The Q430-JS03US 14" Laptop Computer from Samsung is a 14" notebook computer with a wide 16:9 aspect ratio. Designed with multimedia performance in mind, the computer is also up to such tasks as e-mail, school work, and financial management. Audio is provided by SRS Premium speakers and a SuperMulti DVD burner is installed for disc access.
The system is powered by a 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-480M CPU, which can be overclocked to 2.933GHz via Turbo Boost. It is loaded with 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 5400rpm hard drive, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and a 0.3MP webcam. A dedicated nVIDIA GeForce 310M GPU with 512MB is installed for superior video performance. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
HD LED Backlit Display
With a 16:9 aspect ratio, the Q430 provides sharper, brighter images and the most accurate representation of High Definition (HD) video content. So you can watch true HD movies in 16:9 widescreen format that fits the full size of the screen, without any black bands. You'll see images that are fine-tuned with the sharpest details and boldest colors on the Q430 14" HD LED display. And the LED backlit display has edge-to-edge glass which gives you a rich viewing experience.
Powerful Processing
The Q430 has a state-of-the-art Intel Core i5 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology. This uses the processor resources more efficiently, enabling multiple threads to run on each core. It will enable better graphics and allow you to run demanding applications, simultaneously. Also, Intel Turbo Boost Technology will deliver more power by automatically increasing the processor speed, when your workload demands it.
nVIDIA Graphics
With 512MB of dedicated graphics memory and the nVIDIA GeForce GT 310M graphics engine, expect superior graphics performance on multimedia applications, including photo and video editing, as well as gaming. You can get the most out of the latest state-of-the-art 3D computer games and action-packed HD movies.
Simple Data Sharing
Take advantage of a host of advanced connectivity tools, including a 3-in-1 memory card reader and three USB 2.0 ports -- one of which with sleep-and-charge. The notebook also features HDMI, VGA, and Bluetooth 3.0+HS, so you can seamlessly move data from other devices, straight to your notebook. And with the chargeable USB on the Q430, you can charge many of your mobile devices -- even if your notebook is sleeping!
Fast Start from Sleep
You no longer have to shut down your Samsung computer, just close its lid and it goes into a special powerless sleep mode. When you open the lid your computer comes back to life in 3 seconds and you are exactly at the same place as when you shut the lid. Fast Start saves your data and system configurations to your hard drive and PC memory. So, when you power it back on it is just like you left it.
Chiclet Keyboard
The key to getting more done has to do with an ergonomically designed keyboard. The chiclet keyboard design of the Q430 provides a larger separation between individual keys. This creates easier, faster typing with fewer mistakes.