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Series9

Series 9 13-inch (2012)

By Samsung
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Hpenvy14spectre

Envy 14 Spectre

By HP
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Yoga 13_standard_03_interface

IdeaPad Yoga 13

By Lenovo
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Verge score: 8.0 Verge score: 7.7

The Samsung Series 9 13-inch (2012) is a laptop featuring an Intel core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, and a 400 nit SuperBright Plus display.

Description

The HP Envy 14 Spectre is an ultrabook with a 14-inch display. Its base configuration features an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD storage, and an backlit keyboard.

Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga 13 is an ultraportable notebook that can convert into a tablet. Using a dual-hinged display, the notebook folds into multiple positions for enhanced content enjoyment. Specifically, the IdeaPad Yoga features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage.
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Feb. 27, 2012
  • Price at launch: $1,399.99

Availability
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Feb. 8, 2012
  • Price at launch: $1,399.00
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: October 2012
  • Price at launch: $999.00
  • Alias: NP900X3B-A01US

Also Known As...
  • Alias: Spectre Ultrabook 14t-3200
  • Laptop type: Ultraportable
  • Weight: 2.5 pounds
  • Color: Gray

Hardware
  • Laptop type: Ultraportable
  • Width: 12.88 inches
  • Depth: 8.7 inches
  • Thickness: 0.79 inches
  • Weight: 3.98 pounds
  • Color: Silver / Black
  • Laptop type: Ultraportable, Convertible tablet
  • Width: 13.1 inches
  • Depth: 8.9 inches
  • Thickness: 0.67 inches
  • Weight: 3.4 pounds
  • Color: Gray, Orange
  • Operating system: Windows 7

Software
  • Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Operating system: Windows 8
  • Screen size (diagonal): 13.3 inches
  • Technology: LCD
  • Resolution (X): 1600 px
  • Resolution (Y): 900 px

Display (base)
  • Screen size (diagonal): 14 inches
  • Display surface: Glossy
  • Technology: LCD
  • Backlight: LED
  • Resolution (X): 1600 px
  • Resolution (Y): 900 px
  • PPI: 131.13
  • Screen size (diagonal): 13.3 inches
  • Technology: IPS LCD
  • Resolution (X): 1600 px
  • Resolution (Y): 900 px
  • PPI: 138.03
  • Touch technology: Capacitive
  • Multitouch: Yes
  • Type: Chiclet

Keyboard
  • Type: Chiclet
  • Backlit: Yes
  • Type: Chiclet
  • Number pad: No
  • Type(s): Trackpad

Mouse
  • Type(s): Trackpad
  • Multitouch: Yes
  • Type(s): Trackpad
  • CPU brand: Intel
  • CPU family: Sandy Bridge
  • Model: Core i5 2467M
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.6 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 2.3 GHz

Processor (base)
  • CPU brand: Intel
  • CPU family: Sandy Bridge
  • Model: Core i5-2467M
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.6 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 2.3 GHz
  • CPU brand: Intel
  • CPU family: Ivy Bridge
  • Model: Core i3-3217U
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.8 GHz

Processor (max)
  • Brand: Intel
  • Family: Ivy Bridge
  • Model: Core i7-3667U
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 2 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 3.2 GHz
  • Brand: Intel
  • Family: Ivy Bridge
  • Model: Core i7-3517U
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.9 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 3 GHz
  • Graphics type: Integrated
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 3000

GPU (base)
  • Graphics type: Integrated
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 3000
  • Graphics type: Integrated
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000

GPU (max)
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000
  • Base RAM size: 4 GB
  • RAM type: DDR3

Memory
  • Base RAM size: 4 GB
  • Max. config RAM size: 8 GB
  • RAM type: DDR3
  • Base RAM speed: 1600 MHz
  • Base RAM size: 4 GB
  • Max. config RAM size: 8 GB
  • RAM type: DDR3
  • Base RAM speed: 1600 MHz
  • RAM slots: 1
  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Base drive capacity: 128 GB
  • Card reader: Yes

Storage
  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Base drive capacity: 128 GB
  • Max. config SSD: 256 GB
  • Card reader: Yes
  • Card reader support: SD, MMC
  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Base drive capacity: 128 GB
  • Max. config SSD: 256 GB
  • Card reader: Yes
  • Card reader support: SD, MMC
  • Speakers: 2

Audio
  • Speakers: 2
  • Audio brand: Beats Audio
  • Speakers: 2
  • Effective pixels: 1.3 megapixels

Webcam
  • Video resolution: 720p
  • Effective pixels: 1 megapixels
  • Video resolution: 720p

Sensors
  • Proximity : Yes

Port options
  • USB: 1
  • USB 3.0: 1
  • Ethernet: 1
  • Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
  • Mini DisplayPort: 1
  • HDMI: 1
  • USB: 1
  • USB 3.0: 1
  • HDMI: 1
  • 3.5mm mic / headphone combo: 1
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b

Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
  • 802.11n frequencies: 5GHz, 2.4GHz
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: 3.0 + HS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Wireless video: WiDi
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Size: 6 cell
  • Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
  • Quoted time: 7 hr

Battery
  • Size: 54 Wh
  • Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Removable: No
  • Quoted time: 9 hr
  • Size: 4 cell
  • Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
  • Quoted time: 8 hr
  • PCMarkVantage: 9173
  • 3DMarkVantage (IGP): 3071
  • The Verge Battery Test: 5 hours and 19 minutes

Benchmarks
  • PCMarkVantage: 9121
  • 3DMarkVantage (IGP): 1526
  • 3DMark06 (IGP): 3462
  • The Verge Battery Test: 5 hours and 14 minutes
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