The R720 from Samsung has a simple yet sleek and lightweight design making ideal to use as a portable desktop replacement. Featuring state-of-the-art Intel® Processor Technology alongside high performance features including a Blu-ray Drive, the R720 doesn't compromise.
The R720 features an ultra sharp 17.3” screen which has a pure 16:9 aspect ratio, optimised for watching HD movies or playing games, with no black bars in widescreen. Equipped with the a Blu-ray Player, HDMI Port and built-in SRS TruSurround stereo speakers, you can enjoy enhanced HD content with perfect image and sound reproduction wherever you choose to be.
An integrated webcam and wireless technologies tops of this fantastic notebook from Samsung so wherever you go you can keep in touch with family and friends using video conferencing or live messaging making the R720 a perfect balance of price, performance and portability.
Question from Siib: Asked on 30/04/2011 my r720 has a blu-ray player but refuses to play blu-ray disks. can you advise how to rectify this?
Question from ellie: Asked on 04/03/2011 does the samsung r720 come with a tracking device if the laptop is stolen?
Question from Ricll: Asked on 26/09/2009 Do you know how this Samsung compare to a Vaio VGN-FW41EH in terms of capabilities? I'm between the two. Thanks.
Question from m downer: Asked on 17/09/2009 Couple of questions :
The samsung site says the R720 has a subwoofer in the base, but some reviews say that is coming on a later model. Does this model have the subwoofer fitted, or is there a blanking plate in the base?
Likewise, can you confirm that this model definitely has draft-n wireless (the samsung site states it only has b and g). Thanks.
Question from Phil: Asked on 10/09/2009 Basic question, is the Windows Vista installed 64bit?
Question from Will: Asked on 06/08/2009 Is it possible to upgrade the hard drive to something larger?
Question from Paultje: Asked on 27/07/2009 You quote this laptop with DDR3 RAM, but at a FSB speed of only 800mhz. I thought that speed was for DDR2 RAM. Is there a mistake on the spec sheet?