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Price range:
$1,229.99 - $1,299.99
Summary:A 13.3-inch laptop tested with Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, and a 128GB solid-state drive.
The Samsung NP900X3C-A01US Ultrabook is a 13.3-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1600 x 900. It has 4GB of memory and a 128GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. But it lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It comes with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed.
The NP900X3C-A01US Ultrabook has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 2 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.
The NP900X3C-A01US Ultrabook measures 12.3 inches wide by 0.6 inches high by 8.6 inches deep and it weighs 2.6lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.
About This Brand
Samsung offers a variety of laptops ranging from slim & light to desktop replacements, including the Series 3, 5, 7, and 9. These increase in price and performance from midrange to high end. Its all-in-ones are the Series 5 and 7 touchscreen. Samsung also produces a Chromebook, which runs Google's Chrome operating system. It does not sell its lines direct to consumers, unlike many other computer makers.
Features & Specs - Samsung NP900X3C-A01US Ultrabook
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
Display size (in.)
13.3
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks.
Processor
Core i5-3317U
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time.
Memory (GB)
4
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.
Storage (GB)
128
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games.
Video memory (MB)
NA
Blu-ray or DVD Has either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs.
Blu-ray or DVD
None
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.
Wi-Fi type (802.11)
n
WiMAX One of the standards used by cell phone service providers that they call "4G". Based on the IEEE 802.16e wireless standard, mobile WiMAX is a wireless broadband Internet connection like Wi-Fi, with comparable data speeds. But its range is much greater, measured in miles rather than feet, which in theory should provide continuous broadband coverage over greater distances. If supported you usually have to sign up with a service provider and pay an extra fee.
WiMAX
No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.)
Memory-card reader
Yes
Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing.
Built-in webcam
Yes
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive.
eSATA port
No
Thunderbolt port Has a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. Thunderbolt is a new high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters.
There are many positive features with this product with the exception of the wifi card. You have to be sitting next to your router or buy extenders to place in your office or home. Sent it in twice to fix the problem and it was sent back the same way. I have searched the internet and found many unhappy buyers with the same problem. Consumer Report missed this in their testing.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By
Dan
from
Ottawa, Canada
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great Product
12/9/2012
Pros
Easy To Use
Fast
Good Battery Life
Lightweight
Cons
Hdmi Out Only
Best Uses
Business Use
Comment:
I've used portable computing for 20 years. The best machines back then were Toshiba. Today it seems to be Samsung. (Windows based). This laptop is amazing. Speed to start and battery are exceptional. Portability, is like a tablet. I carry it and my iPad and still have lots of room for files in my bag. I picked it because my clients are windows based. I'm not a gamer but I suspect it's not designed for that. For a business user it is special. For a home user it would be fine but you would probably like a larger screen.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
Sean K
from
St. Paul, MN
(37 of 37 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
A great idea, horrible experience
10/20/2012
Pros
Adequate Storage
Durable Construction
Fast
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Business Use
Web Browsing
Word Processing
Comment:
I bought it because of the design (still good), the weight (amazing) and the screen (fantastic resolution, and non-glare).<br /><br />I'm now getting a full refund. Had to send it back twice to repair the trackpad. They finally gave up. Couldn't exchange it -- have to get refund.<br /><br />The trackpad is unreliable and too sensitive. The customer service to address it was the worst I'd seen.<br /><br />Now in market for a new one. Almost two months of time wasted getting it fixed.
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