Samsung announces price and availability of the ATIV Book 9 Lite in the US

The 13.3-inch laptop offers impressive specs for an "affordable" device

Craig Munro, Published 07/15/2013

First featured at Samsung's Premiere event last month, the ATIV Book 9 Lite is a lower cost alternative to the South Korean company's upcoming ATIV Book 9 Plus ultrabook.

The new device features a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 10 point capacitive LED touchscreen, an AMD A6 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 8, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal memory, a mini VGA port, a micro HDMI port, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, 802.11 b/g/n wifi, Bluetooth 4.0, a gigabit ethernet port, and a 3-in-1 multi card slot.

The laptop meets most of the recently updated requirements for the ultrabook category other than the processor and battery life. For this lower cost product, Samsung opted for a cheaper AMD chip instead of the ultrabook standard Intel Core. The processor in turn is less power efficient than a new Haswell chip and results in mediocre battery life (5.5 hours).

All in all these are very functional specs and excellent connectivity options in a light (3.48 pounds) and compact design (12.76" x 8.82" x 0.69").

The ATIV Book 9 Lite is available for pre-order now in white or black, and will be in stores on July 27th. Prices start at US$799, though Samsung's own online store has it listed at US$829.99.

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http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/pcs

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Press Release

Samsung Announces U.S. Launch of ATIV Book 9 Lite

Book 9 Lite, now available for pre-sale, offers beautiful design, intelligent performance and affordability in latest iteration of ATIV Book 9 family

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – July 15, 2013 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the U.S. launch of the ATIV Book 9 Lite. Taking a page from the celebrated and iconic design of the Book 9 family of PCs, Samsung continues to deliver on the promise of ATIV by offering consumers cutting-edge technology, seamless convergence and unparalleled style in a slim, compact form factor. The sophisticated, yet affordable Book 9 Lite gives users everything they need to stay connected, productive and entertained. It is now available for pre-sale in the U.S. and will be in stores beginning on July 28.

“With the ATIV Book 9 Lite, we created a device that fits the needs of a larger consumer base, while preserving the remarkable design and overall experience delivered by the Book 9 lineage,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of consumer IT product marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “To further streamline the computing experience and offer convenience to users, we built an integrated solution, SideSync, to bring together the mobile and PC ecosystems.”

The ATIV Book 9 Lite offers the same premium and striking design identity as the ATIV Book 9 in a more widely accessible model. With a refined aerodynamic architecture, accentuated by a sophisticated Ash Black or Marble White color, users do not have to compromise style for performance.

Built with cutting-edge technology, including a ten-point touch-screen LCD display, Quad Core Processor and a 128GB SSD, the Book 9 Lite balances exceptional features with overall value. Weighing three and a half pounds and measuring less than an inch thick, the Book 9 Lite is an ideal choice for mobile consumers and business travelers alike.

Samsung customers can enjoy a completely integrated experience across their smartphones, tablets and PCs, thanks to SideSync technology. The SideSync solution creates a synergy between Samsung’s mobile and PC lines, enabling users to seamlessly switch from working on their PC to their Galaxy smartphone by simply connecting the two devices via a USB cable. When connected, users can respond to a text on a mobile phone from their PC keyboard; view maps, photos and multimedia from their phone on their PC screen; make edits to files on their phone via their ATIV PC; and even drag and drop files from one unit to another. The result is a more unified experience, fewer interruptions to work and everyday life, and the ability to utilize the best features of both devices.

The ATIV Book 9 Lite is now available for pre-sale for an MSRP of $799.99 and will be available for in-store purchase beginning July 28.

Key Specifications

Category	Details	ATIV Book 9 Lite
Display	Size	13.3”
	Resolution	LED; 1366 x 768
	Brightness	250 nits
	LCD	10-point capacitive touch-screen LCD
Performance	OS	Windows 8
	Processor	Quad Core Processor (up to 1.4 GHz)
	Graphics	AMD Radeon™ Graphics
	Memory¹	4GB DDR3
	Storage²	128GB SSD
	Camera	720p HD
Battery Life	Battery Life³	Up to 5.5 hours (MM12)
Dimensions	Dimensions	12.76" x 8.82" x 0.69"
	Weight	3.48 pounds
	Color	Mineral Ash Black or Marble White
Ports	Ports	Mini VGA, Micro HDMI, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 3- in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC), Headphone/ Mic combo
Availability	MSRP	$799.99
Availability	Availability Date	7/28/2013

Samsung, ATIV, SideSync and ChatON are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

*All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

¹Total amount of available memory may be less based on system configurations, graphics support, and other factors.

²Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes, GB = 1 billion bytes, TB = 1 trillion bytes. Please note that a portion of the hard drive is reserved for system recovery, operating system and preloaded content software.

³Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, power management settings, applications used, and wireless settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use. Test results based on independent third party Mobile Mark (or Battery Mark) tests. Non-Metric weights and measurements are approximate.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a broad range of digital consumer electronics, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S and America’s fastest growing home appliance brand. To discover more of the award-winning products you love with Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion.