Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite Review: Available in either black or white, this 13.3-inch laptop sails in a 1.4 GHz AMD A6-1450 (quad-core) processor, 128 GB SSD storage, 4 GB DDR3L memory, and Windows 8.1 Operating system. With a 17.4 mm thick body, the Book 9 Lite now borders in the Ultrabook category.

There is definitely something sleek and sexy about the new Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite. It has a small, 13.3-inch built, 1.60 kg lightweight that almost matches Apple Air, responsive and comfortable keyboard controls, critics are now raving that this baby might be the top contender for the most elegant budget laptop in the market.

Although its casing has a plastic feel, the Book 9 Lite can withstand minor bumps at the comforts of easily picking up and slipping into a backpack. On the physical note, its most noticeable drawback is the viewing angle. When you tilt the screen horizontally, you can immediately notice the image displayed becomes significantly darker.

The processor tells a more modest story. The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite has a ‘quad-core processor,' which basically translates into a AMD A6-1450 running processor at 1.4 GHz. This is an average processor considering the laptop’s price range. Meanwhile, its storage capacity of 128 GB is a modest, yet solid feature. Its software ensures a snappy booting up time frame.

An outstanding feature of the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite is its battery life. It can for 6.5 hours–a stellar performance considering it has a very small battery size.

Overall, the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite is an eye-candy entry-level laptop. It certainly has its flaws when it comes to screen display. Its processor and storage is at par with other laptops in the price range, with only a slight edge at the response start-up time. In any case, this beauty is recommended for those who are after a fashionable and handy laptop.