You might have seen many notebooks with varying price range that keeps changing year after year. You need to do little search to find a suitable laptop notebook for your usage pattern. If you are searching for budget notebook definitely Samsung R519 computer notebook would be one of the better choices, which fit in your budget. It is a well designed machine for given price range and it is an ideal choice for everyday browsing, editing documents and watching movies. This notebook is not meant for playing high graphics video games rather it is only made to accomplish your day to day computing requirements. It is an affordable notebook pc and has sophisticated design with widescreen display.

Screen:

This R519 computer notebook comes with 15.6 inch wide screen along with 16:9 aspect ratio. The screen is super bright with glossy coating and made with full LCD TFT technology. This wide screen brings out detailed image with sharp picture and renders perfect colour tone with matching contrast level. The downside is its glossy coating would reflect the image with direct sunlight and this screen is not considered to be a brighter in its class.
Its wide screen aspect ratio is a great advantage, which enables you to enjoy full screen movie and conveniently edit documents side by side. You can use this laptop notebook comfortably for indoor use. This Samsung R519 15.6″ Notebook does not have any special graphic support rather it comes with integrated Intel graphic designed for everyday computing and watching DVDs. This graphic support saves the power considerably and allows you to run the machine for more time between charges.

Samsung R519 Notebook Computer

Keyboard:

The usability of the keyboard is improved by largely designed keys with enough space between, which are firmly attached on the bay. Key strokes make little noise during peak typing speed and the keyboard is not considered to be soft on bay. Though the keyboard is made with durable plastic material it is of moderate quality but the notebook is strongly built with thoughtful design. The chassis of this R519 notebook comes with full black finish does not feature contemporary design so, the entire lid and chassis is of black colour including the Samsung logo.

Internal Components:

This Samsung R519 notebook pc features Dual Core Pentium processor from Intel working on 2.16 GHz frequency and the system memory comes with 2GB that is upgradable up to 4GB. The strategy behind using the dual core processor is that the Samsung wants to maintain the competitive price, which can put the machine in the lower price range. With 2.16 GHz, multi-tasking can be achievable that puts you in comfortable position for everyday computing. Intel dual core processor delivers medium range speed and when joins with 2GB of RAM it gives suitable power to accomplish day to day office work.

With the availability of 250GB of hard disk space there is enough room to store all your documents, music, files etc. There is DVD Super Multi Dual Layer on the right side for easy access. So, you can easily copy all your files into CD and DVD. This computer notebook comes with some comprehensive set of software bundles that also includes Samsung recovery solution, which gives protection to your important files when hard drive goes off. With the help of this recovery solution you can take a quick backup of your system.
This laptop notebook is available with different configuration with two different processors from Intel Dual Core. RAM size can also be chosen up to 4GB with four different storage space such as 160GB, 250GB, 320GB and 500GB.

Connectivity:

For easy sharing of file from any of your digital peripherals you can make use of 3-in-1 flash memory card reader, which can support SD, SDHC and MMC format. Wireless network is fully accomplished by Wi Fi 802.11b.g LAN and well accompanied by 10/100 Ethernet connectivity. Unfortunately all the three USB port connection are placed on the left side of the notebook and does not give provision on right side. You cannot perform high definition display but there is standard analogue VGA cable that enables you to connect the external display.

Verdict:

Samsung R519 15.6″ TFT LCD Widescreen laptop notebook is not a sophisticated notebook nor is it highly priced when compared to other types of laptop in the market. It can perform hassle free computing everyday and helps in all possible way to perform quick surfing, editing documents and watching movies.

Samsung R519 Notebook Computer – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Samsung
Model Name R519 Notebook
Dimensions: (W x D x H) 376 x 255.5 x 30.4-38.1 mm
Weight 2.56 kg
Type Notebook
Display
Screen Size Screen Size
Screen Type SuperBright Gloss LCD TFT
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768
Internal Components
Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T3400 (2.16GHz)
RAM 2GB RAM
Hard drive 160GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Dual Layer
Input Device
Keypad 87 keys
Touchpad Yes
Multimedia
Graphic support Intel GMA X4500M with shared memory
Speakers Stereo Speakers
Webcam 0.3 Mega Pixel Motion Camera
Communication Setup
Wireless support Wi-Fi, 802.11b/g Support, Wireless LAN, Ethernet
Memory card slot 3-in-1 card reader
Connectivity 3 USB 2.0, VGA, Headphone-out, Mic-in,
Internal Mic, DC-In (Power Port)
Other Details
Battery 6 cell Li-ion Battery
Warranty 1 Year FastGuard warranty

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