Samsung lets Chronos loose

Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, the notebook features the built-in ExpressCache (8GB) technology to accelerate wake up and bootup times.Samsung's newly-launched Series 7 Chronos is a premium notebook that promises fast startup speed, maximum performance and a high quality display - all in a stylish brushed aluminium housing that is a mere 23.5mm thick.For instance, users can expect the machine to wake up in just two seconds, which is a 33% time-improvement over previous models. the machine can be ready to go in just 19 seconds from a cold boot - compared to a regular bootup time of about 35 seconds, Samsung said.Other notable specifications include a 1.3-megapixel camera, 4GB DDR3 memory, 1TB SATA hard drive, AMD Radeon HD6750M graphics card, DVD burner as well as WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. The notebook costs RM3,599 and it comes with a rated eight hours of battery life on a single charge.The Chronos notebook has a 14in SuperBright Anti-Reflective HD+ LED display that has a native resolution of 1,600 x 900-pixels. There are also automatic sensors to dim or brighten the display and blacklit keyboard acording to external lighting levels.