That base sounds very interesting and I wonder if they traded off the duraluminum base for a plastic one to increase reception. As for the software, I cannot offer much there as I normally tradeoff bloatware for a fresh install. You might have to call customer service regarding that. Grab a coffee and get comfortalble. Last but not least, it only makes sense that there menu selection does not have the new model as of yet. When the first systems were released it was simila where they werent prepared for the response.

One thing I did notice is that I can use the multi-touch function on the pad, is there anything to do with my Win7 being only an Home Premium edition? (I have been an XP user since the stone age…so i don’t even know what’s the new world looks like..lol)

Another issue is that the included Samsung Update Plus software alwasy said there is an new version and updated automatically but then and message would show up saying “An error occurred when decompress the file” ( I already uninstalled the program and reinstall the newest version downloaded from their site, but this still occur) Will contact their tech support to see if the problem could be solved.

Another minor issue is that when I try to register the laptop online, their drop-down list didn’t even have a X3A model ( only X1A and X1B) and customer service said it’s some mistake between Samsung and Seagate…which I totally don’t understand where that come from…anyway she wanted me to wait for couple weeks then try again.

Design wise i think it’s all I want except the bottom is a little bit plasticky.

And yes the CES is coming hopefully with some cooler stuff and you must be very exciting about it as I am.

Thanks again for all your help and information, wish you have great holidays!!

Kev

Thanks Kev and I hope the S9 works out for you. I won’t lie in stating that that laptop is easily the best looking on the market and I would loe to get my hands on one again. Having been through four already, I have to wonder what CES will bring in January though!

I also read your review for the Toshiba Z830/835, if S9 doesn’t come out good, i may turn to that one and save 300 bucks.

Hopefully read more reviews from your and your site!

Best,

Kev

I just did a Google search and, indeed X3a could very well be the Intel 6300 antenna as that was returned by all. I havent one in my hands yet so cannot confirm that 3 antennas are installed to which one is routed up the monitor