Samsung and Best Buy Launch the Notebook 7 spin

New Multimedia PC features Full HD Display, Upgradeable Storage and Fast Charging Capabilities

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the Samsung Notebook 7 spin, a new laptop designed for multimedia enthusiasts looking for a versatile device that keeps them entertained and connected, and can grow to meet their changing needs. The new PC offers a Full HD display with Video HDR mode, expandable storage options^*, Windows 10 and fast charging capabilities. The Notebook 7 spin will be available beginning June 26, 2016 at Best Buy and BestBuy.com, as well as Samsung.com, starting at $799.99.

“The Notebook 7 spin is a flexible, powerfully entertaining multimedia laptop that echoes the incredible design and power of our existing award winning Notebook line,” said Gary Riding, senior vice president, Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Consumers are using PCs for everything from working on the go to streaming entertainment around the home, and with the Notebook 7 spin, we’ve built a multimedia laptop that is ready for today and built for tomorrow. It has the unique ability to upgrade by adding an SSD to cut down on load times while also adding storage, as well as the ability to upgrade the RAM, enabling consumers to accomplish more at once.”

Robust Multimedia Offerings

The Notebook 7 spin is not just a laptop – it’s a user’s entertainment go-to for movies, games, and all the web surfing you want. It is built with a Full HD touch screen with Video HDR mode, which when turned on can make the content sharper, colors more vivid and textures truly pop. Video HDR mode instantly optimizes the video experience, so that every little detail comes to life, drawing users in to all the action.

With a 6^th generation Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processor, an impressive 1 Terabyte hard drive, and upgradeable RAM and SSD options, users can seamlessly handle everything they need to accomplish while cutting down on load times so they can do more at once.

Enhanced Productivity and Versatility

Simplifying life for consumers is key, especially in today’s busy world. Utilizing the fast charging functionality, the Notebook 7 spin is engineered to accomplish more while being tethered less. With just 20 minutes of charging, battery life is extended up to two hours. In just 90 minutes, the 15.6-inch notebook will be fully powered, while the 13.3-inch reaches a full charge in 100 minutes.**

The Notebook 7 spin has a 360 degree touch display that offers users incredible viewing angles. Utilizing Continuum, the PC can be transformed into three adaptive modes: use it as a notebook to touch and type as you connect with friends, stand it up to enjoy the latest movie in tent mode, or switch to tablet mode to surf the web.

Additionally, Samsung architected an auto backlit keyboard, allowing for comfortable typing in low light conditions. The UL approved keyboard is ergonomic and convenient, with useful hotkeys that give instant access to functions most often used.

Notebook 7 spin***
	13.3-inch	15.6-inch	15.6-inch
Operating System	Windows® 10	Windows® 10	Windows® 10
Processor/Chipset	6^th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 6200U (2.30 GHz up to 2.80GHz 3 MB L3 Cache)	6^th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 6500U (2.50 GHz up to 3.1GHz 4 MB L3 Cache)	6^th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 6500U (2.50 GHz up to 3.1GHz 4 MB L3 Cache)
Graphic	Intel® HD Graphics 520	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Graphics with 2GB DDR3L Graphic Memory	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX Graphics with 2GB DDR3L Graphic Memory
Display	13.3" FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080) with Touch Screen Panel	15.6" FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080) with Touch Screen Panel	15.6" FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080) with Touch Screen Panel
Memory****	8GB DDR4 Memory at 2133MHz (4GB x 2)	12GB DDR4 Memory at 2133MHz (8GB x 1 + 4GB x 1)	16GB DDR4 Memory at 2133MHz (8GB x 2)
Hard Drive	1TB	1TB	1TB with 128GB SSD
Color	Platinum Silver	Platinum Silver	Platinum Silver
Multimedia	Internal Dual Array Digital Mic Stereo Speakers (1.5 W x 2 ) SoundAlive™ Web camera	Internal Dual Array Digital Mic Stereo Speakers (1.5 W x 2 ) SoundAlive™ Web camera	Internal Dual Array Digital Mic Stereo Speakers (1.5 W x 2 ) SoundAlive™ Web camera
Ports	1 Headphone out/Mic-in Combo 1 DC-in 1 HDMI 1 USB3.0 2 USB2.0 1 USB-C™ [up to 5Gbps*, Charging, 4K display out with optional adapter] MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader	1 Headphone out/Mic-in Combo 1 DC-in 1 HDMI 1 RJ45 (LAN) 1 USB3.0 2 USB2.0 1 USB-C™ [up to 5Gbps*, Charging, 4K display out with optional adapter] 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, SDXC) Multi-media Card Reader	1 Headphone out/Mic-in Combo 1 DC-in 1 HDMI 1 RJ45 (LAN) 1 USB3.0 2 USB2.0 1 USB-C™ [up to 5Gbps*, Charging, 4K display out with optional adapter] 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, SDXC) Multi-media Card Reader
Input	Clickpad Touch screen Island-type Backlit keyboard	Clickpad Touch screen Island-type Backlit keyboard with numeric key	Clickpad Touch screen Island-type Backlit keyboard with numeric key
Power	40 W AC Adapter 45Wh Battery	60 W AC Adapter 45Wh Battery	60 W AC Adapter 45Wh Battery
Dimension	323.4 x 227.7 x 19.8mm (12.75” x 8.98” x 0.78”)	374.5 x 256.9 x 19.8mm (14.74" x 10.11" x 0.78")	374.5 x 256.9 x 19.8mm (14.74" x 10.11" x 0.78")
Weight	3.90lbs	5.00lbs	5.00lbs
Price/Availability	$799.99 June 26, 2016	$999.99 June 26, 2016	$1,199.99 June 26, 2016

* Additional SSD component sold separately. Professional Installation recommended

** Battery life is based on internal testing conducted by Samsung. Results may differ by usage pattern

*** All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation

**** Portion of memory occupied by existing content

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