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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 i5 3317U, Intel Core i7 2637M, Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 13.30 inch, 15.00 inch
Weight: 1kg, 1.072kg, 1.1kg, 1.162kg, 1.2kg, 1.3kg, 1.35kg, 1.356kg, 1.6kg, 1.667kg, 1.672kg, 1.7kg
Price: 999, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1599, 1600, 1700, 1999, 2000 euro
Average Score: 82.21% - good
Average of 165 scores (from 242 reviews)
price: 72%, performance: 76%, features: 75%, display: 83%, mobility: 86%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 84%

 

Samsung 900X3A

Specifications

Samsung 900X3ANotebook: Samsung 900X3A
Processor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.356kg
Price: 1599 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 82.59% - good

Average of 78 scores (from 120 reviews)

 

Reviews

89% 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.
Samsung Series 9 – Review
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
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
Samsung Series 9 – Review
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
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
60% None More Black
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
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%
60% None More Black
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
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%
85% Samsung Series 9 900X3A - A Deadly Assault on Your Senses
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
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%
85% Samsung Series 9 900X3A - A Deadly Assault on Your Senses
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 NP900X3A Notebook Review
Source: Hardware Canucks English Archive.org version
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
90% Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
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%
90% Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
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%
90% Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
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%
90% Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
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%
60% Samsung 900X3A Series 9 thin and light notebook PC
Source: Computer Active English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
60% Samsung 900X3A Series 9 thin and light notebook PC
Source: Computer Active English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
67% Samsung Series 9 reviewed: can it take on the MacBook Air?
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
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%
67% Samsung Series 9 reviewed: can it take on the MacBook Air?
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
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%
80% Walking on Air? Samsung Series 9 review
Source: APC Mag English Archive.org version
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%
80% Walking on Air? Samsung Series 9 review
Source: APC Mag English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung - 900X3A review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung - 900X3A review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (900X3A) Notebook Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (900X3A) Notebook Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
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%
70% Samsung Series 9
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
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%
70% Samsung Series 9
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 Review
Source: Maximum PC English Archive.org version
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
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3A
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3A
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 9 series notebook video review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
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
100% Samsung Series 9 (900X3A) review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
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%
100% Samsung Series 9 (900X3A) review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
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%
100% Samsung NP900X3A
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
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%
100% Samsung NP900X3A
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung 9 Series notebook (900X3A) review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung 9 Series notebook (900X3A) review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung 9 Series review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
80% Samsung 9 Series review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3A Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3A Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3A review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
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%
90% Samsung Series 9
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
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%
90% Samsung Series 9
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
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%
87% Samsung Series 9 (900X3A)
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
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%
87% Samsung Series 9 (900X3A)
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A (13-inch)
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A (13-inch)
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A) laptop review
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
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%
70% Samsung Series 9 (13-inch)
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A) laptop review
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
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%
70% Samsung Series 9 (13-inch)
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
13.3-inch Samsung Series 9 thinner than a MacBook Air
Source: Netbooknews.com English Archive.org version
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

Foreign Reviews

85% Federgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Federgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%
90% Samsung Serie 9 900X3B
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
90% Samsung Serie 9 900X3B
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
87% Federgewichte
Source: PC Go - 4/12 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 87%
84% Wie gut sind die neuen Ultrabooks?
Source: Chip.de - Test&Kauf 2/12 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 84%
87% Federgewichte
Source: PC Go - 4/12 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 87%
84% Wie gut sind die neuen Ultrabooks?
Source: Chip.de - Test&Kauf 2/12 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 84%
86% Federgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - 3/12 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% Federgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - 3/12 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 86%
73% So gut sind die neuen Ultrabooks
Source: Chip.de - 2/12 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 60% features: 64% display: 100% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 83%
73% So gut sind die neuen Ultrabooks
Source: Chip.de - 2/12 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 60% features: 64% display: 100% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 83%
80% Notebooks für draußen
Source: e-media - 9/11 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Samsung 900X3A
Source: PC Magazin - 6/11 German
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Notebooks für draußen
Source: e-media - 9/11 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Samsung 900X3A
Source: PC Magazin - 6/11 German
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Samsung 900X3A
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung 900X3A
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung 900X3A
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
80% Samsung 900X3A
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
89% Test Samsung 900X3A Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
89% Test Samsung 900X3A Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
Samsung 900X3A i5-2537M
Source: Chip.de - 7/11 German
good
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 06/01/2011
Samsung 900X3A i5-2537M
Source: Chip.de - 7/11 German
good
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 06/01/2011
Flotte Flunder
Source: c't - 10/11 German
performance and battery runtime good
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2011
Flotte Flunder
Source: c't - 10/11 German
performance and battery runtime good
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2011
Macbook-Air-Herausforderer: Samsungs 9series im Kurztest
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
lightweight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2011
Macbook-Air-Herausforderer: Samsungs 9series im Kurztest
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
lightweight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2011
95% Samsung Serie 9 NP900X3A: el ultraligero que se acerca a la excelencia
Source: PC Actual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 89%
95% Samsung Serie 9 NP900X3A: el ultraligero que se acerca a la excelencia
Source: PC Actual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 89%
90% Samsung 900X3A
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Samsung 900X3A
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Samsung Série 9 NP900X3A, le nec plus ultra-portable
Source: Erenumerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Samsung Série 9 NP900X3A, le nec plus ultra-portable
Source: Erenumerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung 900X3A – supercienki i superlekki laptop
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
combination of elegance, functionality, portability, a technical masterpiece but price far too high
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2011
Samsung 900X3A – supercienki i superlekki laptop
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
combination 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 Archive.org version
matte display, high price, battery runtime like with competing laptops
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2011
Сверхтонкий ноутбук Samsung 900X3A — темная сторона силы
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
matte 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 Archive.org version
high performance, low weight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2011
Первый тест в России самого тонкого ноутбука: Samsung 900X3A
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
high 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 Archive.org version
good performance and battery runtime, expensive
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2011
Обзор Samsung 9 Series (900X3A): самый тонкий ноутбук в мире
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
good 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 Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2011
Series 9: Megjött az Air konkurenciája
Source: NotebookTV.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2011
듀랄루민을 입은 프리미엄 초슬림 노트북 - 삼성 센스 시리즈 9 (외형편)
Source: NotebookTV.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2011
듀랄루민을 입은 프리미엄 초슬림 노트북 - 삼성 센스 시리즈 9 (외형편)
Source: NotebookTV.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single 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 Archive.org version
Recommended by Prohardver
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2011
A 9-es széria első tagja új fejezetet nyithat a gyártó történetében.
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Recommended by Prohardver
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2011
Samsung 900X - malý, tenký a v hliníku
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: sleek, robust, silent fan mode, SSD; negative: graphics card exit only micro-HDMI
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2011
Samsung 900X - malý, tenký a v hliníku
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: 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 Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2011
刀锋般轻薄 三星900X3A笔记本评测
Source: enet.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2011
90% Samsung 900X3A
Source: Komputer for alle DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Samsung 900X3A
Source: Komputer for alle DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
73% Samsung NP900X3A
Source: Laptopworld.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 73% display: 30% mobility: 100%
73% Samsung NP900X3A
Source: Laptopworld.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 73% display: 30% mobility: 100%
Test: Samsung 900X3A
Source: Datormagazin SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2011
Test: Samsung 900X3A
Source: Datormagazin SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2011
듀랄루민을 입은 프리미엄 초슬림 노트북 - 삼성 센스 시리즈 9 (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2011
듀랄루민을 입은 프리미엄 초슬림 노트북 - 삼성 센스 시리즈 9 (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2011

 

Samsung 900X3A-A01DE

Specifications

Samsung 900X3A-A01DENotebook: Samsung 900X3A-A01DE
Processor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X3A-A01DE (Model)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86.6% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 10 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Samsung Notebook Series 9 (NP900X3A-A01AU) ultraportable laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
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%

Foreign Reviews

89% Samsung 900X3A im Test: MacBook Air-Provokateur
Source: Onlinekosten.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
83% Samsung NP900X3A im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
Samsung 900X3A A01
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2011
Rating: performance: 90% features: 30% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 50%
81% Test: Samsung 900X3A i5-2537M
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
Schick, schlank, schnell
Source: c't - 3/12 German
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 German DE→EN Archive.org version
matte, 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 German DE→EN Archive.org version
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
Samsung 900X3A im Test
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
mobility good, price high, performance mediocre
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2011
90% Samsung 900X3A
Source: Komputer for alle DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

 

Samsung 900X3A-A01UK

Specifications

Samsung 900X3A-A01UKNotebook: Samsung 900X3A-A01UK
Processor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.67% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung 900X3A Series 9 laptop review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung 900X3A Series 9 laptop review
Source: V3.co.uk - 07-06-2011 English
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 laptop
Source: Electricpig English Archive.org version
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%
67% Samsung 900X3A review
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
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%
67% Samsung Series 9 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung 9 Series review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
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

Specifications

Samsung 900X3A-A01FRNotebook: Samsung 900X3A-A01FR
Processor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.35kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Analise : Portatil Samsung Serie 9
Source: Wintech Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Aluminium chassis, keyboard with backlight, SSD, processor performance; negative: GPU, price
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2011
80% Series 9 (NP900X3A-A01FR) Samsung
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Samsung 900X3A-A02CA

Specifications

Samsung 900X3A-A02CANotebook: Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Processor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Series 9 900X3A-A02CA Slim Notebook Review
Source: Futurelooks English Archive.org version
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

Specifications

Samsung 900X1ANotebook: Samsung 900X1A
Processor: Intel Core i3 380UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.1kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 97% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

97% Leicht, flach, stark
Source: SFT - 12/11 German
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 Archive.org version
price justified but battery unremovable
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2011

 

Samsung 900X1B-A02

Specifications

Samsung 900X1B-A02Notebook: Samsung 900X1B-A02
Processor: Intel Core i3 2357M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.072kg
Price: 999 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 91.75% - very good

Average of 8 scores (from 16 reviews)

 

Reviews

88% 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.

Foreign Reviews

92% Ultrabooks im Test
Source: PC Games Hardware - 1/12 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 92%
92% Ultrabooks im Test
Source: PC Games Hardware - 1/12 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 92%
95% Leicht, flach, stark
Source: SFT - 12/11 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 95%
95% Leicht, flach, stark
Source: SFT - 12/11 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 95%
92% Samsung Serie 9 900X1B A02
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 92%
92% Samsung Serie 9 900X1B A02
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single 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 German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: performance: 70% features: 30% display: 70% mobility: 30% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Samsung 900X1B-A02DE
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: performance: 70% features: 30% display: 70% mobility: 30% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
88% Test Samsung Serie 9 900X1B Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
88% Test Samsung Serie 9 900X1B Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
Schick, schlank, schnell
Source: c't - 3/12 German
battery runtime very good, office performance satisfying, 3D-gaming performance bad, display good, noise emissions good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Schick, schlank, schnell
Source: c't - 3/12 German
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 German DE→EN Archive.org version
flat, light-weigh, robust, flawy workmanship
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2012
Samsung 900X1B im Test
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
flat, light-weigh, robust, flawy workmanship
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2012
Leichte Flunder
Source: c't - 22/11 German
Good weight, battery runtime, performance, matte display, silent fan
Single Review, , Long, Date: 10/01/2011
Leichte Flunder
Source: c't - 22/11 German
Good weight, battery runtime, performance, matte display, silent fan
Single Review, , Long, Date: 10/01/2011

 

Samsung 900X1B-A01RU

Specifications

Samsung 900X1B-A01RUNotebook: Samsung 900X1B-A01RU
Processor: Intel Core i3 2357M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.1kg
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 68.5% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Kleines Schwarzes
Source: Connect - 2/12 German
Single Review, , Long, Date: 01/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 100%
57% Обзор субноутбука Samsung Series 9 900X1B-A01
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 57% performance: 47% display: 56% mobility: 65% emissions: 30%

 

Samsung 900X1B-A03AT

Specifications

Samsung 900X1B-A03ATNotebook: Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% Teszt: Samsung Series 9 – fekete mágia
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%
80% Samsung Series 9 notebook teszt
Source: Geeks.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single 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 Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2011

 

Samsung 900X3A-B01UB

Specifications

Samsung 900X3A-B01UBNotebook: Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Processor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB)
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
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

Specifications

Samsung 900X3B-A01Notebook: Samsung 900X3B-A01
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.162kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 74.17% - average

Average of 12 scores (from 26 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% 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.
Samsung NP900x3EB
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
The only real problem I can see is with hard disc space after various small deductions for things like Office Starter which is in its own hidden partition, Hibernation area and a Recovery section the space available on the ‘C’ drive is a tad under 93GB and 35GB of that is already used, so you have available only 57.4GB of hard disc space.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/17/2012
Samsung NP900x3EB
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
The only real problem I can see is with hard disc space after various small deductions for things like Office Starter which is in its own hidden partition, Hibernation area and a Recovery section the space available on the ‘C’ drive is a tad under 93GB and 35GB of that is already used, so you have available only 57.4GB of hard disc space.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/17/2012
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3B
Source: Computer Active English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3B
Source: Computer Active English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
60% Samsung Series 9 NP900X3B Review: An Ultrabook With A Great Display
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
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%
60% Samsung Series 9 NP900X3B Review: An Ultrabook With A Great Display
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
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%
80% Review: Samsung Series 9 (13.3in, 2012)
Source: Hexus English Archive.org version
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%
80% Review: Samsung Series 9 (13.3in, 2012)
Source: Hexus English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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
15-inch Samsung Series 9 review (2012)
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
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
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3B review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3B review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
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%
65% Samsung Series 9 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3B review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
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%
65% Samsung Series 9 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 900X3B review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 review: Hands-on
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 Series 9 900X3B pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
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

Foreign Reviews

Đánh giá Samsung Series 9 thế hệ 2
Source: VNReview VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent design; Excellent display; Good connectivity; Good keyboard. Negative: Average battery life; Price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/19/2012
Đánh giá Samsung Series 9 thế hệ 2
Source: VNReview VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent design; Excellent display; Good connectivity; Good keyboard. Negative: Average battery life; Price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/19/2012

 

Samsung 900X3A-B02

Specifications

Samsung 900X3A-B02Notebook: Samsung 900X3A-B02
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Series 9 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
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%
100% Samsung NP-900X3A-B02 review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
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

Specifications

Samsung 900X3B-A74Notebook: Samsung 900X3B-A74
Processor: Intel Core i7 2637M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 95% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

95% 13인치 프리미엄 휴대 노트북의 새로운 강자 - 삼성 뉴 "시리즈 9" (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single 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 Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/24/2012
[프리뷰] 삼성전자, 2세대 시리즈 9으로 날개를 달다 - 새로운 시리즈 9
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/14/2012

 

Samsung 900X4B-A02US

Specifications

Samsung 900X4B-A02USNotebook: Samsung 900X4B-A02US
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X4B-A02US (Model)

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Average Score: 76% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Series 9 (2012 model)
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
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%
70% Samsung Series 9 NP900X4B-A02 (15-inch)
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 15-inch (NP900X4B-A02US)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
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%
70% Samsung Series 9 15 inch Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
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%
80% Samsung Series 9 (2012; NP900X4B)
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
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%

 

Samsung 900X4B-A01DE

Specifications

Samsung 900X4B-A01DENotebook: Samsung 900X4B-A01DE
Processor: Intel Core i7 2637M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.667kg
Price: 1999 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 87% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

86% Review Samsung Series 9 900X4B-A01DE Notebook | Notebookcheck
Premium slim case. Amidst Samsung's Series 9 refresh, there is now a model featuring a matte 15 inch screen available. In return, the smallest member has not been updated. The South Korean manufacturer demands steep EUR 1999 (RRP) for speedy hardware in a slim case.

Foreign Reviews

79% Ultrabook-Überflieger
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 68% performance: 72% features: 75% display: 83% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 65%
79% Ultrabook-Überflieger
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 68% performance: 72% features: 75% display: 83% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 65%
95% Samsung Serie 9 900X4B A01
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 87%
95% Samsung Serie 9 900X4B A01
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 87%

 

Samsung 900X4C-A04DE

It wasn’t long until Samsung decided to join the ultrabook race. The series 9 is Samsung’s attempt at producing a Macbook Air competitor. This new version is lighter, smaller, and more affordable than not only the previous series 9 but also the Dell XPS13. The entire footprint is smaller making the laptop look like a 12 inch laptop. The specs are that of a standard ultrabook but with a slightly better screen resolution (1600x900). Obviously this can’t beat the Full-HD resolution of the Asus Zenbook UX32VD ultrabook but is just fine. Just like many other newer ultrabooks, the series 9 comes with the latest version of Intel processors under the Ivy Bridge platform which boosts up the performance by a little.

Made of a solid piece of aluminium, the new Series 9 also looks good. It has one of the best keyboards when compared to other ultrabooks. The keys are raised for better typing experience and it is backlit with a mild blue lighting. The touchpad on the other hand has some minor issues with its figure gesture operation. The built-in speakers aren’t that great as well when compared to some other ultrabooks. Samsung has only included two USB ports due to the very thin chassis but one of it is a USB 2.0 port which is surprising since every other manufacturer has moved to providing only USB 3.0 ports.

All in all, the new Samsung series 9 -13 inch laptop is a good ultrabook but price and specs wise it comes behind many other ultrabooks that are already in the market. Despite being thinner than the MacBook Air, it fails to be unique or premium.

Specifications

Samsung 900X4C-A04DENotebook: Samsung 900X4C-A04DE
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.672kg
Price: 1999 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 81.14% - good

Average of 14 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

86% Review Update Samsung 900X4C-A04DE Notebook | Notebookcheck
Longer battery life - courtesy of Ivy Bridge. Samsung's Series 9 top-of-the-line model delights us again with its unibody construction and perfectly executed input devices. The new processor allows for longer run times on battery. The HD+ display remains unchanged.
80% Samsung Series 7 Chronos review: expertly combines performance and features
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It’s hard to fault a laptop that provides useful battery life, if you can find it for £600. The Chronos provides a good combination of performance and features for that price, and is a good option if you need an affordable workhorse laptop that can last most of a working day.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
80% Samsung Series 7 Chronos review: expertly combines performance and features
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It’s hard to fault a laptop that provides useful battery life, if you can find it for £600. The Chronos provides a good combination of performance and features for that price, and is a good option if you need an affordable workhorse laptop that can last most of a working day.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
67% Samsung Series 9 900X4C (15in) review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Samsung’s Series 9 range is unashamedly expensive, and the 900X4C is no exception: at £1,200, you’re paying a premium for a laptop that is pretty, portable and long-lasting. But while it’s probably the loveliest-looking 15in laptop on the market, it offers little that the 13in Asus Zenbook UX31E doesn’t serve up for substantially less money. Those who can afford it won’t be disappointed, but at this price this fine laptop falls tantalisingly short.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
67% Samsung Series 9 900X4C (15in) review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Samsung’s Series 9 range is unashamedly expensive, and the 900X4C is no exception: at £1,200, you’re paying a premium for a laptop that is pretty, portable and long-lasting. But while it’s probably the loveliest-looking 15in laptop on the market, it offers little that the 13in Asus Zenbook UX31E doesn’t serve up for substantially less money. Those who can afford it won’t be disappointed, but at this price this fine laptop falls tantalisingly short.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
80% Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C User Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
So, will this notebook take over from the Lenovo T420s? So far the omens are looking positive: Better display; slim profile and less weight (particularly when the PSU is included); longer battery time and a feeling of durability. Adequate storage is the current bottleneck. I've already done one upgrade and can't wait for 512GB mSATA SSDs to arrive. And the final good news is that although the NP900X4C is wider than the T420s, its slender profile means that it will slip into the same bags.
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90%
80% Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C User Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
So, will this notebook take over from the Lenovo T420s? So far the omens are looking positive: Better display; slim profile and less weight (particularly when the PSU is included); longer battery time and a feeling of durability. Adequate storage is the current bottleneck. I've already done one upgrade and can't wait for 512GB mSATA SSDs to arrive. And the final good news is that although the NP900X4C is wider than the T420s, its slender profile means that it will slip into the same bags.
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90%

Foreign Reviews

86% XL-Ultrabooks
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% XL-Ultrabooks
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
88% Samsung Serie 9 900X4C im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 91% features: 75% display: 84% mobility: 99% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 87%
88% Samsung Serie 9 900X4C im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 91% features: 75% display: 84% mobility: 99% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 87%
72% Großes Ultrabook mit neuester Technik
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 71% performance: 48% features: 73% display: 87% mobility: 91% ergonomy: 65%
72% Großes Ultrabook mit neuester Technik
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 71% performance: 48% features: 73% display: 87% mobility: 91% ergonomy: 65%
Kleiner Großmeister – Hochmobiles 15-Zoll-Notebook mit exzellenter Verarbeitung
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
Kleiner Großmeister – Hochmobiles 15-Zoll-Notebook mit exzellenter Verarbeitung
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
95% Samsung Serie 9 900X4C A04
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 85%
95% Samsung Serie 9 900X4C A04
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 85%
Mattes Display im flachen Gehäuse
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: very good workmanship and dimensions; good battery runtime; good display; convenient weight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2012
Mattes Display im flachen Gehäuse
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: very good workmanship and dimensions; good battery runtime; good display; convenient weight
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2012

 

Samsung 900X3C-A02DE

Specifications

Samsung 900X3C-A02DENotebook: Samsung 900X3C-A02DE
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section

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Average Score: 96% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

96% Test: Samsung Serie 9 900X3C A02 - Zu gut für das Ultrabook-Label
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 96% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 92%

 

Samsung 900X4C-A01US

Specifications

Samsung 900X4C-A01USNotebook: Samsung 900X4C-A01US
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X4C-A01US (Model)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Samsung Series 9 15-inch (NP900X4C) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Although we're disappointed with Samsung's decision to downgrade the 15-inch Series 9's SSD, the $1,399 NP900X4C boasts improved audio and retains the series' svelte design, beautiful 1600 x 900 display, fast boot time and long battery life, all for $100 less than the original. If you don't want to forgo discrete graphics, the Dell XPS 15 ($1,599) delivers excellent performance, solid frame rates and a breathtaking 1920 x 1080p screen, all wrapped up in an attractive (but bulkier) design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% Samsung’s New Series 9 Notebook Is the Best of the Big Boys
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
If I have only one complaint (and I do) about the Series 9, it’s the keyboard. 15mm doesn’t give you much depth to work with, and the shallow travel on these keys makes touch typing difficult. At $1,400, the price may be an additional concern for some buyers, but I’d happily argue that the design and power of this good-looking laptop merit the extra outlay.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

 

Samsung 900X3C-A01AU

Specifications

Samsung 900X3C-A01AUNotebook: Samsung 900X3C-A01AU
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X3C-A01AU (Model)

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

Samsung Series 9 review (13-inch, mid-2012)
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
In recent weeks, we've been receiving an uptick in emails from readers, asking for help in choosing an Ultrabook (not the most affordable Ultrabook, but the best -- our fans do tend to be spec-obsessed, after all). While we can't outright make a decision for you kind folks, we've taken to suggesting a very small handful, and the 13-inch Series 9 always makes that list.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2012
90% Samsung Series 9 Ivy Bridge laptop review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Samsung's Series 9 is a stunning laptop that's superbly built, has an excellent screen and which feels good to use. It's the thinnest notebook on the market and among the lightest. Even so, it runs an Intel Ivy Bridge CPU that supplies more than decent performance for office applications and more.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3C-A01AU) review: A superb 13.3in Ultrabook with excellent build quality and a stunning display
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
If you're in the market for a thin and light laptop, then you should make it your duty to check out the Series 9 (NP900X3C-A01AU) — once you hold it in your hands, you'll fall in love with it. It can be purchased for under $1500 from some places (such as JB Hi-Fi) and you get a very well constructed and beautiful laptop for your money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Új Samsung Series 9 notebook: tökéletesre reszelve
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Appearance; performance; silent cooling system. Negative: Price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2012

 

Samsung 900X4C-A01UK

Specifications

Samsung 900X4C-A01UKNotebook: Samsung 900X4C-A01UK
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X4C-A01UK (Model)

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Average Score: 76.67% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Samsung 15" Series 9 (900X4C)
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
The outstanding 13" Series 9 isn't the only ultrabook in Samsung's new range. Despite overall good performance (video games notwithstanding) and high-end finishing, the atrocious quality of the display sets the Series 9 back all the way from five stars on the 13" to three stars on this 15". If you have to choose, we definitely recommend the 13" version with the PLS display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
90% Samsung Series 9 review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
When Samsung first released its Series 9 ultra-portable laptop last year, we were blown away by the power it generated from such a slim body. The new Samsung Series 9 may be on the pricey side, but it draws excellent performance from the latest Intel chip inside the gorgeous, slim body, making it perfect for intense work on the go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Samsung 900X4C review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
That great anti-glare display and crisp all-aluminium shell lift the Samsung Series 9 15-incher above the ultrabook rabble, and speedy Intel silicon inside keeps the notebook fast and very far from ephemeral. If you need a light and limber laptop with a great 15in screen, look no further than the 900X4C.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% ergonomy: 80%

 

Samsung 900X4C-A02US

Specifications

Samsung 900X4C-A02USNotebook: Samsung 900X4C-A02US
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X4C-A02US (Model)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Samsung Series 9 (NP900X4C)
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
The Samsung Series 9 15-inch laptop does a lot to improve upon the previous model from last year and it certainly shows. It has a very portable and attractive design and a nice-looking display. It has solid performance thanks to the third-gen Intel CPU and extra long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% Samsung Series 9 15-inch (NP900X4C-A02US)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Samsung's updated Series 9 ultrabook gives you multimedia power and battery life, but its high price and prefilled SSD may turn you off.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Samsung 900X4C-A03US

Specifications

Samsung 900X4C-A03USNotebook: Samsung 900X4C-A03US
Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X4C-A03US (Model)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Notebook Series 9 NP900X4C Ultrabook Review
Source: APC Mag English Archive.org version
You've gotta hand it to Samsung, the vendor's taking the Apple chase seriously. All in all, though we'd have preferred more storage and perhaps a higher-resolution screen, this is an excellent offering from Samsung and one of the better put together and more distinctive thin and light notebooks around. Pretty compelling.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Samsung 900X4C - ultrabook ve velkém
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quality processing; very quiet cooling system; long battery life. Negative: Some miniaturized connectors; the HD+ display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2012

 

Samsung 900X3D-A01US

Specifications

Samsung 900X3D-A01USNotebook: Samsung 900X3D-A01US
Processor: Intel Core i5 2537M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.1kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X3D-A01US (Model)

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Average Score: 80.75% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Series 9 900X3D review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
The Samsung Series 9 900X3D is an impressive laptop, but cutting the price doesn’t quite erase the feeling that the rest of the laptop feels very dated now, particularly in the face of Intel’s fourth generation of mobile processors and their improved graphics performance. At this price, the newer Samsung Series 7 Ultra is a much better buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Series 9 NP900X3D review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3D is an attractive 13-inch laptop that is easy to cast as Samsung’s alternative to the MacBook Air. However, it shouldn’t be dismissed as being all about style. Its combo of low weight, thin frame, a matt screen and SSD storage makes it incredibly portable and convenient. This helps to offset that it doesn’t offer a great amount of power for the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%
80% Samsung Series 9 NP900X3D review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Despite some issues, we believe the NP900X4D is a good buy, if not a truly excellent one. You won't walk out of the shop feeling like you've been ripped off, but you certainly won't feel like you've got the steal of the century, either.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
83% Samsung Series 9 900X3D review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Much has changed since the Series 9 emerged a year ago. The competition is much stiffer, and the 1,600 x 900 display now looks average compared to the Full HD display of the Dell XPS 13. But, for only £834, the Series 9 900X3D gets the essentials spot on. With gorgeous looks, great build and superb ergonomics, it’s more than worthy of a Recommended award.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Samsung Series 9 NP900X3D
Source: Liliputing English Archive.org version
A year ago most ultrabooks sold for around $1000 and up. Today you can find models priced as low as $600 or as high as $1500. The Samsung Series 9 sits somewhere in the middle — and the model I purchased offers pretty strong performance for the price. It doesn’t provide a no-compromise experience. The battery isn’t replaceable. The RAM and storage aren’t upgradeable. You need dongles to connect an external monitor or Ethernet cable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2012

 

Samsung 900X3E-A01UK

Specifications

Samsung 900X3E-A01UKNotebook: Samsung 900X3E-A01UK
Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links:  Samsung notebook section
 900X3E-A01UK (Model)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Samsung Series 9
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
This is a thin and light Windows 8 notebook that boots very quickly and for me anyway cures the problem of fingermarks around the screen by making the whole thing in silver grey rather than the standard shiny black finish. Strangely Samsung only have the 900X3E shown on their site which is probably a more recent model and as stated does have higher specifications but at a higher price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80%

 

Comment

Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 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.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

» 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.

3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

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.

3517U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.9 - 3.0 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1150 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.00:

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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82.21%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Samsung 900X3B-A74
Samsung 900X3B-A74
Samsung 900X3B-A74
Samsung 900X3B-A74
Samsung 900X3B-A74
Samsung 900X3B-A74
Samsung 900X3B-A74
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Samsung 900X3A-B02
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Samsung 900X3A-B01UB
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Samsung 900X1B-A03AT
Samsung 900X1B-A01RU
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Samsung 900X3A-A02CA
Samsung 900X3A-A01FR
Samsung 900X3A-A01UK
Samsung 900X3A-A01UK
Samsung 900X3A-A01DE
Samsung 900X3A-A01DE
Samsung 900X3A-A01DE
Samsung 900X3A-A01DE
Samsung 900X3A
Samsung 900X3A
Samsung 900X3A
Samsung 900X3A
Stefan Hinum, 2011-03-30 (Update: 2012-05-26)