Samsung Electronics America Inc. today announced the new Samsung
Chromebook, its latest lightweight, portable and easy-to-use laptop
built on Google Chrome OS. The new Samsung Chromebook is fast -- it
boots up in less than 10 seconds, resumes near instantly and has a long
battery life. The form factor makes it one of the lightest laptops on
the market, making it an ideal choice for people on the go, families
using it around the house and students at school.
"With our commitment to evolving the Chromebook, we will continue our
leadership in this exciting category. We've closely collaborated with
Google to further enhance the experience by adding Samsung's powerful
computing components, thinner design and a beautiful HD screen," said
Todd Bouman, vice president of product marketing at Samsung's Enterprise
Business Division. "There is a lot of opportunity for the Chromebook in
areas like education, where customers require solutions that are
reliable, easy to manage, and offer a better total cost of ownership
than traditional notebook PCs. Our new Chromebook will also resonate
with consumers with similar needs -- giving them everything they need to
stay connected with no-nonsense usability, affordability and unrivaled
quality."
"It's been exciting to see many people using Chromebooks as the perfect
additional computer for their home," said Caesar Sengupta, Director of
Product Management, Chrome OS. "We believe computers need to be easy to
use and more affordable so everyone can have access to them. So together
with Samsung, we're excited to introduce the new Chromebook for $249,
the computer for everyone."
Compact, Sleek Design
The new Samsung Chromebook features Samsung's renowned, sleek design
identity. It weighs less than 2.5 pounds and measures less than an inch
thick, making it effortless to carry anywhere. The full-sized keyboard
results in maximum convenience and productivity, and the 11.6-inch
screen is ideal for all needs, from viewing photos and work documents to
chatting face-to-face using the built-in webcam.
Performance without Compromises
The Samsung Chromebook resumes from sleep mode in just one second and
boots up in under 10 seconds, enabling users to jump into work or play
nearly instantly and, unlike traditional computers, doesn't slow down
over time. With a 16 GB*** SSD and 2GB of RAM, users have all the power
they need for social networking, homework, watching videos, looking at
photos and more. A hardware-accelerated user interface results in
smoother scrolling on the trackpad, making activities like browsing the
web or playing games even more enjoyable. Battery life of more than six
hours** allows for extended computing without needing to find a power
source.
Simple, Secure and Ever-Improving User
Experience
Google developed Chrome OS with three key factors in mind: speed,
simplicity and security, and has improved on these factors since the
launch of the first Chromebook in 2011. With Chromebooks, you can get
online in seconds, load web pages with incredible speed and access all
of your favorite apps in one click through the app launcher.
Automatic updates mean that Samsung Chromebook users always receive the
latest functionality, without any hassle. Security features are also
built-in and updated to defend against the ongoing threat of malware and
viruses, reducing the need for users to install anti-virus software.
Built-in cloud storage with Google Drive enables Chromebook users to
access their files securely from anywhere, and sync technology backs up
all of your preferences, bookmarks and apps, so you can easily access
them from a Chrome browser on another device.
The Samsung Chromebook is now available for pre-order. It will be
available at Best Buy, Amazon, Staples, Tiger.com and Newegg.com
beginning October 22 for an MSRP of $249.99.
Key Specs:
* All functionality, features, specifications and other product
information provided in this document including, but not limited to, to
benefits, design, components, performance, availability and capability
of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Model Number: XE303C12
Display Size: 11.6-inches
Display: 1366x768 resolution; 200nit brightness
Weight: 2.43 lbs.
Battery Life: Up to 6.3 hours**
Processor: Samsung Exynos 5250
Memory: 2GB
Storage: 16GB SSD***
Ports: 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, combo headphone/mic jack, secure digital
memory slot
Speaker: 1.5W speaker X 2
Keyboard: Full-size Chrome keyboard
Wireless: 802.11 abg/n 2x2
Security: TPM
MSRP: $249.99
** Battery life will vary depending on the product model,
configuration, power management settings, applications used, and
wireless settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease
with time and use. Test results based on independent third party
Battery Mark tests. Total amount of available memory may be less based
on configuration.
***Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes, GB = 1 billion
bytes, TB = 1 trillion bytes. Please note that a portion of the hard
drive is reserved for system recovery, operating system and preloaded
content software
