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| Price | $839.00 | $904.61 | $899.99 | $1,227.96 |
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| CPU | Core i5-2537M 1.4 GHz | Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz | Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz | Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz |
| Operating System | Windows 8 | Windows 8 (64-bit) | Windows 8 | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3 | 4 GB DDR3 | 4 GB DDR3 | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 128 GB Hard Drive 128 GB Solid-State Drive |
128 GB Hard Drive | 128 GB Solid-State Drive | 128 GB Solid-State Drive |
| Graphics Card | Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
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Product Information
| Screen Size | 13.3 inches |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1600 x 900 pixels |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz Core i5-2537M |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 128 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Wireless Type | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Brand Name | Samsung |
| Series | Series 9 |
| Item model number | NP900X3D-A01US |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 8 |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.30 x 8.60 x 0.51 inches |
| Color | Silver |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Flash Memory Size | 128 |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Batteries: | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| ASIN | B0098O6HGK |
| Shipping Weight | 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) |
| Shipping | This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S. |
| Date First Available | November 22, 2012 |
Product Description
Designed with mobility in mind, Samsung's durable, ultra premium, lightweight Series 9 laptop (model NP900X3D-A01US) offers mobile professionals and power users a sophisticated laptop equally suited for work and entertainment. Featuring a minimalist look that is both simple and sophisticated, its polished magnesium uni-body design offers an iconic look and feel that pushes the envelope with an edge just 0.5 inches thin. This Series 9 laptop also includes a brilliant 13.3-inch SuperBright Plus display with HD+ technology, 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), 4 GB of system memory, and up to 9 hours of battery life.
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It's powered by a second-generation, low-voltage Intel Core i5 dual-core processor. This Series 9 laptop features one super-speed USB 3.0 port--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also has a standard USB 2.0 port, plus USB 3.0 is backward compatible.)
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit) operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.
Note: This Samsung laptop does not include an integrated optical disc drive, but you can connect an optional CD/DVD drive via one of its USB ports.
A Display that's Twice as Bright
Form meets function in the Series 9 display screen. It's twice as bright as a standard screen, has an unmatched viewing angle at 170 degrees, and features SuperBright Plus display HD+ technology that transforms your viewing experience with 400-nit brightness so you see brilliant color and images even when viewing in direct sunlight. And with HD+, you can fit more of what you really want on your screen and do less scrolling.
Set Your Laptop to Stun
While striking to look at, the Series 9 laptop also sets a premium performance standard. With startup speeds and an extremely fast resume from sleep, you'll get even more done and it leaves every other PC in the airport lounge or conference room behind.
Solid State Drive to Start Even Faster
The Series 9 features a 128 GB solid state drive (SSD) that offers plenty of storage. And, with no moving parts, your data is more secure. It boots up 60 percent faster than a hard disk drive (HDD) and you'll use less power with faster data access. Fast Start Technology saves your data and system configurations to your hard drive and PC memory, so in an instant you can power back on right where you left off.
Connectivity without Compromise
The power of networking is important, but with the new Series 9 it's all about connections. The Series 9 is equipped with a full line of ports for ultimate connectivity--even a full size, masterfully designed SD card slot. And to keep you plugged into what's next, it also features mini Ethernet, HDMI and VGA connectors that are ready and set to go with an adapter dongle.
Longer Battery Life and Life Span
The Series 9 delivers mobility and freedom with its power efficient performance and extensive battery life of up to 9 hours on this 13-inch model. Its advanced lithium-polymer battery and Samsung's innovation PowerPlus charging technology make the battery lifespan last up to three times longer than the typical notebook battery so you can keep going, without worrying how much battery life is left.
Your Favorite Content on the Big Screen
Stop crowding around a laptop screen and enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen by wirelessly connecting your laptop to your TV. With Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), you can sit back and experience your favorite videos, photos, movies, online TV shows, and more--all with great image clarity up to 1080p.
Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you're off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.
Key Specifications13.3-inch SuperBright Plus display with 1600 x 900 resolution for native HD+ viewing (400-nit brightness; non-glare screen) 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2537M ultra-low voltage, dual-core processor 128 GB solid state drive (SSD) 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1600 MHz; maximum capacity) Intel HD Graphics 3000 1.3-megapixel HD webcam Built-in stereo speakers with 3 watts of power (1.5W x 2) and SoundAlive enhancement Up to 9 hours of battery life (4-cell battery; 3610 mAh) Dimensions and Weight: 12.3 x 8.6 x 0.51 inches (WxDxH); 2.49 pounds The Specifications on the Battery: Power management features: ACPI V2.0 compliant, Standby(S3), Hibernate(S4) Model code: AA-PBXN4AR Type: Li-Polymer Details of cell: 4 cells Battery capacity: 5440mAh Voltage : 7.4V Battery rating: 44Wh Color: Black Dimension : 268*96.3*5.6mm (W X D X H) Weight: Appox 220 g Recharge time: Approx. 2.5 hours | Wireless & Networking
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What's in the Box
Series 9 laptop with 13.3-inch screen (model NP900X3D-A01US), AC adapter, rechargeable battery, operating instructions
Warranty
1-year limited warranty on parts and labor.
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Customer Reviews
Chassis material: magnesium alloy vs aluminum (edge to x3c)
Weight: 2.49lbs vs 2.55lbs (edge to x3d)
Chassis color: silver vs black/charcoal
cpu: 2nd gen i5 vs 3rd gen i5 (benchmark score 2300 vs 3000, so 30% performance advantage to x3c. 3rd gen Ivy bridge i5 uses 22nm manufacturing process based on 3D tri-gate transistors where as the 2nd gen Sandy bridge i5 uses 32nm manufacturing process based on planar double gate transistors. The newer 22nm manufacturing processor enables 3rd gen i5 cpu to have better energy efficiency and less heat production).
battery life: 7.7 hours vs 8.2 hours (because of the newer 3rd gen i5 has higher energy efficiency)
integrated GPU: HD3000 vs HD4000 (30% performance difference, edge to x3c)
Bottom line; choose x3d if you just want a bargain ultra portable laptop for web browsing and general office work. If you have more money to spend, then x3c is a better premium ultrabook. I chose x3d because I wanted a bargain ultrabook with matte high resolution screen, sturdy chassis, quiet fans, and ultra portability.
-The screen is beautiful, very bright and good color reproduction.
-Wi-fi signal is strong and I haven't experienced dropped connection.
-I haven't used the touchpad that long because I always use a mouse but I tested and it works better that others I've used.
-The keyboard is accurate and it feels nice to the touch, the backlight is soft, you can barely see it with lights on. I wish it was brighter.
-There's a little to none noise fan, it gets a little hot on the bottom.
-Speakers sound surprisingly good for such a thin machine.
-I can't comment on battery life yet but I think I can squeeze +6 hours from it.
Performance: Before purchasing I knew that the processor was the previous generation (sandy bridge), but reading online I found out that the speed gain between generations is 15% for the CPU and 30% for the GPU, since I don't play games it doesn't bother me but you should keep in mind that the graphics are better on the new generation. Windows experience index score are:
-Processor 6.4
-Memory 5.9
-Graphics 3.8 * 4.3
-Gaming graphics 5.1 * 5.9
-Hard disk 7.5
Just to compare I'm currently using a Vizio thin and light with an Ivy bridge i3-3217U processor 1.8 Ghz and the scores are:
-Processor 6.3
-Memory 5.9
-Graphics 5.3
-Gaming graphics 6.4
-Hard disk 7.4
Overall I'm happy with the performance and the looks. I got it for $800, I don't think I would pay more than that.
Update: I've run the test again after I played with the graphics card settings and got better results. The new score is next to the old one so you can compare.
To start, I opened the box to find the laptop box was very sturdy and impressive. The laptop inside was packed very well and packaging was very aesthetically pleasing. It seemed to me that Samsung took some pride when packaging this product.
Included inside the box was the laptop, the charger (which is small compared to other laptop chargers, it makes It easy to pack and carry), some instructions and warranty info and an adapter for the mini Ethernet plug.
After allowing the laptop to charge, reading the instructions and googling how to use windows 8, I booted up the laptop. Power up was incredibly fast. After setting up everything I restarted the laptop and I am pretty sure it gets to the password screen in about 4-5 seconds from button press. Once I log in I can instantly use the internet. The scroll function seems to lag a bit immediately after log in but is normal after about 1 sec.
I have read other posts about this being the "new" series 9 and why it was rated 1.4 GHz and the sandy bridge and this not being metal blah blah..
well I bough this knowing all those things and honestly...if you can def. tell the difference between a 1.4 and 1.7 GHz and sandy bridge vs the ivy bridge then hats off to you.
I guarantee most people won't be able to tell the difference unless they were told. Regardless,this laptop is incredibly fast.
Also, this laptop is metal just not titanium or steel or whatever else people expect magnesium to feel like -- it is as advertised on the Samsung website.
Granted...this is my first experience with an SSD and windows 8.
What I like:
Keyboard backlighting: It is not white, my wife owns a MacBook pro and the white keyboard backlight is just too bright for me. The series 9 has more of a green hue...almost like glow in the dark. Not to mention most laptops don't even offer a backlit option.
Light weight: I took it to school and halfway to my next class my backpack felt so light I thought I had forgotten it!
Design: This laptop is simply beautiful...I couldn't ask for a better looking laptop!
Functionality: This is a very fast laptop, so far It seems very durable and the programs seem to run without bugs and/or errors
Battery life: The notification indicator is grossly inaccurate. At full charge it told me I had maybe 4 hours...that is a far cry from the claimed 9 hours. After extensive testing this can produce power upwards to 9 hours or more. The screen is still very visible in broad daylight under the lower contrast setting. After doing a multitude of tasks to include up to 3 hours of watching online shows and videos...battery life lasted for about 2.5 days with moderate to high usage. To me that means maybe a cumulative total of 3.5 to 4 hours of usage a day.
Windows 8: So far so good, no serious bugs and it is much much faster than windows 7.
Not a lot of bloat ware: Samsung does have a few pre-installed Samsung software, but it is nothing like what HP normally pre-installs in their computers.
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What I don't like:
The mouse interface: this mouse/track pad is a pale comparison to what Apple has mastered. The mouse was glitch when I first got it...Once I changed the sensitivity and interface settings to my liking, everything became much better.
Body: When I first closed the screen I noticed that the top of the screen did not mate flush with the base of the front of the laptop. After investigating why, I can make it close flush by applying light pressure on the Samsung logo after I have closed the laptop. I don't know why mine does this, however the problem was solved and the gripe does not reflect the laptop's performance. Additionally, I found a simple fix to this problem so that is why I still rated it 5 stars.
Better instructions: I was looking at all the different things on my keyboard and I noticed that there is a silent mode button on F11 key. I would have liked it if they added a quick "what the hell is this?" guide. I had to look up silent mode and eco mode and all that jazz manually.
Over all I am very pleased with my purchase and product. I knew what I wanted to buy and I got everything I expected from this laptop. Also, I suggest looking up a windows 8 tutorial before this laptop is used.
Before this I used to own a HDD with windows7
Now it's about $899 , such a good deal!
And this ultrabook looks very nice , it's the same class as macbook air.
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