Samsung 2012 Series 7 Chronos (NP700Z3, NP700Z4 & NP700Z5 series) Owners Lounge

[sam7series]

The A01DX is a model specific to the Dixons group and, in compensation for its lower price a few features may have been left out. Another thread here ascertained that it did not have the ExpressCache. Not having the backlit keyboard may be another. Does the User Manual mention it?

John

hi john- thanks for your response. unfortuntely it does not state anywhere in the manual??? i have been seraching on the web regards to the backlit keyboard and it seems to state that there was a "bestbuy" version with lower spec....sorry but just getting used to the trackpad and tried searching this forum but couldnt find a thread related to this- if you could post a link that would be apprecaited. guess i now have to decide whether its a deal breaker as i was really looking forward to the lit up keyboard. thanks.

[John Ratsey]

.sorry but just getting used to the trackpad and tried searching this forum but couldnt find a thread related to this- if you could post a link that would be apprecaited.

Here is the trackpad thread. You will find other relevant threads in the list here.

John

[sam7series]

Here is the trackpad thread. You will find other relevant threads in the list here.

John

thanks for that, i think i will eventually get used to the trackpad. i guess it comes down to personal taste but not having a backlit keyboard with a lower spec model, makes me think i should return it and get the right spec, got 7 days to decide i suppose.

[John Ratsey]

thanks for that, i think i will eventually get used to the trackpad. i guess it comes down to personal taste but not having a backlit keyboard with a lower spec model, makes me think i should return it and get the right spec, got 7 days to decide i suppose.

That's your choice. In addition to the backlit keyboard, the ExpressCache should give a useful boost to performance (check the specs carefully to be sure of what you are getting).

John

[sam7series]

That's your choice. In addition to the backlit keyboard, the ExpressCache should give a useful boost to performance (check the specs carefully to be sure of what you are getting).

John

thanks- i will. i suppose i just want some advice or someone to convince me that either what i paid(£450) with a 6 months warranty is a good deal or i should spend twice as much and get a brand new model with all the extra key features......and this form being the best place to get an informed opinion.

[npaladin2000]

That's your choice. In addition to the backlit keyboard, the ExpressCache should give a useful boost to performance (check the specs carefully to be sure of what you are getting).

John

Unless, of course, you're planning on replacing the HDD with an SSD.

[John Ratsey]

Unless, of course, you're planning on replacing the HDD with an SSD.

Yes, with the recent big drop in SSD prices then that is a more affordable upgrade.

thanks- i will. i suppose i just want some advice or someone to convince me that either what i paid(£450) with a 6 months warranty is a good deal or i should spend twice as much and get a brand new model with all the extra key features.

At that price I think you got a good deal even when eligibility for the Samsung VAT refund is considered.

Putting an SSD into your cheap S7 will boost the performance and still save you money while giving everything except the backlit keyboard. How much value do you put on the backlit keyboard?

John

[sam7series]

Yes, with the recent big drop in SSD prices then that is a more affordable upgrade.

At that price I think you got a good deal even when eligibility for the Samsung VAT refund is considered.

Putting an SSD into your cheap S7 will boost the performance and still save you money while giving everything except the backlit keyboard. How much value do you put on the backlit keyboard?

John

thanks for that.
to be totally honest- probably a bit of aesthetics and quite a lot of use in low light....so lit keyboard would be quite practical. so SSD upgrade will help specs(i'll pretend i know how to do this) but would you say a 6 month warranty is worth the risk? or has this model been reasonably reliable?(i5 btw)

[John Ratsey]

thanks for that.
to be totally honest- probably a bit of aesthetics and quite a lot of use in low light....so lit keyboard would be quite practical. so SSD upgrade will help specs(i'll pretend i know how to do this) but would you say a 6 month warranty is worth the risk? or has this model been reasonably reliable?(i5 btw)

The work-around for not having a backlit keyboard is one of these. £1 from your local Poundland (and you might find a £1 sleeve while you are there).

The SSD upgrade will make your computer feel much faster because less time is spent getting data off the hard disk. When you fell like trying the upgrade check back here for advice from those who have done it.

As for warranty duration, most notebook problems arise either within the first 6 months or after a couple of years. So the difference between 6 months and 1 year doesn't carry much risk.

John

[sam7series]

The work-around for not having a backlit keyboard is one of these. £1 from your local Poundland (and you might find a £1 sleeve while you are there).

The SSD upgrade will make your computer feel much faster because less time is spent getting data off the hard disk. When you fell like trying the upgrade check back here for advice from those who have done it.

As for warranty duration, most notebook problems arise either within the first 6 months or after a couple of years. So the difference between 6 months and 1 year doesn't carry much risk.

John

thats an awesome solution even if not exactly what i had in mind....but great suggestion..8-) i think you have answered my questions so thanks for all your responses. i will defo keep an eye on this forum to see what else i can learn, as i am sure there will be lots!! cheers.