifunction Printer Review
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Do you want to become the owner of a multifunctional printer which is very easy to set and use? If the answer is yes, you should opt for Samsung CLX-3185FW. Because it has a very simple wireless setup and a lot of features like one touch eco copying, it is very easy to use and set. It leads the market in copying and color laser printing.
Pros
This printer was definitely made for home environments. Samsung Company tried to make it as stylish as possible. It is equipped with visual elements like LED lighting and a rounded black and grey finish. Because it is for home use, the appearance is an important criterion. Also, it is a light printer, with 16 x 14 x 13 inches dimensions. It allows you to place it on all homeworking spaces.
Everyone can easily operate it because it can connect to any Wi FI network with one touch. Samsung Company has emphasized eco functions. Samsung CLX- 3185FW has eco features like "eco copy" which means that you can make four pages of input in just one single output page. Once you will press the one touch "eco copy" button, this function will be automatically a default setting.
We can say that Samsung succeeded with this function because of its cool name, even though 4 in 1 copy exists for a while. Although this printer is considered an all-in-one device, the process of loading 4 pages takes more than it should because of the lack of an automatic document feeder. This last function would have significantly increased the copying speed allowing you to get the job done faster.
Cons
The price is definitely too high for small businesses. A lot of customers were unsatisfied with its price, even though this multifunctional printer could offer more than any other laser made by other brands which are using the latest laser technology. If you are the owner of a small business, you need to know that the maintenance of this printer costs a lot. Instead, you should opt for a less expensive color inkjet printer.
The printing speed is only 16 pages per minute in black and white. When we talk about full color pages, things are totally different. It has a very low printing speed of just 4 pages per minute in full color. Because of this fact this printer can be below other old technology inkjet printers.
However, it prints at a resolution of 2400 x 600 dots per inch, which is very good. A high resolution means a higher quality of printing. Although the resolution is very high, it still cannot make up the disadvantage of a low printing speed and high price.
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