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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.

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The HP Envy 14 Spectre is an ultrabook with a 14-inch display. Its base configuration features an Intel Core i5-2467M processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD storage, and an innovative backlit keyboard.

The Dell XPS 13 is an ultrabook featuring a 13.3-inch display with an ultra-thin bezel. It's powered by a choice of Sandy Bridge processors with Intel HD Graphics 3000, 4GB RAM, 128 or 256GB of SSD storage, and features a backlit keyboard.

Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga 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: Feb. 27, 2012
  • Price at launch: $999.00
  • Status: Announced
  • Availability date: June 2012
  • Price at launch: $1,199.00
  • Alias: NP900X3B-A01US

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  • Laptop type: Ultraportable
  • Weight: 2.5 pounds
  • Color: Gray

Hardware

  • Laptop type: Ultraportable
  • Width: 12.87 inches
  • Depth: 8.7 inches
  • Thickness: 0.79 inches
  • Weight: 3.79 pounds
  • Color: Silver / Black
  • Laptop type: Ultraportable
  • Width: 12.4 inches
  • Depth: 8.1 inches
  • Thickness: 0.71 inches
  • Weight: 2.99 pounds
  • Color: Black, Silver
  • Laptop type: Ultraportable, Convertible tablet
  • Thickness: 0.67 inches
  • Weight: 3.1 pounds
  • Color: Black
  • Operating system: Windows 7

Software

  • Operating system: Windows 7
  • Operating system: Windows 7
  • Operating system: Other
  • 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
  • Screen size (diagonal): 13.3 inches
  • Backlight: WLED
  • Resolution (X): 1366 px
  • Resolution (Y): 768 px
  • Screen size (diagonal): 13.3 inches
  • Resolution (X): 1600 px
  • Resolution (Y): 900 px
  • Type: Chiclet

Keyboard

  • Type: Chiclet
  • Backlit: Yes
  • Type: Chiclet
  • Backlit: Yes
  • Type(s): Trackpad

Mouse

  • Type(s): Trackpad
  • 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: Sandy Bridge
  • Model: Core i3-2367M
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.4 GHz

Processor (max)

  • Brand: Intel
  • Family: Sandy Bridge
  • Model: Core i7-2637M
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.7 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 2.8 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 3000
  • 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
  • RAM type: DDR3
  • Base RAM size: 8 GB
  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Base drive capacity: 128 GB
  • Card reader: Yes

Storage

  • Options: Flash Memory (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: 258 GB
  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Max. config SSD: 256 GB
  • Speakers: 2

Audio

  • Audio brand: Beats Audio
  • Audio brand: Waves MaxxAudio® 4
  • Effective pixels: 1.3 megapixels

Webcam

  • Effective pixels: 1.3 megapixels

Port options

  • Ethernet: 1
  • Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
  • Mini DisplayPort: 1
  • HDMI: 1
  • USB: 1
  • USB 3.0: 1
  • Mini DisplayPort: 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, 802.11a
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • NFC: Yes
  • Wireless video: WiDi
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: 3.0

Security

  • Trusted platform module: Yes
  • Size: 6 cell
  • Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
  • Quoted time: 7 hr

Battery

  • Quoted time: 9 hr
  • Size: 47 Wh
  • Removable: No
  • Quoted time: 8 hr
  • Quoted time: 8 hr

Benchmarks

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