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    Series 9 Sandy Bridge / Ivy Bridge

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by aweedman, Oct 12, 2012.

  1. aweedman

    aweedman Notebook Enthusiast

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    NP900X3B-A01US $995
    NP900X3C-A01US $1250

    which would you get?
     
    aweedman, Oct 12, 2012
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The B is the older Sandy Bridge model and will have slightly slower CPU and shorter battery time. However, it's probably worth getting and then putting the money saved towards a 256GB SSD upgrade.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 12, 2012
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    Thanks. I appreciate your thoughts
     
    aweedman, Oct 12, 2012
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    akheron Notebook Guru

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    The graphic chip in ivy bridge is also much better than that in sandy bridge.
     
    akheron, Oct 13, 2012
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