Ahead of CES 2018 today, Samsung revealed the Notebook 7 Spin, Notebook 9 Pen, and Notebook 9, all running Windows 10. Each of the devices are set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2018 in the US, and all carry different Windows 10 features and different specs. We’ve divided up the news for you below.
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (First quarter of 2018, US)
Features on the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin include a 360-degree rotating touchscreen, support for the Samsung Active Pen, and secure fingerprint login. The device comes with a larger battery, and Intel Core i5 Processor and a 256GB SSD. See the specs below.
- 8th Generation Intel Core i5 Quad Core Processor
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- Material: A/C Metal
- 13.3” FHD PLS Display
- 315.8 x 215.4 x 18.5mm dimensions
- 43Wh Power
- 1.53kg weight
- Ports: USB-C, USB 3.0 x1, USB 2.0x 1, HDMI, HP/Mic
- VGA Camera
- Backlit Keyboard, Keystroke 1.5mm, Curved keycap
- Clickpad: Precision Touchpad
Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (December 2017 in Korea first quarter of 2018 in the U.S.)
Samsung’s Notebook 9 pen is made of a full metal chassis and premium magnesium-aluminum. This device weighs 2.2 pounds and comes with a 360-degree hinge, allowing for it to be switched into various modes. It also supports the S Pen, which now features up to 4,096 levels of pressure with a fine 0.7mm tip and convenient tilt detection. See the specs below.
- 8th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Up to 16GB (DDR4) RAM
- Up to 512GB (NVMe PCIe) SSD
- Intel HD Graphics
- 39Wh
- 995g weight
- 310.5 x 206.6 x 14.6-16.5mm dimensions
- Ports: USB-C x 1, USB 3.0 X 1, HDMI X1, uSD, HP/Mic, DC-in
- Display: 13.3” Samsung RealViewTouch, FHD (1920 x 1080), sRGB95%, △E < 2.5, Max 450nits
- Camera: IR camera, 720p
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Backlit Keyboard, Precision Touchpad
Samsung Notebook 9 (December 2017 in Korea first quarter of 2018 in the U.S.)
There are two different versions of the Samsung Notebook 9, a 13.3-inch model, and a 15-inch model with advanced graphics. The bezels on the screen are 6.2 mm thin and make for a more immersive experience. The device also boasts a metal body and Windows Hello security features. See the specs below.
13-inch Specs:
- 8th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Up to 16GB (DDR4) RAM
- Up to 1TB SSD (NVMe PCIe) SSD
- Intel HD Graphics
- 75Wh Battery
- 995g weight
- 309.4 x 208 x 14.9mm dimensions
- Ports: USB-C x 1, USB 3.0 X 2, HDMI X1, uSD, HP/Mic, DC-in
- Display: 13.3” RealViewDisplay | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | sRGB95% | △E < 2.5 | Max 500nits
- 720p Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Backlit Keyboard, Prcesion Touchpad
15-inch Specs:
- 8th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Up to 16GB (DDR4) RAM
- Up to 1TB SSD (NVMe PCIe) SSD
- Intel HD Graphics / NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (GDDR5 2GB) Graphics
- 75Wh Battery
- 1,250g – 1,290g weight
- 347.9 x 229.4 x 15.4mm dimensions
- Ports: Thunderbolt 3 x 1 (or USB type C), USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 1, HDMI x 1, uSD x 1, HP/Mic x 1, DC-in
- Display: 15.0” RealViewDisplay | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | sRGB95% | △E < 2.5 | Max 500nits
- 720p Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Backlit keyboard, Touchpad
These are some neat devices, perfect to go alongside the thinner, lighter, reimagined Dell XPS 13, and Lenovo’s upgraded mainstream ThinkPad X, T, and L series lineup. CES 2018 will kick off on January 8th, so there is definitely more news ahead. Be sure to keep it tuned to OnMSFT for all your CES news and information.
