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Performance
Click to EnlargeWith a 2.2-GHz quad-core Core i7-2675QM CPU, AMD Radeon 6750M switchable graphics, ( Battery for Samsung SSB-X15LS3 ) 8GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive with an 8GB SSD cache, the Battery for Samsung Chronos 7 packs plenty of performance into its svelte frame. Whether we were playing games or watching full HD videos, performance was strong. On PCMark 07, a synthetic benchmark that measures overall system speed, the Chronos 7 scored 2,447, comfortably above the 2,226 mainstream notebook average, far stronger than the Core i5-powered Sony VAIO S (1,875), and on a par with the Core i5-powered HP Envy 15 (2,385).( Battery for Samsung SSB-X15LS6 )

The 750GB 7,200-rpm Hitachi hard drive, which is paired with an 8GB SSD cache module, booted Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) in a speedy 37 seconds, far less than the 59.6-second category average, the Sony VAIO S's 70-second start time, or the Dell XPS 15z's 67-second boot. The HP Envy 15 comes close with a 44-second start time. However, even with Battery for Samsung's ExpressCache utility activated, the Chronos 7 still took more than 5 seconds to wake from sleep.( Battery for Samsung SSB-X15LS6S )

The hard drive took just 2 minutes and 1 second to complete the LAPTOP File Transfer Test, which involves duplicating 4.97GB of multimedia files. That's a rate of 42.1 MBps, about 40 percent higher than the 30.8 MBps category average and far faster than the Sony VAIO S's 24 MBps, the HP Envy 15's 25.1 MBPs, or the Dell XPS 15z's 32.2 MBps.( Battery for Samsung SSB-X10LS3 )

With its speed quad core processor, the Chronos 7 took just 4 minutes and 56 seconds to complete LAPTOP Spreadsheet Macro Test, in which we use OpenOffice calc to match 20,000 names with their addresses. That's far faster than the 6-minute and 39-second category average, the Sony VAIO's time of 5:27 or the HP Envy 15's 6:31 mark.( Battery for Samsung SSB-Q20LS )

Graphics
With its Radeon 6750M graphics chip, the Battery for Samsung Chronos 7 is more than powerful enough to play demanding games or full HD videos. On 3DMark06, a benchmark which measures overall graphics prowess, the notebook scored a strong mark of 9,983, more than double the mainstream notebook category average of 4,862 and well ahead of the Radeon HD 6630M-powered Sony VAIO S (6,821), the HP Envy 15 (AMD Radeon HD 7690M; 8,978), and the Dell XPS 15z (7,420), which has a GeForce GT525M GPU.( Battery for Samsung SSB-Q20LS2 )

The Chronos 7's Radeon 6750M chip uses AMD's graphics-switching technology, ( Battery for Samsung SSB-P30LS )which allows the system to use its low-power Intel integrated graphics when performing less-demanding tasks and its discrete chip for more-intense applications such as games. Using the bundled Catalyst Control center, we were able to exert fine control over which applications used discrete graphics, but we much prefer Nvidia's Optimus graphics switching technology because the latter already has profiles for most popular programs and uses a tray icon to indicate the current mode.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB5NC6W )

The Chronos 7 managed a strong frame rate of 68 frames per second in "World of Warcraft," with default settings on and 39 fps with special effects turned up. Those numbers are comfortably above the 60 and 27 fps category averages as well as the 43/28 fps turned in by the HP Envy 15. To be fair, though, the Envy 15 has a higher-resolution display.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB5NC6B )

When we tried playing the more demanding game "Far Cry 2," the Chronos 7 achieved a 54 fps rate at 1024 x 768 resolution, which dropped to 38 fps at its native 1600 x 900 resolution. Those numbers trump the 49 / 24 fps category averages and the 54 /24 fps offered by the HP Envy 15, ( Battery for Samsung AA-PB2VC6B ) but not by much. The Sony VAIO S provided a much higher low-res score of 88 fps, but its native res rate of 25 fps was unplayable.

Life
Click to EnlargeNot only is the Chronos 7 light enough to carry everywhere, ( Battery for Samsung AA-PB2VC6W )but it lasts long enough on a charge to go unplugged for hours at a time. The notebook posted a strong runtime of 6 hours and 23 minutes on the LAPTOP Test, which involves continuous surfing over Wi-Fi. That time is significantly longer than the 4-hour and 52-minute mainstream notebook category average, the 5:01 turned in by the HP Envy 15, and the Sony VAIO S's time of 4:29. Just keep in mind that the notebook was in integrated graphics mode during this test.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB2VC6W-B AA-PB3VC3B )

Software and Warranty
The Battery for Samsung Chronos 7 comes with a modest collection of utilities.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB3VC6B ) Battery for Samsung EasySettings lets you control everything from the color temperature of the monitor to the power and audio settings. Battery for Samsung EasyMigrate allows you to easily copy your important files from your old notebook. Battery for Samsung Kies helps you organize your media files. The Software Launcher places a little dock at the bottom of the screen with shortcuts to your favorite apps; we find such docks an unnecessary waste of space in light of Windows 7's customizable taskbar.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB3VC6B-E AA-PL2VC6B )

Battery for Samsung Easy File Share lets you share media files wirelessly between devices. CyberLink YouCam controls the webcam. Battery for Samsung Recovery Solution helps you make backups and restore your system in the event of disaster.( Battery for Samsung AA-PL2VC6B-E )

Battery for Samsung backs the Chronos 7 with a one-year standard warranty. See how Battery for Samsung performed on our Best & Worst Brands Report and Tech Support Showdown.

Configuration Options
Our $1,299.99 configuration of the Series 7 Chronos comes with the Core i7-2675QM CPU, AMD Radeon 6750M graphics, 8GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive and Windows 7 Professional. If you don't need Windows 7 Professional, you can purchase the identical configuration with Windows 7 Home Premium for just $1,149. Battery for Samsung sells a $999 configuration with a slightly lesser AMD Radeon 6490M GPU and Windows 7 Home Premium.( Battery for Samsung AA-PL2VC6W AA-PL2VC6W-E )

Verdict
The Battery for Samsung Chronos 7 has a strong combination of portability and performance,( Battery for Samsung AA-PBOTC4B ) particularly for a 15.6-inch system. Though its quad-core Core i7 CPU and Radeon 6750 GPU help it outperform the $1,249 HP Envy 15, we prefer the Envy for its brighter 1080p screen, better Beats audio and snazzier design. The Sony VAIO S also offers a superior screen and a much lighter chassis. However, if you want high-end quad-core performance in a notebook that's light enough to carry everywhere, the Chronos 7 is a solid choice.( Battery for Samsung AA-PBOTC4L )

ReviewSpecifications.Along with reading, writing, and arithmetic, learning to use a notebook is becoming another fundamental for elementary school students. The $495 Lenovo ThinkPad X130e looks to fill the role previously filled by the likes of netbooks, but it adds durability and Lenovo's superb keyboard. Is this 11-inch AMD-powered system destined for the head of the class? Read on to find out.( Battery for Samsung AA-PBOTC4M AA-PBOTC4R )

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Design
Although the X130e is numerically the successor to the X120e, the two differ in a number of ways. For one, the X130e, at 11.6 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches, is noticeably bulkier than its progenitor, and, at 3.4 pounds, weighs 0.4 pounds more than the X120e, as well as the HP Pavilion dm1. Where the X120e had squared edges, they're more rounded on the X130e, presumably to prevent a child from poking himself in the eye.( Battery for Samsung AA-PBOTC4T )

Click to EnlargeOverall, the ThinkPad X130e strikes a good balance between Lenovo's toned-down business aesthetic and something more kid-friendly. We especially liked the red matte lid on our unit; unfortunately, it will only be available for special bids; all others will get a standard black lid.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB8NC6W AA-PLOTC6M )

Inside, the X130e looks similar to the notebooks that came before it: A matte black bezel, keyboard and keyboard deck definitely looks like this notebook is preparing children for a life in the corporate world. There seems to be a lot of wasted space above the keyboard, but it's actually used to house the battery. At least the doesn't hang down below the rest of the design, like on other ultraportables.( Battery for Samsung AA-PLOTC6P )

Rugged Features
Built to withstand the rigors of an elementary school, the X130e comes with a top cover rubber bumper, which helps absorb impacts to the side of the laptop. The corners are also reinforced to reduce the chance of damage if the system is dropped at an angle. Lenovo built the the hinges to last up to 30,000 openings and closes, and the ports have been reinforced and recessed to decrease the effects of wear and tear. Last but not least, the display bezel is reinforced with 1.2mm thick plastic to protect the LED panel.( Battery for Samsung AA-PLOTC6L )

Keyboard and Touchpad
Click to EnlargeWhile they have the same smile-shaped Accutype keys as on the X120e, the keyboard on the X130e has been rearranged slightly. The Escape and Delete keys are now twice their normal length, and the Insert key has been removed from the function row. The Print Screen button, which was combined with the Insert key, is now a dedicated button, crammed in between the right Alt and Control keys along the bottom.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB6NC6E )

Overall, the keyboard on the X130e offers the best tactile feedback of any notebook we've used with this size display. The keys offered plenty of travel during our testing, and the layout didn't exhibit any flex.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB6NC6W )

Click to EnlargeGone are the two buttons below the touchpad on the X120e; now, the whole pad on the X130e is clickable. Unfortunately, the touchpad is the same size as before: 2.9 x 1.4 inches. While we like that it has a dimpled surface, as on its more recent ThinkPads, its small size made it nearly impossible to execute multitouch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom.( Battery for Samsung AA-PB8NC6BAA-PB8NC8B )

Thankfully, Lenovo included its industry-best Trackpoint, which is nestled between the G, H and B keys. At the default setting we found the pointing stick to be oversensitive, but dialing back the speed in settings helped.Heat( Battery for Samsung AA-PL8NC6W BA43-00189A )
The ThinkPad X130e remained very cool during our testing. After streaming a Hulu video at full screen for 15 minutes, the middle of the underside was just 85 degrees Fahrenheit. That's a full 10 degrees below what we consider uncomfortable. The touchpad measured 80 degrees, and the space between the G and H keys was 83 degrees.( Battery for Samsung NP-R20 )

Display and Audio
Click to EnlargeThe matte 11.6-inch display on the X130e has a resolution of 1366 x 768, which is standard for a system this size and price. Its average brightness of 148 lux is somewhat dim, but not by much. The average ultraportable measures 182 lux, and even high-priced ultrabooks such as theLenovo IdeaPad U300s only averages 156 lux.( Battery for Samsung NC10-14GB )

While watching a high-def trailer for "The Hobbit" on YouTube, we noticed a bit of pixelation in darker areas; blacks were not as true as we'd like, and viewing angles were limited to pretty much directly in front of the display. Still, this panel should more than suffice for students.( Battery for Samsung NC10-14GW )