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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: NP900X3A-A03US
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- Bottom Line:
- 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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CNET editors' review
Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A (13-inch) price range: $1,499.99
- Reviewed by: Scott Stein
- Edited by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 03/29/2011
The good: A thin, stylish design, long battery life, excellent screen, and a new second-generation Intel Core i5 CPU make the Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A one of the best ultrathin Windows laptops we've ever seen.
The bad: The Series 9's way-too-high sticker price makes the MacBook Air look downright affordable by comparison; the flexy case design doesn't feel as good as the MacBook Air's, either.
The bottom line: 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.
User reviews
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DO NOT BUY THIS LAPTOP - 3 dead in 3 months.
by denniswall10 on November 29, 2011
Pros: it's thin - but the metal edges are too sharp.
Cons: where to begin - the fact that it looks horrible after a day of ownership b/c it it gets smudges and marks on it so easily? Or better - 3 laptops - 2 were returned within 2 weeks b/c they crashed. The third lasted 3 months before dying.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very low quality keyboard for this price
by luishenao on October 30, 2011
Pros: Low weight, back lit keyboard, long lasting battey, fast start
Cons: Keyboard peel of (chipped) just after 2 weeks of low use and it is not covered by the manufacturers warranty
The black aluminum finish just keeps acumulating fingerprints inside and outside. The screen resolution is mediocre
The performance of the touchpSummary: Do not buy a computer this expensive because you will get a low quality laptop with a nice look
It has the worst touchpad performance ...
Updated on Jan 27, 2012Summary: Do not buy a computer this expensive because you will get a low quality laptop with a nice look
It has the worst touchpad performance I have ever experienced in a computer and it is almost impossible to configure it to make it work properly.
Updated on Jan 27, 2012
SAMSUNG, after a 3 week fight, finally replaced the keyboard under warranty but the re-assembly was faulty ande the left USB port does not close neatly as before.
The micro-HDMI port was not working and had to be repaired.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great for students
by Ferbe88 on September 23, 2011
Pros: Fast
Light
Powerful
Versitile
I use this laptop for class/work and it is everything you could want in a 13 inch besides discrete graphics. The i5 is blazingly fast and more than adequate. I also use this for DJ purposes, great performer.Cons: Lack of discrete graphics
Summary: Great alternative to anything apple... if that's what you're into...
Summary: Great alternative to anything apple... if that's what you're into...
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome if you don't need relaible wireless
by sjw34 on September 14, 2011
Pros: Ultralight, beautiful design, backlit keyboard (great for airplanes), ultrafast start-up, awesome screen resolution
Cons: Hard to get and hold wireless signal. Colleagues sitting next to me can get excellent signal and I get poor. Often lose signal once I get it. Today, would not work at all. Shows "no supported wireless network adaptor found." Stuck on disabled mode and wil
Summary: Absolute shame such an awesome computer has such poor wireless performance. How hard can that be? Given I travel ~50% of time, I must have access to wireless in airports, ...
Summary: Absolute shame such an awesome computer has such poor wireless performance. How hard can that be? Given I travel ~50% of time, I must have access to wireless in airports, hotels, offices. Have to retire the machine after just a few months -- patience has finally worn out.
Forgot to mention it is very difficult to find accessories. Ordered extra power supply based on Samsung recommendtaion and it did not fit. Had to wait nearly three months for the right power supply, and was very surprised when I recieved a big brick supply rather than the small lightweight model that comes with the machine. Very difficult to get the micro accessories as well. Samsung folks not at all well informed about the product. Used CDW to find what I needed. Also always carry mouse since the track pad is a bit crazy. Everyone who tries my computer complains about the track pad. Oh please Samsung, fix the issues so I can continue to use this otherwise amazing laptop.
Updated on Sep 14, 20111 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Hamstrung by a poor network adapter
by maerchyn on May 11, 2011
Pros: Beautiful screen (actually, beautiful machine overall), good performance (relative to other ultra-slims), truely ultra-portable
Cons: 1.) Battery life not as advertised - on a full charge with keyboard backlight and bluetooth off, I was able to squeeze about 4.5 hours out of it with mild web-surfing and some light excel work
2.) Very poor performing Broadcom 802.11n wireless network adSummary: The biggest issue (and eventual deal breaker for me) was the connectivity issue. I was unable to maintain a reliable connection at work, on campus, or at home. When I ...
Summary: The biggest issue (and eventual deal breaker for me) was the connectivity issue. I was unable to maintain a reliable connection at work, on campus, or at home. When I could, the connection was very slow (My 3 year old XPS 1330 performed much better). I considered sending it in for a warranty repair... then I saw this thread:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/samsung/545538-samsung-9-series-laptop-zx310-900x3a-unveiled-83.html
Apparently, others have been having the same issue... causing some to simply replace the part. I did try to work with Samsung technical support (even got referred to a product engineer), but it didn't work out.
I didn't like the idea of immediately upgrading a machine I just paid $1,600 for and my experience with Samsung Tech support had me concerned about potential issues in the future, so I returned it.
It's a shame really... everything else about it was wonderful.3 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Gigabit LAN via dongle a problem
by NYCelectronicuser on April 26, 2011
Pros: Love the computer. Thought I would return it but I'm addicted
Cons: Gigabit LAN via dongle is impossible to replace or buy. I had to return a computer because I couldn't access my wired lan. I knew it was the dongle but try and get on from Samsung. Even Samsung said to return the laptop. Seems silly to me for FEW DOLL
Summary: There is very little I don't like about this laptop. Screen and keyboard are great. Wish it had a larger hard drive and wish it stored different memory cards, ...
Summary: There is very little I don't like about this laptop. Screen and keyboard are great. Wish it had a larger hard drive and wish it stored different memory cards, like SD. It does support a microSD card.
I use this laptop all day long but at home. Love that the computer starts in seconds. I don't use it for media so no comment.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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beautiful monster ! i love the design
by jamie3xsfast2 on August 12, 2011
Pros: LIGHTWEIGHT and DURABLE... keyboard not as cramped as most 13 inch designs
Cons: adapters for vga and the use of micro sd and micro hdmi, and made to use external optical drive
Summary: great computer ....moving from a z series to this machine will take some getting used to but so far so good... LIGHTWEIGHT and DURABLE, the glare resistant display and ergonomic ...
Summary: great computer ....moving from a z series to this machine will take some getting used to but so far so good... LIGHTWEIGHT and DURABLE, the glare resistant display and ergonomic placement of the keyboard and mouse are outstanding for a 13 inch. overall great unit so far
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Beautiful but so many problems - don't buy
by dianasaur2 on April 15, 2013
Pros: Best screen ever - matte, bright, high resolution, great viewing angles, perfect.
Great design
So light!Cons: Poor quality - definitely won't last more than a few years
Touchpad froze and stopped working many times - needed so many reboots!
Terrible keyboard experience
Blue screen during first week of use
Jumpy scrolling, inaccurate clickingSummary: So I was in love with this computer when I first got it - it looked like it fulfilled all my needs for a lightweight all-purpose working computer, and I ...
Summary: So I was in love with this computer when I first got it - it looked like it fulfilled all my needs for a lightweight all-purpose working computer, and I got it for $899 so I thought I was getting a real bargain.
Unfortunately, I've only had it for a week and every single problem that's been reported about this laptop has happened to my computer so far. The touchpad started freezing and required a reboot about 6 times so far - in fact it's just frozen again now. I randomly got the Blue Screen of Death after opening the computer from sleep mode - something that has never happened once on my old Toshiba Satellite. I lost a lot of data from that incident. I have to do a lot of powerpoint work on my computer, and the touchpad is the worst thing to use - it often thinks I'm click-dragging when I'm clicking and is extremely inaccurate. For those of us who get ultraportables because we need to work on them everywhere, having a plug-in mouse isn't a viable option and the touchpad is critical.
Also I personally find Windows 8 to be just a money-grab for the Microsoft app store. It doesn't add any features I find useful, applications start slower from the Start screen than previously from my desktop, and I find it annoying that I can't see anything else (time, date, other apps) when I'm using one and can't toggle easily between apps.
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Only usable when plugged into an external monitor.
by ref4nyuedu on June 11, 2012
Pros: It's light
Cons: Other than the malfunctioning screen, the track pad isn't as responsive as one would like. Also, why would you separate left click/right click without a clear divider you can feel?
Summary: Sending back. Customer service only said "I'm sorry to hear your screen is black."
Received on a Monday. Malfunctioning by Thursday. Boots up, the screen's backlight is on, ...Summary: Sending back. Customer service only said "I'm sorry to hear your screen is black."
Received on a Monday. Malfunctioning by Thursday. Boots up, the screen's backlight is on, but nothing shows up on the screen. Only usable when plugged into an external monitor. -
Way too expensive, but a nice piece of hardware.
by darrennw on April 4, 2012
Pros: Unibody design
Back lit keyboard
lightweight
"Conversational" look
SSDCons: COST $$$$
Some parts are plastic, unacceptable at this price
Huge WiFi Issues
Fingerprint magnetSummary: I've had this for over a year now and have had to get the WiFi modual repaired twice (thank god it was under warranty)...but at this price, everything ...
Summary: I've had this for over a year now and have had to get the WiFi modual repaired twice (thank god it was under warranty)...but at this price, everything should be flawless.
This is the fastest Windows 7 experience i've ever seen. Boot up is less than 10 seconds..
Beautiful design, but there is a plastic under body. What gives?
For those who like Windows but don't have a budget, this is for you
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: NP900X3A-A03US
- Description: The Series 9 is designed with mobility in mind, thanks to dramatic duralumin enclosure complete with arching curves and remarkable durability. Duralumin is twice the strength of aluminum, despite being light in weight. Elegant from every angle, the Series 9 also includes backlit keyboard, brilliant LCD display screen and a large multi-touch clickpad. It's a minimalist look that is both simple and sophisticated.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- System Type Ultrabook
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Notebook type HD display,
Ultrabook ,
Ultrathin Processor / Chipset
- CPU 2nd Gen Core i5,
Intel 2 i5-2537M / 1.4 GHz - Max Turbo Speed 2.3 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- Cache L3 cache - 3 MB
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,
Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI),
Intel vPro Technology Memory
- RAM 4 GB
- Max RAM Supported 8 GB
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Storage
- Hard Drive 128 GB SSD
- Optical Drive None
- Hard drive type Solid state
Display
- Type 13.3 in
- LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( HD )
- Widescreen Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Features SuperBright Plus,
Anti-glare Audio & Video
- Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology
- Camera Yes
- Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
- Sound Stereo speakers , Microphone
- Compliant Standards High Definition Audio,
SRS 3D Sound Input
- Type Backlit keyboard,
Touchpad Communications
- Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 HS,
802.11n - Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium polymer
- Capacity 6300 mAh
- Run Time 7 hour(s)
AC Adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Output 40 Watt
Connections & Expansion
- Interfaces Microphone input,
Headphone output,
Micro-HDMI,
LAN,
USB 2.0,
USB 3.0 - Memory Card Reader Card reader ( microSD )
Software
- Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution,
Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Samsung Easy Display Manager,
Samsung Update Plus - Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Miscellaneous
- Color Black
- Case Material Duralumin
- Features Intel Anti-Theft Technology (iAT),
Intel Rapid Start Technology - Localization English / United States
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 12.9 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 0.6 in
- Weight 2.9 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.1
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.2
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5,
Intel i5-2537M / 1.4 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ),
4 GB / 8 GB (max),
128 GB,
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition,
13.3 in TFT active matrix,
1366 x 768 ( HD ),
Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology,
None,
2.9 lbs,
L3 cache,
3 MB,
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Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A (13-inch)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5,
Intel i5-2537M / 1.4 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ),
4 GB / 8 GB (max),
128 GB,
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition,
13.3 in TFT active matrix,
1366 x 768 ( HD ),
Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology,
None,
2.9 lbs,
L3 cache,
3 MB,
Black
Accessories
- Centon DataStick Pro + - USB flash drive - 32 GB (34779442)
- Dane-Elec Capless - USB flash drive - 8 GB (34685165)17.99
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 16 GB (35141986)17.99 - 19.99
- Samsung AA-SM3PWPB mouse (35131019)29.00
- Samsung Pleomax Optical Rainbow SPM-3800 mouse (32920637)
- Cooler Master CM Storm Spawn mouse (34580173)27.97 - 44.99
- Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 router (35098697)149.99 - 216.92
- Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router (34200558)115.24 - 143.89
- ASUS RT-N12 B1 - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35025047)39.99 - 70.00
- ASUS WL-330N - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35224227)
- Belkin N300 Wireless N Router - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34859949)38.35 - 39.99
- Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router - wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n - desktop (35190485)99.09 - 149.66
- Belkin N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router - wireless router - 802.11n - desktop (35262637)195.99 - 299.34
- Cisco 881 Fast Ethernet Security Router supporting EVDO/1xRTT - router - cellular modem - 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.0) - desktop (35026157)886.99 - 907.99
- CradlePoint CBR400 Compact Broadband Router - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34846899)190.45 - 216.40
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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