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Engadget says:

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[T]he Series 9 has the horsepower to be one's main system and finally proves that PC manufacturers can build an incredibly thin, head-turning laptop without sacrificing the vitals. And well, despite the Samsung tax, that's quite a feat. quote


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Critic reviews

7.9
6 reviews
  • Speed and features
    8.0
  • Design and form factor
    8.5
  • Battery life
    9.8
  • Display
    7.7
  • Durability
    7.3
  • Expandability
    8.0
  • Noise
  • Portability (size / weight)
    8.5

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8.4
8 reviews
8.0
Engadget Mar 28, 2011

The Series 9 has the horsepower to be one's main system and finally proves that PC manufacturers can build an incredibly thin, head-turning laptop without sacrificing the vitals. And well, despite the Samsung tax, that's quite a feat.

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8.0
PC Mag Mar 29, 2011

The Samsung Series 9 ultraportable laptop is a cracker-thin (but robust) Windows version of the Air 13-inch and will cost you just as much.

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8.0
CNET Mar 29, 2011

The $1,649 Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A certainly won't be for every wallet, but this light, well-featured, and striking 13-incher is the closest the Windows world will ever come to a MacBook Air. However, its higher-than-the-Air price will be hard to stomach.

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7.0
PC Pro Apr 11, 2011

Samsung’s Series 9 remains about as refined as ultraportables get, but at £1,299, that refinement comes at a considerable cost.

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8.0
Expert Reviews Apr 15, 2011

A great example of how Intel's new processors let manufacturers build powerful and slim laptops, but it's expensive and not quite as well built as the MacBook Air.

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8.0
About Dec 7, 2011

The performance is exceptional and the display is one of the best for using outside in bright light. Add in a nice keyboard and great warranty and it is a very attractive option.

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7.0
ArmpitOfDeath ArmpitOfDeath

BUILD / DESIGN The notebook weighs in at just under 1.33Kgs, which pits it obviously against the Macbook Air but also against a host of other thin & light notebooks – and weightwise it’s fine. There’s a nice heft without too much discernible mass when carrying it. The black, very uniform...

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8.0
FunkyMan3333 FunkyMan3333

UPDATE: 04/23/2012 ================= Well, after arguing with a supervisor, they finally gave authorization to send the AC adapter to me, rather than having me return the entire laptop. Way more of a hassle than it should have been, but I'm satisfied they have addressed the issue. I really wish...

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9.0
deepfresh deepfresh

I find it very speedy because of the new i5 chip and SSD. I upgraded it to 8GB Ram and it flies. Form factor is fantastic, so light. I get around 4-5 hours battery life on intense use. You will need a micro HDMI to HDMI adaptor though. Boot up time to desktop is around 20 secs. It looks...

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9.0
livedevil livedevil

Light, Slim and look Sleek. Keyboard and touch pad is comfortable. //We got upgraded to 8M. Looking forward to push the hardware harder in days to come. Downside of this machine is that its usb ports feel flimsy. And some areas are quite prone of getting 'print' from my hand and fingers. They...

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