Bundled Software and Warranty
The R610 comes bundled with a few useful Samsung utilities, including Samsung Magic Doctor, a diagnostic application, Samsung Recovery Solution III, a backup program, and Play Camera, which lets you shoot photos and video with the webcam. The system does not come with any media software, but instead relies on Windows Media Player to launch DVDs.
Samsung provides a one-year standard warranty on parts and labor for the R610.
Verdict on the Samsung R610
The Samsung R610 is, by far, one of the lightest and most portable 16-inch notebooks we’ve tested. It’s also one of the most attractive. However, when we look at the reasons for buying a 16-inch notebook over something more portable—multimedia playback, increased productivity, or gaming—this machine just doesn’t stand out. When it comes to multimedia, the R610 combines mediocre image and sound quality, with the absence of media controls.
If you’re looking for a 16-inch multimedia system, competitors such as the Acer Aspire 6930G offer more features—such as a Blu-ray drive and discrete graphics—for the same price. However, if you love the looks and thin design of the R610, you can learn to live with its shortcomings.
