Samsung has decided to join the 17 inch notebook community with the introduction of the new R700 system. The notebook features:

• 1400 x 900 resolution display
• NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS GPU
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• dual layer DVD burner
• HDMI port
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.0 support
• 7 in 1 card reader
• Windows Vista Home Premium

No word on the processor inside the R700 but if you look at Samsung’s other notebooks then chances are, it’s an Intel based system. Prices are estimated to be around $970 with a release coming in February of 2008.

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