Samsung unveils new notebook computers

By Kang Seung-woo

Samsung Electronics introduced the Notebook 9 Pen and three new versions of the Notebook 9 on Wednesday.

The Seoul-based company said it will offer a mobile computing experience that matches how people use their computers -- at work, on the go and everywhere in between.

"Designed to deliver the best in mobility, the four new notebooks ensure a computing experience that is powerful, portable, connected and secure," a Samsung official said.

“When paired with the latest productivity tools and services available from Samsung, the Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 are the perfect complement to match a lifestyle where work or play can happen anywhere and at any time.”

The official said that the full metal chassis of the Notebook 9 Pen, with premium magnesium aluminum, provides durability while keeping it super-light.

“The 360-degree hinge provides flexibility for users to convert to a tablet from a laptop with ease by rotating the keyboard behind the screen for convenience,” he said.

“The Notebook 9 Pen provides ultimate convenience with a built-in, refined S Pen that gives users the freedom to doodle, write, sketch, paint and more. The S Pen is battery free, built into the device and designed for immediate use.”

The Samsung Notebook 9 comes in three screen sizes.

“With three different versions offering a 13.3- to a 15-inch screen and enhanced graphics capabilities, the Notebook 9 weighs up to 1.29 kilograms and measures 1.54 centimeters, one of the lightest and thinnest notebook devices in its class,” he said.

“The bezel around the screen measures 6.2 millimeters, providing a more immersive experience. This means great portability without sacrificing screen size, as well as a stronger, more durable metal body which provides durability while keeping it super-light.”

Choi Young-gyoo, senior vice president of the PC Business team, was confident that the new products will meet customer needs.

“At Samsung, we have long felt that technology must fit within the lives of the consumer, not the other way around,” Choi said. “Over the past several years, the lines between our personal and professional lives have started to blur, creating the need for technology that allows us to connect, collaborate and share from anywhere.

“The new Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and enhanced Samsung Notebook 9 and Samsung Notebook 9 Pen offer our customers premium, powerful and portable devices that provide the tools to securely work from anywhere, breaking the boundaries of previously accepted standards for what a notebook should be.”