Samsung Ativ Q 980Q3G

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Pros:

Futureproof screen with record high resolution, Four convenient form factors in a compact shell, Hotswap between Windows and Android
Haswell chip is powerful, Insanely highres screen, Convertible hybrid design (4 modes), Keyboard works great, Great battery life (supposedly)

Cons:

Unorthodox keyboard arrangement; shallow key travel and no backlight, USB 3.0 and HDMI ports are not reachable in tablet mode, Record resolution presents issues with current app and interface scaling
Too heavy to hold like a tablet (3lbs), Android stutters sometimes, Stylus support is inconsistent

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Last revision on November 26, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Futureproof screen with record high resolution, Four convenient form factors in a compact shell, Hotswap between Windows and Android
Haswell chip is powerful, Insanely highres screen, Convertible hybrid design (4 modes), Keyboard works great, Great battery life (supposedly)

Reviewers Didn't Like

Unorthodox keyboard arrangement; shallow key travel and no backlight, USB 3.0 and HDMI ports are not reachable in tablet mode, Record resolution presents issues with current app and interface scaling
Too heavy to hold like a tablet (3lbs), Android stutters sometimes, Stylus support is inconsistent

Expert reviews and ratings

Samsung has announced the Ativ Q, a multi-function, dual OS tablet/laptop. A device that wants to be everything to everyone, like the Asus Transformer Book Trio , which launched earlier this month. However, there is an important difference between them....

By Digital Trends on June 20, 2013

As both a powerful Windows and Android tablet and notebook, the ATIV Q is the most ultimate hybrid on-the-go computing solution that Samsung has managed to produce so far. Groundbreaking display, zippy performance, easy conversion from a tablet to a...

By Phone Arena on July 16, 2013

Samsung reckons its solved the Windows 8 / Android conundrum: stuff 'em both in one device. But this isn't just a case of plopping in dual booting modes and letting the world work out how to get from one to another – both are operating from the same...

By TechRadar on June 21, 2013

There is a distinct feeling that if a kitchen sink could have been attached to the Samsung ATIV Q, it would have een. Samsung has thrown everything at its new hybrid laptop/tablet device and it is an incredible piece of kit as a result. Although there...

By Pocket-lint on June 20, 2013

One of Samsung's new Ativ devices is the Ativ Q, a hybrid tablet and laptop running both Windows 8 and Android . The convertible PC can flip, fold and transform into different modes like Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga . Samsung calls them 'tablet', 'typing',...

By PC Advisor on June 20, 2013

What is the Samsung ATIV Q? The Samsung ATIV Q is a new convertible tablet hybrid which, not content with being able to take on various forms, runs both Windows 8 and Android operating systems. The Samsung ATIV Q runs the risk of feeling cluttered and...

By Trusted Reviews on June 20, 2013

on whether this is the Windows 8 convertible to get your hands on.Samsung Galaxy ATIV Q release date: TBCSamsung Galaxy ATIV Q price: TBC Pictures Like Tweet0 0 Comments Best laptops Laptops Laptops We reveal our pick of the best laptops available...

By T3 Magazine on June 01, 2013

Samsung ATIV Q is an 13.3 inch dual-boot (Android Jellybean 4.2.2 and Windows 8) tablet. It is powered by Intel Core i5 processor with Intel HD Graphics 4400 and 4 GB DDR3L RAM. It is pre-ordered for €1,599 in Germany.Samsung ATIV Q DesignSamsung ATIV Q...

By tablets-help.com on July 05, 2013

Imagine an x86 tablet doing a benchmark for Android devices like AnTuTu and you'll get some pretty high scores. Imagine that with the Samsung ATIV Q , one of the most powerful x86 based tablets in existance and you'll get AnTuTu scores that beat out...

By technave.com on June 26, 2013

Mit dem Ativ Q wäre Samsung auch der Star auf der Computex gewesen, aber offenbar präferierte der Hersteller die eigene, nicht minder imposante Bühne nur kurze Zeit später in London. Auf dem Galaxy & Ativ-Event , bei dem unter anderem auch das Galaxy S4...

By Netzwelt on June 21, 2013

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