Samsung Series 7 Lovers - Here's The NP700Z5C Ivy Bridge!

[yknyong1]

10 Nov 2012

Warning of potential problems with new BIOS

There have been a few reports of the P03AAG BIOS update causing problems, usually with the CPU not using turbo. Here are some suggestions.

You may also want to reinstall the Samsung Easy Settings because that interacts with the BIOS and then check through what settings are offered.

John

Known as the NP700Z5C series, Series 7 models are now updated to Ivy Bridge, Intel's 3rd generation Core processors!


I believe outlook is the same as Z5A series...
Specifications from Samsung

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 3615QM (2.30 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M Graphics, Optimus™ technology
1 GB GDDR5
Intel HM76
1600x900 15"
8 GB DDR3 System Memory at 1600 MHz
1 TB S-ATAII Hard Drive (5400 RPM) with ExpressCache 8 GB


NP700Z5CH - TECH SPECS | SAMSUNG

Let the fun begin for Series 7 Lovers!

[dp3000]

I think battery life should be better than its sandy bridge counterpart, which at the moment is pretty is good.

[spincel]

Should we send Samsung our Series 7 to get this one as an warranty when it is available .

[volant]

Great news. I've been waiting patiently for it to be announced. I really really hope its memory is upgradable to 16Gb. Or should I not get my hopes up? It do scientific computing, so it's kinda important.

[BlakeRoss]

I don't like that again there's only 1 DIMM slot, with a second row soldered on with 4GB. That means even if you do shell out for an 8 GB chip, you'll only be at 12

Any word on pricing & release date?

[spincel]

Great news. I've been waiting patiently for it to be announced. I really really hope its memory is upgradable to 16Gb. Or should I not get my hopes up? It do scientific computing, so it's kinda important.

Look like they're still using the same components, just the different CPU and GPU. However, the motherboard is new because they need to use chipset HM76, so there might be a chance that they allow us to upgrade up to 16GB.

[BlakeRoss]

there might be a chance that they allow us to upgrade up to 16GB.

Only if you can find a 12GB chip. And if you do, only if you don't need to make a mortgage payment next month

[SoundsGood]

I really wish it didn't have a number pad...

[spincel]

Only if you can find a 12GB chip. And if you do, only if you don't need to make a mortgage payment next month

if only Samsung manufacture the ram.

I really wish it didn't have a number pad...

Why? I love number pad. Also, I don't feel like to leave all the space empty like the MBP.

[BlakeRoss]

Can't wait for this thing to show up. Assuming the wifi reception is better, the only things lacking will be the non-HD display, lack of memory expansion, and no Windows 8.

I can live with 12GB and can deal with shelling out for Windows 8 Pro when it eventually comes out, and this display will be more than good enough. I think I've finally found the perfect laptop, now where can I buy it already???