IMPORTANT: Should I buy Samsung Chronos or not?

I am seeing this Laptop since The beginning of January and I liked it a lot and I am thinking of buy it, but now with all the complaining that I read I start to fell confused.

Should I buy it or Not?

Sorry my English And Thank You for the help.

 

What do you plan to use it for? It might have drawbacks but if they don't affect you, what's the matter?

 

^ this and also if you need a laptop right now, then you should get it. But if you don't need it immediately and can wait off maybe 5-6 months, then you should and you can get the newer model with the ivy bridge processor

 

I like it because i needed something Portable and Powerfull, I normaly make normal activities with the Laptop (Internet, School Works, etc.) but sometimes I play games that need a lot of graphics and CPU.

 

It's the Samsung Series 7 15.6 inch Laptop (Intel Core i7 2675QM, 2.2GHz, RAM 8GB, HDD 750GB, DVD-SM DL, LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit) that I want

 

I am really happy with mine. All the small issues I had were easily resolved with a bit of updating.

Remember, all the people who are happy with their laptops will not bother posting on here.

 

It's good for what you need it...it seems any outstanding wifi issues are being fixed, apparently they are working on fixing OpenGL, which currently limits some games (not many, but some). Even if itsn't then leshrac drivers get quite a lot of games to run. The main outstanding issue is the trackpad right hand button getting buggy (if it does, you've got warranty). The rest is being worked on and doesn't bother you much for everyday use anyway - professional cad/image/video editing software is hit hardest it seems. As long as you feel you are techy enough to handle the retarded AMD switching issues, I cna't see a reason not to buy it for typical consumer uses.

 

+1 Havn't had any problems with mine that weren't fixable.

 

Sorry I has having Dinner, So Can I trust you and buy this computer?

And one more thing what is really the OpenGl problem, what it can do, and if is a solution being made or already made.

(Another time sorry for my English)

 

I love mine, and only issue is OpenGL which doesn't affect me at all since I don't run any applications/games that use it.

If you are a hardcore Minecrafter or play Rage alot, then it is an issue, but it can be solved by using alternate video drivers.

But if you use alot of hardcore video/gfx editing applications doing really advanced stuff, then yeah,it might be an issue. Not sure how well those work with the alternate drivers.

But, all in all, I love mine and dont regret for a second that I bough it.

 

OpenGL will affect CAD/Serious Photoshop/Video Editing software - you mentioned none of those so you shouldn't worry. They work - just not with the AMD card. OpenGL games are very few and most of them are playable with custom fixes - if you happen to find one, I am sure someone here will guide you on what to do to get it going. If you like the notebook and are comfortable with the trackpad, give it a go! If you get wireless issue make sure you sort it out immediately with Samsung support. Test the wireless signal after purchase!

 

I spoke wrong back there, I'm not a hardcore player, I play Computer games that's it, But I like to have a fast laptop that never lets you down and that is always responsive and fast.

I think all of you convinced me I am going to buy the Laptop.

I am thinking of buy it from Amazon.co.uk (I'm from Portugal) what do you think?
It is at 900 Pounds but Amazon was crazy today, It was at 899 this morning, then at 999 at 11 AM, then it went to 950, then to 925 and now its at 901.

 

I think my current Desktop doesn't supports OpenGl so it is not a problem

 

No idea. They don't have it in Portugal? It might be an issue if you get hardware problems as fixing it will be much slower if they don't have the parts in Portugal and have to supply them from abroad to fix it. + software issues can only be resolved by Samsung UK as you bought it from there.

 

No,they don't have it here and they don't know anything about this Laptop in Samsung Portugal which is Sad because I would like it on Portuguese but in UK it will come cheaper.

 

Check how much the postage is going to be. I don't know if they even post to Portugal for such items. I really hope you get a good unit as in case of problems, support WILL BE extremely slow. I can guarantee you that.

 

Ok, now about the Power supply help here please:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/wha...help-buying-laptop-online-uk.html#post8263826

 

Yes, pretty much. I've been doing that with my laptops (same 2-pin design - Bulgaria, with UK cord or socket). Both ways work with these cheap devices.

Alternatively you can get a power cord (something like this http://cloud.lbox.me/images/l/20091...able-for-Laptop--130CM-_nsqt1261117523890.jpg) from Portugal - you should be able to find one that fits the voltage in a PC spares store, but that is going to be pricier, but the advantage is you won't have to carry the separate plug and also won't risk some sort of shorting if not careful- I managed that once with a connector in an university accommodation common room - no TV for everyone!

 

This is the best approach - a mains cable with the euro plug at one end and a plug to fit the PSU at the other end. Almost all PSUs have either a 3 pin "cloverleaf" or 2 pin "fig-8" connector. I would expect the UK S7 PSU is 3 pin but haven't seen one. You should be able to find a suitable cable in Portugal. You might have one already.

John

 

Yep I use my old UK ASUS M50 cord for my Bulgarian Samsung RF511, no problem. Just plugged in the RF adaptor...this way I have fully functioning power supply for both the UK and for when at home in Bulgaria with the original chord

 

Ok, so its better to buy a new power supply cable then an adapter

 

If you can separate the 3 pin UK plug cable from the AC adapter (power brick) like in the picture below (or like the xbox 360 set up) then you can just get a cheap 2 pin Portuguese cable which will plug into the AC adapter.

Sometimes you can find these cables already on kettles and stereos.




If the cables and power brick are permanently connected then just use the Euro plug adapter from the other thread you posted.

 

Manufacturers never fix the mains cable to the PSU because they would have to make a different PSU to fit all the different mains sockets. occasionally, what is convenient for them also benefits us customers.

I would temporarily get a UK to Euro plug adaptor (I'm sure they are available in the local shops for the UK tourists who discover that their devices won't fit in the local power sockets) and then look for a good price on a local mains lead (it won't be a kettle lead - they are the same as for desktop computers).

John

 

And about Voltage I should not have any problems?

 

I think it should be OK as most AC adapters are 100-240 volts.

 

What updates did you do?