Samsung Launches the Notebook 5 and Notebook 3
Samsung Electronics today announced the Samsung Notebook 5 and Notebook 3, completing the Notebook portfolio. With a seamless, fluid design and embedded with the latest hardware balancing speed, power and usability, these Notebooks are made for the everyday computing experience that fuses comfort, performance and style.
Both Notebooks feature a slim, sleek, zero-screw contemporary finish continuing Samsung’s design heritage. The Samsung Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 measure just 19.6mm and 19.9mm wide respectively, making them easy to use, carry, and transport – whatever your lifestyle. Designed to blend into any environment, the Samsung Notebook 3 is available in 15 inches and 14 inches, as well as, four unique colors – Misty Gray, Night Charcoal, Deep Peach, and Pure White*, while the Samsung Notebook 5 is available in 15 inches and comes in a timeless and sophisticated Light Titan color, wrapped in a stylish metal body.
Performance
The Samsung Notebook 5 and Samsung Notebook 3 are powered to perform; with an Intel Core i7** (Quad Core) Processor, a dual storage system and NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards***, equipped with cutting edge hardware, delivering the very best experience for the casual gamer or general user.
Usability
Intended to fit the everyday computing needs of consumers – the Notebooks have a wide precision touchpad, full-sized keyboards with number pads, and ergonomically crafted keycaps for comfortable typing. With an anti-glare panel, and colors tuned by Samsung Color Engine for stunningly vibrant images and videos, both devices are built with precision in mind.
“When developing the Notebook 5 and Notebook 3, we wanted a device that balanced style with powerful functionality,” says YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of the PC Business Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “These devices designed for everyday use and premium computing experiences are the result of our on-going commitment to carefully listening to our customers and their needs.”
Availability
The devices will be available in select countries starting in April in Korea, with wider global releases including China and Brazil in Q2.
Specifications****
Samsung Notebook 3 | 14” Display | 15” Display |
Processor | 8th Generation Intel KBL-RU Quad Core ¦ 7th Generation Intel KBL-U Dual Core | 8th Generation Intel KBL-RU Quad Core ¦ 7th Generation Intel KBL-U Dual Core |
Display | HD Resolution | Full HD Resolution ¦ HD Resolution |
Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Storage | SSD + HDD | SSD + HDD |
Network | ac1x1 LAN (10/100) | ac1x1 LAN (10/100) |
Graphics | Shared | Shared¦NVIDIA MX110 (2GB Memory) |
Battery | 43Wh | 43Wh |
Camera | VGA | VGA |
Colors | Misty Gray, Night Charcoal, Deep Peach | Misty Gray, Night Charcoal, Deep Peach, Pure White |
Dimension | 336.0 x 232.9 x 19.8 mm | 377.4 x 248.6 x 19.6 mm |
Weight | 1.66kg | 1.97kg |
Samsung Notebook 5 | 15” Display |
Processor | 8th Generation Intel KBL-RU Quad Core ¦7th Generation Intel KBL U |
Display | 15.6” Full HD (Wide Viewing) |
Memory | DDR4 |
Storage | SSD + HDD |
Network | ac1x1 LAN (10/100) |
Graphics | Shared¦NVIDIA MX150 GDDR5 2G |
Battery | 43Wh |
Camera | VGA |
Colors | Light Titan |
Height | 377.4 x 248.6 x 19.9 mm |
Weight | 1.97kg |
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