Samsung is gearing up to releases a new ultrabook which is said to rival the retina macbook air by the first quarter of this year. Samsung ativ book 9 specs, prices and features comparison by rosemarie bellaire. Samsung unveils the 2015 ativ book 9 ultraportable laptop. Samsungs 15inch ativ book 9 pro features an attractive aluminum body and a bright uhd screen, but weak battery life and underpowered graphics prevent it from being a top pick. The ativ book 9 pro is samsungs latest addition to its ativ line of highend laptops. The 2015 edition of the samsung ativ book 9 is the closest macbookalternative for the windows crowd. Samsung launches ativ book 9 pro ultrabook, ativ book 9 spin convertible posted on 1104 2015 at 2.
The design is carried over from samsung s protoultrabook, the samsung series 9, which helped define the new thin and light. Samsung announces its first 4k laptop, the ativ book 9 pro. The samsung ativ book 9, which was just revealed here at ces 2015, is incredibly light, incredibly thin, incredibly well built and just generally incredible, at least based on our first. Macbook pro is now challenged by samsung ativ book 9 pro. Or mirror your smartphone on your notebook 9 pro wirelessly with samsung sidesync. First introduced to consumers and tech watchers only very recently, the new laptop is the direct descendant of samsung s ativ pro 9 laptop that was introduced to the market at ces 2015 in january. Can i upgrade the ssd on the ativ book 9 plus np940x3kk02us this is the newer laptop with the broadwell chip. Weve long been a fan of the 12 inch form factor, pushing the size up from the standard 11. According to samsung via chat on their website they. The notebook looks and feels like a glimpse of the future. Loaded with security features yet unbelievable light and thin, expect that the new samsung ativ book 9 wont come cheap.
Enjoy powerful performance and portability with the samsung ativ book 9 2014 edition. My scores are based against other notebookslaptops on the market at this time. In 2015, the korean firm presses on with its conservative approach, perhaps even trying to beat its archrival to the punch with the fanless, 12. Samsung launches ativ book 9 pro ultrabook, ativ book 9. Samsung s ativ book 9 series has mostly targeted ultrabook buyers with lightweight, powerful and pricey models like the ativ book 9 plus. Due to the high pixel density, the quality of the image will be incredibly crisp and clear, so you can use the laptop as a media center and enjoy your favorite movies in top conditions. Ive opened the back cover and removed the battery, but i see no msata. While early evaluations of intels fanless chip arent exactly glowing ahem, lenovo yoga 3 pro, the spec sheet on the new ativ book 9 is nothing. Your order, returns, refunds and tradein questions answered. First seen at ces 2015, the samsung ativ book 9 matches the macbook nearly spec for spec. Apples 2015 macbook sans pro this time is one sexy machine and weve decided to put it up against some of the tightest looking windows laptops, the samsung ativ book 9, the 12 inch version. Discover the latest features and innovations available in the notebook 9 pro 15. Thanks to intels new core m processor, the new samsung ativ book 9 2015 gags is lighter and slimmer than ever. Both systems have 12inch displays with betterthanhd resolutions, both use intels core m processor, both have premiumfeeling designs and are very slim and light, with each weighing just a hair over two pounds.
All models come with either intel core i5 or i7 cpus and solidstate drivessd storage. Near the end of 2015 samsung reaffirmed their commitment to making laptops and we saw two new models, our. The ativ book 9 pro is a 15inch macbook pro competitor with a powerful processor, discrete nvidia geforce graphics and a gorgeous 15. Samsungs ativ book 9 pro is a 4k super laptop at ces 2015, samsung introduced the ativ book 9 laptop, carrying a core m chip within a super thin, light chassis.
As the first 12inch ultraportable to embrace the new intel core m processor, the ativ book 9 is proof that a slim profile doesnt have to come at the cost of expandability. The samsung ativ book 9 pro is a premium desktopreplacement. This machine weighs in at an incredible 2 pounds and sports the new. This week samsung is letting loose their newest in topend notebook hardware with the samsung ativ book 9 ultrabook. Samsung has a brandnew 2015 version of their ativ book 9 ultrabook. First seen at ces 2015, the samsung ativ book 9 matches the. The company rolled out a few thinandlight laptops like the ativ book 9 and the book 9 plus, but its laptops fell short of the competition in battery life and used the same design language theyve had for years. The ativ book 9 2015 is already available to purchase, and we managed to get our hands on. I wanted a thin, fast, light, and powerful machine that would last awhile. Samsungs latest ativ laptop gets a 4k screen, discrete.
The ativ book 9 is a brand for group of computers that are part of ativ laptop computer product line from samsung electronics inc. The new ativ book 9 2015 was the answer to apples macbook before it was even announced months later. Lets take a look at the features and specs of the new samsung ultrabook vs. The pro goes after the dell xps 15 and 15 retina macbook pro. I searched through many devices and the samsung ativ 9 pro is the best one i could find to fit my needs. It seems to be related to windows update, as it has been working intermittently with the updates restarting the laptop. The samsung ativ book 9 is 6 percent taller, but the surface pro 3 is 3 percent wider. However, the companys latest model, the ativ book 9 pro is. Ledbacklit touch screen panel, with a 4k resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a 16. It has the model number hong kong 940x3kk01, or usa np940x3kk02us. An updated version was released in 2015 the ativ book 9, book 9 pro, book 9 plus and book 9 spin. This is with the standard port, not the micro clarifying as ive seen a lot of threads about that port and the np940x5jk02us model. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
A relatively minor player in the laptop market, samsung did nothing to raise its profile in 2015. I purchased this laptop in early december 2015 and have been using it regularly for 3 weeks now. The pro is said to provide the power of a desktop with the practicality of a touch enabled 4k notebook. I have to admit that i really do enjoy this laptop. Apple macbook pro 2015 vs samsung ativ book 9 2015 edition by gogaurab. Samsung ativ book 9 2014 score details brilliantly engineered, the ativ book 9 is hampered by a cpu that can be found in systems that sell for a third of samsung. Book 9 is the flagship product of ativ line up and is designed with performance and portability in mind. Samsung ativ book 9 2015 ultrabook gets blade thin. I was wondering if anyone else has been having a samsung ativ 9 hdmi problem. The samsung ativ book 9 is a compact laptop with a stunning display and good overall performance, but it suffers from short battery life. Youll want to take those thickness measurements with a few. Now, samsung, a company known more for its smartphones than laptops, appears to have released a macbook pro killer with the ativ book 9 pro. A slim 12inch laptop that doesnt skimp on ports sign in to comment be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. Samsung ativ book 9 2015 vs the apple macbook which is.
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