The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus NP940X3K-K02US is a razor-thin laptop computer with a stunning touch screen and fast processing speed. This 13.3-inch touch screen notebook is designed to be highly mobile with a great deal of computing power.
Although it may appear to be a small computer, it is not in any way lacking in features which make it compete favorable with larger PCs because this prized featherweight laptop packs a powerful punch. Some of the most striking features of this computer are its portability and high performance.
Specifications
- Brand Name – Samsung
- Series – ATIV Book 9 Plus
- Screen Size (inches) – 13.3
- Maximum Screen Resolution – 3200 x 1800 pixels
- Processor – Intel Core i7 2.4 GHz A-Series Quad-Core (4 MB cache)
- Random Memory – 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM
- Hard Drive Storage – 0 GB Serial ATA-600 (256GB Solid State Drive)
- Graphics Coprocessor – Intel HD Graphics 5500
- Wireless Technology – 802.11bgn
- USB 3.0 Ports Available – 2
- Operating System Installed – Windows 8.1
- Product Weight – 5.2 pounds
- Product Dimensions – 10.25 x 2.50 x 14.25 inches
- Colour – Black
- Brand Name of Processor – Intel
- Processor Count – 1
- Hard Drive Rotational Speed – 1 RPM
- Optical Drive Type – No
Features
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus was designed with mobility in mind. It has a lovely, ultra-thin and lightweight body made from aluminium. Its light weight and good battery power make it ideal for users who are often on the move.
This Notebook also has SideSync functionality which gives it the distinctive ability to synchronize with other Samsung devices for seamless sharing of content.
Measuring at no more than 0.54 inches in thickness, this sleek, easy-to-Windows 8.1 notebook is equipped with 13.3-inch touchscreen display with SuperBright technology. The SuperBright technology makes the screen display to be considerably brighter than a regular screen. The notebook bundles all of 275 pixels into every single inch of its spectacular 3200 x 1800 screen display. This makes it even sharper and brighter than Full HD and thus, users are assured of a truly visually-riveting experience with the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus.
However, Full HD content will still be displayed properly by this computer’s screen because the screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9. In order to guard against scratches, the PC’s screen is made from durable Corning Gorilla glass.
It is able to perform fast multi-tasking with the Intel Core i7 processor and Intel HD Graphics 5500 graphics card. These high-end components enable the laptop to quite effortlessly handle heavy use.
The Intel Core i7-5500U processor of this unit has two cores capable of clocking speed of 2.4 GHz and with the assistance of Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, processor speeds can go as high as 3 GHz.
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus notebook is able to carry out complex multitasking very smoothly using Intel Hyper-Threading technology in conjunction with the massive 8 GB of on-board memory which make it easy to handle such tasks.
The boot up time is fast too due to the presence of a 256GB solid state drive which implies that within a matter of seconds, your apps and games can be fully launched and ready to go.
The built-in high-definition lossless audio player of the notebook provides studio-quality sound for music and movies.
This product is shipped pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system. This operating system provides an enhanced overall user experience compared with Windows 8 judging by the numerous extras that come with it.
PROS
- It has a great design and is very durable
- The screen display of this PC is very bright
- Booting time of the computer is very fast
- It has a good long-lasting battery that lasts for hours
- Able to synchronize with other Samsung devices
CONS
- The product comes with quite a bit of bloatware
- The fan noise can be rather noisy sometimes
Final Verdict
Its powerful processor and speedy SSD makes The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus NP940X3K-K02US an impressive device. The fast SSD and Core i7 processor provides enough power even for it to cope with demanding applications. Unlike many other computers, it doesn’t quickly reach its limits during intense multi-tasking activities. The computer stands out with its very short booting and loading times as well as its quick response to user commands.
The overall performance of this PC does not leave room for any complaints.
