- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A
- 13.3"
- Core i7 1.5 GHz Single core
- 8 GB DDR3
- 128 GB SSD
Released May, 2011
Rated 100% by by C.-O.-Ra--smoker (Nov, 2011)I can describe this laptop as: super fast, quick boot/setup, ultra portable/lightweight, strong wifi, love the touch pad & gestures, and I love the keyboard.
Conclusion Check out the SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A
1.5 GHz
Intel Core i7 2617M
Rated 60% by by Cihan-Aydin--Cihan (Apr, 2012)From the get-go, the laptop operated slower than my 4-yo XPS M1330 but after a format and OS reinstallation... Works pretty fast, nice piece of hardware without the weight.
screen size
13.3"
15.6"
15.5"
Series 9 900X3A by Mark-Olmstead (Aug, 2011)I bought this because I loved the size, the look and the screen.
Series 9 900X3A by Swiftks (Jul, 2011)I choose this product because of its compact size (yeah the Vaio's screen was nice and big, but a pain to pack up and use while laying down) and newer components (the SSD is unbelievable).
screen resolution
Series 9 900X3A by c|net (Mar, 2011)The screen has a maximum resolution of 1,366x768 pixels, but its brightness and viewable angles surpass many other laptops we've seen.
Series 9 900X3A by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Black levels were also superb, so you can really pick out every detail in dark and gritty movies and games, regardless of how bright you set the backlight.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 3 GHz   | 3 GHz |
Series 9 900X3A by Michael-E.-Freeman (Nov, 2011)I normally use the 2.4 Ghz because it has better range than the 5.0 GHz, but even if I am able to get 4 bars on the Samsung with the 2.4 Ghz wireless signal (and that is while standing within 10 feet of the router only), the signal drops out so frequently that it renders the connection useless.
Series 9 900X3A by Michael-E.-Freeman (Nov, 2011)So if you are primarily using a 5 Ghz router, you probably will not have any issues (making the broad-based assumption that your experience is the same as mine).
processor
Series 9 900X3A by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)The good news continues with the 900X3A's specifications, with the headline being its use of a dual-core Intel Core i5-2537M.
Series 9 900X3A by Brian-NeelyAnd I bought the fully loaded machine, i7 quad-core with 8GB RAM....it never even occurred to me that the Wi-Fi would be the limiter!
memory
| 0 GB | 4 GB   | 8 GB |
Series 9 900X3A by pissantz34--pissantz34 (Nov, 2011)I'd recommend upgrading to 8GB of ram for multitasking - cmon it's only $30 or so and everything runs like a champ, so smooth.
Series 9 900X3A by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)It's configured in a single stick of 4GB taking up one of the two DIMM slots so Samsung can conceivably offer models with 8GB of RAM in the future.
Performance Real world tests of SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A
3DMark06 CPU
Series 9 900X3A by funkyman33--funkyman33* Speed - the solid state drive combined with the i5 process is fast!
Series 9 900X3A by Charlie-White--Tech-GuyAs a power user I wasn't sure the Intel Core i5 and 4 GB RAM would be enough; but after running several VMWare servers, I'm very pleased with the performance.
cinebench r10 32Bit (Aggregate)
Series 9 900X3A by Phebe-Hart--techno-geekFrankly, to most peoples eye and usage, you probably wont see huge differences with fast SSD HDD and RAM, its the CPU which will make a difference and what speeds the CPU's run.
Series 9 900X3A by Drew-C.-Davies (Jul, 2011)The Performance: The i5 processor coupled with the SSD makes this Laptop the fastest one I've used.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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0.1 ms (SSD) -
8 GB -
1,310 g -
16 mm
cons
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128 GB -
1.5 GHz -
13.3" -
DDR3 -
Single core -
2.6 GHz (Intel Core i7 2617M) -
can't read a camera or phone memory card -
May, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 131 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by thierry (Sep, 2011) Rated 60% by by niels Rated 40% by by 281928 (Feb, 2012) |
Screen
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 100% by by thierry (Sep, 2011)As a small disappointment and while plenty bright, the screen is not quite as sharp as LCDs screen by any standards.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Combined with excellent sharpness, we really can't think of any negatives with this screen, especially since Samsung has made the excellent decision of going for a matt screen finish to keep reflections to a minimum!
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 100% by by R.-setha (Sep, 2012)The resolution is fantastic for a small 13' inch screen.
Body
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 60% by by Joseph-Namey (Feb, 2012)I find it very enjoyable to type on.-The Duralumin Body - Other than the fact it looks awesome and is very light, everything about the body styling is perfect.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 100% by by S.-Goldscher--1savvylady (Jul, 2011)Light and sleek, this is what I've been looking for as a good work/travel laptop without the weight of most laptops.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)That's not to say the construction isn't very solid, but it just doesn't feel as rock solid as Apple's MacBook Air.
Size
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 20% by by J.-Buckner (Jul, 2011)The only thing it may have over the air (because its very similar in terms of looks and weight) is if you prefer black over silver.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 20% by by Rachel-M-Johnson (Nov, 2011)In general - the sleekness and lightweight of this laptop were the reason I purchased it.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 100% by by Ven.-Hong-Yang--Palms-Together (Feb, 2012)She is a heavy user of computers for school, gaming, movies, websurfing and needed something faster than 2006 laptop.
Ports
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)Ports and connections are always a challenge on ultraslim laptops, and the Series 9 is no exception.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by UberRob--Gadget-Fetishist (May, 2011)In addition, the wired Ethernet on this laptop is only a 100M fast Ethernet.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by Shawn-W (May, 2011)It has micro HDMI, ethernet port.
Type
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)For only £70 more, the Samsung might not look as sexy or offer as high a resolution on its otherwise superior screen, but provides a vastly better processor and platform, fast external connectivity with USB 3.0, a backlit keyboard and, of course, Windows 7.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by zjl23 (Aug, 2012)I think it is worth it if you know and like Mac OS but this Samsung is certainly a good Windows alternative.
SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A 13.3", 1.5 GHz, 8 GB, 128 GB SSD | Rated 80% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)If you're a Windows laptop user but have been secretly envying devices like the MacBook Air, clenching your hands uncontrollably at night for a Windows analogue-and price is no object- then your gleaming onyx savior has arrived.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga OK CPU benchmark score Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga vs SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A |
 | 2 | SAMSUNG Series 7 Chronos Most CPU cores Series 7 Chronos vs Series 9 900X3A |
 | 3 | Sony VAIO S Series Sharpest screen Sony VAIO S Series vs SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A |
 | 4 | ASUS Zenbook UX31E 4-way tie: Really fast internal storage ASUS Zenbook UX31E vs SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A |
 | 5 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Newest on the market Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A |
 | 6 | Acer Aspire S S7 Fastest processor Acer Aspire S S7 vs SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A |
 | 7 | Apple MacBook Pro 9th Gen 2-way tie: Largest amount of storage capacity Apple MacBook Pro 9th Gen vs SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A |
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Editions Editions of the SAMSUNG Series 9 900X3A
| Price | Edition | Internal storage | Internal storage random access time | RAM capacity | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
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 | | 128 GB | 10 ms | 4 GB | NP900X3A-A03US | | ||||
 | | 128 GB | 0.1 ms | 4 GB | NP900X3A-B01US | | ||||
 | | 128 GB | 0.1 ms | 8 GB | NP900X3A-A04US | | ||||
 | | 160 GB | 10 ms | 6 GB | NP900X3A-A02US | | ||||
 | | 256 GB | 10 ms | 6 GB | NP900X3A-A05US | | ||||
 | | 256 GB | 0.1 ms | 4 GB | NP900X3A-B02US | | ||||
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Samsung series 9 i7 running Skyrim
I recently bought the new Samsung series 9 that comes with an intel i7 and windows 8. Can this laptop run Skyrim with good resolution without lag? I'm planning to buy Skyrim soon and I don't to...
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