Samsung recently introduced their upcoming notebooks in the form of the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro and Spin. These bad boys comes with a Windows 10 Home system, which is expected to deliver a top notch experience, however, what more can we expect about Samsung’s latest notebooks? Lets dig in a little deeper shall we?
Lets start things off with the Book 9 Pro, which has very straight forward and simple entry – level configurations in hand, such as its 15.6-inch 4K display, with Intel Core’s i7-6700HQ processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX950M graphics card for maximum performance in gaming and entertainment uses. The latter also holds 8GB of RAM and a 256GB of SSD RAM.
The device also carries a few hands-on features such as the touch capability features for the display, as well as a quartet of speakers, for excellent music synchronization. The Book 9 Pro also has a USB Type-C connector and an expected battery longevity of 6.5 hours.
As for the Book 9 Spin, the latter has a relatively smaller 13.3-inch QHD+ display, which rotates in a 360 degrees spin, oh, so thats why they called it Spin, i get it now. The Spin also has an Intel Core i7-6500U processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD to back it up. the Book 9 Spin is relatively lighter, with its 2.98lbs, in comparison to the Book 9 Pro’s 4.45lbs.
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The Book 9 siblings is said to be launched within this month and a global launch is yet to be determined, though we’ve got high hopes that the Book 9 duo will eventually make it to Philippine shores, hopefully. As for the pricing, the Pro is expected to be at around $1599 or roughly Php 75K in converted PH price, while the Spin is at $1399 or roughly Php 65K in converted PH price, so if it makes it here, it’ll have a pretty hefty price.
What do you guys think of Samsung’s upcoming Book 9 notebook siblings? Just hit us up on the comments section below and we’ll gladly share our additional thoughts on the matter. Remember, we appreciate feedbacks from you guys.
| Specs/PH price |
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro specs, PH price, features |
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Spin specs, PH price, features |
| Display | 15.6-inch 4K Display (3840×2160), Real time HDR enhancements | 13.3” QHD+ Display (3200×1800), Real time HDR enhancements |
| Size | 14.72″ x 9.83″ x 0.70″, 4.45 lbs | 12.39″ x 8.69″ x 0.59″,2.87 lbs |
| Memory | 8GB storage, 256GB SSD SATA3 | 8GB storage, 256GB SSD SATA3 |
| Features | Touch screen capable, Quad Speaker (2W x 4), backlit keyboard | Touch screen capable with 360 degrees dual hinge, 2W x 2 speakers, backlit keyboard |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 6700HQ | Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 6500U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M Graphics (2GB GDDR5) | Intel® HD Graphics 520 (Shared memory) |
| Built-in camera | 720p HD web camera | 720p HD web camera |
| Connectivity | 802.11 ac 2×2, BT 4.1 | 802.11 ac 2×2, BT 4.1 |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| Software features | Windows Hello face, full office suite | Windows Hello face, full office suite |
| Ports and charging | 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 | Up to 7.3 hours |
| Release date | November in the US | November in the US |
| Official price | $1599 or roughly Php 75K in converted PH price | $1399 or roughly Php 65K in converted PH price |
| Where to buy | Best buy and official Samsung stores | Best buy and official Samsung stores |
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Lester says:
I’ve read your various articles on Samsung notebooks. Does anyone know where in Manila they are being sold?
Jade Bryan Jardinico says:
You can try Villman if they have stocks.