Samsung has launched in the U.S., a 11.6-inch notebook product line Series 9 in the trade. This Samsung laptop apparently wants the same size to compete with MacBook Air. Many product characteristics are consistent with the MacBook Air.

Some time ago, Samsung was already a 13.3-inch notebook in the Series 9 is brought into the trade. It has surprisingly many similarities to the MacBook Air, there is also a 13.3-inch display. The case is only 1.63 inches thick – the MacBook Air is 1.73 inches. Also the weight is slightly less than 1.4 kg are very similar.

Now Samsung has added the Series 9 range for another model to even the 11.6-inch MacBook Air can offer a counterpoint. Both devices weigh just over one kilogram. While it is clear that Samsung follows the requirements of Apple, but there are some differences.

Samsung has already built in such way-i-Core processors from Intel, while the Apple MacBook Air is still on a Core 2 Duo. In addition, the small notebook, the Samsung Series 9 can already show a USB 3.0 connection, while the Apple laptop still has to make do with USB 2.0. The next generation of the MacBook Air will probably get a Thunderbolt port. Another difference is evident in the connectivity. The Apple product can only connect via wireless Internet connection, it works well with Samsung via WiMAX.

Technical data of the 11.6-inch Samsung Series 9:

Processor: Intel Core i3 380UM
Storage: 64 GB SSD
Memory: 2 gigabytes
Ports: USB 2.0 and 3.0, MicroSD slot
Battery: 5680 mAh, 7 hours running time (according to manufacturer)
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Price: 1199 U.S. Dollars

You can read some reviews or order the Samsung Series 9 only for $1,149 at Amazon store here.