Samsung launches its first ever Ultrabook
Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) recently unveiled
their first Ultrabook, the Series 5 ULTRA. The launch which was held
at Privé Luxury Club in the Fort Strip was led by Samsung business
unit Director for IT Eric Sulit, Samsung business adviser for IT,
James Kwon together with and Intel marketing manager Randy Kanapi.
ULTRA of your Choice
The Samsung Series 5 Ultra is available in 13” and 14”. The 14”
version pushes the envelope of computing performance with an Intel®
Core™ i7-2637M processor, 6GB memory, 1TB of Hard with 16GB SSD
ExpressCache™ system. The powerful processor works with the latest
AMD Radeon™ HD 7550M graphics card. The result is a graphics
performance that is 2.2 xs faster than the competitors. The Series 5
ULTRA is able to do a blazing fast cold boot in just 20 seconds. It
will wake from sleep in 2 seconds. Web browsing is twice as fast as
the previous generation notebook PCs. It is currently the only
utlrabook with an integrated Optical Disc Drive. In terms of
connectivity, the 14” model offers full-size HDMI, VGA, two USB 3.0,
one USB 2.0, 4-in-1 multi SD card slot, Ethernet and webcam. All of
this comes in an ULTRA Light package of 1.84kg and a thickness of
20.9mm.
For even better mobility, the Series 5 ULTRA 13” is just 14~17.6mm
thin and 1.38kg light. The Intel® Core™ i5 processor, 4GB memory,
500GB storage and 16GB SSD ExpressCache™ ensures that performance is
not compromised. To offer maximum connection to other devices, the 13
inch model also carries full-size HDMI and a VGA dongle to connect to
new TVs and legacy projectors. Data connectivity is enhanced with a
USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 ports, 4-in-1 multi SD card slot, Ethernet and
webcam.
Both models carry Samsung’s superior LCD technology with 300nit HD LED
SuperBright screen, Image Enhancer technology and anti-reflective
screen, enabling consumers an ultra viewing experience even in bright
sunlight.
The performance has been further enhanced by the extended battery
life. The Samsung Series 5 ULTRA delivers up to 6.4 hours of battery
life on a single charge, to make sure users enjoy the ultra features
throughout the day. The Samsung Battery Life Plus is a true anti-aging
battery technology which keeps 80 percent of the cell’s original
capacity in a life cycle lasting up to 1,500 charging cycles or three
years. This ensures that the battery can last up to five times longer
than other notebooks.