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Samsung 940X3G-K01DE

Specifications

Samsung 940X3G-K01DE
Samsung 940X3G-K01DE (ATIV Book 9 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4200U 2 x 1.6 - 2.6 GHz, Haswell
Graphics adapter
Display
13.30 inch, 3200 x 1800 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
1.3 kg ( = 45.86 oz / 2.87 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1600 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 86% - good
Average of 8 scores (from 10 reviews)
price: 81%, performance: 88%, features: 70%, display: 91% mobility: 93%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: 96%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Samsung 940X3G-K01DE

80% Samsung ATIV Book 9
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The ATIV Book 9 Plus is a real eye-opener of an ultraportable. With its attractive anodized-aluminum body highlighted by streaks of silver, Samsung's Ultrabook (priced at $1,224) offers Apple-level aesthetics for the Windows crowd. Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus is a gorgeous, aluminum-clad ultraportable with a vibrant quad-HD touch screen and fairly strong battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Review
Source: Ultrabook News English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 is still one of the most stylish Ultrabooks out there. It combines that with performance and productivity in a well-balanced package with no major issues to speak of. Compared to the previous version of the ATIV/Series9 Haswell it offers big battery life advantages over Ivy Bridge but we question the need for such a high DPI screen considering the issues with some applications on the desktop. Touch, we feel, is becoming more and more useful as users adapt and Windows 8 Modern UI apps evolve. It would have been nice to see AC support on the WiFi, the inclusion of the important port adaptors and maybe next time round Samsung will need to think about WiGig but as it is, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 is an extremely strong Ultrabook offering that, in many respects, leads the way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2013
87% High-resolution, small-footprint premium laptop
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Take a beautiful Windows ultrabook design. Add a super-high-resolution touch screen and longer-battery-life Intel Haswell processor. What could be wrong with that? If you’re just looking for an all-around excellently made Windows touch ultrabook and don’t mind that it's on the expensive side (and doesn’t convert to a tablet), the improved Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus is worth the investment.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
85% Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is one of the best Ultrabooks on the market, and as of this writing, still one of the few with Haswell. From a design perspective, nothing beats the 9 Plus, and it's more visually daring than the aging MacBook Air design yet it's stately enough for business.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

79% Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 3/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79%
Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: c't - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
86% Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: Computerbild - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
92% Samsung Ativ Book 9 NP940X3G-K01
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 01/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
93% Fantastisch hochauflösend, elegant und stabil: das Vorzeige-Ultrabook
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100%
86% Schärfer als das Retina-MacBook
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 81% performance: 93% features: 70% display: 82% mobility: 88% ergonomy: 91%

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.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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


4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

» 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.


86%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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Stefan Hinum, 2013-10-24 (Update: 2013-10-24)