The 2012 Samsung Series 9 13.3" (NP900X3B)

[dipdeol]

Horizontal viewing angles look great. How are the vertical ones? Have you used a series 7 chronos? If so, how does the matte screen compare? I was thinking of getting a series 7 a while back, but the horrible screen turned me off. Series 9 would be my first choice as long as the screen is decent.

[mcsven]

Vertical angles are the same as the horizontal ones - excellent. The screen retains its colour definition at wide angles better than the RGB screen on my Alienware M17x.

I haven't used the Chronos. (This is the first Samsung laptop I've owned and I bought it sight unseen at opening day prices. Must be insane.) However I've not noticed reflections on the screen at all - which I guess is the point.

One thing that's very clear however is the quality of the trackpad, which is excellent. All-in-all, I'm very happy.

[dipdeol]

thanks for the feedback

One thing that's very clear however is the quality of the trackpad, which is excellent. All-in-all, I'm very happy.

How are gestures? Are they completely smooth, or somewhat choppy like every other windows trackpad gestures I have seen.

[fulham]

is there a wifi problem with this?

and can you close the door when u insert microsd card?

do u think it s better than first one(900x3a) ?

thank u

[mcsven]

Zooming and scrolling with two fingers are totally smooth. I'm glad you asked since I had now idea that you could scroll that way. Woot.

fulham - no WIFI problems so far... but you're going to be disappointed about the SD card slot. It's still hidden behind a flap, and it the card sticks out preventing the door from closing. I don't know if the 15" version will be any different...

[dipdeol]

Zooming and scrolling with two fingers are totally smooth. I'm glad you asked since I had now idea that you could scroll that way. Woot.

other gestures:

source

[slopokdave]

Zooming and scrolling with two fingers are totally smooth. I'm glad you asked since I had now idea that you could scroll that way. Woot.

fulham - no WIFI problems so far... but you're going to be disappointed about the SD card slot. It's still hidden behind a flap, and it the card sticks out preventing the door from closing. I don't know if the 15" version will be any different...

other gestures:

source

Please stop!!! I cannot bear the wait anymore! Lol.... So anyone guess what will be the 1st store that we can walk in and buy? Best Buy? CompUSA?

[mcsven]

Cheers for the tip dipdeol. Page up/down works and the multi-finger drag-down brings up a window selection dialogue. Nice.

[dipdeol]

Please stop!!! I cannot bear the wait anymore! Lol.... So anyone guess what will be the 1st store that we can walk in and buy? Best Buy? CompUSA?

Me neither. I'm literally obsessed with every little bit of information I can find on this laptop. I can't wait until it hits North America.

[dipdeol]

@mcsven, is there a chance you can take a picture of the backlit keyboard in a dark environment when you get a chance?