New SA/SB vs. Samsung Series 9

I'm not much of a computer aficionado so I was hoping someone could point out the significant differences one would expect in terms of performance.



SA/SB compared to Samsung Series 9



Series 9 Notebook | Samsung Office Series 9 Notebook



Samsung - Laptop / Intel® Core™ i5 Processor / 13.3" Display / 4GB Memory / 128GB Solid State Drive - Black - 900X3A-A03

Reply 1 : New SA/SB vs. Samsung Series 9

The CPU performance is about the same, even if you upgrade the one on the Sony. Where you will see differences out of the box are the hard drive speeds. The Samsung 9 has a SSD hard drive, which makes everything load much quicker, including your OS. The Sony one does not come with a feature right off the bat, and if you want a SSD, Sony charges way above market price for that upgrade.

Reply 2 : New SA/SB vs. Samsung Series 9

I guess I was assuming you upgrade to the SSD in the Sony. (poor assumption on my part)

Reply 3 : New SA/SB vs. Samsung Series 9

CPU is about the same, but the Samsung will have crappy graphic performances.

Reply 4 : New SA/SB vs. Samsung Series 9

Samsung is ULV...not sure how you guys figure the CPU performance will be the same...

Reply 5 : New SA/SB vs. Samsung Series 9

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Originally Posted by beaups Samsung is ULV...not sure how you guys figure the CPU performance will be the same...

Not even in the same market segment/category and not comparable.

Reply 6 : New SA/SB vs. Samsung Series 9

My mistake, didn't realize the i5-2537M was a ULV, thought those werent out yet...