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    NP700Z5C-S04 or NP700Z5C-S01UB?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by deskpop, Aug 9, 2012.

  1. deskpop

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    I am looking at these two laptops and want to make a decision soon.

    The NP700Z5C-S01UB is of course from best buy and will cost me ~$1095 w/ tax In-Store
    Whereas the NP700Z5C-S04 is from the microsoft store and will cost me ~$1300 w/ tax + 1-Day Shipping

    I do get a free xbox with either purchase too because I am a college student and would like to keep it to these two stores because I need it soon. (I also get Windows 7 Ultimate (i would assume upgrade edition) and Office 2010 for free through school if that matters at all)

    I was just wondering which way should I lean and why. I know the BB model doesn't have the 640m in it and a few other different things. Does anyone have either one of these models and could steer me a certain direction. I'll probably pull the trigger on one tomorrow (i am leaning towards the S04 but that's a lot of $ to drop)

    Thanks!
     
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    iph03n1xi Notebook Evangelist

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    If a Microsoft Store is in your vicinity, they're currently having a 20% off $1000+ purchase in-store only (at least at my MS Store). That dropped the S04 down to $960 + tax for me.
     
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    deskpop Newbie

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    I wish, from the looks of it the nearest store is 3hrs away. I would much rather have that deal than the Xbox (I think it's one or the other) but my brother is looking for an Xbox so it wouldn't be a complete waste to get. Anyway how is the S04? Any complaints, problem or even just praise?
     
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    iph03n1xi Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, it's one or the other.

    The S04 is really nice. I love the build quality and overall feel to the laptop. There are some minor issues to it, mainly:
    -the SCREEN !!! (fresh out of the box it just really lacks; tweaking some settings here and there have helped it become more usable)
    -sometimes the brightness locks up and doesn't allow me to change it (I bet the mix between Windows and Samsung settings play a part...)
    -no dedicated buttons on trackpad
    -front edge is a bit "sharp" lol but not a big issue
    -mic gives weird feedback? Skyping my friend, she says she hears this high-pitched sound coming from my end; trying to find root of problem...

    Otherwise a great laptop for the price IMO. If it weren't for the screen, it'd be perfect IMO.
     
    iph03n1xi, Aug 9, 2012
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