| Rating | Where to buy |
 | Amazon.com *Same or similar item |
We cannot provide you with a hands-on review of Samsung NP355E5C-A02US, because it is yet to be released. However, you can preorder it on amazon.com. NP355E5C sports 1.7 GHz AMD Dual Core E2-1800 processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, and 320 GB hard drive. It is only 1.29 inches thick and weighs 5.2 pounds.
Samsung NP355E5C-A02US may not be so fast as the other laptops included in this list. But with Windows 8 as its operating system, the performance may be better.
NP355E5C’s port placement is not convenient. For example, two USB ports are located at the back end of the right panel, then the DVD burner, and then the audio ports. It is always convenient to have USB ports as close as possible.
| Pros | Cons |
| Attractive, slim, lightweight, Windows 8, 4 GB RAM, 2 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports. | The Hard disk could have been larger. |
Aside from the nitpicking, Samsung NP355E5C-A02US is a very fashionable laptop with the latest operating system. And you can expect it to be fast enough to perform lightweight tasks such as browsing the internet, video chatting, or running software that is not graphically intensive. Samsung Series 3 NP355E5C-A02US. You might also like our post on Best laptops under $500.
Specifications
Screen Size: 15.6 inches
Max Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
Processor: 1.7 GHz AMD Dual Core E2-1800
RAM: 4 GB DDR3
HDD: 320 GB
Wireless Type: 802.11bgn
USB 2.0 Ports: 2
USB 3.0 Ports: 2
OS: Windows 8
Weight: 5.2 pounds
Dimensions: 14.78 X 9.57 X 1.29 inches
Optical Drive: DVD R/W
Color: Black