Big Promo on Samsung Ultrabook for only $698 from Flingshot

The Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP530U3B-A02 is a handsome, capable ultrabook, but its price tag is difficult to justify given its unimpressive performance and more nimble competitors. Ultrabooks are popping up everywhere these days, and as the market becomes increasingly saturated, the one-time "wow" factor has given way to more sober assessment. The Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP530U3B-A02 ($1,099 list) is the latest to enter this crowded arena. It has plenty going for it, from its good looks to its fine display to its comfortably ergonomic keyboard and touchpad. But in terms of performance, it falls short of comparable systems in its class, and given the amount of money users are expected to shell out for it, they could do better.