That directly translates to less impressive game performance, especially in Counter Strike: GO. The “HDR On” mode has a modest negative effect, slightly degrading color accuracy and contrast compared to the normal mode. Both sizes are fine for Photoshop and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, and light gaming. You can pick different color profiles. That works out to about 282 pixels per inch, far more than Apple’s MacBook Pro 15 Retina. Even Crysis 3 is playable – barely – at 1080p resolution and medium detail. Its two hinges let you pose it into laptop/tent/stand/tablet.The hinges are sturdy and hold the positions without making the screen wiggle. This Samsung Notebook 9 Pro review is a pen’s-up. This strange decision has consequences. The speakers are better than most laptops we’ve reviewed in the past year. They don’t have much bass or oomph. While we feel the individual key caps are a bit smaller than need be, they are nicely beveled and easy to discern at a touch. Its $1,400 price is definitely reasonable given its hardware. The best argument for Samsung’s laptop is its value. The keyboard is backlit. Beyond the usual Windows Ink settings, there aren’t specialized pen settings. Samsung’s choice of color lends it a distinctive look. The 13″ is a pound lighter and easier to slip into a messenger bag. The result is a layout with gobs of room. You can see what’s ahead for Samsung’s new lineup. (Samsung). Some praised the color quality as well as speed. The tilt sensitivity works with these pens as well as the S-Pen.The older tablet PC pen I tried on it didn’t produce an offset. Samsung hasn’t found success against these foes, and it remains absent on lists of best-selling North American PC manufacturers. It’s not that different from the Pro but will weigh only 2.2 pounds because it’s built with a lighter-than-aluminum alloy called Metal12. The best thing about it, and Samsung’s myriad other S-Pen offerings, is the smooth Wacom EMR pen experience. That’s an hour and a half less than the Dell XPS 15, which lasted 4 hours and 32 minutes – though to be fair, we reviewed the Dell with the larger of its two available batteries. Samsung’s Notebook 9 Pro is comforting. What art directors look for in an ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO, Huion 610Pro v2 review: low-cost graphics tablet with tilt. The alternatives from Apple and Dell are hundreds more. A quad-core processor paired with a discrete graphics chip is bound to throw off some warmth at full load. The touchpad doesn’t live up to the keyboard, but it’s not bad. Three hours of battery life isn’t even half a work day. It comes with some bloatware, such as Samsung apps you may not have much use for and can remove. 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If you had one of the old Samsung slates, this will replace that with the same drawing experience and a lot more power. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Even though it’s superlight, gently running it over the screen produces a line. That’s not for lack of trying, as the company’s Notebook 9 Pro shows. The battery-free, Refined S pen fits into a silo in the front of the laptop base. Apple’s MacBook Pro 15, with its lower-resolution display and older Intel processor, is actually a step behind. In the PC market, though, it’s had trouble against stiff competition from not just its rival in Cupertino, but also HP, Dell, and Lenovo. At 3.9 lbs., the 15″ is lighter than the same size Yoga 720 or HP Spectre. It has an Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB solid state drive, and Nvidia GTX 950M graphics powering a 4K touchscreen. Only gaming laptops can easily beat the Samsung’s boom-box impression. Like all its main competitors except the Asus Zenbook Pro UX501, the Samsung ditches the numpad for a spacious, centered keyboard. Samsung's Pro version of the Notebook 9 is feature-packed. You can charge it with a portable battery charger (not included) via the USB-C port. That’s identical to the Apple MacBook Pro 15, a bit more than the Dell XPS 15, and a bit less than the Asus Zenbook Pro UX501. Asus’ Zenbook Pro UX501 was cooler and quieter, reaching 105.6 degrees and 44.5 decibels – but it’s also a larger, thicker system. The 9 Pro is not a super powerhouse but it’s fine for digital art, students, and general productivity or busness.The quadcore Lenovo Yoga 720 is more powerful, but heavier. Having a silo is super convenient since you don’t need to worry about keeping a separate pen someplace. Sarah Tew/CNET We recently reviewed the 15-inch non-Pro version of the Notebook 9… Its formal, elegant design, pleasing keyboard, and strong processor make for a system that’s immediately likable, and one that crosses genres. It’s sharp (though not 4K) with realistic colors and deep blacks. An overly bright backlight is only useful for showing off to friends. It’s sort of a premade way for young Makers to assemble a quick monster or robot. The Asus UX501 didn’t do well in this test, either, as it scored 400:1, but the Dell XPS 15 and Acer Aspire V15 scored 640:1 and 690:1, respectively. That works out to about 282 pixels per inch, far more than Apple’s MacBook Pro 15 Retina. Keys are comfortable and quiet, chicklet with each key slightly curved. The 15″ Notebook 9 Pro is one of the lightest in its class on the market, and the included S pen saves you money on an extra pen purchase. Contrast is the big problem. Until then, Samsung’s premium entry is an enjoyable laptop that struggles to muscle out Asus’ UX501 for the more affordable end of that market. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/tabletsforartists Twitter: @arttablet. The Samsung’s thickness of seven-tenths of an inch also runs right down the middle. Being able to stow the stylus right in it makes working less fraught with anxiety over losing the little devil. This relatively powerful, relatively affordable, art-friendly 2-in-1 tablet PC laptop is on my list of top drawing tablet PCs. Key travel is plentiful and the bottoming action is firm. Samsung ships the Notebook 9 Pro with two High Dynamic Range presets which can be activated by pressing a function key, but they aren’t much use. RAM not upgradeable Storage: 256 GB (can swap to larger hard drive) 720p HD Webcam with microphone Samsung’s Dual Channel Memory (quickens multitasking, viewing, and rendering) Windows Hello facial recognition Modes: Outdoor, quiet, HDR mode for videos, 1 USB-C 2 USB 3.0 headphone, Micro SD HDMI Dimensions: 13.7 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches (15) 12.21″ x 8.54″ x 0.63″ (13). The Notebook 9 Pro has a typical one-year protection against manufacturer defects.