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    NP900X3C-A02UK or NP900X3C-A04UK

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by sb123, Aug 20, 2012.

  1. sb123

    sb123 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    Would anyone be able to tell me what the difference is between the

    NP900X3C-A02UK or NP900X3C-A04UK

    I've looked around online but cannot find anything that shows the difference.

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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    One of the three descriptions of operating system on this page about the A04 mentions Windows 7 Pro (but I wouldn't bank on it). Various specs for the A04 also suggest it has a TPM chip. And this description of the extended warranty promotion says "business computers" and lists the A04UK and not the A01UK. Both appear to be eligible for £100 cashback.

    John
     
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    I just got a reply back from SaveOnLaptops website and they said the following differences :

    NP900X3C-A02UK

    - Has a better battery life
    - Windows 7 Home Premium operating system
    - 1 HDMI port

    NP900X3C-A04UK

    - Windows 7 Home Professional operating system
    - A Better graphics card
    - 1 micro HDMI

    I'm not sure whether to believe that or not? Is there anyway that I can find out the exact differences before purchase or will I have to just see what I get?

    Thanks
     
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    I read that as a confirmation that the A04UK probably has Windows 7 Pro which usually adds about £50 to the price (also stated here). There is 0 difference in the graphics. I would get the A04UK and sign up to the extended warranty promotion although there's always the risk if one does hit a problem then Samsung will try to blame the user rather than accept that the design has deficiencies.

    John
     
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