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    Samsung outs second-gen Series 9 Ultra-thin Notebooks - with 256GB SSD!

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by yknyong1, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    Samsung has just debuted its second generation of Series 9 notebooks at a media event in Korea today - these ultra-slim units coming in 13.3-inch and 15-inch sizes with a single-piece aluminum body that's only 12.9mm thick.

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    The 13.3-inch NT900X3B-A74 works out to about US $2,376 if you opt for the higher configuration which comprises a Core i7-2637M CPU, 4GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. The notebook depends on integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics and has dual 1.5W speakers, a 4-in-1 card reader, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a single USB 3.0 port, mini-HDMI output and a 6-cell (40 Wh) battery. Its weight is said to be just 2.5 pounds.

    Little detail was shared about the 15-inch Series 9 model at this time apart from the mention of weight at 1.59Kg / 3.5 lbs, although it was indicated that the 15-inch model also has a SuperBright LED-backlit display with 1600 x 900 resolution not unlike the 13.3-inch model. Both will also sport backlit keyboards

    Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lBdj--IYgY&feature=player_embedded

    Samsung outs second-gen Series 9 Ultra-thin Notebooks by VR-Zone.com
     
    yknyong1, Feb 15, 2012
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  2. xzybit

    xzybit Notebook Geek

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    Uhh, yeah a $1000 premium for an extra 128GB SSD, no 8GB ram or 1080p? lolz

    I won't get this without 8GB ram
     
    xzybit, Feb 16, 2012
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  3. Thors.Hammer

    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea, if Samsung sells the 128GB 15" model for $1499 USD but jacks the 256GB model to nearly $2400, I'll be seriously looking elsewhere.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Feb 16, 2012
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    dipdeol Notebook Enthusiast

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    I believe those are Korean prices converted to USD, which is not necessarily indicative of how much it will cost once it hits North America.
     
    dipdeol, Feb 16, 2012
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  5. SoundsGood

    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    ... :eek: ...
     
    SoundsGood, Feb 16, 2012
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    I've looked, here in the States, and haven't seen one retailer that has the 256 GB yet. Does anyone else have better information? I definitely covet the i7, 256 GB. :D
     
    CJP2, Feb 19, 2012
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    I think Samsung is holding back on the i7 and 256gb option as they want to analyze how well the initial release is or perhaps wait for the new Ivy Bridge.

    I predict that the 15" i7 / 256gb will be priced around $1900.
     
    laidback, Feb 20, 2012
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