While the 15-inch Pro weighs 5.6 pounds and measures 0.95 inches thick, the Series 7 knocks it down ever so slightly to 5.05 pounds and. On a better note, Samsung was able to keep both the Series 7’s weight and dimensions down. Overall, it’s not a poorly-made laptop - it just isn’t as well crafted as Samsung’s Series 9 or other all-metal systems like the MacBook Pro or XPS 14z. The biggest problem is where those pieces meet - there’s some mild creaking in the corners of the keyboard deck and a hollowness to the bottom of the laptop. The aluminum lid and palm rest are the most solid part of the machine, while the edges and bottom are crafted of a grayish-painted plastic. While the Pro set a new bar for build with its unibody design, Samsung cut corners (I expect for cost) with a mix of plastic and metal parts.
However, where I don’t prefer the Series 7 is on build quality. I actually prefer the darker coloring since it doesn't pick up dirt as easily and it looks quite nice when contrasted with the backlit keyboard. The darker grey aluminum lid, as opposed to Dell which used the same light aluminum on its XPS 15z, gives the system a bolder look than the MacBook Pro. That said, there are some clear distinctions between the two. The bare aluminum lid, chiseled edges, system layout (the slot-loading DVD drive on the right, all ports on the left), and even the latch-free lid opening heavily draw on the MacBook Pro’s aesthetic. While I wouldn’t say the Series 7 is a blatant rip-off of the MacBook Pro, it’s not hard to see where Samsung’s been enamored with Apple’s laptop design. It’s a big chunk of savings, but just what exactly does the Series 7 Chronos require you give up for the saved cash? And is it ultimately what it was designed to be - a strong competitor to the MacBook Pro? Keep reading to find out.
While Apple charges $1,800 for its 15-inch MacBook Pro package, the Series 7 Chronos comes in at $1,300 for the same configuration. It all looks fairly evenly matched until you take a look at the price tag. The Series 7 has the same exact specs as the 15-inch MacBook Pro, including a quad-core Core i7-2675QM processor, 6GB of RAM, and AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics. Just one glance at the 15.6-inch laptop reveals that Samsung’s more than jotted down a few notes on Apple’s MacBook Pro design and taken an even harder look at its spec sheet. However, in the fight for laptop supremacy, Samsung’s played it relatively safe, avoiding engagement by keeping to its own designs and direction. Take a look at this commercial or peruse the back-and-forth litigation and you’ll get a fine look at how fierce the fight has become. When it comes to phones and tablets, Samsung and Apple’s battle is no secret.
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