Samsung Series 5 NP530 (NP530U3C) Specifications and information

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Samsung Series 5 NP530 alternatives

Information from 02 May 2012.

The new Samsung Series 5 Ultra 530U3C-A02 is currently being offered with the Core i7, 8GB RAM and 500GB hybrid hard drive (we hope with the same ExpressCache setup as the current Series 5 it works well) for 999€ which is about the same as the launch prices for entry level models of 1st-Gen Ultrabooks. There's an NP530U3C-A05 listed for 799€ and this is currently showing with a Core i5 Sandy Bridge processor. We suspect this will turn out to be the entry-level version of the new Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook with Ivy Bridge. As a starting price, it's not too bad.

Note the new port layout and upgrade to BT 4.0. Weight and screen resolution stays as before which will disappoint those looking for a high-end solution. Remember that Samsung also have the Series 9. The Series 5 Ultrabook is their budget ultrathin offering!



Samsung Series 5 NP530 Specifications

Manufacturer Samsung
Model name Series 5 NP530
Model id NP530U3C
CPU Intel Core i7 3517U
Detailed info
CPU speed 1700 Mhz
Graphics Intel HD 4000
OS Microsoft Windows 8.1
Display Size
13.3" 1366 X 768
Screen Type
LED-Backlit LCD
Touchscreen type
 No Touchscreen
RAM 8192 MB
SSD 16 GB
Hard Disk 500 GB
Battery capacity 45 Wh
Weight (Minimum) 1450gm / 3.2 pounds
Size 315/219/18.0 mm
Size 12.4/8.6/0.7 inches
Physical Interfaces DC-in
Ethernet 10/100/1000
HDMI
Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)
SDHC Card Slot
USB 2.0 (x3)
Wireless Interfaces802.11 b/g/n
BT 4.0
No Wireless WAN (e.g. 4G)
AdditionalAC Adaptor
Microphone
Multitouch Touchpad
Stereo speakers
WebCam
*Specifications can vary
Samsung Series 5 NP530 prices
Germany€79930 Oct 12
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Samsung Series 5 NP530 alternatives

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