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Samsung ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel M5 12.2 inch SSD Black
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Apple MacBook MLHC2LL/A Intel m5 12 IPS SSD Silver
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| College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 12 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | ||
| Watching Movies |
High quality video on your MacBook MLHC2LL/A's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. | ||
| Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the MacBook MLHC2LL/A will do just fine. | |
| Browsing |
All components of your Samsung will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your Apple will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
| Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core M-5Y31 processor and 4 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core m5-6Y54 processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
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Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
| Use in Public Places |
The 12.5 hours battery life in the ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 11 hours battery life in the MacBook MLHC2LL/A is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
| Short Journeys |
The 12.5 hours battery life in the ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 11 hours battery life in the MacBook MLHC2LL/A has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
| Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 12.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 11 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
| Use Around the Office |
The 12.5 hours battery life in the ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 11 hours battery life in the MacBook MLHC2LL/A can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
| Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 12.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 11 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
| Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.1 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
| Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.1 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
| Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | ||
| Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
| Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | |
| Serious Multitasking | |||
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| 10 to 12 Inches | |||
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Technical Specifications
| Ambient Light Sensor | - | 1 | |
| Battery Life | 12.5 hours | 11 hours | |
| Camera | 1 | 1 | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | |
| Dimesnsions - Depth | 28.42 inches | 19.65 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height | 1.17 inches | - | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (front) | - | 0.035 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | - | 0.131 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Width | 21.26 inches | 28.05 inches | |
| Display Brightness | 350 cd/m² | - | |
| Display HD Type | WQXGA | Retina Display | |
| Display Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2304 x 1440 pixels | |
| Display Size | 12.2 inches | 12 inches | |
| Display Technology Name | TN | IPS | |
| Energy Star Certified | - | Yes | |
| EPEAT Compliance | - | Gold | |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | |
| Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | - | ||
| Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | |
| Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
| HDMI Micro Port | 1 | - | |
| Housing Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Keyboard Back-lit | - | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NP930X2K-K02US | MLHC2LL/A | |
| Memory Card Reader | 1 | - | |
| Microphone | 1 | 1 | |
| Model Name | ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K | MacBook MLHC2LL/A | |
| Network Bluetooth Type | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Network Wired Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps | - | |
| Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
| Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | OS X | |
| Operating System Version | Windows 8.1 | El Capitan | |
| Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Processor Cores | 2 cores | 2 cores | |
| Processor Family | Intel Core M | Intel Core m5 | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core M-5Y31 | Intel Core m5-6Y54 | |
| Processor Speed | 0.9 GHz | 1.1 GHz | |
| Processor Threads | 4 | 4 | |
| RAM Size | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| RAM Speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3L-SDRAM | LPDDR3-SDRAM | |
| SSD Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
| Storage Total Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | - | 1 | |
| USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 | - | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | 2 | - | |
| Weight | 2.09 lbs | 2.03 lbs |
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