Samsung may have scaled back its PC lineup in 2013, but it's not out of the game by any means. Ahead of CES, the tech giant today unveiled a new all-in-one desktop with a curved display and a new ATIV Book 9.
Samsung ATIV One 7 All-in-One
The Samsung ATIV One 7 is a 27-inch all-in-one PC. Its display curves gently around the user, providing an immersive viewing experience. The AIO desktop boasts an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive.
The 27-inch display is curved, wrapping the 1,920-by-1,080 display around the user for better coverage of the full field of vision. Two built-in, 10-watt speakers pump out Dolby sound, while an HDMI-in port lets you connect an external video source.
The ATIV One 7 AIO also sports a built-in stand with height adjustment, and comes with a keyboard and mouse. The system does not feature touch capability. The model we were shown feature USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and a built-in TV tuner, but the TV tuner is not expected to be offered on the models sold within the U.S.
The Samsung ATIVE One 7 Curved AIO will sell for $1,299, and is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2015.
Samsung ATIV Book 9
Meanwhile, Samsung has fully redesigned the ATIV Book 9. The new ultrabook has some of the same visual elements of past ATIV Book 9 models, but opts for a flatter, "blade-thin" profile and a smaller overall size thanks to a 12.2-inch display.
The ATIV Book 9 is outfitted with an Intel Core M processor and features a 2,650-by-1,600 resolution touch-capable display. The system boasts a few unique features, like a sunlight-readable display mode that lets you boost the brightness from a normal 350 nits to a bright 700-nit setting to cut through glare and reflection for easy visibility even in direct sunlight.
Samsung is also offering some extra security tweaks, with a new "Privacy Filter" mode that applies some transparency to any window on the screen, making it harder for passersby to glance over your shoulder and read whatever sensitive data may be shown. There's also a built-in on/off button for the webcam and mic, which switches off the devices at a hardware level, making it impossible for sneaky hackers to watch or listen to you unawares.
The 12-inch ATIV Book 9 will be available with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB solid-state drive (SSD) for storage for the starting price of $1,199. A second version of the system will also be sold with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $1,399. Both models will be available in the first quarter.