Samsung Series 7 all-in-one (DP700A3B)

2.5 stars

"Good all in one. Don't think it deserves Editors Choice" on February 4, 2012 by ndebt1

Pros: Simple Design, large screen, plenty of power, HDMI out was a nice feature as I use it as a kitchen / living room computer, so it's nice to set up the dual display.

Cons: Awkward keyboard, poorly designed touch software, poorly designed toggle buttons.

Summary: The touch software is way overrated in the editor's review. Things like the to-do list don't provide an easy way to synch with other services,additionally slightly annoying is the temperature wont change from celsius on the main paige of the touch software. Maybe it's me, but the only useful feature of the touch software was using it for google reader, and i've all but abaonded these features of the computer. I didn't buy the computer for the touch, so I can get over this.

The editor's review kind of mentions it, but the buttons are worthless and very frustrating. There is no volume control on the keyboard and one is included above the CD drive. These buttons are impossible to see without full lighting. They are also poorly designed: To turn the volume down, you first have to press the voume up button to toggle the volume control pop up, only then can you click the volume down button (which otherwise doubles as the brightness down button).

The supplied keyboard is nice to look at but is awkward to type on for me.

I've had no problems with the hardware and enjoy the speed of the computer. Although I've looked briefly, perhaps some of my tifs could be overcome with settings changes. Overall, I expected more from this computer and having owned the computer for 4 months, I would strongly disagree with the editors choice rating.

2.0 stars

"I was not happy with this computer. USB ports went bad." on December 8, 2011 by butterfly7171

Pros: Screen resolution and size of screen great. Portable.

Cons: Computer was not as fast as I had expected. Touch screen got dirty very easy. Had to send in for service 1 month after purchase. They replaced motherboard and sent back with tape all over back of monitor and monitor loose on base.

Summary: I was on line at Best Buy to pick up the computer after they replaced the motherboard. Another customer right behind me had the same computer and had problems with it booting up and USB problems. The computer was dirty and somebody had taped the back of the monitor and left a real mess. The monitor was loose on the base. I wanted a refund. Best Buy traded it out for a desktop HP. I would not recommend this computer to anyone based on my experience. Glad I bought it at a reputable business that would take it back.

4.0 stars

"Pretty decent all in one computer." on November 28, 2011 by docparkny

Pros: Great screen, ease of setup (great for tehcnophobic parent), fast enough. Sleek and beautiful design.

Cons: Crap. Samsung and Best Buy go above and beyond to load junk which begets more junk if you are a relatively unknowing user. Keyboard and mouse plasticky, requires separate dongle.

Summary: Nice kit which I got at a nice discount at Best Buy, but beware the crapware.

0.5 stars

"Had laptop two weeks already needs service" on December 27, 2011 by arizonajulie

Pros: sleek design, cool computer

Cons: I am on my second ac adapter...it heats up and makes static noise...they replaced it and still same problem..they say it needs service and its brand new...its going back to the store it is a piece of junk...

Summary: Don't buy it....

Updated on Dec 27, 2011

disregard...I got the samsung series 7 laptop....that's the bad one