Among other 23-inch Windows 8 all-in-ones, the Samsung Series 7 is one of the most affordable, without sacrificing too much in terms of its core features. Other all-in-ones offer some more intriguing features if you're willing to spend just $100 or $200 more, but if your needs are simple, and/or if you have a hard budget limit, the Samsung Series 7 offers perfectly serviceable
option.
The new Series 7 has a less daring look than the model Samsung debuted when it entered the U.S. desktop market in 2011, but it still looks better than most all-in-ones. Gone is the asymmetrical base unit and flat-folding screen, replaced here by a swooping stand design and a screen that only reclines about 30 degrees. The more conservative tilt range will still provide some improved comfort when you want to use the system primarily via the touch screen, but it obviously prevents the new Series 7 from serving as a true tabletop computer.
It's easy to look at the Series 7 and see only shortcomings. It has a dual-core version of Intel's Core i5, where others use the full quad-core silicon. It only has 6GB of RAM, next to 8GB from its competitors. Samsung also went with a slower 5,400 rpm hard drive.
What it offers:
Samsung Series 7 isn't the fastest, or the most fully featured midrange all-in-one, but casual PC users should consider it for its affordability and overall polish.
The advantage:
Samsung Series 7 offers a top-notch Windows 8 touch experience at an affordable price.
The unfavorable:
Samsung sacrificed performance to keep the price down, and a gesture recognition feature is best left ignored.
The price:
$999.99 to $1,188.93
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