Samsung Q530 (Star) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6"
Resolution
1366 x 768 (HD)
CPU
Intel Core i3 350M / 2.26 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce G310M / Intel HD Graphics
RAM
4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
500 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Battery Capacity
4400 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Q530 (Star)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.1 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 2.4 kg
DISPLAY Samsung Q530 (Star)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes
Features Super Bright Gloss, LED Technology
PROCESSOR Samsung Q530 (Star)
CPU Intel Core i3 350M / 2.26 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM55 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology
MEMORY Samsung Q530 (Star)
RAM 4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1066 MHz
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Samsung Q530 (Star)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Q530 (Star)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce G310M / Intel HD Graphics
Video Memory 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Camera Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Q530 (Star)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY Samsung Q530 (Star)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 4400 mAh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours
INPUT Samsung Q530 (Star)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Features Scrolling
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Q530 (Star)
Interfaces VGA
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
3 x USB 2.0
HDMI input
USB 2.0/eSATA
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Q530 (Star)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Included Adobe Acrobat Reader, McAfee VirusScan (Trial), Samsung Update Plus, SAMSUNG Support Center, CyberLink DVD Suite, Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Network Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Easy Content Share, Samsung Easy File Share, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Q530 (Star)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return

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