Samsung Adds Two New Laptops to ATIV Line
Samsung has added two premium laptops to the ATIV Book 9 line: the ATIV Book 9 Pro and ATIV Book 9 Spin. Samsung utilizes real time HDR enhancements to optimize brightness and contrast for all content on both devices. The Pro?s 4k display and Spin?s QHD+ display allow for a comfortable viewing experience. Both new PCs also support Samsung?s Outdoor Mode, delivering up to 700nit of brightness on Spin (500nit on Pro).
Both the ATIV Book 9 Pro and ATIV Book 9 Spin designs are lightweight with aluminum shells.
Featuring a 360° hinge, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Spin supports three modes of use: traditional laptop, tented screen and tablet. Each mode features a touch screen and technology that allows the display and keyboard to adjust based on the mode.
Additionally, Samsung has further improved the ergonomic keyboard on both laptops by offering multiple, integrated one-touch activations for security features and easy mode switching.
These PCs both utilize Intel 6th Generation Core i7 processors with speeds up to 2.50 GHz (ATIV Book 9 Spin) and 2.60 GHz (ATIV Book 9 Pro). The devices are also equipped with 256GB solid state drives, ports for HDMI, headphones, microphones, memory cards and USBs. For additional convenience, the ATIV Book 9 Pro features a USB Type C Connector.
The ATIV Book 9 Pro utilizes Wi-Fi Booster v2, so that streaming can happen even when the environment does not offer a strong wireless connection. The PC also features NVIDIA graphics and a 4k display.
The ATIV Book 9 Pro will be available for an MSRP of $1,599 beginning in November 2015. The ATIV Book 9 Spin will be available for an MSRP of $1,399, also beginning in November 2015. These 2 models will be available exclusively on Samsung.com and Best Buy.
ATIV Book 9 Pro | ATIV Book 9 Spin | |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Processor | Intel Core i7 Processor 6700HQ | Intel Core i7 Processor 6500U |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 14.72" x 9.83" x 0.70" | 12.39" x 8.69" x 0.59" |
Weight | 4.45 lbs | 2.87 lbs |
System Memory | 8GB | 8GB |
Storage | 256GB SSD SATA3 | 256GB SSD SATA3 |
LCD | 15.6? 4K Display (3840x2160), Real time HDR enhancements | 13.3? QHD+ Display (3200x1800), Real time HDR enhancements |
Touch | Yes | Yes (360˚ dual hinge) |
Graphics Processor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M Graphics (2GB GDDR5) | Intel? HD Graphics 520 (Shared memory) |
Speaker | Quad Speaker (2W x 4) | 2W x 2 speakers |
Integrated Camera | 720p HD | 720p HD |
Wireless LAN | 802.11 ac 2x2 | 802.11 ac 2x2 |
Bluetooth | BT 4.1 | BT 4.1 |
Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit |
I/O Ports, Button | 1xUSB 3.1 Type C, 3xUSB3.0 Type A, 4K HDMI Output, HP/Mic, SD card reader |
3xUSB3.0, HDMI, microSD card reader, HP/Mic / Power button & Volume up-down button |
Battery | Up to 6.5 hours (MobileMark 2014) | Up to 7.3 hours (MobileMark 2014) |