Samsung Series 9 Series
At the Beginning of 2011, Samsung introduced the Series 9 with two new devices, which celebrated their debut at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 in Las Vegas, shortly CES. Simultaneously Samsung has begun to change the series-discriptions and their sorting. In addition to the Ultra-Thin Series 9, Samsung provides the Series 2, 3 (B2C), 4 and 6 for Business-Notebooks, the Series 5 for devices with Google Chrome OS and also the new Series 7 Chronos plus Series 7 Gamer for multimedia- respectively gaming-users.
Back to Samsungs Series 9: After the introduction of the Samsung Series 9 900X3A (13.3 inch) and the smaller 900X1B Subnotebook (11.6 inch) the hype was relatively large, because apparently they seem to be the first available alternative to Apples MacBook Air series, which runs on Apples Mac OS X. High-quality displays and a chassis made of lightweight and sturdy Duraluminium are two key-assets of Samsung Series 9 devices. In comparison to the german retail-market, Samsung provides both devices to their US-Costumers from the beginning. The MSRP located between 1199.99 and 1649.99 US-Dollar.
Major advantages in our reviews of the Samsung Series 9 900X3A and 900X1B are the good battery life, the rapid SSD storage, the convincing display, the LED-Backlit keyboard and furthermore the attractive design. Disadvantages are the limited expandability, the port-positioning, the missing dockingport and the long battery charge time. On average, the review-ratings are above 80 percent and thereby in a good rating range.
Processor: Intel Core i3 2357M, Intel Core i3 380UM, Intel Core i5 2467M, Intel Core i5 2537M, Intel Core i7 2637MGraphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 11.6 inch, 13.3 inch, 15.0 inch
Weight: 1kg, 1.072kg, 1.1kg, 1.162kg, 1.2kg, 1.3kg, 1.35kg, 1.356kg, 1.6kg
Price: 999, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1599, 1600, 2000 euro
Average Score:
Average of 76 scores (from 113 reviews)
Average of 76 scores (from 113 reviews)
mobility: 82%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 81%
Samsung 900X3A
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3AProcessor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.356kg
Price: 1599 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 37 scores (from 58 reviews)
Review Samsung 900X3A Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Endurance with style. As slim as a MacBook, as fast as a workstation and as portable as a netbook – series 9 reaches for the superlatives and is surprisingly successful in doing so. Why a "very good" is justified even without a VGA port can be read in this review.
Endurance with style. As slim as a MacBook, as fast as a workstation and as portable as a netbook – series 9 reaches for the superlatives and is surprisingly successful in doing so. Why a "very good" is justified even without a VGA port can be read in this review.
Samsung Series 9 – Review
Source: Gadgetmix
However, at $1350, you’ll pay a premium for the breath-taking design and that flawless screen. If you want more computational bang for your buck, take a look at the Acer Aspire S3, but if it’s sumptuous user-experience on a Windows machine you’re after, Samsung Series 9 could be your baby.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2012
Source: Gadgetmix
However, at $1350, you’ll pay a premium for the breath-taking design and that flawless screen. If you want more computational bang for your buck, take a look at the Acer Aspire S3, but if it’s sumptuous user-experience on a Windows machine you’re after, Samsung Series 9 could be your baby.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2012
None More Black
Source: Wired Magazine
Considering it’s substantially slower and lower in resolution than the Air, I was hoping for an Acer-like price tag (in the realm of $900), but that’s not to be. At $1,650, the Series 9 costs $350 more than the similarly equipped Air. I expect Samsung will start slashing prices to something more appropriate as more sub-$1,000 ultrabook competition arrives on the market, but for now this machine’s performance just can’t back up its hefty outlay.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Wired Magazine
Considering it’s substantially slower and lower in resolution than the Air, I was hoping for an Acer-like price tag (in the realm of $900), but that’s not to be. At $1,650, the Series 9 costs $350 more than the similarly equipped Air. I expect Samsung will start slashing prices to something more appropriate as more sub-$1,000 ultrabook competition arrives on the market, but for now this machine’s performance just can’t back up its hefty outlay.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Samsung Series 9 900X3A - A Deadly Assault on Your Senses
Source: Hardware Zone
The 13.3-inch Samsung Series 9 is by far one of the thinnest and sexiest Windows notebooks we have seen in a long time, and equipped with the new Sandy Bridge processors, it could very well be one of the most useful ultra-portables we have seen too. The integrated graphics can’t play PC games very well, but its low-voltage, 1.4GHz Core i5 processor and Intel HD 3000 graphics are capable of rendering movies, web pages with flash and spreadsheets just fine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75% performance: 75% mobility: 95%
Source: Hardware Zone
The 13.3-inch Samsung Series 9 is by far one of the thinnest and sexiest Windows notebooks we have seen in a long time, and equipped with the new Sandy Bridge processors, it could very well be one of the most useful ultra-portables we have seen too. The integrated graphics can’t play PC games very well, but its low-voltage, 1.4GHz Core i5 processor and Intel HD 3000 graphics are capable of rendering movies, web pages with flash and spreadsheets just fine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75% performance: 75% mobility: 95%
Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A Notebook Review
Source: Hardware Canucks
To many of our readers the Series 9 will look like an almost desperate attempt by Samsung to create a bona fide Macbook Air competitor or at the very least make their presence known in the ultra portable market. Well, a statement has certainly been made; this svelte notebook crams a significant amount of power into its confined chassis and performance is actually quite respectable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2011
Source: Hardware Canucks
To many of our readers the Series 9 will look like an almost desperate attempt by Samsung to create a bona fide Macbook Air competitor or at the very least make their presence known in the ultra portable market. Well, a statement has certainly been made; this svelte notebook crams a significant amount of power into its confined chassis and performance is actually quite respectable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2011
Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Pocket Lint
The stunning design of the Series 9 is sleek, slim and sturdy all at the same time. It's amazing that Samsung can pack performance, battery power and the ports you actually need in, along with a great keyboard and screen, plus surprisingly good sound. The 3-year warranty makes this a PC that's good enough for business users (although beware, as not all of the first models released have a TPM chip). So what's not to like? If you’re a perfectionist, the keyboard could be better. The touch pad irritated us far too often and the price is undeniably high (though less than the chunkier ThinkPad X1). A system this thin makes compromises but we think Samsung has made all the right ones. If you fancy an Air but don't want OS X, the Series 9 is almost perfect.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint
The stunning design of the Series 9 is sleek, slim and sturdy all at the same time. It's amazing that Samsung can pack performance, battery power and the ports you actually need in, along with a great keyboard and screen, plus surprisingly good sound. The 3-year warranty makes this a PC that's good enough for business users (although beware, as not all of the first models released have a TPM chip). So what's not to like? If you’re a perfectionist, the keyboard could be better. The touch pad irritated us far too often and the price is undeniably high (though less than the chunkier ThinkPad X1). A system this thin makes compromises but we think Samsung has made all the right ones. If you fancy an Air but don't want OS X, the Series 9 is almost perfect.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Pocket Lint
The stunning design of the Series 9 is sleek, slim and sturdy all at the same time. It's amazing that Samsung can pack performance, battery power and the ports you actually need in, along with a great keyboard and screen, plus surprisingly good sound. The 3-year warranty makes this a PC that's good enough for business users (although beware, as not all of the first models released have a TPM chip). So what's not to like? If you’re a perfectionist, the keyboard could be better. The touch pad irritated us far too often and the price is undeniably high (though less than the chunkier ThinkPad X1). A system this thin makes compromises but we think Samsung has made all the right ones. If you fancy an Air but don't want OS X, the Series 9 is almost perfect.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint
The stunning design of the Series 9 is sleek, slim and sturdy all at the same time. It's amazing that Samsung can pack performance, battery power and the ports you actually need in, along with a great keyboard and screen, plus surprisingly good sound. The 3-year warranty makes this a PC that's good enough for business users (although beware, as not all of the first models released have a TPM chip). So what's not to like? If you’re a perfectionist, the keyboard could be better. The touch pad irritated us far too often and the price is undeniably high (though less than the chunkier ThinkPad X1). A system this thin makes compromises but we think Samsung has made all the right ones. If you fancy an Air but don't want OS X, the Series 9 is almost perfect.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung 900X3A Series 9 thin and light notebook PC
Source: Computer Active
Samsung's Series 9 laptop arrived in a blaze of publicity, with a glamorous unveiling party at Harrods attended by models and, bizarrely, an England international cricketer. This is an impressively portable laptop that looks great. But in terms of computing power it's not a great deal better than a £300 netbook, despite costing more than three times as much
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Computer Active
Samsung's Series 9 laptop arrived in a blaze of publicity, with a glamorous unveiling party at Harrods attended by models and, bizarrely, an England international cricketer. This is an impressively portable laptop that looks great. But in terms of computing power it's not a great deal better than a £300 netbook, despite costing more than three times as much
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Review: Samsung Series 9
Source: ITNews Australia
Samsung's Series 9 remains about as refined as an ultraportable can get, but at $2499, that refinement comes at a considerable cost. Deep-pocketed consumers craving the latest in swish ultraportables will be pleased, but with Apple's MacBook Air due for a Sandy Bridge update, the Samsung's wow-factor may be short-lived.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/15/2011
Source: ITNews Australia
Samsung's Series 9 remains about as refined as an ultraportable can get, but at $2499, that refinement comes at a considerable cost. Deep-pocketed consumers craving the latest in swish ultraportables will be pleased, but with Apple's MacBook Air due for a Sandy Bridge update, the Samsung's wow-factor may be short-lived.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/15/2011
Samsung Series 9 reviewed: can it take on the MacBook Air?
Source: PC Authority
Samsung's Series 9 remains about as refined as an ultraportable can get, but at $2499, that refinement comes at a considerable cost. Deep-pocketed consumers craving the latest in swish ultraportables will be pleased, but with Apple's MacBook Air due for a Sandy Bridge update, the Samsung's wow-factor may be short-lived.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
Source: PC Authority
Samsung's Series 9 remains about as refined as an ultraportable can get, but at $2499, that refinement comes at a considerable cost. Deep-pocketed consumers craving the latest in swish ultraportables will be pleased, but with Apple's MacBook Air due for a Sandy Bridge update, the Samsung's wow-factor may be short-lived.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
Walking on Air? Samsung Series 9 review
Source: APC Mag
Though it sounds like there are more downsides than upsides in this review, we've come at it at a particularly harsh angle. It's definitely not perfect, but it's so much better than many thin and light notebooks out there. What it does have going for it, it does brilliantly. It's supremely fast for its category.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: APC Mag
Though it sounds like there are more downsides than upsides in this review, we've come at it at a particularly harsh angle. It's definitely not perfect, but it's so much better than many thin and light notebooks out there. What it does have going for it, it does brilliantly. It's supremely fast for its category.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung - 900X3A review
Source: IT Reviews
A stunning slimline laptop that provides a realistic Windows-based alternative to the Apple MacBook Air.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: IT Reviews
A stunning slimline laptop that provides a realistic Windows-based alternative to the Apple MacBook Air.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 (900X3A) Notebook Review
Source: T Break
Priced at AED 6,999, the Samsung Series 9 certainly comes out a bit on the pricey side. But when you look at the competition, or the MacBook Air 13?, that sells for around the same with a slightly worse CPU but a better battery life and GPU. If Windows is your thing, then the Samsung Series 9 is definitely your best choice for something that is incredibly thin and stylish with good performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T Break
Priced at AED 6,999, the Samsung Series 9 certainly comes out a bit on the pricey side. But when you look at the competition, or the MacBook Air 13?, that sells for around the same with a slightly worse CPU but a better battery life and GPU. If Windows is your thing, then the Samsung Series 9 is definitely your best choice for something that is incredibly thin and stylish with good performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9
Source: CNet
Just as the original 13-inch Samsung Series 9 laptop was a direct shot across the bow of the 13-inch MacBook Air, this new 11.6-inch version is aimed squarely at the smaller version of the Air. The smaller, 11.6-inch version of Samsung's excellent Series 9 laptop is thin and light, and has a few features the MacBook Air lacks, but it's more expensive and doesn't trump the competition where it counts.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: CNet
Just as the original 13-inch Samsung Series 9 laptop was a direct shot across the bow of the 13-inch MacBook Air, this new 11.6-inch version is aimed squarely at the smaller version of the Air. The smaller, 11.6-inch version of Samsung's excellent Series 9 laptop is thin and light, and has a few features the MacBook Air lacks, but it's more expensive and doesn't trump the competition where it counts.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Samsung Series 9 Review
Source: Maximum PC
This raises the question of values. If a stylish, stand-out design is of paramount importance, the Series 9 brings it—more so than any other ultraportable PC around—while offering respectable features and performance. But better features and performance can be found in an ultraportable form factor that makes less of a fashion statement.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/25/2011
Source: Maximum PC
This raises the question of values. If a stylish, stand-out design is of paramount importance, the Series 9 brings it—more so than any other ultraportable PC around—while offering respectable features and performance. But better features and performance can be found in an ultraportable form factor that makes less of a fashion statement.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/25/2011
Samsung Series 9 900X3A
Source: Stuff TV
Is the Series 9 impressive enough to warrant the price, though? The top-spec Air is cheaper and, although it lacks the Samsung's USB 3.0, HDMI and Ethernet ports, it has a higher-resolution screen and a proper SD card reader. The Samsung 900X3A is indeed lovely, but on balance we’d stick with the Mac. However, if you must have Windows 7, this is the closest thing to a MacBook Air you’ll find, and that’s pretty high praise.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Stuff TV
Is the Series 9 impressive enough to warrant the price, though? The top-spec Air is cheaper and, although it lacks the Samsung's USB 3.0, HDMI and Ethernet ports, it has a higher-resolution screen and a proper SD card reader. The Samsung 900X3A is indeed lovely, but on balance we’d stick with the Mac. However, if you must have Windows 7, this is the closest thing to a MacBook Air you’ll find, and that’s pretty high praise.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 9 series notebook video review
Source: T3
The Samsung 900X3A’s slender chassis is made from the same stuff as military aircraft, but this laptop is a lot more attractive than any stealth bomber.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/10/2011
Source: T3
The Samsung 900X3A’s slender chassis is made from the same stuff as military aircraft, but this laptop is a lot more attractive than any stealth bomber.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/10/2011
Samsung Series 9 (900X3A) review
Source: CNet
If you've lusted after a MacBook Air, but just can't bring yourself to make the switch to OS X, Samsung hopes to have you salivating over its Series 9 laptop. It's hugely expensive, so it's obviously not going to appeal to everyone. But if you've been lusting after a Windows alternative to the MacBook Air, the series 9 has both the lust factor and performance to warrant the high asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: CNet
If you've lusted after a MacBook Air, but just can't bring yourself to make the switch to OS X, Samsung hopes to have you salivating over its Series 9 laptop. It's hugely expensive, so it's obviously not going to appeal to everyone. But if you've been lusting after a Windows alternative to the MacBook Air, the series 9 has both the lust factor and performance to warrant the high asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Samsung NP900X3A
Source: Digital Versus
While it's more powerful than the MacBook Air, the Samsung NP900X3A suffers from the same faults, namely limited connectivity and very low capacity in games. It is, nevertheless, a light, well-finished, high-quality model that'll make an excellent alternative for those who don't want to use Mac OS.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Digital Versus
While it's more powerful than the MacBook Air, the Samsung NP900X3A suffers from the same faults, namely limited connectivity and very low capacity in games. It is, nevertheless, a light, well-finished, high-quality model that'll make an excellent alternative for those who don't want to use Mac OS.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Samsung 9 Series notebook (900X3A) review
Source: T3
The Samsung 900X3A doesn't come cheap, but in return you get a beautiful piece of highly portable kit, packing plenty of power. Aside from the ropey touchpad and limited storage, we recommend this machine for regular travellers who demand strong performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3
The Samsung 900X3A doesn't come cheap, but in return you get a beautiful piece of highly portable kit, packing plenty of power. Aside from the ropey touchpad and limited storage, we recommend this machine for regular travellers who demand strong performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 9 Series review
Source: Techradar
The inclusion of a Sandy Bridge Intel processor makes the 900XSA a laptop that's as capable as it is pretty, and those worried that performance might have taken a back seat to form factor needn't worry – this is an extremely powerful laptop, both in everyday performance and graphically.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
The inclusion of a Sandy Bridge Intel processor makes the 900XSA a laptop that's as capable as it is pretty, and those worried that performance might have taken a back seat to form factor needn't worry – this is an extremely powerful laptop, both in everyday performance and graphically.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9
Source: Techreview Source
Battery life is decent, but not the best out there. Expect to get about 5-6 hours of battery life, which isn't as good as netbooks, but it is slightly longer than the Macbook Air.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2011
Source: Techreview Source
Battery life is decent, but not the best out there. Expect to get about 5-6 hours of battery life, which isn't as good as netbooks, but it is slightly longer than the Macbook Air.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2011
Samsung Series 9 900X3A Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
Lighter and arguably thinner than Apple's Macbook Air, the 13.3in, Series 9 900X3A may not be as pretty and attracts more fingerprints, but offers far more power and connectivity. Combined with a truly excellent screen, surprisingly good speakers, the best touchpad on any Windows laptop and decent battery life, if you're looking for one of the thinnest and lightest Windows 7 machines around it's an excellent choice and well worth its high asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Lighter and arguably thinner than Apple's Macbook Air, the 13.3in, Series 9 900X3A may not be as pretty and attracts more fingerprints, but offers far more power and connectivity. Combined with a truly excellent screen, surprisingly good speakers, the best touchpad on any Windows laptop and decent battery life, if you're looking for one of the thinnest and lightest Windows 7 machines around it's an excellent choice and well worth its high asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Trusted Reviews
Lighter and arguably thinner than Apple's Macbook Air, the 13.3in, Series 9 900X3A may not be as pretty and attracts more fingerprints, but offers far more power and connectivity. Combined with a truly excellent screen, surprisingly good speakers, the best touchpad on any Windows laptop and decent battery life, if you're looking for one of the thinnest and lightest Windows 7 machines around it's an excellent choice and well worth its high asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Lighter and arguably thinner than Apple's Macbook Air, the 13.3in, Series 9 900X3A may not be as pretty and attracts more fingerprints, but offers far more power and connectivity. Combined with a truly excellent screen, surprisingly good speakers, the best touchpad on any Windows laptop and decent battery life, if you're looking for one of the thinnest and lightest Windows 7 machines around it's an excellent choice and well worth its high asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Samsung Series 9
Source: PC World
If you can afford it, Samsung's high-style superthin laptop will make you the envy of your friends with bulky PCs.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC World
If you can afford it, Samsung's high-style superthin laptop will make you the envy of your friends with bulky PCs.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung Series 9 (900X3A)
Source: Computer Shopper
Very few notebooks sweep into our offices and truly wow us with their thin, light, and gorgeous designs. We can count the recent candidates on one hand: the Apple MacBook Air, the Sony VAIO Z Series, and the Toshiba Portégé R Series. Sleek design, a light-yet-durable chassis, and solid speed make this ultraportable a serious wow-inducer, even if it can't quite surpass its tough competition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Computer Shopper
Very few notebooks sweep into our offices and truly wow us with their thin, light, and gorgeous designs. We can count the recent candidates on one hand: the Apple MacBook Air, the Sony VAIO Z Series, and the Toshiba Portégé R Series. Sleek design, a light-yet-durable chassis, and solid speed make this ultraportable a serious wow-inducer, even if it can't quite surpass its tough competition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 87%
Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A (13-inch)
Source: CNet
If every action has an equal and opposite reaction, then consider the Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A to be a direct response to Apple's MacBook Air. The $1,649 Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A certainly won't be for every wallet, but this light, well-featured, and striking 13-incher is the closest the Windows world will ever come to a MacBook Air. However, its higher-than-the-Air price will be hard to stomach.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% mobility: 80%
Source: CNet
If every action has an equal and opposite reaction, then consider the Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A to be a direct response to Apple's MacBook Air. The $1,649 Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A certainly won't be for every wallet, but this light, well-featured, and striking 13-incher is the closest the Windows world will ever come to a MacBook Air. However, its higher-than-the-Air price will be hard to stomach.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% mobility: 80%
Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A)
Source: PC Mag
The Samsung Series 9 ultraportable laptop is a cracker-thin (but robust) Windows version of the Air 13-inch and will cost you just as much.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
The Samsung Series 9 ultraportable laptop is a cracker-thin (but robust) Windows version of the Air 13-inch and will cost you just as much.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A) laptop review
Source: Engadget
Finally! The Series 9 gets right what so many other ultrathin PCs have repeatedly gotten wrong. It's got a brand spankin' new and speedy Sandy Bridge Core i5 processor, a fast 128GB SSD as well as a high quality screen and stunning exterior. And on top of all that, it doesn't require that you drag along the AC adapter everywhere you go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Engadget
Finally! The Series 9 gets right what so many other ultrathin PCs have repeatedly gotten wrong. It's got a brand spankin' new and speedy Sandy Bridge Core i5 processor, a fast 128GB SSD as well as a high quality screen and stunning exterior. And on top of all that, it doesn't require that you drag along the AC adapter everywhere you go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 (13-inch)
Source: Laptop Mag
With its sleek and strong design, ultra-bright display, excellent keyboard and touchpad, and fast performance, the Samsung Series 9 is one of the most compelling premium ultraportables we've tested. However, $1,649 is a lot of money to spend on a laptop, even when you factor in the three-year warranty. The 13-inch MacBook Air delivers longer battery life, better graphics, and a higher-res display for $350 less, and you can get a 256GB SSD inside for $50 less than the Series 9. The Series 9 isn't an Air killer, but it is a killer Windows notebook that combines plenty of style and substance. We just wish it lasted longer on a charge.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
With its sleek and strong design, ultra-bright display, excellent keyboard and touchpad, and fast performance, the Samsung Series 9 is one of the most compelling premium ultraportables we've tested. However, $1,649 is a lot of money to spend on a laptop, even when you factor in the three-year warranty. The 13-inch MacBook Air delivers longer battery life, better graphics, and a higher-res display for $350 less, and you can get a 256GB SSD inside for $50 less than the Series 9. The Series 9 isn't an Air killer, but it is a killer Windows notebook that combines plenty of style and substance. We just wish it lasted longer on a charge.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
13.3-inch Samsung Series 9 thinner than a MacBook Air
Source: Netbooknews.com
It sports a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 matte display, new Core (2011) i5-2537M processor, 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, 1.5-watt speakers plus subwoofer and Windows 7 Home Premium. Ports are a bit sparse though with only a 2x USB, mini HDMI, headphone and a MicroSD card slot. Battery is non-removable. Chiclet backlit keyboard. Buttonless and large trackpad. Matte aluminum finish lid. Nice one, Samsung. Will be out in February for around $1,600.
Video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/06/2011
Source: Netbooknews.com
It sports a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 matte display, new Core (2011) i5-2537M processor, 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, 1.5-watt speakers plus subwoofer and Windows 7 Home Premium. Ports are a bit sparse though with only a 2x USB, mini HDMI, headphone and a MicroSD card slot. Battery is non-removable. Chiclet backlit keyboard. Buttonless and large trackpad. Matte aluminum finish lid. Nice one, Samsung. Will be out in February for around $1,600.
Video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/06/2011
Samsung Serie 9 900X3B
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
Federgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - 3/12
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: PC Magazin - 3/12
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 86%
So gut sind die neuen Ultrabooks
Source: Chip.de - 2/12
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 60% features: 64% display: 100% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 83%
Source: Chip.de - 2/12
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 60% features: 64% display: 100% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 83%
Notebooks für draußen
Source: e-media - 9/11
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: e-media - 9/11
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X3A
Source: PC Magazin - 6/11
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: PC Magazin - 6/11
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Samsung 900X3A
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X3A
Source: ZDNet DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: ZDNet
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Test Samsung 900X3A Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 75% display: 86% mobility: 92% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 86%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 75% display: 86% mobility: 92% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 86%
Flotte Flunder
Source: c't - 10/11
performance and battery runtime good
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2011
Source: c't - 10/11
performance and battery runtime good
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2011
Macbook-Air-Herausforderer: Samsungs 9series im Kurztest
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN
lightweight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2011
Source: Netzwelt
DE→ENlightweight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2011
Samsung Serie 9 NP900X3A: el ultraligero que se acerca a la excelencia
Source: PC Actual
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 89%
Source: PC Actual
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 89%
Samsung 900X3A
Source: PCM
NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PCM
NL→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung Série 9 NP900X3A, le nec plus ultra-portable
Source: Erenumerique
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Erenumerique
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung 900X3A – supercienki i superlekki laptop
Source: PC Lab.pl
PL→EN
combination of elegance, functionality, portability, a technical masterpiece but price far too high
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2011
Source: PC Lab.pl
PL→ENcombination of elegance, functionality, portability, a technical masterpiece but price far too high
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2011
Сверхтонкий ноутбук Samsung 900X3A — темная сторона силы
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN
matte display, high price, battery runtime like with competing laptops
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2011
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→ENmatte display, high price, battery runtime like with competing laptops
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2011
Первый тест в России самого тонкого ноутбука: Samsung 900X3A
Source: Zoom RU→EN
high performance, low weight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2011
Source: Zoom
RU→ENhigh performance, low weight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2011
Обзор Samsung 9 Series (900X3A): самый тонкий ноутбук в мире
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
good performance and battery runtime, expensive
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2011
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→ENgood performance and battery runtime, expensive
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2011
Series 9: Megjött az Air konkurenciája
Source: NotebookTV.hu
HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2011
Source: NotebookTV.hu
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2011
듀랄루민을 입은 프리미엄 초슬림 노트북 - 삼성 센스 시리즈 9 (외형편)
Source: NotebookTV.hu HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2011
Source: NotebookTV.hu
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2011
A 9-es széria első tagja új fejezetet nyithat a gyártó történetében.
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN
Recommended by Prohardver
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2011
Source: Prohardver.hu
HU→ENRecommended by Prohardver
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2011
Samsung 900X - malý, tenký a v hliníku
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN
Positive: sleek, robust, silent fan mode, SSD; negative: graphics card exit only micro-HDMI
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2011
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→ENPositive: sleek, robust, silent fan mode, SSD; negative: graphics card exit only micro-HDMI
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2011
刀锋般轻薄 三星900X3A笔记本评测
Source: enet.com.cn
zh-CN→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2011
Source: enet.com.cn
zh-CN→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2011
Samsung 900X3A
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung NP900X3A
Source: Laptopworld.dk DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 73% display: 30% mobility: 100%
Source: Laptopworld.dk
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 73% display: 30% mobility: 100%
Test: Samsung 900X3A
Source: Datormagazin
SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2011
Source: Datormagazin
SV→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2011
듀랄루민을 입은 프리미엄 초슬림 노트북 - 삼성 센스 시리즈 9 (성능편)
Source: Notegear
KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2011
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2011
Samsung 900X3A-A01DE
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3A-A01DEProcessor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section 900X3A-A01DE (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 4 scores (from 9 reviews)
Samsung Notebook Series 9 (NP900X3A-A01AU) ultraportable laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide
Overall, the Samsung Series 9 is a superb notebook. If you ever get the chance to use it, you'll probably fall in love with it, and that's because it's so thin and light, yet strong and extremely comfortable to use. It has an excellent screen, a fast solid state drive and its ultra-low voltage Core i5 CPU gives it good performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Overall, the Samsung Series 9 is a superb notebook. If you ever get the chance to use it, you'll probably fall in love with it, and that's because it's so thin and light, yet strong and extremely comfortable to use. It has an excellent screen, a fast solid state drive and its ultra-low voltage Core i5 CPU gives it good performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung 900X3A im Test: MacBook Air-Provokateur
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 87% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 89% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Onlinekosten.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 87% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 89% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Samsung NP900X3A im Test
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 83% features: 74% display: 79% mobility: 98% ergonomy: 88% emissions: 92%
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 83% features: 74% display: 79% mobility: 98% ergonomy: 88% emissions: 92%
Samsung 900X3A A01
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2011
Rating: performance: 90% features: 30% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2011
Rating: performance: 90% features: 30% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 50%
Test: Samsung 900X3A i5-2537M
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 58% performance: 73% features: 64% display: 100% mobility: 89% ergonomy: 83%
Source: Chip.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 58% performance: 73% features: 64% display: 100% mobility: 89% ergonomy: 83%
Schick, schlank, schnell
Source: c't - 3/12
battery runtime very good, office performance good, 3D-gaming performance bad, display good, noise emissions good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Source: c't - 3/12
battery runtime very good, office performance good, 3D-gaming performance bad, display good, noise emissions good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Samsungs 900X3A nimmt Apples MacBook Air die Luft
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN
matte, bright display, excellent battery runtime, good workmanship and performance; "Best of Tom's Award"
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2011
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→ENmatte, bright display, excellent battery runtime, good workmanship and performance; "Best of Tom's Award"
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2011
Samsung 900X3A
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN
lightweigh, flat, sturdy case, bright and matte display, appropriate performance, long battery runtime; few connection options
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2011
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENlightweigh, flat, sturdy case, bright and matte display, appropriate performance, long battery runtime; few connection options
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2011
Samsung 900X3A im Test
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN
mobility good, price high, performance mediocre
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2011
Source: Netzwelt
DE→ENmobility good, price high, performance mediocre
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2011
Samsung 900X3A-A01UK
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3A-A01UKProcessor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 6 scores (from 6 reviews)
Samsung 900X3A Series 9 laptop review
Source: V3.co.uk
Whatever your buying motivation, the Samsung is worthy of your attention. It's lightweight but powerful, and it's beautiful but practical. We wish all Windows-based PCs were made with this much style, although we appreciate why that's not possible in a market led by low cost machines. If you have the money to spend, this is a capable and desirable machine with impressive processing power and battery life, making it a useful tool. It won't suit every business or every employee, but this has to be one of the best notebooks available.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: V3.co.uk
Whatever your buying motivation, the Samsung is worthy of your attention. It's lightweight but powerful, and it's beautiful but practical. We wish all Windows-based PCs were made with this much style, although we appreciate why that's not possible in a market led by low cost machines. If you have the money to spend, this is a capable and desirable machine with impressive processing power and battery life, making it a useful tool. It won't suit every business or every employee, but this has to be one of the best notebooks available.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X3A Series 9 laptop review
Source: V3.co.uk
If you have the money to spend, this is a capable and desirable machine with impressive processing power and battery life, making it a useful tool. It won't suit every business or every employee, but this has to be one of the best notebooks available.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: V3.co.uk
If you have the money to spend, this is a capable and desirable machine with impressive processing power and battery life, making it a useful tool. It won't suit every business or every employee, but this has to be one of the best notebooks available.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 laptop
Source: Electricpig
The Samsung Series 9 is packing more power than any other Windows ultra portable, and it does so in an attractive looking shell. That said, the £1299 pricetag is something you need to give a long hard think about. If size and reasonable (rather than maximum) power is your primary concern, the 11-inch MacBook Air will save you plenty of money at £867 – but won’t render video as quickly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Electricpig
The Samsung Series 9 is packing more power than any other Windows ultra portable, and it does so in an attractive looking shell. That said, the £1299 pricetag is something you need to give a long hard think about. If size and reasonable (rather than maximum) power is your primary concern, the 11-inch MacBook Air will save you plenty of money at £867 – but won’t render video as quickly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X3A review
Source: It Pro
There aren't any business or security-specific hardware features or bundled software. This includes a Kensington security slot – an increasingly common omission from incredibly thin laptops. Without you can't tether your laptop to a heavy object to deter thieves, so you'll need to more watchful when out and about with it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: It Pro
There aren't any business or security-specific hardware features or bundled software. This includes a Kensington security slot – an increasingly common omission from incredibly thin laptops. Without you can't tether your laptop to a heavy object to deter thieves, so you'll need to more watchful when out and about with it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 67%
Samsung Series 9 review
Source: PC Pro
Samsung takes on Apple at its own game, but the Series 9’s slender physique comes at a serious cost
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
Source: PC Pro
Samsung takes on Apple at its own game, but the Series 9’s slender physique comes at a serious cost
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
Samsung 9 Series review
Source: Techradar
The inclusion of a Sandy Bridge Intel processor makes the 900XSA a laptop that's as capable as it is pretty, and those worried that performance might have taken a back seat to form factor needn't worry – this is an extremely powerful laptop, both in everyday performance and graphically.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
The inclusion of a Sandy Bridge Intel processor makes the 900XSA a laptop that's as capable as it is pretty, and those worried that performance might have taken a back seat to form factor needn't worry – this is an extremely powerful laptop, both in everyday performance and graphically.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X3A-A01FR
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3A-A01FRProcessor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.35kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Analise : Portatil Samsung Serie 9
Source: Wintech
PT→EN
Positive: Aluminium chassis, keyboard with backlight, SSD, processor performance; negative: GPU, price
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2011
Source: Wintech
PT→ENPositive: Aluminium chassis, keyboard with backlight, SSD, processor performance; negative: GPU, price
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2011
Series 9 (NP900X3A-A01FR) Samsung
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3A-A02CAProcessor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Samsung Series 9 900X3A-A02CA Slim Notebook Review
Source: Futurelooks
I wanted to like this machine. I really wanted to like this machine. Taking the Series 9 out of the retail box, I was immediately attracted to its svelte attractiveness. She is an absolute beauty with the brushed metal and super slim profile. On paper, the specs sounded really good too, including Core i5, 8GB of DDR3, and a 256GB SSD.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Futurelooks
I wanted to like this machine. I really wanted to like this machine. Taking the Series 9 out of the retail box, I was immediately attracted to its svelte attractiveness. She is an absolute beauty with the brushed metal and super slim profile. On paper, the specs sounded really good too, including Core i5, 8GB of DDR3, and a 256GB SSD.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X1A
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X1AProcessor: Intel Core i3 380UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.1kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Leicht, flach, stark
Source: SFT - 12/11
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 97%
Source: SFT - 12/11
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 97%
Обзор Samsung Series 9 11,6" (900X1A): убийца воздушного MacBook
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
price justified but battery unremovable
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2011
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→ENprice justified but battery unremovable
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2011
Samsung 900X1B-A02
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X1B-A02Processor: Intel Core i3 2357M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 11.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.072kg
Price: 999 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 4 scores (from 8 reviews)
Review Samsung Series 9 900X1B Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Haute Couture. Samsung wants to continue the success story of the bigger 900X3A with the 900X1B of the Series 9. The South Korean company fuses performance and battery life in an ultra slim and undoubtedly elegant case made of Duraluminum. Read in this review, if Samsung has launched its first ultrabook onto the market with the 900X1B and if the Apple MacBook Air 11 has to reinforce its efforts.
Haute Couture. Samsung wants to continue the success story of the bigger 900X3A with the 900X1B of the Series 9. The South Korean company fuses performance and battery life in an ultra slim and undoubtedly elegant case made of Duraluminum. Read in this review, if Samsung has launched its first ultrabook onto the market with the 900X1B and if the Apple MacBook Air 11 has to reinforce its efforts.
Ultrabooks im Test
Source: PC Games Hardware - 1/12
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: PC Games Hardware - 1/12
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 92%
Leicht, flach, stark
Source: SFT - 12/11
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: SFT - 12/11
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 95%
Samsung Serie 9 900X1B A02
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 92%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 92%
Samsung 900X1B-A02DE
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: performance: 70% features: 30% display: 70% mobility: 30% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: performance: 70% features: 30% display: 70% mobility: 30% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Test Samsung Serie 9 900X1B Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 73% display: 85% mobility: 93% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 82%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 73% display: 85% mobility: 93% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 82%
Schick, schlank, schnell
Source: c't - 3/12
battery runtime very good, office performance satisfying, 3D-gaming performance bad, display good, noise emissions good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Source: c't - 3/12
battery runtime very good, office performance satisfying, 3D-gaming performance bad, display good, noise emissions good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Samsung 900X1B im Test
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN
flat, light-weigh, robust, flawy workmanship
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2012
Source: Netzwelt
DE→ENflat, light-weigh, robust, flawy workmanship
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2012
Leichte Flunder
Source: c't - 22/11
Good weight, battery runtime, performance, matte display, silent fan
Single Review, , Long, Date: 10/01/2011
Source: c't - 22/11
Good weight, battery runtime, performance, matte display, silent fan
Single Review, , Long, Date: 10/01/2011
Samsung 900X1B-A01RU
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X1B-A01RUProcessor: Intel Core i3 2357M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 11.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.1kg
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Kleines Schwarzes
Source: Connect - 2/12
Single Review, , Long, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Connect - 2/12
Single Review, , Long, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 100%
Обзор субноутбука Samsung Series 9 900X1B-A01
Source: Retera RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 57% performance: 47% display: 56% mobility: 65% emissions: 30%
Source: Retera
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 57% performance: 47% display: 56% mobility: 65% emissions: 30%
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X1B-A03ATProcessor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 11.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Samsung Series 9 notebook teszt
Source: Geeks.hu HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Geeks.hu
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
不是超极本的超极本 三星900X1B试用评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2011
Source: PC Online.com.cn
zh-CN→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2011
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3A-B01UBProcessor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB)
Source: Techreview Source
The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01UB is still thoroughly competitive with its ultrabook-come-lately competition. It doesn't topple either the MacBook Air or Asus UX31 in our affections—both of those systems offer higher screen resolution and better benchmark numbers—but it's an appealing contender, from its slim front bezel to its backlit keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techreview Source
The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01UB is still thoroughly competitive with its ultrabook-come-lately competition. It doesn't topple either the MacBook Air or Asus UX31 in our affections—both of those systems offer higher screen resolution and better benchmark numbers—but it's an appealing contender, from its slim front bezel to its backlit keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB)
Source: PC Mag
The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01UB is still thoroughly competitive with its ultrabook-come-lately competition. It doesn't topple either the MacBook Air or Asus UX31 in our affections—both of those systems offer higher screen resolution and better benchmark numbers—but it's an appealing contender, from its slim front bezel to its backlit keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01UB is still thoroughly competitive with its ultrabook-come-lately competition. It doesn't topple either the MacBook Air or Asus UX31 in our affections—both of those systems offer higher screen resolution and better benchmark numbers—but it's an appealing contender, from its slim front bezel to its backlit keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung 900X3B-A01
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3B-A01Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 1.162kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 6 scores (from 11 reviews)
Samsung 900X3B-A01 (Series 9) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
A Timeless Design. We didn't think Samsung could do it, but they have managed to turn an already superthin design even thinner and lighter. Has performance and quality suffered along the way? We find out here in our in-depth review of the 2nd generation 13.3-inch Series 9.
A Timeless Design. We didn't think Samsung could do it, but they have managed to turn an already superthin design even thinner and lighter. Has performance and quality suffered along the way? We find out here in our in-depth review of the 2nd generation 13.3-inch Series 9.
Samsung Series 9 900X3B
Source: Computer Active
Although it's not marketed under Intel's Ultrabook branding, Samsung's new Series 9 900X3B laptop is an Ultrabook in all but name. The pricy Samsung Series 9 900X3B isn't perfect, but it's currently the best Windows alternative to the Apple Macbook Air thanks to its superb build quality, good screen and reasonably long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Active
Although it's not marketed under Intel's Ultrabook branding, Samsung's new Series 9 900X3B laptop is an Ultrabook in all but name. The pricy Samsung Series 9 900X3B isn't perfect, but it's currently the best Windows alternative to the Apple Macbook Air thanks to its superb build quality, good screen and reasonably long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 900X3B
Source: Computer Active
Thanks to the 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 4GB of RAM, the 900X3B is more than fast enough for most everyday tasks. The memory can't be upgraded beyond 4GB though. 4GB is enough for now, but it may be a problem in future as software tends to become more memory intensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/27/2012
Source: Computer Active
Thanks to the 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 4GB of RAM, the 900X3B is more than fast enough for most everyday tasks. The memory can't be upgraded beyond 4GB though. 4GB is enough for now, but it may be a problem in future as software tends to become more memory intensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/27/2012
Samsung Series 9 NP900X3B Review: An Ultrabook With A Great Display
Source: Notebookreview.com
If you want a slim, light and stylish notebook with a high quality, high resolution display then the 13-inch Samsung Series 9 must be on your shortlist. If you value the display above everything else, then there’s very little competition. However, achieving the slim and light form factor has necessitated some compromises, particularly the below-average battery capacity and the congested ports, many of which need dongles, while Samsung are charging a premium to the users who value this notebook’s attributes. Performance is below average but is still more than adequate for most applications.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Notebookreview.com
If you want a slim, light and stylish notebook with a high quality, high resolution display then the 13-inch Samsung Series 9 must be on your shortlist. If you value the display above everything else, then there’s very little competition. However, achieving the slim and light form factor has necessitated some compromises, particularly the below-average battery capacity and the congested ports, many of which need dongles, while Samsung are charging a premium to the users who value this notebook’s attributes. Performance is below average but is still more than adequate for most applications.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 60%
Review: Samsung Series 9 (13.3in, 2012)
Source: Hexus
Samsung's Series 9 continues to serve as an indication of what tomorrow's computers will offer; strong performance, ultra-fast responsiveness and lush visuals in an exquisitely-thin and luxuriously-crafted form factor. This is, quite simply, the most beautiful laptop we've experienced and only in person will you get a true feel for how impossibly thin and light it really is.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hexus
Samsung's Series 9 continues to serve as an indication of what tomorrow's computers will offer; strong performance, ultra-fast responsiveness and lush visuals in an exquisitely-thin and luxuriously-crafted form factor. This is, quite simply, the most beautiful laptop we've experienced and only in person will you get a true feel for how impossibly thin and light it really is.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
15-inch Samsung Series 9 review (2012)
Source: Engadget
More than anything, the 15-inch Series 9 makes us giddy about what laptops will look like a year from now. After all, if the original Series 9 foretold a market full of skinny Ultrabooks, might this machine be a harbinger for other larger-screened Ultrabooks with fast performance and extra long battery life?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2012
Source: Engadget
More than anything, the 15-inch Series 9 makes us giddy about what laptops will look like a year from now. After all, if the original Series 9 foretold a market full of skinny Ultrabooks, might this machine be a harbinger for other larger-screened Ultrabooks with fast performance and extra long battery life?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2012
Samsung Series 9 900X3B review
Source: T3
There’s no doubt that the Samsung Series 9 900X3B is a portable PC which will appeal more to style conscious web surfers than power hungry power users. Like the MacBook Air, however, we can forgive the Series 9 these shortcomings. It’s a slick product, and the root of our affections extend beyond lab tests and number crunching.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3
There’s no doubt that the Samsung Series 9 900X3B is a portable PC which will appeal more to style conscious web surfers than power hungry power users. Like the MacBook Air, however, we can forgive the Series 9 these shortcomings. It’s a slick product, and the root of our affections extend beyond lab tests and number crunching.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 review
Source: PC Pro
Despite its weaknesses, the Series 9 is a bewitching prospect: the combination of beauty, burly build and a class-leading display are enough to set anyone’s credit card twitching. And you’ve got to hand it to Samsung: the pricing is bold at £100 dearer than a comparable MacBook Air, and £200 more than the Asus Zenbook UX31E.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 85% ergonomy: 50%
Source: PC Pro
Despite its weaknesses, the Series 9 is a bewitching prospect: the combination of beauty, burly build and a class-leading display are enough to set anyone’s credit card twitching. And you’ve got to hand it to Samsung: the pricing is bold at £100 dearer than a comparable MacBook Air, and £200 more than the Asus Zenbook UX31E.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 85% ergonomy: 50%
Samsung Series 9 900X3B review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Samsung Series 9 900X3B is not just the thinnest, lightest 13in laptop in the world, but it’s also the best-looking, best sounding ultraportable we’ve come across. Its high-resolution PLS screen offers quality above any other laptop display on the market, its connectivity isn’t compromised by its sleek lines, and it’s great to use too with an excellent backlit keyboard and large, sensitive touchpad. Weighed against all this goodness, the 900X3B’s average battery life seems a minor downer, and overall Samsung’s latest ultraportable is worth every penny of its premium price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Samsung Series 9 900X3B is not just the thinnest, lightest 13in laptop in the world, but it’s also the best-looking, best sounding ultraportable we’ve come across. Its high-resolution PLS screen offers quality above any other laptop display on the market, its connectivity isn’t compromised by its sleek lines, and it’s great to use too with an excellent backlit keyboard and large, sensitive touchpad. Weighed against all this goodness, the 900X3B’s average battery life seems a minor downer, and overall Samsung’s latest ultraportable is worth every penny of its premium price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 100%
Samsung Series 9 900X3B review: Hands-on
Source: T3
This is a beautiful computer, a luxury option and a suitable alternative to a MacBook Air. Of course it's expensive, good things are.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Source: T3
This is a beautiful computer, a luxury option and a suitable alternative to a MacBook Air. Of course it's expensive, good things are.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Samsung Series 9 900X3B first look
Source: Trusted Reviews
Ultrabook it may not be but nevertheless, we're ultra impressed. If you can afford it, this laptop should be right at the top of your priority list. Narrowly missing out on a nomination for the TrustedReviews Awards 2011 powered by Duracell, could the Samsung Series 9 900X3B make the shortlist for next year's awards? See the full list of the TrustedReviews Awards 2011 Powered by Duracell.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Source: Trusted Reviews
Ultrabook it may not be but nevertheless, we're ultra impressed. If you can afford it, this laptop should be right at the top of your priority list. Narrowly missing out on a nomination for the TrustedReviews Awards 2011 powered by Duracell, could the Samsung Series 9 900X3B make the shortlist for next year's awards? See the full list of the TrustedReviews Awards 2011 Powered by Duracell.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Samsung Series 9 900X3B pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint
The new Series 9, the Samsung Series 9 900X3B, is not something that the Korean giant has chosen to label an Ultrabook. Specs-wise it is one, but the only conclusion we can draw is that is that "ultra" doesn't cover it. It's better than that.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/10/2012
Source: Pocket Lint
The new Series 9, the Samsung Series 9 900X3B, is not something that the Korean giant has chosen to label an Ultrabook. Specs-wise it is one, but the only conclusion we can draw is that is that "ultra" doesn't cover it. It's better than that.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/10/2012
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3A-B02Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Samsung Series 9 review
Source: Techradar
There are performance issues, arising from its waif-like size, but it's still more than capable of serving most people's needs, while offering head-turning style that few competitors can offer. Indeed, for anyone who wants portable style, the only decision is this or the MacBook Air - but you won't be choosing this on price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
There are performance issues, arising from its waif-like size, but it's still more than capable of serving most people's needs, while offering head-turning style that few competitors can offer. Indeed, for anyone who wants portable style, the only decision is this or the MacBook Air - but you won't be choosing this on price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung NP-900X3A-B02 review
Source: IT Reviews
On the face of it this beautifully designed, slim and feather-light laptop is a business laptop extraordinaire, for Windows devotees. Its design, keyboard and Intel i5-powered performance is awesome, though we’re not sure it’s suited to anyone than the short-hop business traveller. The battery life is simply too short, and at this price, the Micro HDMI to VGA converter cable ought to be bundled. As a piece of technology for the home it’s awesome – the ultrabook era starts here.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: IT Reviews
On the face of it this beautifully designed, slim and feather-light laptop is a business laptop extraordinaire, for Windows devotees. Its design, keyboard and Intel i5-powered performance is awesome, though we’re not sure it’s suited to anyone than the short-hop business traveller. The battery life is simply too short, and at this price, the Micro HDMI to VGA converter cable ought to be bundled. As a piece of technology for the home it’s awesome – the ultrabook era starts here.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
Samsung 900X3B-A74
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X3B-A74Processor: Intel Core i7 2637M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
13인치 프리미엄 휴대 노트북의 새로운 강자 - 삼성 뉴 "시리즈 9" (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 95%
13인치 프리미엄 휴대 노트북의 새로운 강자 - 삼성 뉴 "시리즈 9" (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/24/2012
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/24/2012
[프리뷰] 삼성전자, 2세대 시리즈 9으로 날개를 달다 - 새로운 시리즈 9
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/14/2012
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/14/2012
Samsung 900X4B-A02US
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Samsung 900X4B-A02USProcessor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.0 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Samsung notebook section 900X4B-A02US (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 5 scores (from 5 reviews)
Samsung Series 9 (2012 model)
Source: PC World
The new Series 9 is a tantalizing machine, and it fills the niche of the 15-inch Ultrabook. But I know Samsung can do a better job on the keyboard and touchpad. Until they do, you may want to opt for a cheaper Ultrabook with more accurate input devices, unless you're absolutely set on a 15-inch screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World
The new Series 9 is a tantalizing machine, and it fills the niche of the 15-inch Ultrabook. But I know Samsung can do a better job on the keyboard and touchpad. Until they do, you may want to opt for a cheaper Ultrabook with more accurate input devices, unless you're absolutely set on a 15-inch screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 NP900X4B-A02 (15-inch)
Source: CNet
Are larger-scale ultrabooks the laptop version of "Dead man walking"? The latest Samsung Series 9 goes extra-big, and the gamble pays off with the most portable and comfortable 15-incher you're likely to find. However, its high price and lack of higher-end features don't make it the best value.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: CNet
Are larger-scale ultrabooks the laptop version of "Dead man walking"? The latest Samsung Series 9 goes extra-big, and the gamble pays off with the most portable and comfortable 15-incher you're likely to find. However, its high price and lack of higher-end features don't make it the best value.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Samsung Series 9 15-inch (NP900X4B-A02US)
Source: PC Mag
By contrast, if your workload centers on office productivity suitable for an ultrabook, your choice will come down to the Samsung's big, bright screen versus some ultrabooks' better keyboards and full-sized ports. The latter factors, and its lower price, keep the HP Folio 13 in place as our ultrabook Editors' Choice, but the Series 9 15-inch joins the HP Envy 14 Spectre as a premium alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
By contrast, if your workload centers on office productivity suitable for an ultrabook, your choice will come down to the Samsung's big, bright screen versus some ultrabooks' better keyboards and full-sized ports. The latter factors, and its lower price, keep the HP Folio 13 in place as our ultrabook Editors' Choice, but the Series 9 15-inch joins the HP Envy 14 Spectre as a premium alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Series 9 15 inch Review
Source: Laptop Mag
The Samsung Series 9 15-inch is a notebook that straddles multiple categories. It has the screen size of a mainstream laptop but is light and thin enough to be considered an ultraportable. We love its spacious 1600 x 900 display, amazingly fast boot time, and long battery life. Yet, for a $1,499 system, there's a few things that are lacking. The keyboard travel is somewhat shallow for our tastes, and we'd like a visual or tactile cue between the left and right mouse buttons.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
The Samsung Series 9 15-inch is a notebook that straddles multiple categories. It has the screen size of a mainstream laptop but is light and thin enough to be considered an ultraportable. We love its spacious 1600 x 900 display, amazingly fast boot time, and long battery life. Yet, for a $1,499 system, there's a few things that are lacking. The keyboard travel is somewhat shallow for our tastes, and we'd like a visual or tactile cue between the left and right mouse buttons.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Samsung Series 9 (2012; NP900X4B)
Source: Techreview Source
Ultrabooks are definitely not anything new. However, Samsung hopes to do better than the rest with their updated 2012 model of the Series 9 laptop, which comes in either 13.3- or 15-inch models. We reviewed the 15-inch one and were amazed by its thinness as well as its internal specs and performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techreview Source
Ultrabooks are definitely not anything new. However, Samsung hopes to do better than the rest with their updated 2012 model of the Series 9 laptop, which comes in either 13.3- or 15-inch models. We reviewed the 15-inch one and were amazed by its thinness as well as its internal specs and performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Comment
Samsung: The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international businesses, all united under the Samsung brand in South Korea. The meaning of the Korean word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars". The Samsung brand is one of the most important brands of South Korea. Samsung is an international notebook manufacturer of medium size according market shares and reviews.
Intel HD Graphics 3000: 3 upcoming (Q1 2011) integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The 3000 / 200 is the faster internally GT2 called version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
2537M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.4-2.3 GHz due to Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 900 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.
2467M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.6-2.3 GHz due to Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1150 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.
Intel Core i3:
380UM: The Core i3-380UM is a power efficient ultra low voltage processor for laptops without Turbo Boost and AES functions (compared to the i5 and i7 UM CPUs). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 166-500 MHz) and a DDR3-800 memory controller are also included in the package.
2357M:
Power efficient ULV processor clocked at 1.3 GHz without Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 950 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
2637M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.7-2.8 GHz due to Turbo Boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1200 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.
13.3: This is a common display format for subnotebooks. Netbooks, UMPC and some subnotebooks have tinier displays. Nevertheless, the majority of standard laptops has a higher format. The advantage of a small display is, that the subnotebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes, especially with high resolutions.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1 kg:
This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist hardly any models in this extreme class of weight. 7-9 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
1.6 kg:
This sub-notebook weighs less than the average of all notebooks and represents a medium class of weight among the sub-notebooks. 11 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
81.8%: This rating is to be considered as average, because the amount of notebooks with better ratings is about equal like the amount with worse ratings.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
