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| Product | Samsung Series 9 NP900X4B-A02 (15-inch) | Toshiba Satellite U845t | Samsung Series 9 NP900X3C-A01 (13-inch, 2012) | ASUS VivoBook S500CA DS51T |
| Price | $1,499.99 | $779.99 to $799.99 | $1,149.99 to $1,299.00 | $659.57 to $704.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 1 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The latest Samsung Series 9 goes extra-big, and the gamble pays off with the most portable and comfortable 15-incher you're likely to find. However, its high price and lack of higher-end features don't make it the best value. | While it's not going to dazzle anyone, the Toshiba Satellite U845T is a great example of exactly how much laptop $799 should buy in 2013. | If you're looking for a beautifully built, extremely thin, light, and portable ultrabook, the Samsung Series 9 rises above the competition. It may lack a few top-end features, but it's a perfect ultraportable for those who can afford it. | The VivoBook S500CA offers a big-screened touch-screen
Windows 8 laptop for a bargain price -- and without many extras. |
| Product Description | Samsung Series 9 - 2nd Gen Core i5 900X4B - 15 in i5-2467M - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition - 8 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD | - 14 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Microsoft Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD Toshiba Satellite U845t-S4165 i5-3337U | Samsung Series 9 - 13.3 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - 4 GB RAM - 128 GB 900X3C i5-3317U - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition SSD | ASUS V series - 3rd Gen Core i5 DS51T - 15.6 in i5-3317U - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 6 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| System Type | Ultrabook | Ultrabook | Ultrabook | Ultrabook |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 14 in x 9.3 in x 0.6 in | 13.5 in x 9.1 in x 0.8 in | 12.3 in x 8.6 in x 0.5 in | 15.1 in x 10.2 in x 0.8 in |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition | Windows 8 64-bit Edition |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs | 3.8 lbs | 2.55 lbs | 4.6 lbs |
| Processor | 2nd Gen Core i5 Intel 2 i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3 i5-3337U / 1.8 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 1.7 GHz / 3 GB Cache 3 i5-3317U ( 2.6 GHz ) | 3rd Gen Core i5 Intel 3 i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD | 500 GB HDD / 5400 rpm + 24 GB SSD cache |
| Display | 15 in LED backlight 1600 x 900 / HD+ | 14 in 1366 x 768 LED backlight Yes TruBrite / HD | 13.3 in LED backlight 1600 x 900 / HD+ | 15.6 in LED backlight Yes 1366 x 768 / HD |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Networking | Bluetooth 3.0 HS , Gigabit Ethernet 802.11n | 802.11n , 10/100 Ethernet , None | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery | 8-cell | 6-cell - up to 6.25 hour(s) | 4-cell - up to 9 hour(s) | Info unavailable |
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