Notebook Samsung Series 9-SAMSUNG launches its newest product, the Samsung 9 Series. In addition to the simple and elegant design, the laptop is equipped with the latest Intel Core i5 2537M, 4GB of DDR3 system memory, Intel graphics card HD 3000 Graphics, 128 GB SSD (Solid State Drive), backlit keyboard, a large multi-touch trackpad and the screen with the 400nit brightness.
Design
Usually a thin laptop chassis using aluminum material, but wear Samsung 9 Series Duralumin chassis that is material in the manufacture of airplanes. With the composition of the dimensions of 12.9 "x 8.9" thick, 0.62 "~ 0.64" and weighs 1.4 kg, the laptops are priced at U.S. $ 1,699 is a simple, lightweight and easily portable.
In terms of design, the Samsung 9 Series resembles the Apple MacBook Air. But the sharp curvature of each corner on a black chassis makes it different.
In addition there is a touch of chrome on the edge of the chassis, cover the hidden USB port as well as the smooth curve on a hinge that looks different than a laptop. Unfortunately, the bottom of the laptop chassis using plastic material made of layers of aluminum powder.
For connectivity, the Samsung 9 Series provides a connection portal hidden on the right and left of the laptop.
The left side there is a USB 3.0 port, 1 HDMI port and an Ethernet port adapter connection. While on the right there is a USB 2.0 port, a microSD slot and a headphone jack 3.55 mm.
A cross between a keyboard and trackpad are very good. That complements the backlit chicklet keyboard typing easier in low light room. Besides the keyboard area suburb shiny coated plastic material to the bottom of the screen. Brightness level on the backlit keyboard can be set manually by pressing the Fn + F7 or Fn + F8.
Large trackpad is very comfortable and smooth to use. Feature multitouch gesture called SuperButton ClickPad basic computing easier. But less than perfect when compared to the MacBook Air trackpad. Because, it takes a little 'pressure' to terespon good gesture.
Gesture includes 4 finger swipe up the desktop display, 4 fingers slide down the Aero Desktop for Windows, 2 finger scroll function for vertical and horizontal. There are at least 21 trackpad gestures supported. Among pinch, swipe, zoom, rotate, and navigation software for processing 3D objects.
Screen
Samsung claims the Series 9 has a viewing angle the screen up to 160 degrees both vertically and horizontally. HD 1.3 MP Webcam at the top of the screen allows users to internet conversations on Skype. Dimensions of a 13.3-inch 1366x768 maximum resolution. SuperBright Plus technology brings the brightness of 400nit.
Graphics performance
Processor Core i5-2537M 1.4 GHz and 4GB RAM running applications easier, just click-and-go. Several applications simultaneously such as office, open web, video chatting, Yahoo Messenger, video and image editing is executed without a hitch.
The storage capacity of 128GB SSD speed up the boot process. The time needed from the BIOS page to the page of the desktop Windows 7 Home Premium only takes less than 20 seconds.
So also when the process of resuming from sleep / sleep only takes approximately 3 seconds. Samsung calls it PowerBack the system can wake up from sleep condition in 3 seconds. While the MacBook Air 13-inch boot takes up to 25 seconds and resuming 5 seconds.
Graphics performance than Intel Integrated HD 3000 makes playback of some video clips and sized 1080p HD quality running smoothly.
Applications and battery life
When playing a video clip over and over again, browsing the web with WiFi connectivity, a six-cell 6300mAH battery is fully charged can only last about 4 hours and 20 minutes. To use basic computing with the screen brightness to 75%, the battery power reaches nearly 5 hours. When compared with the MacBook Air, the battery resistance is different 25 minutes longer with the same level of brightness on the Samsung Series 9.
Various internal utility applications that Easy File Share, Easy Migration, Easy Network Management and application of 'easy' others have been grouped in a Samsung menu when Windows 7 Start menu Home
Specification :
Operating System
Operating System : Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
processor
CPU / Processor : Intel ® Core ™ i3 Processor 380UM
CPU Clock Speed (Max.) : 1:33 GHz
CPU Cache : 3 MB
model
Series : 9 Series
Model Number : NP900X1A-A01US
Display
Screen Size : 11.6 "
Resolution : 1366 x 768
Brightness : 340 nits
Graphics
Graphics chip : Intel ® HD Graphics 3000)
memory
Standard System memory : Memory 2GB
Memory Type : DDR3
Max. System Memory : 2GB
storage
Hard Drive Capacity : 64GB
multimedia
Speakers : 3 W Stereo Speaker (1.5 W x 2)
Web Camera : 1.3 MP HD
Connectivity
Wireless LAN : 802.11 b / g / n WiFi
Bluetooth : Bluetooth v3.0 High Speed
Wired Ethernet LAN : Gigabit LAN (via dongle)
I / O Ports
HDMI : Yes
USB Ports : 2
Headphone Out : Yes
Microphone In : Yes
RJ45 (LAN) : Yes
Multi Card Slot : Yes
input Devices
Keyboard : 81 key backlit
Touch Pad : Yes
Power
AC Adapter : 40 W
Number of Cells / Cell Type : 4-Cell Lithium
mAh : 5680
Design
Color : Black
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x D x H) : 11.7 "x 7.8" x 0.62 "~ 0.65"
Weight
Weight : 2:31lbs.
Warranty
Standard Warranty : 1 Year Parts and Labor