Samsung Series 3 Laptop, a Sibling Rival the 9 Series?

The Samsung Series 9 Laptop: sexy, yes. Expensive, heck yes. From $ 1,199 for the 11 - inch model, it is not for the faint of wallet. Nevertheless, Samsung surprised us at the same New York press event with a 12.1 -inch laptop, a part of series 3, which feels almost as light and after Samsung, is far less cost: about $ 749.

The Series 3 is actually a wide range of laptop sizes represent from 11.6 inches to 15 inches and larger. However, caught the 12.1- inch Series 3 to see our eye the most. His metallic trim and clean lines give it almost the feel of a Sony Vaio or Asus ultraportable, brands that we see constantly reflected in Samsung laptop looks like.

The unit was surprisingly light in our hands. Even more surprising? According to Samsung reps on hand, this small 12 - inch monitor is a full - voltage Core i5 CPU, in contrast to the low-voltage Core processors in the ninth series There will also be enabled for Intel Wireless Display.

With a 13- inch Series 9 is located directly next to for comparison, it was clear that the series is thicker third The Series 3 is probably a magnetic hard drive to SSD have declined, too.

Battery life is our biggest question: Can a small laptop with a big CPU long enough to be a must - buy it? Color us intrigued. The Series 3 is still this year. More information to come, when to get formal details.