Samsung Notebook 9 15" Full HD Notebook Computer, Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home, Silver

2019-07-29T20:00:00

As the title says, my battery died 3 months after the 1 yr warranty expired. It's only functional when the ac adapter is plugged into a wall outlet and is no longer a laptop but a forever-stationary top. In addition, I never got the 12+ hours of battery life falsely marketed. I literally got 6 hours out of the box and it quickly went downhill from there. Extremely disappointed. For content creators please note 1080p video editing is sometimes laggy so imagine 4K. Lastly in regards to aesthetics and build quality, it looks and feels cheap and scratches easily. I’m incredibly disappointed in this laptop.

DisappointedInNB9

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2019-07-14T20:00:00

I ordered an extreme gaming machine (Alienware m17 a few days ago, then happened on this little gem on sale as a display model at Walmart. The priced I got it for was embarrassingly low! I bought it on a whim as a backup for my grandkids to play with, but after turning it on, loading up my basic stuff and playing a game or two on this lappy, I am IN LOVE with it. It is surprisingly fast, light, crystal clear, and responsive. For the size and price, I expected it to be a slow, low-end machine good for surfing the web or watching Netflix. I spent 3 hours last night playing The Sims 4 with all add-ons and expansions and it ran like a dream, without even getting hot (something my gaming machine can't typically pull off). In retrospect, if I had found this first, I probably would have skipped the Alienware computer and just used this. Now that I have both, I feel almost greedy! For casual gaming, web surfing, video streaming, and general use, this little machine has got what it takes in a package that is so small and light, its a complete delight to use. For me, the only "cons" are the lack of a backlit keyboard, and the small SSD drive. 256G isn't a lot of storage for me, but since it's an SSD drive, it is blazing fast so I have a hard time complaining. An upgraded SSD (512 or bigger) would make this an even more amazing little computer.

LIUBluejeans

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2019-05-21T20:00:00

I am a big Samsung fan. I have had multiple devices (phones, 2 laptops so far). I had a notebook series 9 before and I decided to upgrade to the Notebook 9. The battery stopped charging within < 6 months. I had to get it shipped and have them replace it. I have the exact problem now and Samsung doesn't care to respond to my support ticket Don't buy this laptop. It's a piece of unusable junk.

AshCA

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2019-02-16T19:00:00

I've owned probably 20 laptops in my career. This is the best one ever. I needed a laptop for a one month overseas trip when the power button on my four month old asus failed a week before I left. This laptop was just unboxed on an end cap at Frys. I looked at everything in the store and was about to give up when I stumbled on this one. Just what I was looking for. Light, 16 GB of memory, long battery life. This computer has been around the world with me for the last 18 months. Never missed a beat. Screen is a little small for my aging eyes but monitors are cheap. Most hotels have flat screen TVs with an HDMI connection. Carry a USB to HDMI/USB converter and buy a keyboard and mouse wherever you go. You're completely mobile! Truly a dream to travel with this laptop. It's been used hard and still running great. People constantly admire it and ask if it's a macbook air. LOL. No, I use this to work! Although this laptop is still performing flawlessly, I decided I would try and give Samsung some of my hard earned money and buy a new one. I excitedly went to their web site and searched for a new one. My needs aren't great. Regular screen, 13.3", no touchscreens or convertible silliness. 256GB or larger SSD drive. 16GB of memory. Seems this would be a commodity item and Samsung would sell a lot. Really there isn't anything out there that I would rather have. Unfortunately, some marketing geniuses at Samsung decided that anyone that wants a 13.3" screen can only get 8 GB of memory. Needless to say, with Microsoft's insisting on more and more resources to the point they actually announced that windows 10 would take more resources on their next "patch," 8 GB is an end of life for a computer. Sorry Samsung. Your unwillingness to provide what the customer wants is forcing me to look at other brands for my next laptop.

LovedMySamsung

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2019-01-12T19:00:00

The only issue I have with this laptop is the screen it occasionally bugs out.

Kerry B.

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2019-01-06T19:00:00

If Anyone at samsung is reading this, please add an "are you sure you want to shut down screen" the button is so easy to press. Otherwise, amazing computer.

Dyson K.

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2018-10-15T20:00:00

I would not recommend it to unless you r a Samsung fan or just love Samsung.

Anonymous007

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2018-10-09T20:00:00

For the specs that this laptop boasts, I'm very much full of regret in purchasing this laptop about 9 months ago. Pros: It is fast but that's with any new laptop Rarely hear the fan except when playing computer games Great screen/HD Cons: Laptop is poorly constructed - I frequently hear a spark-like noise when I power on my laptop. The right side of my laptop makes a noise as if a screw isn't tight or something when I apply very light pressure (i.e. a tap). As noted in other reviews, the lid moves easily, not sturdy. For the staggering price tag, this laptop is plastic-like instead of metallic. Speakers are on the bottom of the laptop so poor projection of sound Webcam is terrible quality...probably less than 360p Poor functionality with Samsung apps i.e. SideSync is extremely slow and lags. A main factor in me buying this laptop was to use Samsung Messages and connect it to my Samsung phone so I can answer on my laptop like those with Macs, but that application didn't work. Battery life not as advertised; I can use it for about 5 hours with normal usage Overall, if I could go back and have a redo, I would.

BryanLL

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2018-03-29T20:00:00

I purchased this laptop about a week ago from a local dealer. It's a BEAUTIFUL machine that is light weight and has an impressive screen with small bezels. Seriously I just HAD to have it when I was in the store so I made an impulse purchase. BUT.... battery life is no where near the 19.5 hours touted... even when setting to the highest battery saving option in windows, disabling the GX150 GPU and setting the brightness to 50% I'm lucky to get 7 hours of streaming youtube or netflix using either Edge or the Netflix app. Wireless is also weak and I can't get a good signal where even my iPhone will get full signal. I'm incredibly disappointed in this laptop for the price point.

jomiller97

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2018-01-20T19:00:00

Honestly, I am an early morning, late night person with a family I do not want to intrude on with bright lights. I needed a black-lit keyboard and found it with this Samsung . It has met other needs surprisingly as well 1} I have a Pod Casting radio-TV show and this computer amped the quality and sound of my headset mic tenfold. 2} The built-in camera is great, but still not as clear for my show as I would like it. Will continue l to use my professional USB camera 3} Images are stunning, fast and comfortable to use, and for everyday use, this computer is much much better than the computer I had before. 4} Though this computer looks like metal and may be rugged ..it is very lightweight and the screen flips up so easily from the keyboard I worry it may become loose in time. I was so worried about dropping it I immediately invested in a padded sleeve to protect it. 5} Can easily use this computer on a full charge all day for hours. Nice!

AnniesAngels10

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2017-11-21T19:00:00

I've owned the computer for about 6 months. Overall, it's a good computer. Light, with good battery life. But Samsung failed at the finish line. USB-C Charging - it is capable, but if you try, there is a persistent pop-up notification that you are using an unapproved charging device. Even with a 60W USB-C charger. Also, if you are under heavy CPU or disk usage load (i.e. running virus scan) the machine will not charge via USB-C. Possibly due to heating near the USB connection. Samsung Update Software - Seems to do a decent job of pushing firmware and driver updates. BUT its also used to push bloatware that a user either must install, or live with it as a "recommended update" until you install it.

moderatelysatisfied

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2017-10-14T20:00:00

When I first got the laptop, it felt like there was nothing in the laptop. Of course I expected the laptop to be very lightweight, but this was so lightweight it scared me a bit, expecting this to influence the performance. This was definitely not the case. After almost 2 months, I keep getting more excited about it's performance and appearance. It is so fast and also the fingerprint scanner is very convenient and works very well. I was very surprised about the screen, it looks nice and big (because of the small edges and gives great colors. The only down side is that you do not get the fast charging USB C they get you excited about on the website. Also the mousepad sometimes bugs a bit sometimes, this happened twice and disappeared automatically. The battery works fine, about 1 day doing standard stuff (word, browsing). Overall, I am very satisfied with this laptop!

Jantine

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2017-07-26T20:03:03

The best laptop I have used. Better than my Lenovo X1-Carbon in every way, especially the display.

WAI-HOI W.

2017-06-29T20:00:00

I absolutely love this laptop. It is so light, compact, and powerful. Pros: Internet 1.My internet connect is in my living room and with some other computers I would have a hard time connecting to the internet when I would go into my bedroom which is on the other side of my house. Not with this computer, my computer internet connection comes through strong all the way through. Speed 2. Very very fast and proficient. Load very fast whether on a restart, shutdown, or sleep mode. Usability 3. Thanks to the samsung team all the firmware and updates are place in one simple place to download and update. No longer searching the internet for new firmware everything is put in one place. Cons: 1. Nothing.

JohnJohn0101

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2017-06-11T20:00:00

Love the power and lightness! Also, it is able to easily send text messages from my galaxy s8!.

Tonyboy

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2017-04-21T11:51:50

So far this has been a pretty good machine. Easy to carry and has all the applications I need. Only thing I wish it had was a touchscreen. While I love that it is very light and thin, I am hoping that the display will not be vulnerable to damage due to banging it or a drop.

Rachael W.

2017-04-20T20:00:00

This laptop is super in many ways. It's super light. It's super thin. It's super fast. But... I also think you have to be careful not to damage it. The housing is plastic. The keyboard is well spaced but the keys give me the impression I am on a kids laptop. They keyboard is good but a bit fragile. The screen; there is some glare when you have a light source behind you. So expect to increase your brightness to counter this, or add a protective screen. The laptop comes with a clean install, no bloatware. Just a few apps (games are included which I deleted. The battery; WOW the battery is amazing. Really. Expect 13 hours of computing if you are not streaming on-line or watching a video. Really, the battery is amazing. I am sure I will be enjoying this laptop a lot. I will just need to be careful and handle it with care as it is less robust. I am a bit concerned that after 3 years the color will start coming off.

SnappyTom

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2017-04-04T20:00:00

This laptop is the best laptop I have owned when I look at the combination of features, weight, screen size, and price value. It's a revolutionary laptop that is light, powerful, yet also durable, and packed with features. It has dedicated graphics ( I am not a big gamer, but I do light gaming and photo/video editing) so the dedicated graphics will give me the boast I need. Also there is thunderbolt 3 to future-proof the laptop. On top of that, it weighs just 2.7 pounds! Using the laptop so far, I have not had many issues. It is very snappy and I can multi-task without any lag. The display is clean and battery life is long-lasting. Really, it's the perfect laptop. However, there is one issue I am having. The screen does not appear to be as bright as it is claimed. Regardless, the screen is still good for indoor use and maybe some outdoor use. I would like to contact Samsung and hopefully get the brightness problem fixed, but regardless of that, it is still the best laptop I have owned. Samsung did a great job on this.

AliBC1992

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2017-03-24T20:00:00

This laptop packs work horse specs in a 15" body, while maintaining under 3lbs weight. Pros: + Beautiful 15" screen + Only 2.7lbs, beautiful yet durable case design! + i7 7500U CPU + 16GB memory, and upgradable SSD (PCIe NVMe) + Dedicated GPU (Nvidia 940MX 2GB) + Great battery life ~10hours+, and fast recharge! + USB-C (40Gbps, charging and eGPU supported) + Great price The only negative thing I can list so far is the Samsung product page has wrong specs (looks like it was copied from last years model) For the time being refer to this page for correct specs: https://news.samsung.com/us/CES+2017+Samsung+Notebook+9+15”+Fact+Sheet

Surfecco

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2017-03-16T20:00:00

I am no expert but wanted to share my first impressions I had used another brand of Ultrabook for several years and I really grew to love the matte finish screen and light weight. I had hoped to find a replacement that was as light, but with a screen larger than the 12 inches my former model had. However, I was not interested in paying the prices for other 14-15 inch high quality Ultrabooks and the convertibles always seemed underpowered processor wise and never had discrete graphics (certainly not in this price range). I was thrilled when I found this option with 16gb RAM, i7 processor, 256 GB SSD, discrete graphics and a 15 inch screen at this price. I am very happy to say first impressions are excellent. I LOVE the keyboard and the back lighting. The feel of the keyboard is very pleasing. The notebook is incredibly light for its size and seems sturdy enough. Yes, the housing may be a type of plastic but it feels fine to the touch and has no ability to attract fingerprints. It is worth it for the light weight! My old computer had a beautiful finish, but it was always covered with fingerprints and I always had it covered with a case. Another problem I have had with laptops is screen glare and this computer has some sort of coating that helps tremendously. It is not exactly a matte screen, but it has very low glare and that is a MAJOR advantage for me. and the screen is very bright. The screen is not a touch screen, but that was not an important feature for me. I am very happy with the screen resolution. I also am happy with a good "old fashioned" HDMI port. For now, that is still what I need most often. But I also have the type C port and although the specs on the website doesn't make it clear, it appears I have a Thunderbolt 3 port. At least that is what the manual says the little thunderbolt next to the USB-C shaped port means. What a nice surprise! However, the Samsung website "detailed specs" section was wrong (the descriptive text was correct) about the graphics...they are definitely discrete (unlike the spec sheet on the website). The picture is wrong as well as it shows the USB-C port on the left side not the Thunderbolt 3 that this has. So, I appear to have 2 USB 3.0 ports and one Thunderbolt 3 port. Finally, I was worried about not being able to expand the hard drive, but simply shopped and found a good deal on a 256 GB microSDHC card (I went with U3), so now I have 512 GB of storage and the computer allowed me to configure automatic saving of appropriate files to the SD card (pictures, music, documents, etc). I am VERY pleased after my first week. I think the features/price on this can't be beat right now at least for what was important to me.

Sacollama

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2017-02-01T19:00:00

For the first six months I owned it - loved it. I would still like to be able to love it but it isn't reliable and neither is the warranty service. One day, it started giving a Google Play services notice and spiraled down from there until it wouldn't do more than go into an endless reboot cycle until the battery ran out. Sent it off to warranty repair and it came back with the screen not properly seated in the frame. A corner of the screen stuck up and the buttons on the front worked intermittently. Back in for repair and came back IN THE SAME CONDITION AND it needed a firmware update BUT the firmware update WON'T LOAD, Back again?

MCHI

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2016-12-29T19:00:00

just what i was looking fro and after the different shopping it was awesome to find something that had everything I wanted. its the perfect weight too especially if you are looking for something light weight. I am so excited.

Curlyg02

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2016-12-21T19:00:00

I liked the sleek design and light weight.. just got it 2 days before and not yet tested the performance yet..

SunnyR

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2016-12-18T19:00:00

and lightweight too! So tired of trudging around with a 5 pounder. Lots of speed and power for everything I need.

Lanyapp

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2016-12-16T19:00:00

Exceptionally light, exceptionally bright and versatile without any extras like touchscreen or backlit keyboard. Compact size and good use of screen frame as well, a 15" display in a 14" chassis.

sjmchebutkin

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2016-12-08T19:00:00

Good features, great design, and good price. This laptop stood out the most against all other comparable products.

sammas

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2016-12-05T19:00:00

Upon reviewing various laptops, the Notebook 9 met all of my personal requirements for personal and professional use. It's well worth the value. Only real concern was the cursor glitching after the open screen went into sleep mode and had to restore the function keys. Battery claims to be 12 hours but fully charged runs about 8. However, battery life also depends on use and programs. Overall, wonderful product worth the investment.

TheSavage

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2016-11-01T20:00:00

This is the second laptop I've owned, and I like it a lot. The speakers are really great, almost like I have a second speaker, and it's very lightweight. Coming from a computer that had very poor battery life, this is excellent because I can take it to class and I won't have to be afraid it will die on me. The fact that it can lie 180 degrees flat is something of a useless feature, but I'm sure I'll find some use eventually.

tkkh220

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2016-09-20T20:00:00

Perfect for business and home, so far no issues. Have not had it long but so far it is wonderful.

SamsungUserBob

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2016-09-18T20:00:00

Absolute fan of this laptop and 9 series. however with growing size of files for a business laptop needs to have bigger hard disk , 256GB is no longer sufficient today. If Samsung is listening please update to minimum of 500GB if not able to provide 1TB SSD. Please Please Please. Thank you!

Amitabh

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