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三星 RV515-S03DE 笔记本测评

萨卡特玩家. 我们经常批评的AMD E系列APU的游戏功能欠佳。三星要解决这个问题,通过将其与一个专用的HD 6470M独立显卡。游戏的入门级笔记本电脑的电源和流动性?
Samsung RV515 (NP-RV515-S03DE): Gaming boost for AMD's APU by means of a dedicated HD 6470M?
Samsung RV515 (NP-RV515-S03DE): Gaming boost for AMD's APU by means of a dedicated HD 6470M?

Two years ago Samsung started to categorize its laptops in the two to nine series and gave names like NP-530U3C-A01DE (Series 5). Our latest device deviates from this scheme and is called RV515-S03DE. A very special notebook? Definitely not - the RV series has already existed for many years. We reviewed the last RV511 laptop in March 2011. It featured the same looks, but was equipped with Intel's Core i3-380M and GeForce 315M.

Today this old acquaintance is released with completely different innards on the market. However, neither the AMD E-450 (1.65 GHz) nor the Radeon HD 6470M are brand new, not to mention the reused chassis. Both 2011 Zacate APU and GPU models were reviewed often and only let the tester yawn wearily (successor is available). Nevertheless, the combination that has not been seen before is interesting.

Will the HD 6470M rouse a bit of gaming feel in us? That was never the case with the Radeon HD 6320 that normally works in the AMD E-450. Games were a no-go topic for the APU until now. Whether this is now different and whether the RV515-S03DE is principally a good buy will be clarified in our in-depth review.

两年前,三星公司开始进行分类,其在二至九个系列​​的笔记本电脑的名称,如NP-530U3C,A01DE(系列5)。我们最新的设备偏离了这个计划,被称为RV515-S03DE。一个很特别的笔记本是什么?绝对不是 - RV系列已经存在了许多年。 2011年3月,我们回顾了去年RV511笔记本电脑。它以相同的外观,但配备了英特尔酷睿i3-380M和GeForce315M。

 

今天,这个老相识,是完全不同的内脏在市场上发布。然而,无论是AMD E-450(1.65 GHz)的,也不是Radeon HD 6470M是全新的,更何况重复使用的底盘。双方2011萨卡特APU和GPU型号进行了审查,往往只有让测试仪疲倦的哈欠(继任人)。然而,尚未见过的组合,有趣的是。

 

HD 6470M振奋一点的游戏在我们的感觉吗?这是从来没有的Radeon HD 6320,AMD E-450在正常工作的情况。到现在为止,游戏是一个NO-GO主题的APU。这是否是现在不同了,是否RV515-S03DE主要是一个不错的选择加以澄清,我们深入审查。

Case

Creaking, yielding chassis
Creaking, yielding chassis
and overburdened hinges
and overburdened hinges

The workmanship of Samsung's RV515 is equal to the prior RV511, which is not a positive rating in this case. The rigidness does not satisfy us. We can warp the base unit with both hands and provoke an obvious creaking noise. The plastic base plate can be dented on its left and right. Particularly the DVD drive is a weak point.

The hinges have a firm hold on the lid but do not prevent it from rocking. The lid's closing force is very good. We have to use both hands and a lot of force. This reduces the risk of unintentional opening during transportation. The maximum opening angle is approximately 140 degrees.

The grayish shimmering surfaces inside are matte but also susceptible to scratches. The paint will wear off on the sharp edges on the wrist rest's left and right when used extensively. The lid's grooved surface has a pleasant to the feel texture that particularly prevents fingerprints completely and provides a very secure hold.

三星RV515的做工,等于之前的RV511,在这种情况下,这是不是一个正面的评价。刚度不符合我们。我们可以弯曲的基本单元,用双手挑起一个明显的吱吱作响的噪音。塑料基板可在其左侧和右侧的凹陷。特别是在DVD驱动器是一个薄弱点。

 

在盖子上的铰链有一个坚定的保持,但并不妨碍它摇摆。盖的闭合力是非常好的。我们必须用双手和很大的力量。这减少了在运输过程中无意打开的风险。的最大打开角度为约140度。

 

内的浅灰色闪闪发光的表面是磨砂的,但也容易刮伤。油漆会穿脱腕托的左边缘非常锋利,权当广泛使用。盖的沟槽表面​​有一个愉快的感觉质地,尤其是完全可以防止指纹,并提供一个非常安全的保持。

Connectivity

Except for one USB 2.0 port, the interfaces are all focused on the case's left. The port placement seems reasonable. As so often the case, no interfaces are found on the rear. But at least the two left USB 2.0 ports are at the very back. VGA and HDMI are located in the center. Thus, the unwieldy cables can be routed to the back when on the desk.

除了一个USB 2.0端口,接口全部集中的情况下左。的端口位置似乎是合理的。通常情况下,没有接口的后面。但至少在很后面左侧的两个USB2.0端口。 VGA和HDMI位于在中心。因此,笨重的电缆可以被路由到回来的时候在桌子上。

Left: AC, Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, microphone, headphone, card reader
Left: AC, Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, microphone, headphone, card reader
Rear: No interfaces
Rear: No interfaces
Right: DVD drive, USB 2.0, Kensington lock
Right: DVD drive, USB 2.0, Kensington lock

Communication

The draft-n standard Wi-Fi module (Atheros AR9285) does not feature Bluetooth. The Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller can transmit data at gigabit speeds in the network. This is still the fastest option for PC-PC data transfer via switch.

Accessories

Samsung includes a Windows 7 recovery data carrier in the box. The buyer can burn the entire delivery state, including personal installations, on data carriers via Samsung's Recovery Solution.

Most of Samsung's laptop tools seem useful: EasyMigration (data relocation), PhoneShare (shares the Internet connection with the cell phone), Easy File Share (file access on other PCs), Easy Network Manager (localizes Wi-Fi) or Update Plus (updates drivers). The Battery Life Extender is interesting. It reduces the maximum battery charge to 80% and increases the battery's service life. 

Warranty

The manufacturer's warranty adds up to 24 months (including on-site service). The fee-based extension is called Warranty Plus. You get a 3 year on-site pick-up service for about 50 Euro (~$63) (from date of purchase).

 

通讯

 

的Draft-N标准的Wi-Fi模块(Atheros的AR9285)不支持蓝牙。的Realtek PCIe GBE家庭的控制器可以在网络中的千兆位的速度传输数据。这仍然是最快的选项为PC-PC的数据传输,通过交换机。

 

饰品

 

三星的Windows 7恢复数据载体的包装盒中。买方可以燃烧整个分娩状态,包括个人安装的,三星的恢复解决方案通过数据载体。

 

三星笔记本电脑的工具似乎有用:EasyMigration(数据重新安置),PhoneShare(股份的网际网路连接的手机),方便文件分享(文件存取其他电脑上),简单网络管理器(定位的Wi-Fi)或更新插件(更新的驱动程序)。有趣的是电池的寿命延长。它减少了最大的电池充电到80%,提高了电池的使用寿命。

 

 

增加了制造商的保修期24个月(包括上门服务)。费用为基础的扩展称为保修加。你会得到一个3年现场服务约50欧元(约$ 63)(自购买之日起)。

 

Samsung RV515's box
Samsung RV515's box
60 watt PSU
60 watt PSU
Webcam: only VGA 640 x 480
Webcam: only VGA 640 x 480

Input Devices

Keyboard

The number pad and arrow keys are smaller than the others. The number pad's standard layout with the comma and return at the bottom right complies with desktop keyboards. The arrow keys are squeezed in between the shift key and number pad.

We can type quite accurately and fast on the keyboard. The key drop is medium and the stroke is firm (not hard). The surface noticeably yields above the DVD drive and causes a weak typing feedback. The pressure point is clear but the level surface thwarts accuracy.

Typists will like the elevated wrist rest. Big hands have room here; the surface is tilted toward the user and the weak isolation keys are in a recess for easy access. However, the black high-gloss plastic that surrounds the keys seems contra-productive. Dust and fingerprints accumulate on the sides, beneath and in the center of the keys. Scratches will also soon become apparent.

Touchpad

The Elan Smart Pad features a very large surface that is sensitive up to its edges. It has two scroll bars (vertical & horizontal) that are not marked visibly (can be disabled). The surface is matte and gliding is rather slippery. Multi-finger gestures, such as rotate, scroll or zoom, are implemented quickly. The keys medium drop, soft stroke and smoothness enables fast clicking. However, the high-pitched clicking noise is loud and ultimately gets annoying.

Keyboard: Poor feedback
Keyboard: Poor feedback
Touchpad: Good stroke, but loud
Touchpad: Good stroke, but loud
Number pad: Yields above the DVD drive
Number pad: Yields above the DVD drive

Display

Samsung has recently resumed using a glare-type HD screen (1366x768 pixels; model: CMO N156BGE-L21). It is no longer matte as in the RV511. The contrast of 237:1 is average. However, rates of up to 200:1 are common for lower and medium priced office laptops and multimedia devices. The CMO screen does not reproduce the nicely saturated black colors of a high-end screen. The glare-type however "camouflages" this shortcoming a bit.

The color spectrum is remote from the Adobe RGB 1998 (t) reference. The same is true for sRGB (t). But this criterion is only relevant for professional users.

195
cd/m²
194
cd/m²
202
cd/m²
202
cd/m²
213
cd/m²
198
cd/m²
221
cd/m²
216
cd/m²
222
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
CMO N156BGE-L21 tested with Gossen Mavo-Monitor / X-Rite i1Display 2
Maximum: 222 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 207 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Center on Battery: 213 cd/m²
Contrast: 237:1 (Black: 0.9 cd/m²)56% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
80% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
54.1% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)

The TFT still distributes the brightness homogeneously over the surface: 87%. The LED brightness deviations are marginal. The minimum and maximum are only 28 cd/m2 apart. The average brightness of 207 cd/m2 is only middling. A very good value would be between 250 to 300 cd/m2.

Samsung RV515 vs. AdobeRGB (t)
Samsung RV515 vs. AdobeRGB (t)
Samsung RV515 vs. sRGB (t)
Samsung RV515 vs. sRGB (t)
Samsung RV515 vs. Samsung 900X4B HD+(t)
Samsung RV515 vs. Samsung 900X4B HD+(t)

The screen's weak brightness is not strong enough to effectively defy reflections in daylight. Thus, eye-friendly reading is not possible. The brightness is maintained on battery. The 15.6-incher does not feature a light sensor for adaptive brightness control.

Direct sun: reflections
Direct sun: reflections
Direct sun from the front: very dark
Direct sun from the front: very dark
Indirect sun: reflections
Indirect sun: reflections
Indirect sun from the front: very dark
Indirect sun from the front: very dark

The RV515 has narrow viewing angles like almost all office and multimedia notebooks. Color deviations start at about 15 degrees when the eyes drift up or down (vertically). We can deviate up to 45 degrees from the center horizontally (right and left) before annoying ghosting turns up. Better screens are a rare thing and not available for less than 800 – 1000 Euro (~$1001 – $1252).

Viewing angles: Samsung RV515-S03DE
Viewing angles: Samsung RV515-S03DE

Performance

Samsung equips its 15.6-incher with the dual-core AMD E-450 APU (2 x 1.65 GHz). The Accelerated Processing Unit has been installed in innumerable low-cost laptops since the beginning of 2011. The economical 18 Watt platform (TDP) was actually not intended for 15.6-inch devices, but rather for 10 to 13.3-inchers due to the low waste heat and good runtime. But the market does not follow technical guidelines and thus the weak APU even occasionally finds its way into gigantic 17-inchers (see Packard Bell's EasyNote LK11-BZ-080GE).

The integrated graphics unit is not a Radeon HD 6310, but rather an HD 6470M. They both support the DirectX 11 and UVD 3 video decoder for HD videos (MPEG-2, H.264, VC-1). However, the 6470M features 160 instead of 80 shaders. A 4096 MB DDR3 working memory is installed in the laptop. It is possible to upgrade to 8GB for little money thanks to the second (empty) RAM slot.

System info CPUZ CPU
System info CPUZ Cache
System info CPUZ Mainboard
System info CPUZ RAM
System info CPUZ RAM SPD
System info GPUZ Radeon HD 6470M
DPC Latency Idle OK
DPC Latency Idle WLAN Off/On
System information: Samsung RV515-S03DE

Processor

We compare the AMD E-450 (2 x 1.65 GHz) with the E2-1800 successor (1.7 GHz), which is currently moving into notebooks. AMD's Llano APUs that are still available are also an alternative with a price of starting at 400 Euro (~$500). The CPU and GPU computing performance are higher because the platform was not designed for 11.6-inch devices. There are even quad-cores, such as AMD's A6-3420M, in devices for starting at 450 Euro (~$563).

AMD's E-450 manages 0.63 points in Cinebench R11.5 64-bit multi-core benchmark. The E2-1800 reaches 0.66 points at best (HP 655). AMD's A6-3420M is even 200% faster (approximately 1.95 points). The latest A6-4455M (Trinity) calculates 35% faster. Even a Pentium 987 is 79% faster (Acer's Aspire One 756, 11.6-inches). This shows that, in this comparison, the overall level is very low

The single-core test resembles the multi-core test: 0.33 versus 0.34 (E2-1800) are not stupefying. The Pentium 987 adds 79% and AMD's Trinity (A6-4455M, Samsung's 535U4C, HD 7550M) is even 91% faster.

The CPU/GPU performance is available to the same extent on battery as in AC-mode. R11.5 multi and the shading test finish with the same result as in AC-mode.

Cinebench R11.5
Samsung RV515-S03DE
Radeon HD 6470M, E-450, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint ST500LM012
CPU Multi 64Bit
0.63 (min: 0) Points ∼1%
HP 655 B6M65EA
Radeon HD 7340, E2-1800, Hitachi Travelstar 5K750 HTS547550A9E384
CPU Multi 64Bit
0.66 (min: 0) Points ∼1%
Samsung 535U4C
Radeon HD 7550M, A6-4455M, Hitachi Travelstar 5K750 HTS547550A9E384
CPU Multi 64Bit
0.85 (min: 0) Points ∼1%
HP Probook 4535s-A1F21EA
Radeon HD 6520G + HD 7450M Dual Graphics, A6-3400M, Seagate Momentus 7200.5 ST9750420AS
CPU Multi 64Bit
1.77 (min: 0) Points ∼2%
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
1176 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
2268 Points
Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
1986 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
0.33 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
0.63 Points
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
13.57 fps
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PCMark 7 scores
PCMark 7 scores
PCMark Vantage scores
PCMark Vantage scores

System Performance

The CPU tests tear the RV515 to pieces. The application performance does not look much better as the comparison graphs for PCMark 7 illustrate. Despite the dedicated HD 6470M, the RV515 barely accomplishes a higher total score than the E2-1800 system in HP's 655. AMD's Llano, found in HP's Pavilion g6-1352eg (A4-3305M), is 31% better. A current Intel low-cost system based on a Pentium B950 (HD Graphics), referred to here for an overall classification, is 61% better in PCMark 7.

The weak result confirms the measured rates of other Zacate E-450 systems: 965 @ Vaio SVE-1111M1E/P; 982 @ Lenovo's G585-M8325GE). Atom netbooks featuring an N2600 or N2800 (-26%, Asus' Eee PC R052C) draw the bottom line. We will check the hardware acceleration through the HD 6470 using the video editor Power Director 8 in "Graphics Card".

PCMark 7
Samsung RV515-S03DE
Radeon HD 6470M, E-450, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint ST500LM012
Score
1001 (min: 0) Points ∼11%
HP 655 B6M65EA
Radeon HD 7340, E2-1800, Hitachi Travelstar 5K750 HTS547550A9E384
Score
977 (min: 0) Points ∼11%
HP Pavilion g6-1352eg
Radeon HD 6480G + HD 7450M Dual Graphics, A4-3305M, Samsung SpinPoint M8 HN-M500MBB
Score
1313 (min: 0) Points ∼14%
HP Probook 4535s-A1F21EA
Radeon HD 6520G + HD 7450M Dual Graphics, A6-3400M, Seagate Momentus 7200.5 ST9750420AS
Score
1381 (min: 0) Points ∼15%
3.9
Windows 7 Experience Index
Processor
Calculations per second
3.9
Memory (RAM)
Memory operations per second
5.9
Graphics
Desktop performance for Windows Aero
5
Gaming graphics
3D business and gaming graphics
6.3
Primary hard disk
Disk data transfer rate
5.9
PCMark Vantage Result
2620 points
PCMark 7 Score
1001 points
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HDTune: 82 MB/s read comparatively fast
HDTune: 82 MB/s read comparatively fast
Crystal Disk Mark: 99 MB/s read comparatively fast
Crystal Disk Mark: 99 MB/s read comparatively fast

Storage Devices

The PCMark 7 score includes 1324 system storage points. That is below-average for a 5400 RPM HDD. Current HDDs of this class achieve up to 1600 points. According to HDTune and CrystalDiskMark, the data flow rates look good (sequential read). However the access time of 19.5 ms and reading of small, scattered files is very bad. Really good 5400 RPM HDDs are 158% faster in CDM 4K Read. A Seagate ST500LM012 with a gross capacity of 500 GB is installed.

Seagate Momentus SpinPoint ST500LM012
Transfer Rate Minimum: 16.2 MB/s
Transfer Rate Maximum: 106.9 MB/s
Transfer Rate Average: 82 MB/s
Access Time: 19.5 ms
Burst Rate: 108.5 MB/s
CPU Usage: 1 %

Graphics Card

The Radeon HD 6470M (1024 MB) is a DirectX 11 entry-level GPU. The GPU clocks with 800/800 MHz (core/memory) which is higher than AMD's specifications. The 3D performance is not top-rate; 3366 3DMarks 06 indicate entry-level gaming. 3DMark's CPU dependency also causes a clear devaluation. The GPU manages 4500 points alongside Intel's Core i5-2410M. The 3DMark 11 performance score is not as CPU-sensitive and thus the scores are only 2 to 15% higher than in our RV515: Sony's Vaio VPC-CA1S1E (2410M, +15%). 

Games are only one task. A range of application programs can use the 160 stream processor via DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.1, DirectCompute 11 or OpenCL for calculations. Magix & CyberLink products should belong to these. We use a self-created 1080p video project in Power Director 8 to check for possible hardware accelerations via the Radeon. The result is disappointing, especially since a Pentium 987 used for comparison only needs half the time (8 rather than 16 minutes, Aspire One 756). AMD's Accelerated Parallel Processing and Intel's Media Accelerator were enabled.

HD 6470M: 16 min for MPEG4 H.264 FHD clip
HD 6470M: 16 min for MPEG4 H.264 FHD clip
Pentium 987: 8 min for MPEG4 H.264 FHD clip
Pentium 987: 8 min for MPEG4 H.264 FHD clip
HD 6470M: no decoder
HD 6470M: no decoder
Pentium 987: no decoder
Pentium 987: no decoder
Samsung RV515: Power Director 8
Samsung RV515: Power Director 8
Acer AS One 756: Power Director 8
Acer AS One 756: Power Director 8
HD 6470M: AMD's Accelerated Parallel Processing
HD 6470M: AMD's Accelerated Parallel Processing
Pentium 987: Intel's Media Accelerator
Pentium 987: Intel's Media Accelerator
3DMark 06 Standard Score
3366 points
3DMark Vantage P Result
1485 points
3DMark 11 Performance
555 points
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Gaming Performance

The Radeon HD 6470M proves to be weaker than we know from this entry-level GPU in the test games. In laptops featuring an Intel Core CPU, the HD 6470M always rendered current tracks in low details with playable frame rates beyond 30 fps. Medium details only run in slightly less demanding games with Intel support, e.g. Call of Duty: Black Ops.

The same can be derived from the gaming chart where, for example, Deus Ex Human Revolution(2011), Total War: Shogun 2 (2011) and Anno 2070 (2011) are classified as playable in lowest settings. The same is true for the older Risen I, which however already had high GPU requirements in 2009. Intel Core processors push the frame rates by 8 (Anno 2070) to 15 fps (Risen), as our gaming database shows. The weak Zacate processor consequently slows down the HD 6470M a bit. The synthetic 3D benchmarks illustrate this.

The core and memory clock is set even higher than AMD's specifications (800 rather than 750 MHz) and is consequently not the reason for the lower performance. Gamers with a tight budget should look among the now increasingly cheapening AMD Llano platform (Trinity successor is coming soon). Although the APU processor is not a performance behemoth,  it will not slow the corresponding integrated Radeon GPU.

An A4-3300 / HD 6480G (Risen -7%) does not seem recommendable. The A6-3400M / Radeon HD 6720G2 (Risen +47%; Asus' K53TA-SX026V) is though. But note: A Trinity A6-4455M /Radeon HD 7550M is newer technically, but slower in the end: Anno 2070, -15% (Samsung's 535U4C).

Deus EX HR: playable in minimum details
Deus EX HR: playable in minimum details
The Elder Scrolls - Skyrim: unplayable in low
The Elder Scrolls - Skyrim: unplayable in low
Anno 2070: playable in minimum details
Anno 2070: playable in minimum details
Anno 2070
Samsung RV515-S03DE
Radeon HD 6470M, E-450, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint ST500LM012
1024x768 Low Preset
42.3 (min: 0) fps ∼14%
Toshiba Satellite L755D-14U
Radeon HD 6520G + HD 7450M Dual Graphics, A6-3420M, Toshiba MK6475GSX
1024x768 Low Preset
84 (min: 0) fps ∼27%
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E525-NZ62KGE
Radeon HD 6620G, A8-3500M, WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-08HXZT1
1024x768 Low Preset
40 (min: 0) fps ∼13%
Samsung 535U4C
Radeon HD 7550M, A6-4455M, Hitachi Travelstar 5K750 HTS547550A9E384
1024x768 Low Preset
36 (min: 0) fps ∼12%
lowmed.highultra
Risen (2009) 32.8 21.2 14.8
Total War: Shogun 2 (2011) 32.7 15
Deus Ex Human Revolution (2011) 36.7 23
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) 17.9
Anno 2070 (2011) 42.3 16.7

Emissions

Vent
Vent

System Noise

Samsung's RV515 always remains cool and extremely quiet even in the stress test. The Silent Mode (FN + F8) is for office users who want the lowest possible noise. When activated, this mode mutes the fan during basic office tasks. It does not change during short-term CPU load. The fan is first enabled after a longer period of load, but it does not surpass 32.5 dB(A). The CPU clock and the performance are not affected.

The spinning hard disk's base noise, a virtually silent 29.8 dB(A), is maintained in Silent Mode. The 15.6-inch RV515 never gets louder than 34.4 dB(A) during its greatest strength - load. That is also true for the Speed Mode.

Noise Level

Idle
29.8 / 30.5 / 30.5 dB(A)
HDD
31.1 dB(A)
DVD
35.3 / dB(A)
Load
33 / 34.4 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Voltcraft sl-320 (15 cm distance)

Temperature

The case heats up noticeably during Internet surfing or other basic tasks. However, the average temperature does not exceed 31 degrees Celsius (top). This was measured in Silent Mode (fan off), which explains the relatively high selective temperature of 40 degrees. It is interesting that the average waste heat temperature only increases by one degree when the fan runs with constant CPU/GPU load and Speed Mode. A few areas are even cooler during the stress test than when idling. This is not a measuring error. Idling lets the heat accumulate in the case when the fan is disabled. The waste heat is discharged faster than new heat is created in normal / Speed Mode.

Max. Load
 36.4 °C30.7 °C27.1 °C 
 36.5 °C36.7 °C27.6 °C 
 30 °C32.6 °C28.1 °C 
Maximum: 36.7 °C
Average: 31.7 °C
26.3 °C42.1 °C41.8 °C
27.1 °C41.7 °C34.7 °C
26.8 °C31 °C28.7 °C
Maximum: 42.1 °C
Average: 33.4 °C
Power Supply (max.)  54.7 °C | Room Temperature 24.4 °C | Voltcraft IR-360
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 31.7 °C / 89 F, compared to the average of 29.5 °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Office.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 36.7 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 34.3 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 42.1 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 31 °C / 88 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (33.5 °C / 92.3 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.7 °C / 81.9 F (-5.8 °C / -10.4 F).

Speakers

The speakers will not impress hi-fi fans. They will be forced to use external speakers or headphones. The sound is midrange-heavy (thin sound) and clearly distorts at maximum volume, which is adequate for a 15.6-inch device. A 3.5 millimeter audio jack is available for external speakers or headphones. The audio signal can alternatively be transmitted digitally via HDMI.

Battery Life

Power Consumption

The RV515 is not more energy-efficient than the Intel-based RV511. 12-15 Watts in idle (depending on brightness, wireless module on/off) are equal to the Arrandale Core i3 RV511 system. The power consumption has increased compared with the E2-1800 system (HP's 655: 8-12 Watts). HP's 655 however has a lower TFT brightness, which saves energy at this point.

The multimeter records 41 Watts during the stress test load. The small 60 Watt PSU (280 grams) is thus not overtaxed and reaches 55 degrees Celsius during load. The power consumption climbs to merely 36 Watts during 3DMark 06. The 15.6-incher consumes 25 Watts from the outlet when only the CPU is loaded to max (Prime95).

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.1 / 0.5 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 11.8 / 15.1 / 15.4 Watt
Load midlight 36.1 / 41.2 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Voltcraft VC 960

Battery Runtime

The 48 Wh of battery capacity does not indicate an extremely long runtime. We can confirm this. The Samsung user will have to be satisfied with 3:27 hours rather than the 5:22 hours of an E2-1800 system (HP's 655). The idling/standby time also drops from 6:32 to 5:22 hours in this comparison. The battery capacity of 47 Wh in HP's 655 is almost equal.

The runtime is only marginally better when compared with the old Intel-RV511 (not quite three hours, Wi-Fi test). Apparently the HD 6470M annuls the Zacate APU's runtime advantage in the RV515. The battery needs 2:14 hours for recharging, which is still an acceptable time. It does not matter whether Prime95 (CPU stress), FurMark (GPU) or Battery Eater's Classic are used for the load runtime. The result is always roughly two hours.

Charging: 134 min (HP 655: 116)
Charging: 134 min (HP 655: 116)
Idle: 322 min (HP 655: 392)
Idle: 322 min (HP 655: 392)
Load Prime95 (CPU): 195 min (HP 655: 137)
Load Prime95 (CPU): 195 min (HP 655: 137)
Wifi surfing: 207 min (HP 655: 322)
Wifi surfing: 207 min (HP 655: 322)
DVD movie: 196 min (HP 655: 221)
DVD movie: 196 min (HP 655: 221)
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
5h 22min
WiFi Surfing
3h 27min
DVD
3h 16min
Load (maximum brightness)
2h 02min

Verdict

Samsung RV515 (NP-RV515-S03DE)

Samsung's RV515 (NP-RV515-S03DE) is doubtlessly an interesting project. The Radeon HD 6470M improves the E-series APU's gaming performance by a few percentage points. Where current games were unplayable with the original E-450 APUs in low settings in the past, they now run sufficiently smooth - no more and no less. 

Fortunately, the testers do not have to decide whether this is a strong enough purchase argument. The RV515 does many things right in terms of mobility, ergonomics and input devices. Fast typing is possible (although a bit spongy over the DVD drive) and noise is an unknown word3:30 hours of runtime (Wi-Fi test) however confirm our fears that the HD 6470 reduces the battery life compared with an E-450 and E2-1800.

The mediocre workmanship, the glare-type and basically too dark screen as well as the low application performance make the RV515 a low-cost entry-level device (399 Euro/~$499) with which the user has to live.

You might find better gameplay for little money among AMD's Llano APU laptops. However, devices using dual graphics (e.g. HD 6720G2) should be avoided because our gaming tests show inconsistent and partly peculiarly low frame rates. AMD's Radeon HD 7670M (Acer's Aspire 5560G-8204G50Mnkk, A8-3520M or Aspire V3-551G-64404G50MakkA6-4400) are available for starting at 500 or 460 Euro (~$626 or $576) as single-core GPU solutions. They really put more gaming competence on the table than Samsung's RV515.

 

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Specifications

Samsung RV515-S03DE
Processor
AMD E-450 2 x 1.7 GHz, Zacate
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 6470M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 800 MHz, RAM: 800 MHz, GDDR3, Catalyst 8.823.0.0
Memory
4 GB 
, 1 x 4096MB PC3-10700 667MHz
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, CMO N156BGE-L21, TN, glossy: yes
Mainboard
AMD A50M
Storage
Seagate Momentus SpinPoint ST500LM012, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: line out, microphone, Card Reader: SD
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SN-208BB
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 35 x 382 x 257
Battery
48 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V 400mAh AA-PB9NC6B
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3MP 640x480
Additional features
Speakers: 2 x stereo, Keyboard: isolation, Keyboard Light: no, Samsung tools: Battery Life Extender, Display Manager, File Share, Network, Fast-Start, Phone Share, Recovery, , 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.366 kg, Power Supply: 280 g
Price
399 Euro

 

The gaming performance of AMD's Accelerated Processing Units (APUs)
The gaming performance of AMD's Accelerated Processing Units (APUs)
That impairs the viable battery life of approx. 3:30 hours.
That impairs the viable battery life of approx. 3:30 hours.
The battery has a capacity of 48 watt hours.
The battery has a capacity of 48 watt hours.
The base unit's bottom can be opened.
The base unit's bottom can be opened.
Merely one screw has to be removed.
Merely one screw has to be removed.
Only the hard disk and working memory can be replaced.
Only the hard disk and working memory can be replaced.
The latter is a single module in a slot; one SO-DIMM slot is empty.
The latter is a single module in a slot; one SO-DIMM slot is empty.
A rubber cage protects the hard disk against shocks to an extent.
A rubber cage protects the hard disk against shocks to an extent.
The PSU supplies 65 watts.
The PSU supplies 65 watts.
Samsung RV515: The inputs clattery feedback ruins the fun of an otherwise viable Office laptop.
Samsung RV515: The inputs clattery feedback ruins the fun of an otherwise viable Office laptop.
Samsung RV515: The glare-type screen prevents long use in the sun.
Samsung RV515: The glare-type screen prevents long use in the sun.
The HD glare-type screen is very reflective.
The HD glare-type screen is very reflective.
They are also a bit clattery to type on because the surface partly yields and the pressure point is inaccurate.
They are also a bit clattery to type on because the surface partly yields and the pressure point is inaccurate.
is very weak. We had to find this out in many tests.
is very weak. We had to find this out in many tests.
Since the new E2 generation does not provide any improvements,
Since the new E2 generation does not provide any improvements,
the question is: Can an APU also be combined with a dedicated graphics card?
the question is: Can an APU also be combined with a dedicated graphics card?
Apparently, just this is asked for on the market.
Apparently, just this is asked for on the market.
At least Samsung combines an E-450 APU with a regular HD 6470M.
At least Samsung combines an E-450 APU with a regular HD 6470M.
The integrated HD 6320 is disabled in this case (not visible, no dual graphics).
The integrated HD 6320 is disabled in this case (not visible, no dual graphics).
The chassis with the flickering grooves in the lid is an eye-catcher.
The chassis with the flickering grooves in the lid is an eye-catcher.
Regrettably, the stability is relatively poor. The base unit creaks and can be twisted evidently.
Regrettably, the stability is relatively poor. The base unit creaks and can be twisted evidently.
Otherwise, the plain gray looks fits perfectly at the office.
Otherwise, the plain gray looks fits perfectly at the office.
In return, the high-gloss paint in the keys' area looks inappropriate.
In return, the high-gloss paint in the keys' area looks inappropriate.
Samsung RV515: The Seagate hard disk belongs to the slowest of its kind.
Samsung RV515: The Seagate hard disk belongs to the slowest of its kind.

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Pros

+ 大迅速触摸板的
+ 低噪音,静音模式
+ 有用的三星工具
+ 恢复数据载体

Cons

- 屈服底盘
- Keys的高光泽度的框架
- 低对比度
- 几个港口
- 差的3D性能

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What we like

Agreeably quiet and cool at the touch of a button.

What we'd like to see

Why a glare-type? If it has to be a low-cost typewriter, then with a matte screen.

What surprises us

The gaming performance is on a too low level. Basically, there is no real sense in putting the makeshift HD 6470M and a pure E-450 / E2-1800 devices on the scale.

The competition

Samsung's 535U4C, 305E5A, Acer's Aspire 5560-6204G50Mnkk, Aspire V3-551G-64404G50Makk, Asus' A55DR-SX094V, HP's Pavilion g6-1352eg, Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge E525

 

Rating

Samsung RV515-S03DE - 08/10/2012 v3 (old)
Sebastian Jentsch

Chassis
79%
Keyboard
84%
Pointing Device
86%
Connectivity
62%
Weight
83%
Battery
85%
Display
69%
Games Performance
64%
Application Performance
69%
Temperature
89%
Noise
95%
Add Points
80%
Average
79%
80%
Office - Weighted Average
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Sebastian Jentsch, 2013-01- 8 (Update: 2014-06-13)