Samsung unveils new Notebook 7 / Force laptops

[Redaktion]

The latest Notebook 7 slim laptops from Samsung should go head to head with Huawei's MateBook models as value-oriented alternatives for Apple's MacBook Pro and Microsoft's Surface. The Notebook 7 lineup features configurations with gen 8 Intel CPUs, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to GeForce MX260 and GTX 1650 GPUs and thin bezel 1080p displays.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-unveils-new-Notebook-7-Force-laptops.422944.0.html

[A.]

Why do they release laptops equipped with gen8 CPUs? We already have gen9, and gen10 is around the corner. Disgusting!

[anon]

How do these compare to the Notebook 9 series? I personally loved my np900x3t, which was less than 1kg and had a 75Whr battery.

These seem to be heavier and have smaller batteries! I'm guessing they will have sturdier chassis, because review sites simply slaughtered the Notebook 9 laptops for their "cheap feel" (I disagree) because of flex in the body.

Re: "Why do they release laptops equipped with gen8 CPUs?"

Intel has not released any 9th gen CPUs that are appropriate for ultrabooks (15W TDP).

[Pkj]

Why limit laptops with 16 gb RAM? How much do they save by that?
definitely no if ram is not soldered

[Tyler]

Is it strange that there is not a single review online for these units, yet? They've been released for nearly two months.

I'm interested to buy a 8/256 15" version, but without physical access to them here in the GCC, it's tough to throw out almost US$ 1K, without seeing any actual comments from those in the know. The screen brightness at 275 nits is of particular concern.