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Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition
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Engadget Review
The ATIV Book 9 Edition is one of the only 15-inch Ultrabooks available right now, and it's a fine product indeed, with long battery life, a thin and light design and unmatched audio quality. It's expensive for what it is, though, particularly considering cheaper models offer superior screen quality and similar performance.
Pros
- Best-in-class audio quality
- Thin and light for a 15-inch laptop
- Long battery life
- Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
- One of the few 15-inch Ultrabooks available
Cons
- Expensive, even for a flagship Ultrabook
- Screen isn't as sharp as what you'll find on competing 13-inch Ultrabooks
- You could enjoy the same performance on a much cheaper machine
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Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition
- Critic Reviews (8)
- User Reviews (1)
- 79AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE8 ReviewsCNET80Rare big-screen ultrabook at a premium priceA big-screen ultrabook with a long, long battery life, the Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 Edition delivers a high-end laptop experience for its premium price.Engadget80Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition review: big screen, even bigger priceThe ATIV Book 9 Edition is one of the only 15-inch Ultrabooks available right now, and it's a fine product indeed ... It's expensive for what it is, though, particularly considering cheaper models offer superior screen quality and similar performance.PC World80Samsung ATIV Book 9 (2014 Edition) review: This laThe Samsung ATIV Book 9 is one of the sexiest laptops to come through the Lab this year, but it's expensive for the processing power, memory, storage, and video resolution it has to offer. If you're passionate about high-quality audio, this laptop's premium price tag is probably justified.PC Mag80Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 EditionThe Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 Edition should be on your short list if you want a premium, long-lasting ultrabook, but don't need a higher-than-HD display.Laptop Magazine80Samsung ATIV Book 9 (2014 Edition) ReviewWith its long battery life, solid performance, gorgeous display and attractive design, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 (2014 Edition) is a strong choice for anyone looking for a highly portable 15-inch notebook.Laptop MagazineNot RatedSamsung ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition Hands-on: First LSamsung’s going premium for the new year, phasing out lower-end notebook models such as the ATIV Book 5 in favor of the new ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition.PC MagNot RatedHands On With the Samsung Ativ Book 9 2014 EditionThe display has been upgraded from the already stunning 3,200-by-1,800 Quad HD+ display seen on the Ativ Book 9 Plus to a brighter version of the same display, boasting wider viewing angles (up to 178 degrees) and less glare thanks to a new low-reflective coating.Pocket-LintNot RatedSamsung Ativ Book 9 (2014) pictures and hands-onIt's not just the screen that has been improved. Workaholics will enjoy the boost in battery life - now a promised 14 hours, while typists can benefit from a newly designed and enhanced keyboard and trackpad.NotebookReviewNot RatedSamsung ATIV Book 9 2014 Laptop Hands OnThanks to the addition of Intel Haswell CPUs, the same battery that got you 10 hours previously will get you 14 hours this year.Computer Shopper80Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition Review and RatingResolution has fallen from quad HD to mere 1080p, but otherwise Samsung's ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition boasts everything we loved about the Book 9 Plus—a svelte aluminum shape, stellar keyboard, crystal-clear audio, and great battery life—in a larger 15.6-inch build.TechRadarNot RatedHands on: Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 Edition reviewThe Samsung ATIV Book 9 for 2014 isn't a mind blowing revolution on the previous model, but it's the smaller changes that make it an exciting rig. Coming in lighter than its main competitor and bumping up screen size is certainly no small feat for Samsung.Digital Trends70SAMSUNG ATIV BOOK 9 (2014) REVIEWBrilliantly engineered, the ATIV Book 9 is hampered by a CPU that can be found in systems that sell for a third of Samsung’s $1,499 MSRP.Notebookcheck80Samsung ATIV Book 9 2014 (NP930X5J-K02DE) UltrabooThe latest Ultrabook from Samsung's popular ATIV 9-series has high ambitions and cannot only convince with its design. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks as well that prevent a very good rating, although the most annoying issue could be solved with a simple update.
- 100AVERAGE USER SCORE1 ReviewsEngadget Reader100July 26, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - Engadget
Key Specs
TYPE
Ultraportable
SCREEN SIZE
15.622
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i5
SYSTEM RAM
41
POINTING DEVICE
Trackpad
VIDEO OUTPUTS
HDMI
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 1420
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