Samsung has just unveiled two new laptops at the CES show in Las Vegas, and both of them are projected to expand the company’s lineup of devices powered by Windows 10.
First and foremost, there’s the new Notebook Flash, which is supposed from the very beginning to be an affordable device.
With a 13.3-inch display, the Notebook Flash is made of plastic for increased durability and lower pricing. While it remains to be seen how the choice of plastic feels in real life, the hardware lineup could convince many customers to look elsewhere, as the device is by no means mean to be a flagship.
There are two processor options, namely an Intel Celeron N4000 and an Intel Pentium Silver N5000, both of them paired with 4GB RAM. There’s 4GB eMMC storage and integral graphics, and you also get USB Type-C ports, one HDMI connector, one headphone jack, and a microSD port.
The device is also equipped with a fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello, and Samsung is also offering Wi-Fi and two 1.5W speakers.
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
In addition, Samsung has also unveiled the Notebook 9 Pro, a more powerful laptop that runs on an the 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor paired with 8GB RAM.
This time, the case is made of metal, and you get a maximum of 256GB storage. The graphics card is an Intel UHD 620 board, and as part of the extras, you are provided with an active pen, a fingerprint sensor, backlit keyboard, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
The device tips the scales at 2.84 lbs (1.2 kg) and comes with a 55 Wh battery that also supports fast charging.
Samsung didn’t announce any pricing details for these devices, but they are both projected to become available in early 2019, so further information should surface soon.
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro | ||
Processor | 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8565U | Intel Celeron N4000 Intel Pentium Silver N5000 |
Memory | 8G LPDDR3 | 4GB |
OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Storage | 256G PCIe NVMe | 64GB eMMC |
Wireless | 802.11ac 2×2 (Giga) | 802.11ac 2×2 (Giga) |
Graphics | Intel® UHD 620 graphics | Internal |
Power | 55Wh, Fast Charging | 39Wh |
Weight | 2.84 lbs | 3.02 lbs |
Dimension | 12.1” x 8.1” x .55” | 12.69″ x 8.64″ x 0.67″ |
Ports | Thunderbolt 3 x2, USB-C x1,3.5mm, microSD | USB-C x2, USB 3.0 x1, USB 2.0 x1, HDMI x1, 3.5mm, UFS & MicroSD Combo |
Material | Full Metal | Plastic |
Display | 13.3” FHD, 6.7mm bezel, 350 nits | 13.3″ FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080), Anti-Glare |
Camera | HD Camera | Web Cam |
Speaker | 1.5W x2, Thunder Amp | 1.5W x2 |
Stylus | Active Pen (included) | N/A |
Security | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
Keyboard | Backlit | Typewriter |