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Sporting a durable and stylish aluminum surface finished smartly in black, the feature-rich Samsung Q430 notebook (model NP-Q430-JS03US) elevates your productivity while on the go--without weighing you down. Its 14-inch HD 720p LED-backlit display with edge-to-edge glass delivers bright, colorful images for a rich viewing experience, and the 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for watching your favorite widescreen DVD movies. NVIDIA Optimus technology intelligently optimizes your notebook PC, providing the outstanding graphics performance you need, when you need it, all while extending battery life.
With smart multicore technology that dynamically applies processing power when needed most, the Intel Core i5 Processor allows you to multitask faster, unleash digital creativity, and max your performance thanks to Intel Turbo Boost technology.
The island-style keyboard adds durability, style and comfort. An integrated low-light webcam makes video chats easy, and the 500GB hard drive provides ample room for movies, music and photos. Samsung's innovative Fast Start feature gets you working in just three seconds instead of waiting to boot up. And the Q430 connects to virtually everything else in your digital life, too, with HDMI, a 3-in-1 memory card slot and 3 USB 2.0 ports (one USB port can charge your phone or mp3 player even when the notebook's off).
This Q430 laptop comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010 (learn more below).
Key Features
Stylish Good Looks
The Q430 sports a durable and stylish aluminum display enclosure and keyboard deck with island style keyboard. You look good wherever you go.
Superior LED Image Quality
The 14-inch LED-backlit display with edge-to-edge glass delivers bright, colorful HD images for a rich viewing experience. And the 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for watching your favorite widescreen DVD movies.
Powerful Processing
Effortlessly speeding you through whatever you need to tackle is a powerful Intel Core i5-480M processor with turbo boost technology and 4GB of memory, combined with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS.
Outstanding Graphics
The Q430's NVIDIA Optimus technology intelligently optimizes your notebook PC, providing the outstanding graphics performance you need, when you need it, all while extending battery life.
Keeps You Connected
The Q430 includes HDMI, a 3-in-1 card slot, 3 USB 2.0 ports (one sleep-and-charge USB), and PC-to-PC connectivity for real-time sharing. And a low-light webcam makes videoconferencing possible virtually anywhere.
Up and Running in 3 Seconds
Samsung's innovative Fast Start feature gets you working in just three seconds instead of having to wait for your PC to boot up.
Specifications
- 14-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution (native HD 720p).
- 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5-480M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.93 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
- 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (8 GB maximum)
- NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 video memory provides up to 10 times the performance of integrated graphics with amazing visuals and Windows 7 compatibility. Let your GPU do the work for video playback with NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology--helping extend battery life, reducing fan noise, and freeing the CPU for multitasking.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capability provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers).
- Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
- Integrated webcam
- Built-in stereo speakers (1.5 W x 2) with HD Audio
- Weight: 4.7 pounds
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.4 x 1.3 inches (WxDxH)
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
- 3 USB 2.0 ports (1 chargeable)
- HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your compatible digital TV or external monitor. This laptop also includes a standard analog VGA video output.
- Microphone input port plus headphone output jack
- 3-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, MMC)
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
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What's in the Box
Samsung Q430 laptop (model NP-Q430-JS03US), 40 watt AC adapter, rechargeable battery, operating instructions
