- Series 9, World’s thinnest and most compact premium notebook
- Series 5 ULTRA, Samsung’s first Ultrabook™*, goes beyond thin and light

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today introduced the second generation of the Samsung Notebook Series 9 and Series 5 ULTRA at the Samsung Europe and CIS Forum in Prague.

Samsung Notebook Series 9
Following the previous model’s debut at CES 2011, the new Samsung Notebook Series 9 demonstrates Samsung’s advanced innovative craftsmanship in the premium notebook sector.

Customised for consumers striving for high-quality and great design, the new Series 9 boasts the world’s thinnest and most compact notebook chassis. Its unique design and innovative engineering pushes beyond current perceptions of premium notebook PCs. Super-slim components have been tailor-designed and engineered to fit into the PCs innovative single shell body.

“The Series 9 represents the ultimate in Samsung design combining precision engineering and premium looks. The new notebook embodies the originality and heritage of its predecessor while eliminating unnecessary factors. The refined aerodynamic design represents the best of Samsung’s design with top performance and functionality” said Damian Cusick, General Manager, Computing for Samsung UK.

Key components such as the LCD panel, keyboard, motherboard, cables, fan and battery have been precision-engineered to fit precisely into the Series 9’s extra flat single-shell body thanks to more than 33000 hours invested by Samsung designers and engineers to ensure it conserved premium design aspects without compromising performance or functionality.

The Samsung Series 9 features Samsung’s MaxScreen technology, which minimizes the bezel while maximizing the screen size by an extra inch. As the world’s thinnest and most compact 15” premium notebook, the Samsung Series 9 features a vivid 15” display fitted into a stylish 14” chassis. The truly flat 14.9mm (0.58”) thin design weighs just 1.59kg (3.5lbs), making the 15” Series 9 almost 50 percent more compact than any comparable 15” ultra-portable notebooks. The 13” Series 9 measures only 12.9mm (0.5”) and weighs just 1.16kg (2.5lbs) — 28 percent smaller than its predecessor.

Samsung Series 5 ULTRA
The Samsung Series 5 ULTRA packs superior performance in an ultra-portable frame.

Available in 13’’ and 14’’ models, the Series 5 ULTRA is powered by a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, with up to 8GB memory, an ExpressCache system by Diskkeeper and an AMD Radeon HD graphics card. This enables the Series 5 ULTRA to boot-up in just 20 seconds and wake up in only two seconds, while web browsing is twice as fast as the previous generation of notebook PC.

The Series 5’s performance is matched by its storage capacity, with the 14’’ model delivering up to 1TB of storage capacity and ensuring that users never need to carry additional storage devices with them.

To ensure ease-of-use while on the move, the Series 5 ULTRA 13” is just 14 - 17.6mm thin and 1.38kg light. Its Intel® Core™ i5 processor, 8GB memory, 500GB storage and 16GB iSSD with ExpressCache™ ensure that mobility and performance are never compromised. Consumers can also choose from a 128GB SSD or 258GB SSD as their preferred storage option. To offer maximum connectivity with other devices, the 13” model also carries a full-size HDMI port along with one USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 ports, and a 4-in-1 multi SD card slot, as well as Ethernet and webcam.

The 14” model is also equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor, up to 8GB memory and 16GB iSSD with ExpressCache™ system, ensuring exceptional performance. For larger storage and a heightened visual experience, the Series 5 ULTRA 14” includes up to 1TB storage as well as an AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB graphics card. An integrated Optical Disc Drive is also installed for maximum convenience. In terms of connectivity, the 14” model offers an HDMI conection, VGA, two USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, 4-in-1 multi SD card slot, Ethernet and webcam. These features are all packed into a 20.9mm thin and 1.84kg light chassis.

Both models carry Samsung’s superior LCD technology with a 300nit HD LED SuperBright screen, Image Enhancer technology and anti-reflective screens, providing users with a superior viewing experience no matter where they are.

For more information on Samsung’s 2012 product portfolio in the European region, and to access all announcements made at the European Regional Forum, please visit: www.samsungeuforum2012.com

Notes to Editors:

Specifications

	Series 5 ULTRA 530U 13”	Series 5 ULTRA 530U 14”
Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M	Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M
LCD	13.3” SuperBright Anti-Reflective HD LED display (1366 x 768) 300nit	14.0” SuperBright Anti-Reflective HD LED display (1366 x 768) 300nit
Dimension (W x D x H mm)	315.1 x 218.9 x 14.9 ~ 17.6mm (12.4” x 8.6” x 0.58” ~ 0.69”)	333 x 229.5 x 20.9mm (13.1” x 9.0” x 0.82”)
Weight (kg)	1.39kg (3.06lbs) with SSD / 1.43kg (3.15lbs) with HDD	1.84kg (4.05lbs)
Graphic Processor*	Intel HD Graphics 3000	AMD Radeon™ HD7550M
Graphic Memory	Shared with System Memory	1GB gDDR3
System Memory*	4GB DDR3 (up to 8GB)	4GB DDR3 (up to 8GB)
Storage	128GB ~ 256GB SSD 500GB S-ATA II HDD + 16GB iSSD (with ExpressCache™)	500GB S-ATA II HDD + 16GB iSSD (with ExpressCache™) 1TB S-ATA II HDD + 16GB iSSD (with ExpressCache™)
ODD	No	Super Multi Dual Layer
Standard Battery	45Wh	45.3Wh

n.b. All are based on factory specifications. Product design specifications and colours are subject to change without notice and may vary from those shown. Errors and omissions excepted. Battery life based on MobileMark test scores that will vary based on configuration. Warranty service availability and response times may vary from country to country and may also be subject to registration requirements in the country of purchase. OS reveals lower HDD capacity than the specification as the difference of the calculation way and recovery partition.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

*Ultrabook™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and / or other countries.