Samsung has launched two new Chromebooks at CES 2017, called the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro. Designed for Google Play, Samsung’s new Chromebooks come with built-in Google Play Store that lets users easily install and use Android apps. Both Chromebooks have a lot of specifications in common. They flaunt their light weight all metal design and feature a hinge that allows 360-degree rotation of the touchscreen.
Samsung Chromebooks come with an in-built digitized pen with 0.7mm tip. The pen is pre-installed with Google Keep for notes taking and Samsung ArtCanvas for drawing. As for specifications, the Samsung Chromebook Plus packs a hexa-core OP1 (Dual A72, Quad A53) processor while the Chromebook Pro comes with a 2.2GHz Intel Core dual-core M3 6Y30 processor.
Both devices feature a 12.3-inch LED touch screen display with 2400×1600 pixels resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Connectivity options include 2x USB Type-C ports and microSD card reader. Fueled by a 39Wh battery, the company claims the Chromebooks to survive for up to eight hours on a single charge. The Chromebooks measure 11.06×8.72×0.51 ~ 0.55″ and weigh 1.08kg.
Samsung Chromebook Plus: Specifications & Features
- Processor: Hexa-core OP1 (Dual A72, Quad A53)
- Display: 12.3-inch LED touch screen (2400×1600 pixels resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection)
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 32GB
- HD front camera
- Battery: 39Wh with up to 8 hours of battery life
- Connectivity: 2x USB Type-C ports, microSD card reader
- Dimensions: 11.06×8.72×0.51 ~ 0.55″
- Weight: 1.08kg
Samsung Chromebook Pro: Specifications & Features
- Processor: 2.2GHz Intel Core dual-core M3 6Y30
- Display: 12.3-inch 2400×1600 LED touch screen (3:2 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection)
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 32GB
- HD front camera
- Battery: 39Wh with up to 8 hours of battery life
- Connectivity: 2x USB Type-C ports, microSD card reader
- Dimensions: 11.06×8.72×0.51 ~ 0.55″
- Weight: 1.08kg
Price & Availability
The Samsung Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro will go on sale starting February 2017 for price starting at $449.
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