The Chromebook could hardly be described as a runaway success since it was introduced at I/O last year. That said, Google is currently staying on track with its Chrome OS powered laptops. Gone from the line-up are the Acer AC700 and Samsung Series 5 models, leaving the familiar, larger, Samsung Chromebook 550.To replace the smaller units is a new Samsung Chromebook model, simply called, Samsung Chromebook. On board is a 11.6-inch screen, weighs only 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg), features a Samsung Exynos Dual processor and a battery that lasts about 6.5 hours. Also included is dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0, a front VGA camera, HDMI, a single USB 2.0 and a single USB 3.0.
The Samsung Chromebook is, like its predecessors, very cloud-centric. Google provides 100GB of free storage for two years. You will want to use it, since the SSD on this thing is only 16GB. Or, you can buy a 64GB USB drive, or SD card for less than $20, which you are sure to want to do since there is no cellular modem (for that, you would want the Samsung Chromebook 550, or use a Mi-Fi or smartphone’s hot-spot).
This Chromebook is in a good position to be a decent all-around portable computer and is attractively priced at $249. It would be nice to see some integration with Android however. You can pre-order the Samsung Chromebook now, but it will also be available at retailers starting next week.
source: Google
Samsung Chromebook
1. Open up and get going
Facing you is an 11.6-inch screen and VGA camera. It is only 2.5 pounds.
2. Compact
3. USB 2.0, 3.0 and HDMI
4. Very light
The Chromebooks are meant to be light and fast, with near instant start-up.
5. Runs cool
There are no fans and it is designed to hopefully not cook your lap while you use it.
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