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The video comprehensively reviews the Samsung Galaxy Book 3, a budget-friendly mid-range laptop priced at £749. Featuring the Intel i5 Raptor Lake processor, Intel Iris XC graphics, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD, it contrasts with the previous Galaxy Book 2 which offers similar specs at a lower price due to an older i5 processor. The unboxing reveals a well-built laptop available in silver and fingerprint-prone graphite, equipped with multiple ports including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, a 3.5mm audio jack, and more. Its 15.6-inch full HD screen, though decent for its range, lacks a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint scanner. Performance-wise, it efficiently handles basic tasks and moderate multitasking, with an acceptable battery life—losing about 20% over an hour of heavy use. While suitable for general office work, web browsing, and casual gaming, the reviewer suggests considering the Galaxy Book 2 for its cost-effectiveness, implying that the Galaxy Book 3 might be overpriced for its category.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer introduces the Samsung Galaxy Book, focusing on its budget-friendly mid-range option compared to high-end models. The specific model discussed is the Galaxy Book 3, priced at £749, featuring an Intel i5 Raptor Lake processor, Intel Iris XC graphics, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD. The reviewer also mentions the Galaxy Book 2 with similar specs but a previous-gen i5 processor for a lower price.
The unboxing reveals the laptop, a small manual, and a USB-C cable with a 45-watt adapter. The Galaxy Book is available in silver and graphite colors, with the latter prone to fingerprints. The laptop has a premium build with a full-size keyboard, number pad, large trackpad, and 15.6-inch screen, resembling a MacBook Pro.
It weighs 1.57 kilograms and includes various ports: two USB-C 2.0 ports, two USB-A 3.2 ports, a full HDMI 1.4 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a Micro SD card slot, and a security port. The video continues with the laptop setup, running Windows 11 Home Edition. The display is a 1920x1080p full HD panel with 300 nits brightness, anti-glare coating, and 75 Hz refresh rate. The screen and stereo speakers are noted to be decent for the price range.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker details various aspects of the iPad Air 5 and a 15.6-inch laptop. Key points include the iPad Air 5’s unexpected updates, which now support Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6, while its webcam remains at 720p resolution. The laptop features a full-size keyboard with a dedicated number pad and a precise, decent quality trackpad capable of multi-finger gestures. Performance-wise, the laptop handles basic tasks and moderate multitasking efficiently, but struggles with more resource-intensive applications. It can manage casual gaming, exemplified by running Asphalt 9 smoothly with multiple background applications. The laptop also has an additional memory slot for potential RAM expansion and offers decent battery life, with a streaming test reducing battery by about 20% over an hour with maximum screen brightness and multiple tasks running in the background.
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In this part of the video, the speaker highlights the absence of a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint scanner in the Samsung Galaxy Book, differentiating it from more expensive models. They conclude that the Samsung Galaxy Book is a decent mid-range laptop with excellent build quality and a premium look. It offers plenty of ports, decent battery life, and is suitable for tasks involving Microsoft Office, Google Cloud apps, web browsing, and media consumption. However, the speaker recommends considering the last gen Galaxy Book 2 due to its lower price, suggesting that the Galaxy Book 3 may be overpriced for a mid-range laptop.