Samsung RV511

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In terms of design

Outside wrapped in a layer of plastic silver color to Samsung RV511 15.6″ is outwardly no different from the more expensive products with metal casing. Surface is specifically designed with the unique ridge Samsung RV511 not only become more attractive but also avoid leaving fingerprints. RV511 15 x 10 x 1.4 inch size and weighs approximately 2.45 kg.

The first impression when opening the black keyboard is impressive. Two stereo speakers are designed hidden behind a rectangular grille above the keyboard subtle. On the right is the power button, surrounded by a ring of blue light is very stylish.

Keyboard and Touchpad

RV511 keyboard is black, was designed as island-style and the spacing between the keys is relatively reasonable. The square keys with flat surfaces, sensitivity and precision. Besides the usual numeric keypad, the Samsung RV511 also provides a number pad on the right keyboard, more convenient for the gamer. The only cons of RV511 keyboard is Shift button slightly small.

RV511 touchpad measures 3.5 x 2.2 inches, spacious and quite responsive. Using the multi-touch technology, users can easily perform tasks such as image zoom in or zoom out, slide the scroll bar … A rather unique feature of this keyboard can help users use 3 fingers to switch between photos. 2 mouse keys have mirror surface outstanding on the silver background. Users can click the mouse gently.

Screen and speakers

RV511 screen 15.6 inch has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, clear enough for 720p HD video slideshows.

Besides 2 stereo speakers, RV511 also be equipped with technology simulator SRS Labs surround sound. RV511’s volume large enough for a small room, however, RV511 is still not notebook largest volume. HP Pavillion G6t have much greater volume.

Connectors and Webcam

RV511 has all the usual connection of a regular laptop. RV511 left side of the 2 USB ports, HDMI, a 4 in 1 card reader, an Ethernet port, headphone and microphone jacks. DVD and CD located right side, there are also additional 1 USB port with a dedicated laptop locks Kensington firm.

RV511 is equipped with a 0.3 megapixel webcam above the screen. When using video chat or take pictures, webcam for image quality in the average. In movie mode, the video has a moderate brightness, but stutters. In return, the time delay when you switch on the webcam and take a picture short.

Heat capacity

After trying to play a video about 15 minutes on the RV511, the temperature of the touchpad measured 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 degrees Celsius), the keyboard up to 92 degrees F (33.2 degrees C), the sole machine the temperature is 93 degrees fahrenheit (33.8 degrees Celsius). In the conventional laptop, the corresponding figure is about 88-90-94 degrees Fahrenheit. Machine become hotter significant on parts in the right hip ventilation, temperatures up to 107 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 41.7 degrees C). Heat will increase gradually in the course of using the machine.

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Performance

Using Intel Core i3-380 2.53 GHz and 4 GB of RAM, the Samsung RV511 reach 5297 points in PCMark Vantage – a test used to measure the overall features of the computer. Thus, the RV511 higher than the average of the laptop (5184). Have a different notebook also owns 15 inch screen and the same price with the Samsung RV511 is the Acer Aspire 5742 achieved a higher score – 5327.

Samsung RV511 using HDD 500GB 5400 rpm should boot Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit within 53 seconds, 13 seconds faster than the average for conventional laptops. In tests of speed file transfer, to copy a folder with multiple files with a total capacity of 5GB, RV511 need to 3 minutes 34 seconds, equivalent to 23.8 MBps speed, slower than an average of 26MBps. Such testing along with the Acer Aspire 5742, speed up to 26.4 MBps.

Video editing is not the strength of the RV511, RV511 takes to 1 minute 5 seconds finished convert video files MP4 format with a capacity of 114MB to AVI using Oxelon Media Encoder software. Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire 5742 only takes 54 seconds to complete.

Graphics and gaming performance

Users should not rely totally on the ability to play games on Samsung RV511. Intel HD integrated GPU only reach 1,599 points when rated by 3DMark06 (Mark Future software, is a tool to assess the power of the graphics card).

Try play Word of Warcraft game autodetect mode (automatically detect configuration), RV511 achieving 18 fps. When making the installation of the graphics in the game to the highest level, the Samsung RV511 display only 8 frames per second.

Wi-fi

Using Intel Centrino Advanced wifi card-N 6250 AGN, via wireless transmission speed of RV511 is not good. At a distance of 15 feet (4.6 meters approximately), laptop is measured the transmission speed of 35.1 Mbps (roughly the average of 35.3 Mbps). Further, about 15 meters, the speed also dropped markedly to 17.7 Mbps (average below 21 Mbps).

Summary

Overall, the Samsung RV511-A01 brings to users a great mix of features, style and quality that prices are affordable. No great gaming capabilities with powerful configuration but battery life, keyboard design of the Samsung RV511-A01 is more than enough for the common user.