enos233 wrote:Why not just buy a new iPad for $499?

Because some of us need a REAL COMPUTER. Not a toy.

Have a nice day...

gak0090 wrote:Not impressed. You can look at Sunday ads and pick this deal out weekly, and have a new one to boot.

When you see this notebook in this week's Sunday ads please post on Deals.woot,I would be very interested. Thanks

stall wrote:Can anyone comment on the trackpad quality vs Apple trackpads?

I can't comment on the actual quality of the Samsung trackpad. What I can tell you is it seemed to always be getting in the way when typing. With the trackpad being so large, my hands were constantly coming in contact and moving my cursor in different areas... it was really a pain. My wife ultimately chose the Dell XPS 14 over the Samsung because in her words, "It fits my bag better." Not the best way to choose a laptop but she is very happy with the Dell.

Can somebody tell me if there is any big difference between this deal and the Toshiba I just bought on Monday featured here? :

http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/8af7d0f1-506d-4487-88f1-e6c7bb5c7b14/toshiba-p755-satellite-intel-core-i3-laptop-w-15-6-hd-led-display-6gb-ddr3-64#6

Both refurbished, both equipped with similar memory and hard drive... I am thinking that the one I bought for $379 was a much better deal.

looks like newegg.com has if for more $
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131223&Tpk=NP700Z5B

Sooo tempted!

Got a toshiba 755-s5390 at staples for the same money and it was new... specs are the same. Plus, staples is giving me a 100 prepaid visa to boot. Bonus. End cost... 599.99

1600x900 in a laptop world bogged down by 1366x768 is a nice feature.

turskro wrote:Got a toshiba 755-s5390 at staples for the same money and it was new... specs are the same. Plus, staples is giving me a 100 prepaid visa to boot. Bonus. End cost... 599.99

I got in on that deal too. Backlit keyboard was the clincher, although still a good deal without.

Not even joking, my work just bought me this exact same laptop for $1000.

turskro wrote:Got a toshiba 755-s5390 at staples for the same money and it was new... specs are the same. Plus, staples is giving me a 100 prepaid visa to boot. Bonus. End cost... 599.99

Well, I am glad I got the refurbished one on monday for almost half this price. (I paid $379 + free shipping from 1saleaday)

subpeaksurfer wrote:Not even joking, my work just bought me this exact same laptop for $1000.

Businesses tend to overpay for computers. Tax write-offs...

kmelch wrote:Personally, I'd rather keep the Samsung RC512-S01 I got on the last Samsung lappy Woot deal:

Forum link

Blog link

It has a beefier graphics card and bluray, and the processor is just as capable (2630QM). The screen may not be as flashy, but mine is hooked up to a monitor anyway.

I second that! I got the same RC512, and it's great. (At first I thought that's what this ad was for!) I went ahead and upgraded the memory, and got a faster pair while I was at it. This is a great VM host, so I can do software testing on any platform while at a coffeeshop. The drive is the slowest part of the system, but is still good enough for now that I'm not going to bother getting something else.

These machines have a hybrid UEFI/BIOS. If you don't know what this means, then don't worry about it. If you do, you'll be disappointed if you try to use it. The Linux kernel will fail to load, and you'll be stuck with a Windows only boot manager, or set the machine up for BIOS only mode. (I was able to get MacOS to work on it, but killed it after allowing it to "upgrade" to a newer release. =)

only 512mb dedicated gpu? i dont know... ive seen laptops now with up to 2gb on the gpu. think im gonna pass and save the little extra for somethin special. nice woot though

anyboatyourow wrote:Two things I would really like to know before buying:

1. What speed is this RAM (and what speed will this mobo accept)?

2. Is the trackpad multi-touch?
I am not a fan of Apple simply because of the price and the attitude, but I must admit I'm addicted to being able to do almost everything on the trackpad with one hand.

Yes, I know that's actually three questions.
Layoff already.

Why does it matter if you can do everything with one hand--nevermind.

rixoff wrote:I second that! I got the same RC512, and it's great. (At first I thought that's what this ad was for!) I went ahead and upgraded the memory, and got a faster pair while I was at it. This is a great VM host, so I can do software testing on any platform while at a coffeeshop. The drive is the slowest part of the system, but is still good enough for now that I'm not going to bother getting something else.

These machines have a hybrid UEFI/BIOS. If you don't know what this means, then don't worry about it. If you do, you'll be disappointed if you try to use it. The Linux kernel will fail to load, and you'll be stuck with a Windows only boot manager, or set the machine up for BIOS only mode. (I was able to get MacOS to work on it, but killed it after allowing it to "upgrade" to a newer release. =)

Agreed... I didn't buy the deal you mentioned, but this one is no where near as good.

I too purchased the RC512 a few months ago. I had to turn it over to the repair center, but they got it back to me in a couple of weeks in perfect condition. After upgrading the memory, the thing is a monster, powering through everything I can throw at it without even breathing hard.

I like the sleek styling of this one better than the RC512, but the video card would be a deal breaker. You can run most games with the card, but with only 512mb of memory you can't max graphics and your computer will work harder (heat up).

BTW, I installed a 500gb 7200rpm hard drive on mine and had no noticeable performance improvement.

For $50 more I got a Dell with better specs and larger screen at Costco, with a 2 year warranty. This is not really a good deal.

I got this computer last time it was up on Woot. Actually, my native resolution is 1366x768, so this one has a little finer resolution. I absolutely love it. I was a little worried about the refurb aspect, but the only problem I've had was with Windows Update, and that was solved in two days with an email to Microsoft (their customer support is really good now, btw).

It's fast enough to play modern games on about mid-to-high level settings, which makes this an amazing bang for your buck, considering it's a laptop. The battery has great life, and the BatteryLifeExtender app that comes installed makes it last even longer (in terms of years, not operating hours, mind you), and I don't have to worry about forgetting my comptuer's on while it's plugged in - I can just switch it to charge up to 80%. Then, when I know I'm about to be portable, I switch back to 100%.

My only complaint is that the built-in microphone is next to the keyboard, so I tend to put my hand on it while chatting and typing. Some Skype partners have complained about that. Other than that, though, this is by far the best deal I have ever received for a computer purchase in my life. 5/5.

jcar11 wrote:I can't comment on the actual quality of the Samsung trackpad. What I can tell you is it seemed to always be getting in the way when typing. With the trackpad being so large, my hands were constantly coming in contact and moving my cursor in different areas... it was really a pain. My wife ultimately chose the Dell XPS 14 over the Samsung because in her words, "It fits my bag better." Not the best way to choose a laptop but she is very happy with the Dell.

If the trackpad gets in the way while typing, you can turn it on and off by pushing Fn+F10. It works great, and actually handles a couple multi-touch gestures (zoom in, zoom out, rotate clockwise, rotate counterclockwise, scroll up and down, scroll left and right)!

BradyChan7 wrote:If the trackpad gets in the way while typing, you can turn it on and off by pushing Fn+F10. It works great, and actually handles a couple multi-touch gestures (zoom in, zoom out, rotate clockwise, rotate counterclockwise, scroll up and down, scroll left and right)!

Turning the trackpad on and off every time you type is a major pain. IMO this trackpad is too large and really gets in the way.

mrlivingston wrote:I have the next generation (8 core) version of this laptop, and it's the best I've ever owned. I highly recommend this laptop if you're in the market.

There is no 8 core laptop. At least, there's no 8 core Intel laptop CPU. What model do you have?

Is the graphics card modular or expandable???? Please let me know ASAP because the low graphics card is my only real concern. THANKS

chemicalgutter wrote:Can somebody tell me if there is any big difference between this deal and the Toshiba I just bought on Monday featured here? :

http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/8af7d0f1-506d-4487-88f1-e6c7bb5c7b14/toshiba-p755-satellite-intel-core-i3-laptop-w-15-6-hd-led-display-6gb-ddr3-64#6

Both refurbished, both equipped with similar memory and hard drive... I am thinking that the one I bought for $379 was a much better deal.

Today's woot is an i7 and you bought an i3.
Yours probably uses Intel HD graphics and has a screen resolution of 1366x768, judging from the Toshiba website. It's also heavier and a little bigger.

chemicalgutter wrote:Businesses tend to overpay for computers. Tax write-offs...

Writing off taxes doesn't mean saving money, it means recouping some loss/operating expense.

It is a capital investment. The extra cost is usually associated with the extended support plan that covers the duration of the capital expense (expense amortized over 2-5 years, so the unit really should be warrantied for that entire duration).

Plus, the usual spare power supply, battery, docking station, and other add-ons that are required for a laptop in a work environment add up quick as well.

I have a question about the keyboard. Currently, I have a 17 inch screen with a keyboard that does not have a numpad. I can't imagine how small this keyboard is if it has a numpad on a 15.6" computer. I have normal, man-sized hands and I'm wondering if anyone who owns this kind of configuration has run into any problems?

Micro Center has the identical model new one for $600!
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0375171

rook218 wrote:I have a question about the keyboard. Currently, I have a 17 inch screen with a keyboard that does not have a numpad. I can't imagine how small this keyboard is if it has a numpad on a 15.6" computer. I have normal, man-sized hands and I'm wondering if anyone who owns this kind of configuration has run into any problems?

The keyboard is a full sized keyboard. If your 17" doesn't have a tenkey then the arrangement of the keyboard just isn't as efficient as the 15" models. Sometimes they'll shrink the size of the numbers down, but the actual keyboard part will always be full size unless it's a netbook.

Can the keyboard be swapped with a backlit one? Anyone know if it can be ordered from Samsung?

I've been debating pulling the trigger on this one all day, just afraid I'll miss my backlit keyboard too much. If it could be swapped out for $40 or so it's a done deal.

ylalgondar wrote:Micro Center has the identical model new one for $600!
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0375171

Not identical at all - not even close. That's a Series 3 with only 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Intel graphics...

Track pad is multi touch. Not sure on the ram, but I believe it's DDR3. Trach pad is excellent though I currently have the 1TB best buy version

CowboyDann wrote:Does this mean I can play video games on it?

not very well, its barley got a 6490M, you'll have plenty of processing power but the on-board graphics will bottleneck it

turskro wrote:Got a toshiba 755-s5390 at staples for the same money and it was new... specs are the same. Plus, staples is giving me a 100 prepaid visa to boot. Bonus. End cost... 599.99

This difference is that this laptop doesn't just have built in Intel graphics, but also a dedicated GPU;A AMD Radeon 6490M but your Toshiba does not.
Also the resolution on that Toshiba laptop is only 1366x768 whereas this one on w00t today is 1600x900.

aaronman wrote:There is no 8 core laptop. At least, there's no 8 core Intel laptop CPU. What model do you have?

He means quad core with hyperthreading (8 logical cores), which is what this laptop has.

ylalgondar wrote:Micro Center has the identical model new one for $600!
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0375171

No, it's not an identical model. That link is a laptop with a 1366x768 resolution whereas the laptop on woot is 1600x900. Also, on your link the laptop doesn't have a dedicated GPU, the one on woot does.
Also, that laptop has a 500GB drive, this laptop on woot is 750GB.

Also, the laptop in your link comes with 4GB of RAM, the laptop on woot today comes with 6GB.

Identical, really?

Best Buy has a 17" laptop with the i7 processor and EIGHT GB of RAM, and same size hard drive for $100.00 more.....

I use the widi all the time to stream icefilms to the tv, and videos on the computer of the kids. Im not a computer guy at all, i got this laptop in nov, on this site the specs might be a tad different i only paid 600 but its the I7. You have to buy a adapt. for the TV but i think its my favorite part of the laptop

pgoodma wrote:Best Buy has a 17" laptop with the i7 processor and EIGHT GB of RAM, and same size hard drive for $100.00 more.....

8gb of RAM is about $40.

tkebidder wrote:only use an i7? blah I got the i9 and won't go back

I would say that in order to be fair, the Intel Core i9 chip six core is better compared to the i7 when you look at specific tasks:

"The i9 doesn't extract significant advantages from its pumped core count (which brings processing thread count up to 12) in a lot of day to day tasks, so don't expect to see an increase in game performance, Windows startup speed or other single-core optimized tasks. It's when you start rendering video or doing 3D modeling—tasks that are suited to parallelization—that the i9 flexes its muscles."

Check out the article for yourself at:
Gizmodo.com

I think for most users the i7 is more than fine, but if you got the cash, and the time to wait for a deal on a machine that has a i9; go for it.

I'd buy it if it could run Mac OSX; became too tired of the usual PC issues. SOOOOOOO much more happy with my macbook air Core i7.

mhelotie wrote:Because some of us need a REAL COMPUTER. Not a toy.

Have a nice day...

Your US military, many in the healthcare industry (doctors & nurses) and most Fortune 500 companies are embracing the iPad. The new iPad3 should take over the healthcare industry by showing amazing scans and x-rays on the fly wherever they are needed. This samsung will be a boat anchor in a couple of years.