The Samsung Series 9 900X3A

Black beauty

by S Shiva
04:47 AM Jun 29, 2011

The Samsung Series 9 900X3A managed to make a impression before it was even taken out of its box. Unlike the usual brown cardboard boxes notebooks usually come in, the 900X3A came in a sleek and simple black box that caught our eye.

At just 16.3mm thin and weighing in at 1.31kg, the 900X3A is one of the slimmest notebooks in the market. But do not be fooled by its size, as the 900X3A delivers all the features found on other notebooks at lightning speeds.

By using Samsung's fast-start technology, as well as a solid state drive (SSD) for storage, the 900X3A is a blazingly fast machine. It takes a mere 12 seconds to get it up and running, which shaves 40 per cent off start-up times of notebooks that use conventional hard disk drives.

After an initial setup process, which lets you create an account and customise preferred settings, the 900X3A managed to start-up in less than 20 seconds every time it was switched on.

The SSD not only allows for faster booting times, it also allows the 900X3A to operate with less noise and lower heat. This in turn extends the lifespan of the notebook and its parts.

Durability of a notebook is often questioned for notebooks as slim as the 900X3A, but its Duralunium casing answered all questions on its hardiness.

Eagle-eyed users will notice that the 900X3A's touchpad is actually made of glass. This unique feature is not just pretty to look at, it is also responsive and feels good to the touch.

The 900X3A delivers a superb entertainment experience thanks to its powerful speakers and bright screen. Although the speakers are capable of high volumes, they tend to distort at maximum volume. The 13.3-inch screen, which can go from a dim power-saving mode to impressively bright, allows outdoor usage under the sun's glare.

The lithium polymer battery gives the 900X3A up to 6.5 hours of battery life, when used with Samsung's PowerPlus charging technology.

If we had to nitpick it'd be with its glossy finish, which attracts fingerprints, but that is really a small issue considering the great entertainment experience and power offered by the notebook. The Samsung Series 900X3A is now available for S$2,488. S Shiva

Source: www.todayonline.com