Samsung NP540U3C-A03UB

Samsung NP540U3C-A03UB

The 13.3-inch Samsung NP540U3C-A03UB touchscreen-enabled ultrabook brings a faster processor as the only upgrade over the previous A02UB model. Instead of the Intel Core i3-3217U at 1.8GHz, the NP540U3C-A03UB features the i5-3317U at 1.7GHz default and up to 2.6GHz in TurboBoost mode, which enables significant increase in performance over the i3.

Intel Core i5-3317U Benchmark

However, the main stand-out feature is the 10-point multitouch display. The screen is also good because it is matte instead of glossy and has an above average brightness of 300cd/m2. But, resolution is a mediocre one – 1366×768 pixels.

Other uncommon features found on the Samsung NP540U3C-A03UB and its i3 sibling are 24GB solid state drive which supplements the traditional 500GB hard drive with faster responsiveness and Intel Wireless Display technology, wirelessly transmitting videos to external monitors and TVs. There’s no DVD burner in it, but optical drive use is declining rapidly anyway.

This Series 5 ultrabook, one of the best looking laptops on the market, is mostly made of  silver brushed aluminum (except the top of the lid which is plastic because of better signal for Wi-Fi antennas). It measures 0.8 inch in profile and weighs decently light 3.8 pounds, making it a good and portable travel companion.

The NP540U3C-A03UB isn’t expensive, considering all of the included features which selection is quite generous for a system in this price range. It is $700, but it is questionable if the i5 upgrade is worth extra $170, since the A02UB with the i3 is currently $530.

NP540U3C-A03UB rear view

Samsung NP540U3C-A03UB Specifications

  • Display: 13.3″, 1366-by-768 pixel resolution, 10-point multitouch, 300cd/m2 brightness, matte
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3317U “Ivy Bridge” dual-core ultra-low voltage at 1.7GHz-2.6GHz, 3MB L3 cache
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3 at 1,600MHz, up to 8GB
  • Storage: 500GB HDD at 5,400 rpm + 24GB SSD (ExpressCache)
  • Optical drive: No
  • Webcam: 1.3MP 720p
  • Audio: 2 x 2W stereo speakers
  • Network: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, Intel Wireless Display
  • Input: full-size keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, touch-screen
  • Ports and Slots: 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x mini-VGA, 3-in-1 digital card reader
  • Battery: 4-cell lithium-polymer
  • Dimensions: 0.8″ x 12.4″ x 8.6″
  • Weight: 3.8 pounds
  • OS: Windows 8
  • Warranty: 1-year

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  1. hola me podrian ayudar por favor, mi laptop samsung tal cual es la que estan describiendo en la reseNa se me ah puesto super lenta, le borre todo lo que tenia, la tengo desde el 2013 ya le actualize a windows 10. Traia windows 8. El sistema esta bien lento. Tarda en responder alguno de los programas que tengo,,, al abrir las carpetas tambien,.. en fin me esta fallando que podra ser>>? me podrian ayudar por favor…

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