- 4GB DDR3L 1866 megahertz, 32GB eMMC; 12.3 inch Touchscreen Widescreen LED-LCD (2400 x 1600) display
- Bluetooth, Webcam, Media Reader, Stereo Speakers, Built-in stylus pen, 802.11a
- ARM Mali-T860 Graphics; OP1, Made for Chromebooks, Hexa-core (Dual ARM Cortex-A72, Quad Cortex-A53 big.LITTLE configuration) processor, 2.0 GHz
- Built-in virus protection and Google products, 2 x USB Type-C, 1 x Headphone/microphone combo jack
- Color: Platinum Silver, 0.5" Thin, 2.38lbs Weight, Battery: 2-cell lithium-ion, Chrome OS
Samsung Newest 2-in-1 Convertible Touchscreen 12.3 inch Chromebook
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Item Weight 2.38 pounds -
Product Dimensions 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches -
Color Platinum Silver -
Computer Memory Type SDRAM -
Series Samsung
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David W.
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat quality and price.
March 5, 2018
Verified Purchase
Great quality and price.
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old lady Pearl
5.0 out of 5 starsA great Chromebook!
August 19, 2017
Verified Purchase
Lives up to all expectations. A great Chromebook!
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KRMD
TOP 500 REVIEWER
5.0 out of 5 starsTruly Innovative and Groundbreaking Samsung Chromebook Plus Convertible Touchscreen Laptop, with Superb Features and Components
July 14, 2017
This 12.3-Inch Samsung Newest 2-in-1 Convertible Touchscreen Chromebook Plus Laptop represents the next phase in the evolution of computing devices based on the Chrome Operating System. This Samsung Chromebook Plus is definitely a five-star computer for any individual who would regularly use both its laptop and tablet modes, who would benefit from the more vertically-oriented and webpage-accommodating 3:2 aspect ratio of its display, who would regularly use its built-in pen as an adjunctive input device, and who would regularly utilize its out-of-the-box accessibility of Android Applications. However, it should be noted, that some reviewers have deducted one or more stars for its somewhat cramped and non-tactile keyboard, its lack of keyboard backlighting at this mid-level price point, its less than rich and robust speakers, and the inevitable glitches in the functionality of the newly-integrated Android Applications in a Chrome OS device. But, to be fair, these areas of concern are highly subjective, and they do not actually detract from the overall computing experience of most users. Other than the exciting prospect of having Android Applications readily available as soon as the Samsung Chromebook Plus is set up, its absolutely bright (400-nits), crisp (234 pixels-per-inch), and beautiful touch-enabled 2400x1600p Quad-HD IPS display, is widely considered to be its premier feature. In fact, the 400-nit display of the Samsung Chromebook Plus is so bright, and it lights up the keyboard so effectively, that the quality of the computing experience is not appreciably lessened by the lack of keyboard backlighting. Of course, for most Chromebook users, the quality of the overall computing experience is largely determined by the power and performance of the processor. This 12.3-Inch Samsung Chromebook Plus unit is powered by the ARM-based 2.0GHz Hexa-Core OP1 processor, with the big.LITTLE configuration, consisting of Dual Cortex-A72 Cores, along with Quad Cortex-A53 Cores. The smaller, less powerful, and less power-consuming Cortex-A53 Cores handle routine computing tasks, whereas the larger, more powerful, and more power-consuming Cortex-A72 Cores are only activated by the operating system when they are required for a more demanding workload. This big.LITTLE power optimization technology facilitates excellent energy efficiency, which results in lengthy battery life and run time. The ARM-based 2.0GHz Hexa-Core OP1 processor, which powers the Samsung Chromebook Plus, provides sufficient capability and performance for mainstream day-to-day productivity and entertainment activities, and can support all but the most extreme levels of multitasking, without noticeable lagging or hesitation. In addition, it renders webpages rapidly, and it provides for smooth scrolling and navigation on content-rich and graphics-heavy websites. For those users who require more capability and performance, it would be prudent to procure the Samsung Chromebook Pro, which is almost identical to the Samsung Chromebook Plus, except for the fact that it is equipped with a more powerful Intel Core m3-6Y30 mobile processor. Regarding the other essential characteristics and components of this 12.3-Inch Samsung Chromebook Plus device, it features an understated and elegant platinum silver design, ultra-thin (0.55-inch) and ultra-light (2.4 pounds) aluminum unibody construction, 4GB of system memory, 32GB of eMMC flash storage, two USB-C connectivity ports, one conveniently situated on either side of the device, each with a 5Gbps data transfer rate, a micro-SD card slot, a combined audio jack, 802.11a/c WiFi capability, 2x2 wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.0, and 4K display out. The battery life of the Samsung Chromebook Plus is approximately eight hours for combined productivity and entertainment activities, which is impressive, considering the increased power requirements of its exceedingly high-resolution display. For users who absolutely must have a backlit keyboard, and who would have little need for Android Applications or a built-in pen, there are other more suitable mid-level Chromebooks that are currently available. However, this new Samsung Chromebook Plus model would be ideal for any Chromebook user for whom a bright, vibrant, and high-resolution display is a priority, for whom its mobile ARM-based processor would provide sufficient power and performance, who regularly utilizes Android Applications, who would regularly utilize its built-in pen for note-taking, drawing, and other forms of input, and whose workflow would not be compromised by its somewhat non-tactile and non-backlit keyboard. In conclusion, this 12.3-Inch Samsung Newest 2-in-1 Convertible Touchscreen Chromebook Plus Laptop is an outstanding convertible computer, and it has enough superb features and components to merit a five-star rating, along with a very enthusiastic recommendation.
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