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Samsung introduces ATIV series of Windows 8 devices

Samsung introduces ATIV series of Windows 8 devices

By Gaurav Shukla | Updated: 30 August 2012 19:24 IST

Samsung has announced its brand new ATIV devices based on Windows 8 operating system. Introducing the new sub-brand for Windows-based devices, Samsung has unveiled ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro convertible laptops and Windows RT running ATIV Tab.

Starting with ATIV Smart PC, this notebook comes with a detachable keyboard docking system, which allows users to switch between a tablet and traditional laptop. ATIV Smart PC also features 11.6-inch touchscreen full-HD LCD, S-Pen, Intel Atom processor, and USB 2.0.

On the other hand, ATIV Smart PC Pro, which uses the same form- factor as ATIV Smart PC, features Intel Core i5 processor, USB 3.0, S-Pen, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen full-HD LCD.

According to Samsung, both Smart PC and Smart PC Pro come with Windows 8 on-board, however they are also fully Windows 7 compatible.

The Korean manufacturer has also revealed its first Windows RT tablet along with Windows 8 devices. Dubbed as ATIV Tab, it features 10.1-inch display, Office Home and Student 2013 RT, 8200 mAh battery, USB port and 1.5 GHz dual-core processor.

"Samsung is delighted to introduce a wide portfolio of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8-powered devices. With our leadership in design and technology and Microsoft's leadership in operating systems, together we are able to provide customers with a full range of ATIV devices for cross-category convergence," said Seong Woo Nam, Executive Vice President of IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics.

There is official word on the availability or the pricing of these devices.

Samsung at IFA 2012

Samsung ATIV Smart PC key specs

Display Size: 11.6" (PLS type) with 1366 x 768p resolution
31Wh battery
304.0 x 189.4 x 9.9mm(without keyboard) | 304.0 x 189.4 x 19.9mm(with keyboard)
Weight: 750g(without keyboard) / 1.48kg(with keyboard)
Operating System: Windows 8
Processor: Next generation Intel Atom Processor
System Memory: LPDDR 2GB
Integrated Camera: Front 2M, Rear 8M(w/ flash)
Storage Hard Disk Drive: 128GB eMMC
Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0
USB2.0x1, USB2.0x2(KBD), mHDMI, microSD

Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro key specs

Display Size: 11.6" (PLS type) with 1920 x 1080p resolution
47Wh battery
304.0 x 189.4 x 11.89mm(without keyboard) | 304.0 x 189.4 x 21.89mm(with keyboard)
Weight: 884g(without keyboard) / 1.6kg(with keyboard)
Operating System: Windows 8
Processor: Intel Core i5
System Memory: DDR 4GB
Integrated Camera: Front 2M, Rear 5M
Storage Hard Disk Drive: Up to 256GB SSD
Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0
USB3.0x1, USB2.0x2(KBD), mHDMI, microSD

Samsung ATIV Tab key specs

1.5 GHz dual-core processor
Display: 10.1 inch (256.5mm ) HD LCD (1366x768)
OS: Windows RT
Camera: 5MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1.9 Megapixel front camera
NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
GPS, S-GPS, Glonass
32/64GB User memory, 2GB (RAM)
microSD (up to 64GB)
Dimension: 265.8 x 168.1 x 8.9 mm, 570g
Battery: Standard battery, Li-ion 8,200mAh

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