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Samsung Series 9 13-inch
$1,649.00
Released March, 2011
The Pros:Runs on a powerful next-gen Intel Core i5 processor - significantly better performance than the competition. Includes a USB 3 port. Backlit keyboard.
The Cons:Lower display resolution and poorer display aspect ratio than the competing Air (16:9 1366 x 768px vs 16:10 1400 x 900). Expensive at $1600 (more than MacBook Air). Glossy black plastic display bezel and keyboard tray.
The Samsung 9 Series is a compact, lightweight 13.3” laptop released in 2011. It is made from Duralumin, a premium material twice as strong as aluminum, yet no heavier than 3-lbs total. Featured is an Intel Core i5 1.4GHz CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 128GB solid state drive.
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As for the screen, it’s LED-backlit and capable of a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and 400-nit brightness. Plus it offers a 160-degree viewing angle for added convenience. Signature are the connectivity options, which include Wi-Fi, built-in WiMax, Bluetooth 3.0, Ethernet, HDMI, and USB. There is however no optical drive. Plus the graphics are restricted to integrated Intel. There are however power-saving batteries with a 6-hour lifespan, and a subwoofer.
Features
- Lightweight Laptop
- Genuine Windows 7 CPU
- Intel Core i5 2537M CPU
- 4GB DDR3 RAM
- 128GB SSD
- 13.3” HD LED-Backlit
- Intel HD GT2 Graphics
- 2 Stereo Speakers
- 1.5W Subwoofer
- Lithium Polymer Battery
- WiFi/WiMax
- HDMI/USB
- Bluetooth
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Auto Adjusting Backlit Keyboard
- Power-Efficient Lithium Polymer Batteries
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runs on a powerful next-gen Intel Core i5 processor - significantly better performance than the competition
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slick duralumin (aluminum alloy) body
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very thin and lightweight - 2.89lbs, 0.68" thick
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display is extremely bright (400-nit), features a matte coating, excellent quality
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up to 9 hours of battery life (claimed by Samsung)
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64 or 128GB solid state storage - considerably faster and more physically resilient than spinning disks
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distinct aesthetic - doesn't just look like a ripoff of the Air
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excellent trackpad and backlit keyboard combination - well designed, solid, and comfortable
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ambient light sensor for automatic display brightness adjustment
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lower display resolution and poorer display aspect ratio than the competing Air (16:9 1366 x 768px vs 16:10 1400 x 900)
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expensive at $1600 (more than MacBook Air)
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glossy black plastic display bezel and keyboard tray
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no full-size SD card slot (only microSD card slot)
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battery is not user replaceable - sealed in the body
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ports aren't very accessible - flip down access ports much like the first gen MacBook Air, proprietary Ethernet jack requires a dongle
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