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Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Rating:
(110 Reviews) 110
Rating Breakdown 110 reviews
5 stars
54
4 stars
27
3 stars
12
2 stars
11
1 star
6
71 out of 95(75%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Review 1 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Verrazano
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Samsung Series 9
PostedJanuary 15, 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJanuary 15, 2013
"This, like all of my other Samsung purchases has really amazed me and will continue to keep my on the Samsung wagon. Since the purchase of this laptop I've had one issue and that was due to a power surge but how laptop responded was awesome. Granted I had to Google search how to restore the laptop to it's former state, the fact that it shut itself down to protect my data is a spectacular feature."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, fast boot
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Pringlesbbq
from California, USA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
This is what I call Ultrabook
PostedNovember 26, 2012
PostedNovember 26, 2012
"Great display. super bright. beautiful design. A little bit too expensive. the whole computer is super fingerprint magnet, which is annoying. the plastic part around the keyboard is so breakable. the ports are not that well designed."
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, great looking, good processor for an ultrabook
Cons: fingerprint magnet, built-in battery, upgrading ssd will void warranty, expensive
My product recommendations
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Review 3 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Mondoz23
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Awesome
PostedOctober 19, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 19, 2012
"I just bought this computer and I'm very happy with the purchase. I love this notebook."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
ryanjf
from Chicago, IL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Best designed Ultrabook period!
PostedSeptember 28, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedSeptember 28, 2012
"Form, fit and finish are the best on the market. It's lightweight, fast, slim and runs cool. The travel of the keys on the keyboard and mac like touchpad will take some getting used to but it the direction the whole industry is going so there will be a bit of a learning curve. Overall I love this Ultrabook and highly recommend it to anyone."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, ultra slim
Cons: highest priced ultrabook
I would recommend this to a friend!
My product recommendations
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Review 5 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
PaulSwit
from Buffalo, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Rocking laptop
PostedAugust 28, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 28, 2012
"This slim, lightweight PC is fast! Screen is sized perfect and has great color and brightness."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
jbfromlbc
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Series 9 and Ubuntu mint
PostedAugust 26, 2012
PostedAugust 26, 2012
"I purchased this and immediately installed linux Mint 13 and was pleased to find all of the devices worked well. I love this machine and use it as my travel dev box. Battery life is very good even running my 'nix. Can't say how it runs with Windows but from what I saw in the MS store that seems pretty solid as well. Great design!"
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Review 7 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
thepcpenguin
from Rexburg, ID
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Already Runs Windows 8 Flawlessly
PostedJuly 23, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJuly 23, 2012
"I'll be to the point here (I'm reviewing the 11.6" version:
- Runs Windows 8 with supplied Windows 7 drivers.
- 2gb RAM is plenty for Windows 8.
- Wish it was slightly cheaper, considering the size of the SSD (64gb).
- Someone mentioned you can't close the slider door on the side when a microSD card is inserted because it "didn't inset enough". IT CLOSES JUST FINE. (This may or may not be a discrepancy with the 11.6" model. Mine is the 900X model)
- The keyboard is backlit. I don't know where this feature has been all my life.
- I will continue to run Windows 8 on this machine for the foreseeable future. The speed is insane.
- Still sport'n the 1366x768 display. I can't wait for that fad to go out the window."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, backlit keyboard
Cons: Not high def
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
Review 8 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
toylover
from PA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Finally a new generation of notebooks
PostedMay 18, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 18, 2012
"Not having had a lot of time with it as yet, I am finding the comfort of using it a more intuitive experience than expected. Love the short boot up time which i have been waiting for a couple years now. So far so good"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+7points
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Review 9 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Amazing Laptop!!
PostedMay 9, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 9, 2012
"I absolutely love this laptop!! I just which there were more designs and colors. Just one thing about the page up and page down buttons: I wish the buttons were above the left and right buttons like on my samsung netbook. This is going to be a great work laptop."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
SerendipityG
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:11+
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
In love
PostedApril 17, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedApril 17, 2012
"I love everything about my laptop... well almost everything, my only complaint is that it should have an easier way to raise/lower volume instead of having to use the Alt key, something like a finger sliding thingy. But overall I LOVE my laptop, and now is almost 1,000 cheaper that when I bought it :("
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Spang1999
from California
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
It is strong
PostedApril 5, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedApril 5, 2012
"I like the design. The laptop runs program fast. The SSD is very fast.
Con: There is no SSD utility preinstalled. Also my A03 version shows more noise than B01."
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
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Review 12 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Tawnta
from Webster City, Iowa
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Madly in LOVE
PostedFebruary 3, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedFebruary 3, 2012
"I am in LOVE with this exquisite masterpiece. Before I bought it, I'd read reviews that it was sleek and sexy. Now that we own it, I told my husband that is actually the only accurate way to describe the Samsung Series 9. Every day that I use it, I fall in love with it even more. It outshines & outperforms anything else on the market. We are pleased with the keyboard, bright screen, versatility and amazing speed. If it gets to the point that we cannot share; we will buy another one exactly like this one. This baby is worth the money!"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, sexy yes i said it ... sexy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
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Review 13 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Scothania
from Colorado Springs, CO
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Best Laptop out for all around use.
PostedJanuary 22, 2012
PostedJanuary 22, 2012
"To open, I would like to say that I am a computer and techie geek through and through. I own or have owned more gadgets and laptops and computers and parts than 99% of the general public. Tech addicts anonymous is a good idea for me if it existed.
Moving on. The series 9 is the best PC laptop out. I am wishing I had a 2nd gen. with the higher res. screen to review but I cannot yet justify replacing my 2011 series 9.
Pros:
*Screen is ultra bright, beautiful, and matte. Also very durable from the front as well as being supported by the duraluminum frame.
*Keyboard is backlit and a pleasure to type on. One of the best out there of it's class. No missed keys and very responsive. 5 star build quality.
*Durability is unsurpassed. I slap, yes slap the screen closed and toss it into the car seat next to me with complete comfort and without hesitation as the computer is as solid as I have ever seen (practically tablet like) SSD and the duraluminum is just top notch and unrivaled.
*Speed is great with the core I5 processor and the graphics (Intel 3000) is above par against any computer without a separate graphics processor (card).
I have had every 2011 ultrabook and they are all returned or resold or passed on as the series 9 is a far superior laptop that I use at night in my bed when I want to do some night work. To grabing it daily when I leave the house and throw in in the passenger seat next to me with my Mi Fi 4g card and I am a mobile power house 24/7.
Moving on. The series 9 is the best PC laptop out. I am wishing I had a 2nd gen. with the higher res. screen to review but I cannot yet justify replacing my 2011 series 9.
Pros:
*Screen is ultra bright, beautiful, and matte. Also very durable from the front as well as being supported by the duraluminum frame.
*Keyboard is backlit and a pleasure to type on. One of the best out there of it's class. No missed keys and very responsive. 5 star build quality.
*Durability is unsurpassed. I slap, yes slap the screen closed and toss it into the car seat next to me with complete comfort and without hesitation as the computer is as solid as I have ever seen (practically tablet like) SSD and the duraluminum is just top notch and unrivaled.
*Speed is great with the core I5 processor and the graphics (Intel 3000) is above par against any computer without a separate graphics processor (card).
I have had every 2011 ultrabook and they are all returned or resold or passed on as the series 9 is a far superior laptop that I use at night in my bed when I want to do some night work. To grabing it daily when I leave the house and throw in in the passenger seat next to me with my Mi Fi 4g card and I am a mobile power house 24/7.
Cons:
*Resolution which is resolved in the gen. 2 to the 1600x900.
*Batt. life could be a bit better.
*The micro sd card reader needs to be inset further to allow a card to stay in the computer while the little flip door is shut."
*Resolution which is resolved in the gen. 2 to the 1600x900.
*Batt. life could be a bit better.
*The micro sd card reader needs to be inset further to allow a card to stay in the computer while the little flip door is shut."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: resolution, sd card slot to shallow, battery life is avg.
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Review 14 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
SirSquid
from Florida
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Nice laptop
PostedDecember 9, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedDecember 9, 2011
"Slick design & super fast! If you like the MacBook Air, you'll love this!"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+1point
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Review 15 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
K9WHF
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
A Beautiful Thing
PostedDecember 6, 2011
PostedDecember 6, 2011
"This laptop is unquestionably the lightest, fastest Win 7 Machine on the street. It is a pleasure to use and the Wow factor is HIGH! Beautiful screen and fast performance.
A few little irritations:
(1) The touchpad is very sensitive and requires somr
practice to touch very lightly
(2) The power connector for the "brick-to-laptop and the
internal female receptacle have gotten very sloppy
so it is hard to keep the power connector engaged.
This causes charging to be intermittent.
(3) The Broadcom Wi-Fi card is very finicky and struggles
to connect to my Apple Time Capsule"
A few little irritations:
(1) The touchpad is very sensitive and requires somr
practice to touch very lightly
(2) The power connector for the "brick-to-laptop and the
internal female receptacle have gotten very sloppy
so it is hard to keep the power connector engaged.
This causes charging to be intermittent.
(3) The Broadcom Wi-Fi card is very finicky and struggles
to connect to my Apple Time Capsule"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Share:
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9of 9voted this as helpful.
Review 16 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
ACE01
from CT.
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
BEST OF THE BEST!
PostedDecember 1, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedDecember 1, 2011
"Sexy, fast, powerful,light, and reliable; what's not to like? A little pricey, but you have to pay up for the best."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, sexy, powerful, reliable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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-4points
0of 4voted this as helpful.
Review 17 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
NUMBER 1
PostedDecember 1, 2011
PostedDecember 1, 2011
"I was worried because of bad reviews but i took a chance because of the BRAND Samsung... I trust them and they are the best... Mine has no wifi issue what so ever.. it is faster than my old laptop... Love this laptop.."
Pros: Lightweight
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Review 18 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Nohj
from NYC
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
The Best Laptop I’ve ever used.
PostedNovember 21, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedNovember 21, 2011
"I’ve been a Windows User all my live and three years ago I bought an Alienware Laptop (Area 51 m9750) but to work and play games, now that I’ve been traveling a lot, I needed a very lightweight portable Laptop and as I’m not an Apple big fan, but for the couple of years I’ve been jealous for their Laptops, most recently with the Ultrabook McBook Air came into market, I even thought to buy one, but I made a small research on this Samsung, and I’m still very much surprise because, because I use it for the heavy fights; I use AutoCAD, Inventor, ProE, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Studio, etc. and this Laptop handle everything I launch.
Pros: So Stylish, Fast, Very Fast, Ultra Lightweight, Great Battery Life, Great Screen, Great Keyboard, I like the Touch Pad a lot, since I use Excel very much, I love the USB 2.0 that charges devices even when sleep, can Play Games also, and everybody take a look at it when in public. Can’t say more!
Con: Price, Disk space (just got external HDD), no DB9 adapter for external monitor, no DVD Drive (just got external DVD/RW).
Bottom Line: The Best Laptop I’ve ever used. Great Value for the Price!"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: price
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
DesertFoxxx
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Wow
PostedNovember 19, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedNovember 19, 2011
"I can have any computer I would like. I use 3 or 4 on a daily basis. My personal machine is a MacBook Pro 15". I was looking at MacBook Airs over the years and they seemed to be fitting my needs more and more. I use several Windows 7 machines for work, and when it came time for a new laptop, I found the Series 9. Love it. Love the matte screen. Love the keyboard backlighting. It is a faster, more capable MacBook Air running Win7. Even the box that this machine comes in is sexy! There is a certain profile of users that these ultra-portable machines are perfect for. I do not need an optical drive nor do I need huge internal storage. Trackpad is probably the best I've found on a non-Mac laptop. MicroSD card slot is OK for me but full sized SDHC would have been way better, considering the door cannot be closed with a MicroSD inserted anyway. Connector for Ethernet dongle is touchy - would have been way better to have a LOCKING dongle or the RJ-45 built right in. Haven't used the microHDMI yet. USB 3.0 is cool although I don't have anything USB 3 yet. USB 2 port charges attached device even if laptop is asleep or off. Sound is freaking unreal for 1.5W built-in speakers. Bluetooth 3 works great for keyboard, mouse, cell phone, everything I've tried to attach. It attracts fingerprints but this is a minor and ubiquitous symptom. The LED that indicates charging is not visible with the lid closed. Very fast boot and very fast awake from sleep. All this comes at a pretty steep price, even more-so than the MacBook Air! Might have to get another with i7 processor..."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Lightweight
Cons: expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Netlore
from SoCal
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
'Winbook Air' defined
PostedNovember 18, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedNovember 18, 2011
"I travel once a month for work and my 3 year old 17" laptop was feeling pretty heavy and outdated. I've been drooling over the MBA most of my co-workers have been getting, but I really wanted to stick with Windows. I've acquired a lot of software tools I use regularly for work, some of which I have actually purchased.
Recently, a bunch of companies have released "Winbook Airs". I was weighing the available options in this category and decided to go with (left brain) the one that could be upgraded to 8GB of RAM & (right brain) looked the best.
Most of the currently available "Winbook Airs" look like they are trying to copy the MBA, but the S9 has its' own look that says "Welcome to the Dark Side".
I'm loving this thing and it's already stealing time from my tablet & my desktop system because it's powerful enough to be a daily driver but still very portable because of its' weight and battery life.
Every review I've read gave the S9 high marks in everything compared to the MBA except cost. Well, Samsung has recently dropped the price on the 128GB model to be less than the equivalently equipped 13" MBA! (check Best Buy).
Better get yours before everyone else sees the price drop . . . just in time for Christmas."
Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight, windows operating system, stylish, high quality, upgradable to 8gb of ram
Cons: windows operating system
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 21 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
bishop161
from Baton Rouge, LA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
A lot more power than you think!
PostedNovember 17, 2011
PostedNovember 17, 2011
"the i5m is a beast. You would be suprised at the power this laptop puts out.
The hardware in this will trump any airbook."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, fast
Cons: price
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Review 22 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Traveling2Much
from Arlington, TX
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
New level of computing hardware
PostedNovember 14, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedNovember 14, 2011
"I travel every week via air. Lugging a suitcase and business laptop bag through security and boarding is a real test for a 64 year old male. When I first found this machine at BestBuy I was amazed at the weight. After looking closer the speed at boot and logon also impressed me.
Pros: boot time; logon time; computing speed; no CD/DVD adding weight; long battery life; WiDi
Cons: No DVD/CD (not really a problem); proprietary Ethernet dongle (should just add another USB port and a generic USB/RJ45 adapter)"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 23 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
iamlost456
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Super Portable Powerhouse
PostedNovember 6, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedNovember 6, 2011
"This awesome little computer doesn't sacrifice power too squeeze everything into this small sleek device. Extremely light and the SSD makes loading anything blazing fast!"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 24 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
knam25
from Hercules, CA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Best Laptop in the market.
PostedNovember 3, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedNovember 3, 2011
"I had Sony Vaio laptop but hdd quit on me after 2 weeks. I had terrible time with their customer service so I decided to return it. I went down to nearby Fry's and compared Samsung S9 and comparable MacAir. Spec and price wise they were very similar. However S9 had much better screen and design was much more sleek. Bright screen help when I outside and try to do a little browsing. Also, with S9 I can use all the software I've accumulated. Every time I bring out my S9 at a local cafe, even MacAir owners turn their heads with envy."
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, compatibility with majority of software
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 25 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
cedinsmore26
from Mankato, MN
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
L-O-V-E my Samsung Series 9!!!
PostedOctober 28, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 28, 2011
"This laptop is nop-notch in my book. Light, fits in my purse, easy to carry. As fast or faster than any other computer I've ever used. Can keep up with my quick transitions between windows, panes, programs, etc. You certainly get what you pay for with this machine. Love it!"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 26 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Klaudia
from Boston
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Rating:
NEW LOYAL SAMSUNG CUSTOMER
PostedOctober 26, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 26, 2011
"I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS LAPTOP. THE FACT THAT IT WAS SO LIGHT IS WHAT SOLD ME SINCE I AM A GRADUATE PATHOLOGY STUDENT AND MY BOOK ARE EXTREMELY HEAVY TO BEGIN WITH. AT FIRST I HAD TROUBLE AT HOME PICKING UP WIRELESS SIGNAL AND I THINK IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT THE LAPTOP IS COMPLETELY ENVELOPED IN THE ALUMINUM. I HAD MY DAD PUT THE ROUTER CLOSER TO MY ROOM AND IT FIXED THE TISSUE. I WISH IT WAS CHEAPER BUT OTHER THAN THAT I AM COMPLETELY SATISFIED. SO MUCH THAT MY TV, BLURAY, STOVE, MICROWAVE, AND NOW MY BRAND NEW PRINTER ARE ALL SAMSUNG PRODUCTS."
Pros: Lightweight, no one has it
Cons: Not high def, expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 27 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
GonzoJr
from Nashville, TN
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Good Ultramobile for Business replacement
PostedOctober 25, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 25, 2011
"The design is very appealing and clean, with the hideaway ports on each side."
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, thin
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 28 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Anonymous
from Seattle, WA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Good portable laptop, great for the Web
PostedOctober 22, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 22, 2011
"Light, great design, fast boot time, Windows7 works well.
However, twice it was crashed and "blue screened" on me during regular use, which is somewhat alarming considering I've only owned it for a month.
Lack of an optical (CD/DVD) drive was a problem so had to buy an external drive, although the Samsung matching drive is fairly inexpensive."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: crashes
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 29 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
travelingalot
from oklahoma,
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Thin, light, and fast
PostedOctober 20, 2011
PostedOctober 20, 2011
"having owned 3 Sony z series Laptops I am not willing to settle for compromises, I like having the power of my desktop at my finger tips. I noticed this computer back in February and have been keeping my eyes on it, I also do not want to buy a orphan product. In my opinion it has now reached main stream without costing through the roof. it has everything I need. speed, weight, and all the features that make living on the road necessary without the ones I never use like a optical drive.. everything is digital I hate carrying extra weight with out a need.."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Lightweight
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Review 30 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
88keys
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Definitely the best notebook I've ever owned.
PostedOctober 4, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 4, 2011
"And that includes Macbooks and Macbook Airs. Excellent product."
Pros: Lightweight, Bright display, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 31 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
TRAVELLER2011
from Dallas, TX
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
On the Go
PostedOctober 3, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 3, 2011
"I love this machine for its full size with on-the-go weight!!!!"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 32 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
2travel
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Series 9 opinion.
PostedOctober 1, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 1, 2011
"Love the notebook! Only one complaint; I often touch the large touch pad with my palms and this results in a repostion of my cursor."
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, thin, cool looking
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 33 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
hdbreezy
from San Diego, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Rating:
Literally the best laptop on the market!
PostedSeptember 27, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedSeptember 27, 2011
"It's just an amazing laptop!, so sleek in design and lightweight. SSD drive is simiply a must for everyday computers now, and the display blows your hair back!! This laptop gets attention from everyone too. (which I love the most of all!)"
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 34 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Kwol42
from Indiana
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Great for home or travel
PostedSeptember 1, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedSeptember 1, 2011
"I just love this laptop. Very stylish, lightweight and high-preforming. I'm so glad that I paid for a larger SSD drive. Well worth the money. Starts up immediately. No problems with wifi, but did have to change the default battery settings which were set to maximize battery over signal strength. Once I did this, everything worked great."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 35 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
rodg
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Travel? This is the laprop you need.
PostedAugust 27, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 27, 2011
"Fast, light - very light - great screen, instant start, illuminated keyboard, looks good. What's not to like! The perfect laptop for the frequent traveller who doesn't want to have their arm pulled out of their sockets!!"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 36 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
creativebot
from Kyiv
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
A great mobility, design and performance in a single tiny laptop
PostedAugust 23, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 23, 2011
"My job supposes a lot of mobility. Have few offices to visit regularly, sometimes have to work virtually anywhere (outside of the town, in my car, in a plane etc.) At the same time I need my work device to be able to run graphical and sound software (which might be quite demanding in terms of performance). I have to say Series 9 totally handles my every need."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, fast boot, quiet, not apple
Cons: touchpad
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 37 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
cynthw54
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Awsome
PostedAugust 12, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 12, 2011
"Luv this laptop, very fast and convienent.....all my kids want the same computer"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 38 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Mizzaira
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
<3
PostedAugust 11, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 11, 2011
"loveeee! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) i couldn't have a better choice for my first laptop!"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 39 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Tractorphil
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
The Mobile Office Redefined
PostedJuly 29, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJuly 29, 2011
"I bought this laptop for college\work and so far it has replaced my work computer completely. It has a fast wake up time and things just snap open when clicked on. It's very lightweight and I carry it everywhere I go. I was shocked it was able to play Portal 2 with reasonable settings just fine. This is definitely the best laptop I have purchased. The speakers on this guy are louder and clearer than previous laptops I have used."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: wireless can be a small issue
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 40 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Sky1018
from Oregon
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Perfect Portability
PostedJuly 17, 2011
PostedJuly 17, 2011
"I use a laptop mostly for meetings and travel, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The Series 9 is light, thin, and works as advertised. The display is excellent, and it really does start up very quickly, which is great when bouncing between conference rooms and offices.
The Series 9 does not have all the connectivity options, to be sure, but then there are many larger and heavier options for that. The Series 9 also costs more than many laptops. On the other hand, it is very good quality and there are places that offer reasonable prices. The Series 9 trades off some of the connectivity options and price for near perfect mobility. It simply works well.
There are no other Windows laptops quite like this one, so if you want to maximize mobility, the Series 9 should work nicely."
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight
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Review 41 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
lightNewYork
from New York, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Uncompromising portability meets power and esthetic
PostedJuly 13, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJuly 13, 2011
"After spending a considerable time for market search and analysis, I decided on a Samsung-9. I am very happy for the decision I made. I am not a PC game person so it will not be fair to make a judgement on that. That said, I have been using it for business and personal needs; and I am very satisfied. The literally light-weight excellence makes such a big difference even if you are not on the road constantly. I can sum up my experience with three Ps: Portable, powerful and peachy."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: plug in needs illumination
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 42 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
call
from Japan Kyoto
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Cool
PostedJuly 12, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJuly 12, 2011
"This notebook is very cool.
I can't find any problems about performance, operability, portability, battery.
Surprisingly, it has inner mic!! So I don't need any periferal equipment for Skype.
If it has a VGA terminal(or an official converter to VGB) for presentation, it was perfect.
I can't find any problems about performance, operability, portability, battery.
Surprisingly, it has inner mic!! So I don't need any periferal equipment for Skype.
If it has a VGA terminal(or an official converter to VGB) for presentation, it was perfect.
It only has 100GB and it's not so big. But,I think you can cry content with this note.
I bought this from Japan via amazone, so it's not so expensive now."
Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight, high performance, tough battery
Cons: no official vga converter
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 43 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
gadgetG33k
from San Francisco
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Svelte, Sleek and sexy...
PostedJune 24, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJune 24, 2011
"Beautiful machine, ultra thin and super light but not light on processing power. It's nice to see attention to detail and design on a windows machine. My only gripe is that it is a fingerprint magnet..."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
My product recommendations
Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 (Wi-Fi Only) – 16GB White
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Review 44 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
seele
from LA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Small, Stylish, and Powerful
PostedMay 23, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 23, 2011
"I've had this laptop for a little less than a month and had no problems. It performs well, runs cool (temperature), and is really quiet. For those wondering about video, I can stream 1080p video on YouTube with my cable internet without any problems. Although I didn't really use much of the software that came with laptop, the software did look clean, usable, and useful. Overall, I gave this laptop 5 starts for useful software and functionality, powerful hardware, and beautiful design."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: expensive, attracts fingerprints
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 45 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
hiswill
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Great Laptop!
PostedMay 18, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 18, 2011
"I just love the new design for this. I am not a MAC person so it is nice to see a product that competes with the MAC Air. Good job on design and I am very happy with this product."
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, fast
Cons: one more usb port
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 46 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Golfballer333
from USA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
PostedMay 15, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 15, 2011
"Best Track-pad I have ever used, great screen, and amazingly light. The only thing I can complain about are the ports, not enough of them and micro hdmi is a pain."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, battery life, backlit keyboard, trackpad
Cons: micro hdmi, weak gpu
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 47 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
CompSciStudent
from USA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Rating:
Precisely What I Was Looking For
PostedMay 15, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 15, 2011
"Pros:
1. Its lightweight, has a decent battery time, and most importantly has the processing power to run my code and do pretty much everything I normally do on a computer with the possible exception of high-end video games. Notably it runs Portal 2 with no problems. I was looking for a computer that's lightweight/mobile while having more processing power than a netbook and I was really looking at a MacBook Air, but it had a weak processor, and the Mac OS X which I despise.
2. Very stylish, all my friends like the way it looks
3. Bluetooth
4. Ethernet connection which is something I did not expect on an ultra-thin computer like this.
5. The way that its constructed its very strong on the side, so if it falls on its side (which is the way that most computers drop) it is very likely to not sustain any damage (haven't tried this tho xD).
6. I love the SSD and how fast this computer is to boot up and do basic tasks.
7. This computer is actually quite a bit cheaper than a MacBook Air, which, with roughly the same features but a much weaker processor, would cost approximately $2,400.00
6. Love the touchpad and the backlit keyboard which also feels very nice (unlike with some computers... I'm looking at you Acer). Typing on it right now.
1. Its lightweight, has a decent battery time, and most importantly has the processing power to run my code and do pretty much everything I normally do on a computer with the possible exception of high-end video games. Notably it runs Portal 2 with no problems. I was looking for a computer that's lightweight/mobile while having more processing power than a netbook and I was really looking at a MacBook Air, but it had a weak processor, and the Mac OS X which I despise.
2. Very stylish, all my friends like the way it looks
3. Bluetooth
4. Ethernet connection which is something I did not expect on an ultra-thin computer like this.
5. The way that its constructed its very strong on the side, so if it falls on its side (which is the way that most computers drop) it is very likely to not sustain any damage (haven't tried this tho xD).
6. I love the SSD and how fast this computer is to boot up and do basic tasks.
7. This computer is actually quite a bit cheaper than a MacBook Air, which, with roughly the same features but a much weaker processor, would cost approximately $2,400.00
6. Love the touchpad and the backlit keyboard which also feels very nice (unlike with some computers... I'm looking at you Acer). Typing on it right now.
Cons:
1. This computer is expensive, I know I said that its cheaper than a MacBook Air, but a bad example is no example to follow.
2. The hard drive is a bit small, I don't need that much space, but I think this may be a problem for some people.
3. Fingerprint magnet... notably though it is very scratch-resistant.
1. This computer is expensive, I know I said that its cheaper than a MacBook Air, but a bad example is no example to follow.
2. The hard drive is a bit small, I don't need that much space, but I think this may be a problem for some people.
3. Fingerprint magnet... notably though it is very scratch-resistant.
Final Thoughts: Overall I love this computer, its a great purchase especially for someone who needs a very mobile computer with more power than a netbook to do everyday work/entertainment. Its not a video-gaming computer, but I don't think anyone wants it to be. The only disadvantage is the expense."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: too expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 48 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
juliainc
from Minneapolis
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Way more fabulous than a MacBook Air!
PostedMay 15, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 15, 2011
"Fabulous ultralight design, great power, gorgeous features, awesome business tool. I'm loving it!"
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, sleek, high style
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 49 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Luv4tech
from Columbus, OH
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Sleek and Slick
PostedMay 12, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 12, 2011
"Great performance,quickresponse, sleek looks. Very portable. This was exactly what I was looking for."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, eye catching looks
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 50 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
rjdriver
from Monroe, WI
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Black Majic
PostedMay 1, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMay 1, 2011
"I bought this computer for my wife, I was pleasantly surprised
with the form and function really quick to boot up The only thing I wish it had was a bigger ssd drive other than that it has been working flawlessly."
with the form and function really quick to boot up The only thing I wish it had was a bigger ssd drive other than that it has been working flawlessly."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 51 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
ITgeek
from Sheboygan, WI
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
A lightweight laptop for those on the go
PostedApril 16, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedApril 16, 2011
"I have been waiting for the release of this laptop since I first saw it on the CES reviews. The form factor 13.3" is large enough to allow for comfortable use for extended periods of time. The screen is large enough to share content with others in small settings including my wife who feels the need to read my review as I type it. As airplanes continue to stuff passengers in to smaller seats the need for a smaller laptop to fit on the fold down tray is becoming more important.
The back lit keyboard is great for those moments when you want to use the laptop without disturbing your mate by turning on a lamp so you can see the keys. The keypad is nicely spaced and allows for easy typing that can take some getting used to on laptops smaller than 13.3 inches.
People have commented on the lack of a dvd drive however I was looking for a lightweight laptop and the dvd drives add another half pound on average. I can download most software that I use as well as movies and music so I really doubt that I will miss it. USB thumb drives continue to grow in capacity also making the use of a DVD as a storage media less convenient.
The laptop boots up in under 20 seconds. It is amazingly fast and I have been very pleased by the speed of applications on the laptop. The Solid State Hard drive helps increase the speed of applications on the laptop.
I wish it was a little less expensive but when I compare it to other business laptops with an i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and Windows 7 they are equally expensive. The case is very sturdy in feel and does not flex like the laptops of old.
I am anxious for the release of the docking station built in to the central hub product from Samsung to allow for fewer connections to the laptop when I am in the office. I am going to be looking at bluetooth alternatives that can be used with the built in bluetooth on the laptop to aid in fewer physical connections being needed allowing for the USB ports to be used for other things.
I loved the packaging and Samsung continues to impress me with their products.
The webcam software has a cool security feature which includes motion detection which starts recording when someone enters the area being monitored.
Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and it was worth the wait."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 52 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
SadCatSoft
from Toronto, ON
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Excellent Machine
PostedApril 15, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedApril 15, 2011
"First of all, pay no attention to those who want beefier specs in this machine - if this had it, it would be thicker and heavier, and that's precisely what I don't want. Definitely don't want a DVD drive in this.
Overall, I've had no problems with it so far, except for a small rubber plug that fell out of the screw well when I first took this out of the box. It was a little disconcerting at first, but I just put it back in and it was fine. :)
Other than that, it pretty much met my expectations of being one amazing machine - thin, fantastically light, metal, has really good feel to it. Sometimes I pick it up and hold it in my hands just for the sake of it. :) Performs very fast for what it is.
Things I wish were different (very minor, I'm just picky):
- A bunch of software is installed automatically on first boot for about four minutes. This should really be done in the factory, so the initial experience is clean and immediate.
- The default Fast Sleep program, while great for quickly waking it up, drained my battery completely overnight when I just closed the lid and walked away. You can change this, but the defaults should be set to something else.
- Finally, Samsung, please, please, PLEASE make the label on the back with the OS serial number peel off easily - it ruins the otherwise beautiful back of the machine and is impossible to remove. And I want to.
- Ideally, I'd like a non-Intel graphics card, but not if it makes it thicker/heavier. Form factor is the primary reason why I bought it.
- Speakers sound a bit muffled - the ones on a competing fruity-themed laptop of similar thickness sound better."
- A bunch of software is installed automatically on first boot for about four minutes. This should really be done in the factory, so the initial experience is clean and immediate.
- The default Fast Sleep program, while great for quickly waking it up, drained my battery completely overnight when I just closed the lid and walked away. You can change this, but the defaults should be set to something else.
- Finally, Samsung, please, please, PLEASE make the label on the back with the OS serial number peel off easily - it ruins the otherwise beautiful back of the machine and is impossible to remove. And I want to.
- Ideally, I'd like a non-Intel graphics card, but not if it makes it thicker/heavier. Form factor is the primary reason why I bought it.
- Speakers sound a bit muffled - the ones on a competing fruity-themed laptop of similar thickness sound better."
Pros: Lightweight, slim, design, performance
Cons: integrated graphics, software required intial tweaks, muffled speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 53 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
RealReviewer
from New York, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
wow!
PostedApril 14, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedApril 14, 2011
"This piece has got beautiful design compared to Z. I like Z also but this is better. Eventhough Z had 1600x900 but this one looks gorgeous. The screen brightness is really nice.
People who put negative reviews in regards to 1366x768 and other features are the ones who does not have this device and they give reviews bases on spec sheet.
I updated the multitouch trackpad software before using it and it is an awesome piece and I don't have any issues with it. I used it for light work and browsing for about 7 or 8 hours with 50% brightness and battery shows 40% left.
Backlit key board with different brighness level is very nice.The system runs very fast;startup- 16 sec;from sleep - 4 sec
I gave 4 stars for value just because of not having optical drive(As I used bluray\dvd drive in my Z a lot) and less space 128GB SSD. If this has both optical drive and more SSD space then this would easily be the best ultraportable notebook.
People who put negative reviews in regards to 1366x768 and other features are the ones who does not have this device and they give reviews bases on spec sheet.
I updated the multitouch trackpad software before using it and it is an awesome piece and I don't have any issues with it. I used it for light work and browsing for about 7 or 8 hours with 50% brightness and battery shows 40% left.
Backlit key board with different brighness level is very nice.The system runs very fast;startup- 16 sec;from sleep - 4 sec
I gave 4 stars for value just because of not having optical drive(As I used bluray\dvd drive in my Z a lot) and less space 128GB SSD. If this has both optical drive and more SSD space then this would easily be the best ultraportable notebook.
I thought of returning this and getting macbook air(as I used the macbook air from my friend) but now I am really starting to like it more than macbook air. Yes it is pricey if you not own and used it but once you start to use it you will really like it more and you'll feel it was worthy product. I wrote this review(not in proper order) during my office break and it is based on my 10 hours of usage. I will give more updates during this weekend as I will be playing more with it(hooking up hdmi, using the usb 3 to my hdd..) .
for those who submit the review:
Please give reviews if you own it and used it. If you want to present your views based on the spec sheet then go to a forum. Reviews gives the users to make better decisions so do not mess it. I would not have bought it based on some idiotic reviewers who does not own the product but some how I bought it and loving it."
Please give reviews if you own it and used it. If you want to present your views based on the spec sheet then go to a forum. Reviews gives the users to make better decisions so do not mess it. I would not have bought it based on some idiotic reviewers who does not own the product but some how I bought it and loving it."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, well built, excellent design, backlit keyboard, fast startup
Cons: no optical drive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 54 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Kjeoph
from Boston, MA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Amazing Laptop!
PostedMarch 23, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedMarch 23, 2011
"While not cheap, this is a beautifully designed ultraportable laptop. It is both incredibly thin and light yet it feels solid and quite durable. The duralumin itself is cold like metal to the touch, yet the texture is somewhat plasticy. This is somewhat odd, but I actually like it. Also, from my limited experience, the fingerprint issue seems generally overstated in the electronics blogging world.
The insides seem very good too. I'm used to a high performance desktop and thought that I might be disappointed, but I think the SSD saves the overall performance of the system. No disappointment at all, so far; the end result is without a doubt an impressively quick machine. I haven't had enough time yet to get a genuine sense of its abilities, but I am sure most users who are not seeking a gaming rig will be quite pleased. Moreover, for what it's worth, I already really enjoy the quick boot and resume features of this laptop.
I knocked the feature rating back one star primarily due to the lack of connections -- 1 USB3, 1 USB 2, 1 miniHDMI, mic-headphone (1/8'') jack, microSD card reader, and proprietary, wired-LAN port (adapter included). While I feel Samsung chose well, I prefer most electronics the way I like my receivers, i.e. loaded with connections. I am sure there will come a time when the lack of connectivity will require at least creative solutions and may even limit possibilities -- e.g. connecting to projectors, classroom displays, etc.. Furthermore, I have not yet had to replace the battery -- which apparently requires "professional assistance" -- this too is suboptimal.
Finally, the battery life seems at least good, if not better than that. Again, experience is limited, but I see myself being able to stretch continuous, regular (e.g. word processing, websurfing, video and music playing) use beyond 5 hours. Too soon to be too sure, however.
The price is high, but this is an amazing, easy-to-love laptop."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 55 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
cosy1234
from Switzerland
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Super Hardware, dissapointing Windows 8
PostedDecember 17, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedDecember 17, 2012
"This well formed smartbook is really a pleasure-
to hold in a hand, unfold and surf with it
to work wherever you are.
So lite, I take it like a couple of sheets in my working notes
( the series 9 has same format as worldwide paper sheet standard A4- thats great!)
Battery time is quite ok
Excellent Display, surprising quality of sound, excellent keyboard
to hold in a hand, unfold and surf with it
to work wherever you are.
So lite, I take it like a couple of sheets in my working notes
( the series 9 has same format as worldwide paper sheet standard A4- thats great!)
Battery time is quite ok
Excellent Display, surprising quality of sound, excellent keyboard
Dissapointing :
1) Windows 8 is a poor and sticky version, essential functions are hidden or no more existant. the playground tiles are for kiddies but not for serious users
2) Bluetooth has some driver or HW- problems and is not really working it's an issue
3) The Mousepad is not as good as it seems. The sensibility waves with electrostatic charge or humidity or whatever else and makes usage really dificult. left mouseclick is sometime a lucky winner sometime it works on first try: not good enought to work with.
4) Really really bad are the connectors: no standard, adapters not avalable at the local store: it is for nothing. Specially I miss a standard VGA port or probably a Standard DVI Port. It is really bad to not be able at this time to connect my Samsung Series 9 to a Beamer...."
1) Windows 8 is a poor and sticky version, essential functions are hidden or no more existant. the playground tiles are for kiddies but not for serious users
2) Bluetooth has some driver or HW- problems and is not really working it's an issue
3) The Mousepad is not as good as it seems. The sensibility waves with electrostatic charge or humidity or whatever else and makes usage really dificult. left mouseclick is sometime a lucky winner sometime it works on first try: not good enought to work with.
4) Really really bad are the connectors: no standard, adapters not avalable at the local store: it is for nothing. Specially I miss a standard VGA port or probably a Standard DVI Port. It is really bad to not be able at this time to connect my Samsung Series 9 to a Beamer...."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, slim nice beauty case, hitech feeling, excellent display, excellent keyboard, really good battery lifetime, sufficient speed / power
Cons: unprecise mousepad, bad right mouse klick, bad proprietary interface for vga, not working bluetooth
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 56 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Sammiesue
from Chantilly, VA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Beautiful, lightweight, portable, but a bit shy.
PostedJuly 27, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJuly 27, 2012
"The computer is sleek, beautiful, light and amazing. Everyone who sees it is jealous. My only issue is the short reach of the wifi antenna, which I hope is better on the next model. I love the backlit keyboard and the Control Center utility."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, backlit keyboard
Cons: expensive, wifi reception is weak
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 57 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
mcompson
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Samsung N9 series Rocks
PostedApril 4, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedApril 4, 2012
"Wonderfully solid product that is lightweight. Would benefit from a universal connector for the built-in NIC card and a longer battery life. An additional USB port would be wonderful too but I understand about trade-off's. Love the backlit KB!"
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, backlight awesome
Cons: 1 more usb port, better battery life, more generic interface cord for hard connect to ne
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 58 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
anthony123
from dallas, tx
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Great design
PostedFebruary 15, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedFebruary 15, 2012
"Awesome look and finish. metallic looks so cool and windows 7 it's awesome."
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 59 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
RickInRedmond
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Excellent, except battery life, touchy touchpad
PostedJanuary 18, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJanuary 18, 2012
"There is a lot to love about this unit, especially the light weight. I pick up one of my other laptops and, well, they are really heavy in comparison.
The battery life is a disappointment, probably 3.5 hours max on average. Also, the touchpad is extremely sensitive to the point where I need to disable it frequently (Fn+F5). The case exterior also shows fingerprints easily. I find that I buff it frequently with the included cloth. The speakers lack bass; very "bright" sound.
Great Perf. It wakes up in about 3 seconds. Reboots in under a minute. Very nice keyboard. The screen is really bright and easy to read."
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 60 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
An excellent ultra-light laptop, with surprisingly good performance.
PostedJanuary 12, 2012
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJanuary 12, 2012
"Pluses:
+ Super fast SSD
• Initial boot up in ~`15 seconds
• Office 2010 opens in ~2 sec.
• PDFs are instant
+ "Fast Start" is awesome, and restores the previous working session in ~3 seconds
• Note: it takes about 5-10 sec. to enter Fast Start (after you close the lid)
+ Super bright screen can be used outdoors in sunlight
+ over 7 hours of initial battery
• If you only use it a few hours at a time, you can run for days using the "Fast Start" feature
+ Helpful "Easy SpeedUp Manager" speeds up boot times even more
+ Dual-core i5 processor (quad-core with Hyper-Threading)
+ Good BIOS Security features, like HDD password
+ Included Network dongle is full gigabit (1000 mb/s)
+ HDMI port supports full extended desktop (dual screen)
+ Ultra sleek design
• sturdy metal case
+ High speed USB 3.0 port
+ Extremely light, and more functional than a tablet
+ Super fast SSD
• Initial boot up in ~`15 seconds
• Office 2010 opens in ~2 sec.
• PDFs are instant
+ "Fast Start" is awesome, and restores the previous working session in ~3 seconds
• Note: it takes about 5-10 sec. to enter Fast Start (after you close the lid)
+ Super bright screen can be used outdoors in sunlight
+ over 7 hours of initial battery
• If you only use it a few hours at a time, you can run for days using the "Fast Start" feature
+ Helpful "Easy SpeedUp Manager" speeds up boot times even more
+ Dual-core i5 processor (quad-core with Hyper-Threading)
+ Good BIOS Security features, like HDD password
+ Included Network dongle is full gigabit (1000 mb/s)
+ HDMI port supports full extended desktop (dual screen)
+ Ultra sleek design
• sturdy metal case
+ High speed USB 3.0 port
+ Extremely light, and more functional than a tablet
Negatives:
- Backlight keyboard needs some ambient light to turn on (This is a big annoyance)
○ But you can turn up the screen brightness to start the backlight keyboard
- Mouse pad way too sensitive.
○ Even after adjusting it for days, tapping just couldn't be used reliably
○ Mousepad texture not smooth
○ Mouse driver doesn't support scrolling gesture in some browsers (works ok in others)
- Small Hard Drive of 99 GB, after 28 GB gets allocated to Recovery Partition
○ Another 25 GB goes to essential Windows 7 updates install & programs
○ You end up with ~75 GB.
○ After installing my apps, I have about ~50GB free. Definitely usable, but I have to be conservative on installs.
- VGA add on cable for Micro-HDMI port was hard to find (& not cheap).
- Poor physical security features:
○ No K-lock support. (Don't leave this laptop out of your sight.)
○ Samsung Fast Start feature is cool, but doesn't allow you to force password on recovery. You have to engage the Windows lock screen manually first (Win-key "L") .
- Expansion ports are poorly placed:
○ Hinged panels (on each side) are hard to access
○ Can't close the (right side) hinged panel with micro-SDHC card in slot
○ Video and Ethernet dongles are tricky to plug in"
- Backlight keyboard needs some ambient light to turn on (This is a big annoyance)
○ But you can turn up the screen brightness to start the backlight keyboard
- Mouse pad way too sensitive.
○ Even after adjusting it for days, tapping just couldn't be used reliably
○ Mousepad texture not smooth
○ Mouse driver doesn't support scrolling gesture in some browsers (works ok in others)
- Small Hard Drive of 99 GB, after 28 GB gets allocated to Recovery Partition
○ Another 25 GB goes to essential Windows 7 updates install & programs
○ You end up with ~75 GB.
○ After installing my apps, I have about ~50GB free. Definitely usable, but I have to be conservative on installs.
- VGA add on cable for Micro-HDMI port was hard to find (& not cheap).
- Poor physical security features:
○ No K-lock support. (Don't leave this laptop out of your sight.)
○ Samsung Fast Start feature is cool, but doesn't allow you to force password on recovery. You have to engage the Windows lock screen manually first (Win-key "L") .
- Expansion ports are poorly placed:
○ Hinged panels (on each side) are hard to access
○ Can't close the (right side) hinged panel with micro-SDHC card in slot
○ Video and Ethernet dongles are tricky to plug in"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Lightweight
Cons: keyboard backlight doesn't always work
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 61 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
waterfrost
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
The best laptop around!!
PostedDecember 17, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedDecember 17, 2011
"I just purchased this laptop and i have to say i usually don't purchase samsung laptops. This laptop is the best the design build is solid and sexy. It's slim and portable. Rockin an i5 intel core processor thats pretty darn good. It's packed with the best processor series out. It's like the corvette of laptops. Greeat job Samsung."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, processor, made by samsung
Cons: the price
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 62 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
proUser
from California
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
not fully technically mature
PostedDecember 15, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedDecember 15, 2011
"This machine is fast, robust, very lightweight, with a display very useful to work in direct sunlight and a touchpad working like a charm, improving efficient work with long documents or program source code and tons of open windows. This laptop is almost optimal for use as a business laptop, except for:
Using a laptop at work includes frequent presentations and connecting the laptop to a projector. Samsung should ship a well engineered VGA adapter by default!
The new intel driver for the WiFi works great - in most cases. With some AccessPoints, however tethering is troublesome and requires disabling the 802.11n mode.
Apart from not offering a SD card slot, the MicroSD card slot is an acceptable alternative. However, if you close the connector flap panel, you have to push the MicroSD card deeper into its slot.
The power connector to the laptop is long, stiff, and without any strain relief. It will be a mater of weeks until it will be broken!
Regarding these shortcomings, I would not consider this product fully technically mature. But I found workarounds for the insufficiencies, except for the poor quality power connector."
The new intel driver for the WiFi works great - in most cases. With some AccessPoints, however tethering is troublesome and requires disabling the 802.11n mode.
Apart from not offering a SD card slot, the MicroSD card slot is an acceptable alternative. However, if you close the connector flap panel, you have to push the MicroSD card deeper into its slot.
The power connector to the laptop is long, stiff, and without any strain relief. It will be a mater of weeks until it will be broken!
Regarding these shortcomings, I would not consider this product fully technically mature. But I found workarounds for the insufficiencies, except for the poor quality power connector."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, sophisticated touch pad
Cons: wifi reception, no strain relief power connector, no default vga adaptor
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 63 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
DACL
from Daytona Beach, Florida
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
It is a beauty...
PostedDecember 5, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedDecember 5, 2011
"Everyone who sees it loves it. It is sleek, trim, and well proportioned. It is well made (with a few small exceptions) and a great PC. The exceptions come in the form of small rubber feet on the bottom of the laptop used to protect the expansion port door from being scratched or damaged. They fall out and get lost, very disappointing for an expensive piece of equipment. The battery life is almost as good as advertised, which in my opinion is a tremendous success. I have showed it off to all of my envious co-workers and their huge Walmart provisioned junk."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Lightweight, solid construction
Cons: little rubber feet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 64 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Wish it has all the bells and whistles that series 7 laptop has
PostedNovember 2, 2011
PostedNovember 2, 2011
"I love this design and how light it is.
I wish it samsung will make a second generation that has the features like series 7 laptop 15.6 inches does-while still keeping this beautiful design of series 9.
I wish it samsung will make a second generation that has the features like series 7 laptop 15.6 inches does-while still keeping this beautiful design of series 9.
Thanks for listening!"
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations, lack of features like those on samsung series 7
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Review 65 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
RealSelf
from California
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Crazy Computer specs
PostedOctober 31, 2011
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
PostedOctober 31, 2011
"Beautiful design - but not really useful. Seems fragile."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 66 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
penguin000
from Phoenix
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Nice ultrabook but low screen resolution
PostedOctober 19, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedOctober 19, 2011
"I loved this ultrabook when I saw it and it is fast and works well for casual internet usage that you cannot do on a current tablet such as a Galaxy Tab 10.1.
The style is neat and the ports appear out of the sides in a nice touch. The only problem is a major one: the screen resolution is quite low for such a nice machine. I had to return it and buy a different ultrabook that has a 1600x900 screen. 5 stars if Samsung fixes that in their next iteration. Evrything else is nicely done from what I saw while I had it.
So as to Samsung's claim of "no compromise": close but not quite. I could not make the compromise of the low 768 pixel height display even though the rest of the system is better than the competition."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, fast disk, great touchpad and lighted keyboard
Cons: Not high def, low screen resolution (less than 1440 x 900)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 67 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
ManfromNOHO
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
VERY eye Catching Item
PostedSeptember 25, 2011
PostedSeptember 25, 2011
"I really like this item, its a good design. Even slimmer then the MacPro Air.
The only complaint I have is the 128 GB SSD drive. It comes with only 99GB and another 20GB is already taken from pre-loaded software. So you only end up with 79GB of space to use for yourself."
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: small ssd drive, speakers are low
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Review 68 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Cloudyone
from Washington, DC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Great laptop for everyday use
PostedSeptember 13, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedSeptember 13, 2011
"Pros:
- Size
- Weight
- Screen size, clarity and brightness
- I/O ports
Cons:
- Relatively poor wifi reception
- Fingerprint magnet
- Battery life should be better: I get 4-5 hours); but my Chromebook gives me 8-10."
- Size
- Weight
- Screen size, clarity and brightness
- I/O ports
Cons:
- Relatively poor wifi reception
- Fingerprint magnet
- Battery life should be better: I get 4-5 hours); but my Chromebook gives me 8-10."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: wifi reception
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 69 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Mjmart
from NW Suburbs of Chicago IL USA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Rating:
Great Replacement for my work laptop!
PostedAugust 22, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 22, 2011
"I work in I/T. We receive company laptops supplied by our "partners". They are, like most laptops, big, heavy, bulky,and with limited battery life. When you go to a meeting, you have to take along your power supply, mouse and other items in order to be functional. With my Samsung NP900X3A, I unplug it, fold it up. It is no thicker or even heavier than a pad of paper, but oh, so much more powerful! When I get to the meeting, I just pop the lid, it wakes up, and I'm ready to go! When the meeting's over, I just close it up, take it back to my office, and with the 4Gb of memory, and i5 processor, it climbs "back into the saddle" as my primary workstation. I no longer use anything else, and I use some pretty demanding tools! I love it, and I get lots of compliements on it. The only downside is that I had to buy it with my own money because it was not from our "strategic partner" but I wanted something that could do the job, the whole job, and do it with aplomb! I have suceeded, and do not regret having purchased it myself at all. I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you Samsung, for a great product!"
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight, battery life, ultra-portable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 70 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Computerfreak
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
The Cord
PostedAugust 19, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 19, 2011
"I seriously love this laptop.However, after six weeks, the cord has broken and frayed at the connection with the plug "box". I went to the place I bought it to get a replacement (had brought their extended warranty in addition to the one that comes with the computer). Multiple people looked at it, looked at me skeptically and asked if I had been "wrapping" the cord. I told them no, since I wouldn't do that with this type of cord. They had one demo left in their store and went to get that cord to replace mine. Surprise, surprise, that cord had done the exact same thing! I told them I wanted the cord replaced and they said I should just bring the laptop back for a refund?? I just want a new cord! Cool laptop, very poorly designed cord."
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, fast
Cons: bad cord design!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 71 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
corporateuser
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
Love the look and general performance, there are some drawbacks
PostedAugust 4, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 4, 2011
"The laptop is very sexy and performs very well (I maxed out the RAM)
The issues with docking, the HDMI cable to present and the sensitive power connection are drawbacks.
I love the power cord size, but be careful. As it was the only powercord, and there is no docking station, I had it plugged in and someone swipped the cord and the female insert has become loose requiring a trip to the repair shop."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Lightweight
Cons: Not high def, durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 72 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
Poweruser
from Madison, WI
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Rating:
My new favorite work horse...
PostedAugust 1, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedAugust 1, 2011
"I recently purchased my Samsung Series 9 laptop. It offers great performance and small luxuries such as a large touchpad, backlit keyboard, and the function lock key. I use this laptop not only for school but also for professional purposes, using it for lighting design software including CAD programs and paperwork software. Overall the design aspects are beautiful and the performance is amazing, definitely a step up from my last laptop."
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 73 for Samsung Series 9 Notebook
ray2011
from Boston, MA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Rating:
Slick laptop but lacking completeness in some areas
PostedJuly 5, 2011
I would recommend this to a friend!
PostedJuly 5, 2011
"Great laptop -- versatile, lightweight and easy to carry around and travel with. I have been using it for 3 months now and over time see issues with performance speicifcally in memory consumption. The Solid State drive is very handy though can run out very quickly. The two issues that I see are that the USB 3 compatible USB port is not really compatible with USB 3 devices -- meaning they dont really work and the laptop cannot recognize those devices making that port unusable and leaving me with just one USB port to work with. This is something I will be contacting Samsung to address for my laptop. In addition, the HDMI port seems to not work properly either and when using an HDMI cable, I need to constantly adjust it to get a clear picture.
All in all though a great laptop if you are on the road and need a fast easy machine to use. The touchpad is fantastic and so is the display."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: Did not meet expectations, usb 3 does not work
I would recommend this to a friend!
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