Samsung Notebook 9 with 8th generation Intel Core Processor - September 2017

Armed with a Core i7 processor, the new Samsung Notebook 9 could provide support of up to 32GB of memory. According to Intel, its 8th generation family of processors can deliver up to 40 percent increased performance.

The ‘U’ series of chips will now feature quad-core processors instead of dual-cores.

Aside from this, you will also get a total of 8 threads so that applications that take advantage of multiple threads should be able to run fluidly.

Samsung will also be bundling an S-Pen with the notebook, meaning that not only will you get touchscreen capability but you will also be able to transform the machine into a convertible for media consumption purposes.

Samsung is going to launch its updated Notebook 9 lineup in September 2017.

http://wccftech.com/samsung-notebook-9-intel-8th-generation-cpu-next-month/

"Intel’s first drip of information on its new 8th-generation chips will be music to the ears of people looking to buy a laptop before the start of 2018. From 7th-generation ‘Kaby Lake’ to 8th-gen ‘Kaby Lake’ (you read that right, we’ll explain later, we promise), Intel is claiming a “once in a decade” performance boost of 40% generation-over-generation."
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/intel-8th-gen-core-specs-technology-explained-2952599

More info from Samsung's Korean website:
https://news.samsung.com/kr/??-???9-pen-8??-??-??-????-??

Translation:
Samsung Electronics is launching the Samsung notebook 9 Pen with Intel's latest 8th generation quad-core processor.

Samsung notebook 9 Pen is equipped with a touch screen display that can rotate 360 degrees and 'S Pen' solution that is introduced in Galaxy Note products, and it can be used freely across the boundaries of notebook and tablet.

The Samsung Pen 9 Pen will be powered by an 8th generation Intel Core processor.

The 8th generation Intel Core is up to 40 percent better than the 7th generation. Compared to PC performance five years ago, it is doubled.

In addition, new Cheang's quad-core, power-efficient microarchitecture and silicon optimization technology allow the 4K UHD or 360 degree virtual reality content to be streamlined or edited quickly.

Samsung Electronics will launch the notebook 9 Pen with the latest Intel 8th Generation processor in September and will be available for Windows 10 operating system, full HD (1920 x 1080) real-view display, 8GB 16GB DDR4 memory, 256GB SSD storage And the basic specifications are the same as the existing models, and the processors are upgraded from 7th generation to 8th generation.

 

The Intel 8th Generation Samsung Notebook 9 Pro NP940X5N - 15" - Core i7 8550U - 16 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD is now available in the US.

https://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-notebook-9-pro-940x5ne-15-core-i7-8550u-16-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd/

BestBuy has it now for $1399.99:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...te-drive-titan-silver/6111205.p?skuId=6111205

 

I don't need a heavy touch screen so I'm hoping they refresh the sub-3lb 15" notebook 9 as well. Maybe add a few ounces to increase rigidity though. Also, ditch the dull silver and for gunmetal black like the pro. Really interested in these quad core ulvs though.

 

Also holding out for a 13" refresh! Fingers crossed for darker colors.

 

The 2018 variants of the Samsung Notebook 9 sport a 13.3-inch (900X3T & 900X3U) and 15-inch ( 900X5T, 900X5U, and Discreet Graphics 900X5T) Full HD RealViewTouch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The notebooks are powered by an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, up to 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD, and Intel HD graphics. The 15-inch variant offers an option of upgrading to a 2GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics card. All the models will come in Titan Silver and Crush White colour variants. The Notebook 9 (2018) also has a fingerprint sensor, backlit keyboard, and precision touchpad. The Windows Hello camera - for video calls - has a 720p HD resolution. Connectivity options include two USB 3.0 ports, a HDMI port, microSD storage, and a single USB Type-C port. There is also a bundled 65W DC-in adapter. Samsung claims that the 75Wh hexacell battery on the Notebook 9 (2018) is its "largest and most powerful battery placed inside a notebook." Add to that, it also supports fast charging for the company's claimed "always on" capabilities.

The Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 (2018) will be available in select countries, starting in December 2017 with South Korea, reaching the US in the first quarter of 2018. Both the Notebook 9 Pen and Notebook 9 (2018) will be displayed at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pricing will be announced closer to release.

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/ne...-launched-specifications-release-date-1787764

https://news.samsung.com/global/upg...ew-samsung-notebook-9-pen-and-notebook-9-2018

 

Video:

 

http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/resources/notebook_9/techspecs

 

Hands on at CES 2018

 

The NP900X5T-X01US showed up on Amazon today:
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-NP90...56d383652a51330ace6ac&camp=1789&creative=9325"

I ordered mine.
"Only 5 left in stock (more on the way)."

 

I don't know what happened to my post but it looks like the K01US has 8 GB RAM with no graphics card and the X01US has 16 GB RAM with a graphics card. Both only have 256 GB SSD. At $1500 the X01US really should have 512 GB. May be a deal-breaker for me.

The K01US is now in stock at Newegg, with no tax for most states.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834132198