Samsung new Series 9 and Series 3 notebooks are out for preorder

Samsung new Series 9 and Series 3 notebooks are out for preorder - Just in time for back to school clearance sale, Samsung has put up two new notebooks for preorder at J&R. Series 3 and Series 9 machines must suit well academic needs. Both feature second generation Intel Core i-series processors, lightweight duraluminum chassis as well as both are short of discrete graphics cards.

The bigger, heavier but less expansive Samsung NP350U2B-A01US Series 3 benefits of more powerful processor, larger system memory units and more storage capacity while giving in a bit on graphics due to older built-in controller.

Samsung NP350U2B-A01US Series 3 specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i5-2410M @ 2.3 GHz (up to 2.9 GHz w/ Turbo Boost)

Memory: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM

Storage: 500 GB SATA HDD @ 5 400 rpm

Graphics: Intel GMA HD Graphics

Display: 12.1" LED @ 1 366 × 768

Connectivity: 2 × USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Micro HDMI

Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0

Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion

Dimensions: 11.77" × 7.7" × 0.98"

Weight: 3.09 lbs.

Price: $750

The smaller and slower in data processing Samsung NP900X1B-A02US Series 9 gains back on data transfer with USB 3.0 ports and SSD.

Samsung NP900X1B-A02US Series 9 specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i3-2357M @ 1.3 GHz

Memory: 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM

Storage: 64 GB mSATA SSD

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000

Display: 11.6" LED @ 1 366 × 768

Connectivity: 1 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Micro HDMI

Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0

Battery: 4-cell Li-Ion

Dimensions: 11.7" × 7.8" × 0.65"

Weight: 2.34 lbs.

Price: $1 000