The 2012 Samsung Series 9 13.3" (NP900X3B)

[isosunrise]

The dates are not 'updated.' Check the version numbers.

Historically, Samsung used to update the dates on the downloads but the actual versions were old ones. Anything with an old date on the download site is definitely not new.

In the USA page, all the release dates have been Feb 1, 2012 forever. Even though they do update the drivers/software on there to newer versions on the website, I know for a fact that do not update the release date because I download them there when I get the chance. For example, I downloaded Touchpad_10.7.9.1 on 3/14/12, Touchpad_10.7.13.1 on 4/22/12. At this moment, there is an even newer version of the touchpad driver in the ESM, which is not online yet. There is usually a delay before it gets online, if at all.

[woodpile]

BTW, the UK X3B downloads now include XP versions (including TPM software). I'm surprised that anyone would be planning to run XP on this hardware. Big business customer?

Now that's awesome! Perhaps it's because XP is that last bastion of good PC desktops. Sure, it could use some updates, but it was rock solid and stable. I'd love to flop an image of my latitude over to the S9 and keep rolling.

[Triskite]

There were some mentions about this, and essentially there is non. I think one of the reps tried to confirm with the samsung engineers, and still no update replies on this matter.

a02 is microsoft signature.

Puzzles that probably don't need to be solved: Samsung Series 9 2012: A01 vs. A02 Elucidated

[depo_uk]

a02 is microsoft signature.

Puzzles that probably don't need to be solved: Samsung Series 9 2012: A01 vs. A02 Elucidated

"The A01 seems to get very hot. The A02 never got this hot!". Makes sense to go for A02.

[John Ratsey]

"The A01 seems to get very hot. The A02 never got this hot!". Makes sense to go for A02.

There's no sound technical reason for a difference in heat unless they changed the fan rules with the BIOS update.

John

[shelleyevans]

In the USA page, all the release dates have been Feb 1, 2012 forever. Even though they do update the drivers/software on there to newer versions on the website, I know for a fact that do not update the release date because I download them there when I get the chance. For example, I downloaded Touchpad_10.7.9.1 on 3/14/12, Touchpad_10.7.13.1 on 4/22/12. At this moment, there is an even newer version of the touchpad driver in the ESM, which is not online yet. There is usually a delay before it gets online, if at all.

Thanks to all for clarification. I will check the version numbers and install when they update. I uninstalled Easy Software because it was giving me so much trouble-- failed installs, inaccurate install information, etc. Just a personal preference (some might call it a grudge ).

[Thors.Hammer]

Just a personal preference (some might call it a grudge ).

Don't get mad, get even.

[Brian_D]

BTW, the UK X3B downloads now include XP versions (including TPM software). I'm surprised that anyone would be planning to run XP on this hardware. Big business customer?

This is encouraging! I don't care about XP, but am very happy to see a first indicator that they may ship some models with TPM. Although I shouldn't get too excited as I still haven't seen any detailed specs that include TPM.

[Thors.Hammer]

This is encouraging! I don't care about XP, but am very happy to see a first indicator that they may ship some models with TPM. Although I shouldn't get too excited as I still haven't seen any detailed specs that include TPM.

I hate to rain on your happy parade but TPM in that driver list isn't a TPM security chip. Sorry.

[WhiteFireDragon]

"The A01 seems to get very hot. The A02 never got this hot!". Makes sense to go for A02.

How did you conclude this? Spec-wise it's exactly the same it seems.