The 15" Laptop 9 from Samsung is a thin and light system designed for the on-the-go user. It features a 15" 1920 x 1080 display, driven by integrated Intel UHD graphics, and has a 350 nit brightness rating with a peak of 500 for outdoor use. Moreover, it can recline to 180° so you can easily share what's on your screen. Specs-wise, it's powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD. If you need more space, you can connect external storage solutions using its USB ports as well as its microSD card reader. Other integrated features include 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, an HDMI port, a backlit keyboard, a microphone, speakers, and a fingerprint reader. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Home.
Light & Durable
The Laptop 9 features a full metal frame and magnesium alloy construction for durability that's also portable. It weighs just over two pounds and easily fits into your bag or backpack.
Charge On-the-Go
With a USB Type-C port, the Laptop 9 can be charged via a compatible battery pack for convenient power on-the-go.
Vivid Views
Aside from the Full HD resolution, the Laptop 9's display can also reach a 500 nit brightness rating for outdoor use. Moreover, it supports 95% of the sRGB color space and has a deltaE rating of less than 2.5, ideal for color-sensitive work.
Audio
A built-in far-field microphone lets the Laptop 9 pick up audio clearly. You can also use the optional Voice Note software to add bookmarks to your audio recordings.
Security
A built-in fingerprint reader lets your quickly, easily, and securely log into your notebook.
Keyboard
The Laptop 9 has a backlit keyboard, which lets you work in challenging environments such as dark or dimly lit settings.
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.
Windows 10 Home
Start Menu
After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.
Cortana
Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana, can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the Internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Laptop, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information-gathering skills.
Microsoft Edge
After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.
Windows Store
For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.
Windows Continuum
Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it's not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.
Xbox on Windows 10
Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.