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Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C

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    Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C

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    80 Engadget Score
    There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
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    There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

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    Engadget Review

    The Series 9 dazzles with its performance and striking design, but a machine this pricey deserves a comfier keyboard and even nicer display.

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    Pros
    • Remarkably thin and light for its sizeLong battery life, fast performanceBright, matte display
    Cons
    • Shallow keyboard, so-so trackpadNarrow viewing anglesUnimpressive audio for the money

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    Specs

    Key Specs

    Type
    Ultraportable
    Screen size
    1522
    Screen resolution
    1600 x 900
    Bundled OS
    Windows
    CPU family
    Core i5
    Processor speed
    1.719
    System RAM
    41
    Pointing device
    Trackpad
    Video outputs
    HDMI
    Maximum battery life
    Up to 1020

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    80 Engadget Score
    There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
    80

    There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

    How we score

    The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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    Scores

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    80
     

    User Reviews

    100
    creativedevil
    Samsung has done a phenomenal job with a second-generation laptop which ushers...read more
    100
    topherv
    Best laptop I have ever owned. Fast, great battery life, connectivity options...read more
    100
    Muad1b
    Quite simply the BEST piece of Tech I have ever owned.I am a double major in...read more
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