Samsung Series 9 NP900X3B-A01US 13.3-Inch Laptop (Titan Silver)

by Samsung

• Intel i5 2467m Processor 1.6GHz
• 4GB DDR3 RAM
• 128GB Hard Drive
• 13.3-Inch Screen, Intel HD 3000 Graphics
• Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Product Description

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Designed with mobility in mind, Samsung's durable, ultra premium, lightweight Series 9 laptop (model NP900X3B-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 aluminum uni-body design offers an iconic look and feel that pushes the envelope with an edge just 0.51 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 7 hours of battery life.

The Series 9 laptop with 13.3-inch SuperBright Plus display (view larger).

 

Gorgeous, ultra-thin profile leaves plenty of room in your bag (view larger).

It's powered by a second-generation, low-voltage Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing. And you'll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware.

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 7 Home Premium operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010 (learn more below).

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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.

Twice as bright as standard notebook screens and with a 1600 x 900-pixel resolution (view larger).

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 7 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.

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Key Specifications 13.3-inch SuperBright Plus display with 1600 x 900 resolution for native HD+ viewing (400-nit brightness; non-glare screen) 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-2467M low-voltage, dual-core processor (2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache) 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (maximum capacity) Intel HD Graphics 3000 for casual and mainstream gaming (supports Microsoft DirectX 10). 1.3-megapixel HD webcam Built-in stereo speakers with 3 watts of power (1.5W x 2) and SoundAlive enhancement Up to 7 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 3610 mAh) Dimensions and Weight: 12.4 x 8.6 x 0.51 inches (WxDxH); 2.56 pounds

Wireless & Networking Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (requires Wireless-N router to optimize speed and range). Intel Wireless Display functionality (requires adapter) Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones. Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Connectivity & Expansion 1 ultra-fast USB 3.0 port with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). 1 standard USB 2.0 ports Micro HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV. VGA video output (via optional dongle) Multi-format memory card slot (compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MMC media) Microphone and headphone jacks

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Full-sized keyboard (view larger).

What's in the Box

Series 9 laptop with 13.3-inch screen (model NP900X3B-A01US), AC adapter, rechargeable battery, operating instructions

Included Software

Easy Display Manager (instantly view computer status with perfect visibility) Microsoft Office 2010 Starter (with limited functionality versions of Word and Excel Norton Internet Security 2011 (60-day Trial) Samsung Recovery Solution (backs up your laptop easily) Samsung Support Center (keeps your laptop running smoothly with the latest drivers)

Warranty

1-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

Environmental

Energy Star (5.2) EPEAT Gold

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Pin web sites with Internet Explorer 9 (view larger).

Windows 7 Home Premium The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7. Windows 7: Your PC Simplified Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows. Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search. Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.*

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9 Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter. Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly. Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends. Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive. Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh. Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.** Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse. You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.

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Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010 Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.) Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.   * Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.) ** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

Product Description

Designed with mobility in mind, Samsung's durable, ultra premium, lightweight Series 9 laptop 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, this Series 9 laptop also includes a brilliant 13.3-inch LED display with HD resolution, 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), 4 GB of system memory, and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Series 9 2nd Gen Owns the Stupor Thin Category April 1, 2012

By Saint04

The Samsung Series 9 2nd Gen (SS9) is a beautifully crafted piece of machinery. This system is presented gorgeously straight right out of the box in its packaging and presentation. So far, I have no regrets on my purchase although it is quite a pricey system. Considering many people are familiar with the Macbook Air 13.3" (MBA), I will frequently compare the SS9 for the rest of the review to it. Also, I did not purchase this system through Amazon but through a local Comp USA who was selling the system at $1299.00.

Display
The display is 400 nits of brightness with a matte finish. It can easily be used in any environment whether it be dark in a room or outside on a patio in near direct sunlight. The MBA has a reflective screen with an anti-glare finish that still offers glare. The SS9 also comes with a higher resolution screen at 1600 X 900 compared to the MBA's 1440 X 900. Honestly, higher resolution isn't always better because it becomes more difficult to read text at higher resolutions. The display colors appear natural, bright and vivid. This is the nicest screen I've ever seen on any system. I do prefer this screen over any and that of the MBA.

Sound
The sound is loud and crisp with a little bass to it. The MBA has a little more bass, but doesn't go as loud. The sound is great for watching any streaming media and ok for listening to music. It's a way better experience with audio watching movies on the SS9 than the MBA. The sound is seems more directional.

Keyboard
The keys are shallow, square and flat. They're not overally shallow like the Toshiba Portege, but I would say it has an acquired feel to it. Typing is smooth, quick, responsive and natural. Typing on this machine is different than the MBA. The MBA has more curvature and give to the keys. The back-lighting to the back-lit keyboard is the first of its kind. It projects an aqua-marine green color. I'm not a fan of it, but it gets the job done for those late nights. Also, the color prevents interfering with night vision. Although neat and interesting, I still prefer the white back-lit keyboard of the MBA over the SS9.

Trac-pad
This system must have the most responsive and best trac-pad to date on any windows based system. My favorite feature is the two finger tap because I do not like to physically click the trac-pad out of personal preference. It is right on par with the MBA and responds nearly without flaw. I prefer using the trac-pad over a mouse on this system; most other laptops its the other way around. The trac-pad is glass covered with a black finish.

Connectivity
Wireless (Wifi) works great. I don't have anything to really put into perspective with this system other than my wife's Toshiba laptop. My wife has three bars of signal on the opposite end of our home away from the router while this system still maintains a full signal. This is a huge improvement over the original SS9. Ports, you can check the specs. They're nothing spectacular and I prefer the MBA's multi-display port over the SS9 proprietary VGA dongle port that isn't included with this system. This system does include a micro-HDMI port that I prefer to use with external monitors over the propriety SS9 VGA dongle. The proprietary ethernet dongle is included with this system so you do not need to use a USB based ethernet dongle to take up a USB port. There is an SD card reader under the chassis on the right side of the computer under a discrete flap.

Performance
I have yet to hear the two fans kick on with this system (Yes, this system has two separately controlled fans). I have actually been able to look at the fans running independently at the bottom of the chassis, but I have yet to see both on at one time if they even come on at all. This system is also the most quiet and cool laptop/computer I have ever used. I'm shocked at how cool it runs. The only way for you to fully understand this is to see/experience for yourself. The fans hardly ever come on when running full screen video after an extended period of time. I would be concerned about a defect if it weren't for the fact that I have seen both fans run before and the system puts off little to no heat which baffles my mind in such a slim form factor; this is one of the most unique things about this system. The responsiveness of this system is lighting quick for basic computing tasks, boot up and start up from standby. I believe the MBA comes with the 1.7Ghz ULV processor while the SS9 comes with the 1.6Ghz ULV processor. Either processor is preference and one is not much more powerful than the other; I prefer lower Ghz for longer battery life and cooler performance. I prefer the 1.6Ghz for heat dissipation and I didn't purchase the SS9 for heavy computing like compiling video. I purchased it for school to type up papers and putting together presentations, writing/responding to email and a little media consumption. The MBA is nothing in comparison for noise or heat. The MBA puts off significant heat and fan-noise under loads, while it does run fairly quite under regular to light use. Again to emphasize the point, you really need to experience the ability of this system (SS9) to run cool and quite under most any computing task. Also, when running video on the SS9 it remains cool and quite while the MBA gets pretty noisy and hot to the touch when the fan spins up.

Battery
The battery gets anywhere from 6.5 to 7.5 hours as advertised. Also, the system comes with a thousand cycle battery in case you are the type of individual concerned about the life of the battery or needing to change it out. The MBA uses the same type of long-life battery.

Build
The build is rock solid and gorgeous. This system attracts little to no fingerprints with its matte blue-metal finish. There is also an eye-catching silver edge on this system and around the edge of the trac-pad. The SS9 is only .5"s in depth and super light. The charging port is nothing spectacular; I prefer the MBA magnetic charging adapter tip over the SS9's, while the charging adapter/block is very nice; nicer than the MBA. The charging block has the windows 7 OS license on it like the Asus Zenbook with a slim and square profile and rectangular cool-blue power light. This is the nicest charging block I've seen with any system and I have experienced every ultrabook to date to exclude the Lenovo U300 and X1.
Overall this system performs flawlessly with beauty; I'm very pleased. The most important and unique features I feel this system has to offer is its ability to run super-cool, an amazing screen and a beautiful and light high quality chassis. I will be looking forward to having this system around for the next year, two or even three...

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and Beautiful March 24, 2012

By dvd

Amazon Verified Purchase

I love the Samsung Series 9 2012. I upgrade about one laptop a year (out of boredom, not necessity), and this has been one of my favorites. I had the previous 2011 model too. The 2012 is built solid and sexy. It is incredible thin, a smaller footprint then the Macbook Air even. What I love the most is probably the PLS screen... it is matted, great colors and viewing angels, high resolution, and has a tiny bezel - you probably won't find a better screen then this. Images and videos come alive. The latest Samsung SSD inside is incredibly fast. The touchpad works very well for me, one of the best on a PC. The keyboard is a bit shallow, but after some time, I have gotten used to it. Ultraportable laptops aren't for everyone, but if you are looking for one, I would recommend this.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous March 25, 2012

By Iris Lindberg

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is the coolest fastest lightest machine out there. I see mac users being jealous of this gorgeous design. But what is the best for me is the speed with which it starts up. No more ten minute boot times! it is like an ipad- right back there on the internet when you wake it from its slumber- but so much more functional for work. The touchpad scroll feature is also nice once you learn to use it. And it is easy to blow stuff up with the elan multitouch- which is good because the default font is pretty tiny- though quite sharp. The external bluetooth mouse works great. The sound is okay- though not brilliant- but fine for listening to while working.
All in all, well worth the $1400. So,so much better than my Thinkpad!
I have now had this machine four months and I am still delighted with it. The wireless mouse I bought separately solves all trackpad problems (I kind of hate trackpads anyway; that's the main reason I bought Thinkpads for the last decade), the wireless reception has always been faultless, and it still boots quickly. My only reservation is that the battery life is nowhere near advertised- I would say four hours. And you can't add accessory batteries or swap them out. SO not great for overseas travel unless there is juice available, which alas my budget seats do not provide. I do not need the extra hard disk storage others complain about, but if I did, I would just get an external drive.