Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Samsung NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook

87specifications compared
56differ
31identical
82known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1366 x 768 pixels
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:16:9
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:5:3
Processor family
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i7
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i7-2617M
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:N455
Processor cores
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:1
Processor threads
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:4
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:2
Processor frequency
- 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.5 GHz
- NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook:1.66 GHz

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Comparison of 900X3A-A03AU, NC110-A01PL
169 specifications	A Samsung 9 900X3A-A03AU laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2617M 33.8 cm (13.3") 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 900X3A-A03AU View product	B Samsung NC110-A01PL Intel Atom® N455 Netbook Model NC110-A01PL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	400 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2617M	N455
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Pineview
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	6.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66 mm²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	250 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	950 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 3150
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD, SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	3 W	1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 bg/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel NM10
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	81	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Samsung Update Plus - Easy Display Manager - Easy Battery Manager - Easy Network Manager - Easy SpeedUp Manager - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Samsung Support Centre	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features22 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	54616	49491
Processor codeDiffers	SR03T	SLBX9
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	46.6 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD	BIOS, HDD
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.31 kg	1.18 kg
WidthDiffers	328.5 mm	259 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	179.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.59 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.63 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	32.8 cm (12.9")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	22.6 cm (8.9")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	1.57 cm (0.62")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	1.63 cm (0.64")	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.7 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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