Samsung ATIV Book 6 15.6-Inch Full HD Touchscreen Laptop (Mineral Ash Black) Review

Samsung ATIV Book 6 15.6-Inch Full HD Touchscreen Laptop (Mineral Ash Black)

The Samsung ATIV Book 6 is a sleek, powerful notebook that is an ideal travel companion. Whether you're editing video, watching movies, or playing games, the ATIV Book 6 provides top-notch speed with an Intel Core i7 processor. A powerful AMD Radeon graphics card ensures fluid visuals on the 15-inch touchscreen.

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Get Hands-On with Touchscreen and Windows 8

With Samsung's ATIV Book 6, you can touch, swipe, pinch, and zoom on the built-in Full HD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen. ATIV Book 6 runs the touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system for a simple and intuitive computing experience that keeps you constantly connected with people, apps, photos, websites, and more.

If you prefer to navigate your computer with a mouse, simply use Quick Starter (available via Software Update), and you'll get the familiar Windows interface. You'll also have the ability to run all your favorite Windows applications.

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SideSync for Phone Synchronization

Samsung's SideSync feature lets your Samsung phone and ATIV Book 6 work together. When you connect, you'll have a Virtual Phone that you can view on your computer screen and use to access all your phone's functions.

You can also enjoy the added benefit of moving freely between your phone and computer, all while sharing your keyboard and mouse. Drag and drop files to view them on your phone and cut and paste between the two devices. Choose what files you want to be synced automatically all while your phone is charging.

Intel Core i7 Processor for Efficient Performance

Take care of even the most processor-intensive projects with the Samsung ATIV Book 6 with Intel Core i7 Processor. The Core i7-3635QM processor runs at a max speed of 2.4 GHz, making quick work of your biggest jobs. You won't have to wait around for your computer--it can wake up in 2 seconds and boot up in 16 seconds.

Powerful AMD Radeon Graphics Card

A discrete AMD Radeon HD 8770M graphics card with up to 1 GB of memory makes it possible to watch movies, edit video, or play games without any buffering or lagging. The graphics card shuts itself down and switches to the internal graphics for basic tasks in order to extend battery life.

8 GB of RAM and 1 TB of Storage

With 8 GB of DDR3 memory, the ATIV Book 6 keeps everything running quickly and smoothly, even when you are multitasking and have multiple applications open. A 1 TB hard drive means you can store plenty of videos, movies, music, documents, and applications without worrying about running out of space.

JBL Speakers for Great Sound

Ideal for listening to music or watching a movie, the ATIV Book 6 gives you clear and powerful surround sound with two JBL custom-tuned speakers and Bass Boost technology.

Thin, Light, and Durable for Portability

Less than 1 inch thick, the ATIV Book 6 is easy to pick up and take with you wherever you go. A lightweight and compact travel companion, it measures 14.75" x 9.84" x 0.97" inches (L x W x H) and weighs just 5.38 pounds. A "Mineral Ash Black" aluminum casing gives the computer a modern look and is also very durable and able to withstand the rigors of everyday use.

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Backlit, Full-Sized Keyboard

The full-sized keyboard with number pad is backlit for computing in the dark. The backlight can be manually turned on and off at any time.

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Plenty of Ports and Connectivity Options

Stay connected to the Internet using the built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless networking or the Gigabit Ethernet port. You can also use the full-sized VGA and HDMI ports for external display capability, along with Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports, a headphone/microphone combo port, a 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, SDXC) card slot for memory cards, and WiDi Connectivity. A 720p web cam is built in for video chat. With all these built-in ports, there's little need for extra adapters or accessories.