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Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE

Specifications

Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE (ATIV Book 9 Series)
Processor
AMD A6-1450 4 x 1 - 1.4 GHz, Temash
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 8250, Core: 400 MHz, Shared RAM, 12.102.1.1200
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR3 1066 MHz integrated
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, AUO B133XTN01 5, TN LED, Optional capacitive mutli-touch, glossy: yes
Mainboard
AMD A60M
Storage
Samsung SSD PM841 MZMTD128HAFV mSATA, 128 GB 
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ AMD Hudson-2 FCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: Microphone/headphone combo jack, Card Reader: SD, Slim PC security lock
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros Communications AR9565 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.4 x 324 x 224 ( = 0.69 x 12.76 x 8.82 in)
Battery
30 Wh Lithium-Polymer, integrated
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p HD 1280x720
Additional features
Speakers: 2x Stereo SoundAlive, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, 40 watt power adapter, ethernet adapter, pamphlets, Samsung SideSync, S Player+, S PhotoStudio, S Camera+, Evernote, Microsoft Office Trial, Settings, Support Center, SW Update, Recovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days Trial), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.58 kg ( = 55.73 oz / 3.48 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
879 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 74.29% - average
Average of 7 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 54%, features: 67%, display: 68% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE

76% Review Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Ultraslim - the AMD way. Samsung's rather expensive ATIV Book 9 Plus was released some time ago and has been called the "most beautiful Ultrabook" by some. The ATIV Book 9 Lite uses AMD components and is offered at a more palatable price point. What the new notebook has to offer is the subject of our review.
What does it take to make an $800 version of a $1,400 Ultrabook?
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
The ATIV Book 9 Lite sounded like a good idea. In fact, the sales pitch was remarkably straightforward: Here's a machine that looks generally like the high-end ATIV Book 9 Plus, but costs a lot less. The problem is, the Book 9 Lite ultimately rests too much on its good looks. Take away the skinny chassis and you're left with a machine that offers sluggish performance and short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2013
40% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
In Samsung-speak, all of the company's Windows 8 devices are now called "Ativ". The Samsung Series 9 must be rolling in its grave. The performance from the Ativ Book 9 Lite's AMD A6 processor harks back to another era. The screen is irredeemably bad, as are the speakers. If you run into this laptop, keep walking.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%
60% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
We loved the price and the (almost) faithful design to the Series 9 range. The chassis is super-thin and extremely stylish, as long as you look past the redesigned lid. Overall it's a good-looking machine and at face value it knocks the socks off the competition in terms of aesthetics. Our list of disappointments reads like a naughty schoolboy's report card. The blurry, poor-resolution screen, the plastic lid, the poor benchmark scores, and the own-brand chip all make for sorry reading. Some of these negatives are simply down to cost-cutting measures, and it's important to remember that this Samsung model exists for those on a budget. But you only have to look as far as the Asus Zenbook S200 or the VivoBook S400 for an altogether more impressive low-cost machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 40% features: 60% workmanship: 70%
90% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Provided you can tolerate and average screen, this is a great buy. For the money the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite is a smart, stylish and practical laptop with very good battery life. It's not a speed demon and is no good for games, but you won't find many laptops as light and portable and a good at this price. We do recommend you buy the non-touchscreen version, though. It's £100 cheaper, a bit lighter and is identical in every other way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 75% display: 50% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% emissions: 90%

Foreign Reviews

89% Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite (NP905S3G-K01DE)
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 11/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 89%
79% Notebook für unterwegs
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 64% features: 79% display: 80% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 100%
86% 俘获美女芳心! 三星ATIV 915s笔记本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%

Comment

Series: The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series consists of high-end ultrabooks. It was released in 2013 as successor of the Samsung Series 9 laptops. The models feature up to an Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB of DDR3 RAM. Depending on the model, the integrated Intel HD Graphics or one of AMD’s latest graphics cards is used. In addition, there are a few SSD size options. The laptops either feature a 13.3 inch touchscreen with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels or even a bright and contrast-rich Quad HD screen. The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series models belonged to the first ultrabooks which supported Microsoft Windows 8’s touch functionality from the start. However, there is also option to choose a non-touch screen.

The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series has either Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 bit or Windows 10 pre-installed. Thus, there is no installation needed upon purchasing. Starting from 2.6 pounds (1.17 kg), the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Series models belonged to the lightest laptops at that time. The laptop is also quite thin at only 0.5 inch (1.27 cm). For wireless connectivity, it has WiFi and Bluetooth built in. As for input/output ports, it features two USB 3.0 ports, a mini DisplayPort and an SD card reader.

AMD Radeon HD 8250: Integrated graphics card of the AMD A6-1450 APU ("Temash"). Based on the GCN architecture, integrates 128 shader units and is clocked at 300 - 400 MHz.

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

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


A6-1450:

Quad-core APU for ultraportables and tablets. Codenamed "Temash", it is based on the Jaguar architecture and integrates a Radeon HD 8250 graphics card.

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


13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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


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.


74.29%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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Stefan Hinum, 2013-09-24 (Update: 2013-09-24)