Samsung Ativ Book 7 730U3E

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Stylish aluminum design.
High quality build and feel.
Interface and communication configuration.

Cons:

Only one USB 3.0 port installed.
Limited performance of AMD's graphics unit.

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Last revision on November 26, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Stylish aluminum design
High quality build and feel
Interface and communication configuration
Easy to maintain and upgrade
Compelling input devices
Integrated keyboard light
Matte 13.3 inch screen (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Very good application performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

Only one USB 3.0 port installed
Limited performance of AMD's graphics unit
Scanty accessories w/o VGA adapter

Expert reviews and ratings

At first glance, Samsung's Ativ Book 7 seems like an Ultrabook that should have been released two years ago. The system is sleek, but materials and build quality don't back up the premium appearance or $1,060 price tag. A current-generation MacBook...

By Digital Trends on August 29, 2013

A premium ultrabook that offers high performance at a high price tag, the Samsung Series 7 Ultra NP740U3E is a great option for anyone who wants portability with a little extra performance and gaming...

By Trusted Reviews on June 25, 2013

The shiny Samsung Series 7 Ultra has a long battery life and nice design, but its now-older processor gives us...

By CNET Australia on June 14, 2013

Samsung Series 7 Ultra 730U3E-S04DE Ultrabook Samsung's Series 7 Ultra 730U3E-S04DE is a compelling ultrabook in a stylish casing. Build, rigidness and the feel of the slim aluminum device is convincing. It features decent connectivity although Samsung...

By NotebookCheck on May 01, 2013

Samsung makes it a difficult decision with the ATIV Book 7. If you're looking for a nice Full HD Ultrabook without touch and with a matte screen, then the 1.45 kg ATIV Book 7 NP730U3E-K01NL is an excellent option. It has a fast SSD and lasts a really...

By uk.hardware.info on June 10, 2013

Lisa Gade compares the Samsung Series 7 Ultra and the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A Touch Windows 8 Ultrabooks with touch screen. Both machines are clad in aluminum, has 1080p gloss IPS touch screens and weigh 3.5 lbs. The similarities don't end there: both...

By thunderbaylive.com on April 02, 2013

It's a darned close race. I suspect the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A Touch will appeal to those who crave high styling and an eye-popping display. The Samsung Series 7 Ultra is no slouch in the display corner though, and it's reasonably close. The Samsung...

By MobileTechReview on April 01, 2013

Lisa Gade reviews the Samsung Series 7 Ultra Windows 8 Ultrabook (Samsung's new name is ATIV Book 7). This is a 13.3″ laptop with a 1080p gloss touchscreen and an Intel Core i5 1.8GHz CPU. It has 4 gigs of DDR3 RAM and Intel HD 4000 graphics. It's a...

By thunderbaylive.com on March 29, 2013

The Series 7 Ultra is a stylish 13in Windows 8 Ultrabook with a gorgeous Full HD touchscreen. We are concerned about how much it will cost...

By Techworld on January 10, 2013

The latest addition to Samsung's highly desirable collection of Series 7 branded ultrabooks, the Samsung Series 7 Ultra has been officially unveiled at CES 2013 with the premium laptop boasting a rather Apple-esque design. Pairing high-end innards with...

By Trusted Reviews on January 08, 2013

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