Samsung announced the Series 2, 4 and 6 business class notebooks this week with a collection of updates that include the latest Intel 2nd Generation Core i Processors, enhanced security and new connections.
Samsung Series 2, 4 and 6 Pricing and Availability:
The Samsung Series 2 and Series 4 business notebooks will be available in April and the Samsung Series 6 will be available in May 2011. There is currently no information about pricing on these models.
Samsung Series 2, 4 and 6 Features and Specs:
The new Samsung business notebooks use the new 2nd Generation Intel Core i family of processors with the latest integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics. Unlike previous integrated graphics options, the new integrated graphics are built into the CPU which allows for a much better user experience and greater capabilities without the need for a discrete graphics card. Select models will be available with NVIDIA graphics cards and Optimus technology to provide longer battery life with intelligent graphics switching.
The Series 2, 4 and 6 notebooks come in several sizes and use a 300-nit 16 million color display to provide a brighter display than you find on standard notebook displays.
- Samsung Series 2 – 12.5″
- Samsung Series 4 – 14″
- Samsung Series 6 – 15.6″
The notebooks have a full size keyboard which looks similar in design to what we have seen on ThinkPad notebooks. The new Samsung business notebooks can be configured with a Trackpoint pointer stick in addition to the mousepad.
The Samsung Series 2, 4 and 6 notebooks come with USB 3.0 support for quickly moving files and the Samsung Migration tool to make transferring files a snap.
These new business notebooks also have a built in 1.3MP webcam and array microphone for video conferencing.
Samsung Series 2, 4 and 6 Security:
The new Samsung notebooks have a variety of security features. The Series 4 and Series 6 notebooks have a built in fingerprint reader to keep your data locked away. Additionally, the Series 6 come with Intel vPro technology for enhanced security management.
Samsung Series 2, 4 and 6 Durability:
Each of these Samsung Series 2, Series 4 and Series 6 laptops come with a hard external casing and metal hinges which translate into increased durability. The Samsung Series 6 notebooks have a magnesium alloy construction for greater durability.
There are also anti-spill features such as sealed components to help prevent damage form a spill and a hard drive free fall sensor to lock the hard drive if a fall is detected.
Samsung Series 2, 4 and 6 Specs:
Series 2:
- Sizes Available: 12.5-inch, 14-inch,
- CPU:
- Intel® CeleronTM Processor (12.5-inch)
- Intel® CoreTM i3 Processor (14-inch)
- Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32 or 64 bit)
- Memory: 2GB ~ 4 GB (expandable)
- Storage (max): 320GB
- Screen:
- 12.5-inch HD LED-backlit display
- 14.0-inch HD LED-backlit SuperBright display (300 nit)
- Resolution: 1366 x 768
- Graphics: Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics
Series 4:
- Sizes Available: 12.5-inch, 14-inch,
- CPU:
- Intel® CoreTM i3 ~ i7 Processor (3MB ~ 4MB) (12.5-inch)
- Intel® CoreTM i3 ~ i7 Processor (3MB ~ 6MB)
- Operating System:
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32 or 64 bit) (12.5-inch)
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32 or 64 bit) (14-inch)
- Memory: 2GB ~ 6GB (expandable)
- Storage (max): 320GB ~ 500GB 7200RPM
- Screen:
- 12.5-inch HD LED-backlit display
- 14.0-inch HD LED-backlit SuperBright display (300 nit)
- Resolution:
- 1366 x 768
- Graphics:
- Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics (12.5-inch)
- Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics (14-inch)
- Battery: 6-cell; up to 7 hours
- Docking station connector
Series 6:
- Sizes Available: 14-inch, 15.6-inch
- CPU: Intel® CoreTM i3 ~ i7 Processor (3MB ~ 6MB) (14- and 15.6-inch)
- Operating System:
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32 or 64 bit) (14-inch)
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32 or 64 bit) (15.6-inch)
- Memory:
- 4GB ~ 8GB (14-inch) (expandable)
- 4GB ~ 8GB (15.6-inch) (expandable)
- Storage (max):
- 320GB ~ 500GB (7200 rpm sATA)
- Optional 128GB ~ 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Screen:
- 14.0-inch HD LED-backlit SuperBright display (300 nit)
- 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit SuperBright display (300 nit)
- Resolution:
- 1366 x 768, 1600 x 900
- Graphics:
- Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics or nVIDIA NVS 4200M
- Battery: 6-cell; up to 7 hours
- Docking station connector