Samsung announces a pair of notebook offerings-- the Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force, both promising "serious speed and power" within a design more than a little reminiscent of the latest MacBooks.

“The new Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force blend elegant design with impressive power and top-notch speed to give consumers an unparalleled experience,” the company says. “These devices expand our portfolio in new directions, giving consumers the opportunity to pick the device that perfectly suits their lifestyle.”

The Notebook 7 comes in 13- and 15-inch sizes, and features a glass HD display within a durable solid frame with minimal bezels. Internal specifications include an 8th gen Intel Core processor, up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB of SSD storage. The 15-inch model can also carry an Nvidia GeForce MX250 and a spare M.2 slot for further storage.

Further features include 802.11ac wave2 2x2 wifi, 720p HD / dual array mic, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader and a 55Wh battery. The 13-inch model weighs 1.29kg, while the 15-inch option weighs around 1.75kg.

The Notebook 7 Force is similar to the 15-inch non-Force model, but adds Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, up to 24GB of DDR4 RAM, an extra HDD/SSD install option and an RJ45 LAN port. It is also a bit heavier at 1.9kg and the battery is a bit smaller, with a capacity of 43Wh.

Samsung is still to announce the European availability of the two Notebook models.

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