Samsung today announced its new Notebook Series 7 CHRONOS 17-inch model. Encased in a compact aluminum chassis, the multimedia-ready Series 7 CHRONOS 17 with Intel's 3rd generation Core i7 Quad Core processor and ExpressCache represents a capable desktop replacement. The ExpressCache technology developed by Diskeeper provides 8 GB of flash memory on the motherboard, enabling a faster start-up as well as increasing the PC's overall performance; web browsing is two times faster (based on Microsoft Internet Explorer) while the device takes just two seconds to wake up.

The Series 7 CHRONOS 17 is equipped with a Full HD display (17.3"), featuring 300 nit brightness and 1080p resolution. Samsung's MaxScreen technology is also providing up to an extra inch of viewing without sacrificing portability - its 17.3" display fits into a profile usually used for 16" models.

Graphics is powered by an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2 GB GPU. To match the visual experience, the Series 7 CHRONOS 17 incorporates JBL optimized speakers and a subwoofer.

In addition to uninterrupted performance of up to 8 hours on a single charge, Samsung says that its Battery Life Plus technology keeps 80% of the cell's original capacity in a life cycle lasting up to 1,500 charging cycles.

The 17" Series 7 weighs 2.98 kg (6.56 lbs) and is 25.4 mm thin.

Specifications

- Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7 Processor 3615QM (2.3 GHz, 6 MB)
- Display 17.3" SuperBright Anti-Reflective Full HD + LED display (1920 x 1080) 300 nit
- Dimension (W x D x H mm): 405.7 x 261.9 x 25.4mm (15.9" x 10.3" x 0.99")
- Weight (kg): 2.98 kg (6.56 lbs)
- Graphic Processor: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M Graphics, Optimus technology
- Graphic Memory: 2 GB GDDR5
- System Memory: 8 GB DDR3 System Memory at 1600 MHz
- Storage: 1 TB S-ATA II Hard Drive + ExpressCache 8 GB
- ODD: Bluray Drive (9.5 mm, slot loading type)
- Sound: HD Audio
- Sound Effect: Sound Alive
- Speaker: JBL Speakers: 2 W x 2 Stereo Speakers + 5WEmbedded Subwoofer
- Integrated Camera: 1.3M HD
- Wireless LAN / Bluetooth: 802.11 a/b/g/n (2x2) + Bluetooth V4.0
- I/O Ports: VGA , HDMI, Headphone-out/Mic-in Combo, Internal Mic, 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 4-in-1 Multi Card Slot (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC), RJ45 (LAN), DC-In (Power Port)
- Input: 101 Key, 102 Key, Touch Pad (Scroll Scope, Flat Type, Gesture UI)
- Standard Battery: 8 Cell (80 Wh)