Samsung Announces U.S. Launch of ATIV Book 9 Plus and ATIV Tab 3

ATIV Book 9 Plus and ATIV Tab 3 offer stunning design, intelligent performance, enhanced touch capabilities and increased mobility

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Fri, Aug 9, 2013 9:30 AM EDT

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the U.S. launch of the ATIV Book 9 Plus and ATIV Tab 3. These two additions to Samsungs PC lineup represent the companys continued commitment to offering consumers choice and easy convergence between PC and smartphone devices. In keeping with the iconic design legacy of the award-winning Book 9, the Book 9 Plus delivers an unparalleled and superbly vivid display, a 10-point touch-screen and enhanced performance in a beautiful and sleek form factor. The ATIV Tab 3 takes design cues from the popular Samsung GALAXY series and is the worlds thinnest Windows 8 tablet. The Book 9 will be available for pre-sale in the U.S. on August 18 and the Tab 3 will be in stores beginning on September 1. Samsung also plans to introduce versions of both products specialized for business use in fall 2013.

We continue to push the boundaries of design, innovation, performance and mobility with the ATIV Book 9 Plus and ATIV Tab 3, said Mike Abary, senior vice president of consumer IT product marketing at Samsung Electronics America. Weve closely listened to our customers and are offering an even wider variety of solutions within our computing portfolio, as well as seamless interconnectivity between the mobile and PC ecosystems.

ATIV Book 9 Plus

The ATIV Book 9 Plus offers a striking design enhanced with an incredibly precise 13.3-inch QHD+ (3200 x 1800) Gorilla Glass touch-screen display. The screen is 2.8X sharper than full HD and with 350nit SuperBright technology; you will never miss a detail. The panel also tilts back up to 180-degrees, so you can change or share your perspective with just a touch of your finger. Additionally, the display locks at approximately 110-degrees to ensure a comfortable touch experience without wobbling.

Built with the latest Intel Core i5 Processor 4200U, a 128GB SSD, and with lightning-fast boot-up (as fast as 5.9 seconds) and wake-up (as fast as 0.9 seconds), the Book 9 Plus allows users to access the information and programs they need nearly instantly. And with up to 7.5 hours of battery life (MM12), consumers can go from meeting to meeting throughout a business day on a single charge.

ATIV Tab 3

A tablet with the power of a PC, the ATIV Tab 3 makes personal computing more stylish, mobile and productive than ever. The Tab 3 is the worlds thinnest Windows 8 tablet at 0.31 inches thick and weighing just 1.28 pounds. It is the perfect companion device for travel as well as everyday use at work and home. It comes with a Bluetooth keyboard that functions as a cover and kickstand for protection and ease-of-use. The tablet also features up to 7 hours of battery life (MM12), eliminating the need to carry a charger for most long-distance flights.