It is the thinnest laptop compared to the MacBook Air which is 2.9lbs in heavy and 0.11 to 0.68 thick, this machines seems like a good rival. But does it have what it takes to actually compete with?
Samsung 9 series boast with a brand new Intel Core i5 2537M processor, a 128GB of Solid State Drive (SSD) storage space, it has a 4GB of RAM, Ethernet, HDMI, and USB ports as well as a headphone jack. It includes 400 nit LED-backlit keyboard and two 1.5-watt speakers bundled with sub-woofer.
The 13.3-inch 9 Series features a LED-backlit screen, offering users the highest quality visual experience expected from Samsung, thanks to SuperBright Plus display with 400- nit brightness. Digital images and multimedia are brought to life on the 9 Series, assisted by a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and true-to-life color reproduction (16 million colors), enriching the computing experience for end users. Additionally, the wide 160-degree viewing angle allows users to appreciate breathtaking screen images from a variety of vantages points, making the 9 Series easy to use whether in a user’s lap, on a desk or shared in a communal space. The laptop’s ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness based on surrounding lighting conditions and reduces user eye strain. This innovative feature is complemented by an automatically adjusting backlit keyboard that adapts to darker light conditions with greater illumination.
The slider also packs USB 2.0 and HDMI ports, a 4-in-1 card reader, a 1.3-megapixel camera, optional WiMAX connectivity, an ambient light sensor, and it supposedly boots in under 20 seconds -- not bad for an ultraportable device running a full copy of Windows 7. The six-cell battery supposedly offers up to nine hours of life and pricing starts at $699 with availability slated for March 2011.