Samsung Announces Chromebook 2 Series Featuring Faster Performance, Increased Productivity and Stylish Design
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the Chromebook 2 Series. The new models, available in 11.6- and 13.3-inch configurations, improves on the popular Samsung Chromebook line with faster performance, longer battery life and a slim, light build enhanced by a durable textured lid and elegant stitched design. The 13.3-inch model also features a Full HD (1920×1080) resolution screen, enabling users to enjoy vibrant visuals for work, teaching and learning, and entertainment.
“Since we introduced our first Chromebook in 2011, Samsung has been committed to continually developing our designs and features to meet our users’ ever-changing needs, while staying true to the core Chromebook attributes of simplicity, speed and security,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of consumer IT product marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Samsung has been the top selling consumer Chromebook brand for the past three years and we’ll continue to grow our leadership position in this space with the launch of the Chromebook 2 Series.”
“Chromebooks are particularly important in the education space – according to Futuresource, one in four devices now sold into K-12 schools in the U.S. are Chromebooks – so we’ve designed our latest models with students and teachers in mind, including features like rapid start times, longer battery life and easy-to-grip design,” said Tod Pike, senior vice president at Samsung’s Enterprise Business Division.
Key Specifications
Category |
Details |
11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 |
13.3-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 |
Display |
Size |
11.6” |
13.3” |
Resolution |
HD LED Display (1366 x 768) |
Full HD LED Display (1920 x 1080) |
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Performance |
OS |
Google Chrome |
Google Chrome |
Processor |
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) |
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (2.1GHz, 2MB L2 Cache |
|
Memory2 |
4GB DDR3L System Memory at 1600MHz (onboard) |
4GB DDR3L System Memory at 1600MHz (onboard) |
|
Storage3 |
16GB e.MMC iNAND™ Embedded Flash Drive |
16GB e.MMC iNAND™ Embedded Flash Drive |
|
Camera |
720p HD Web Camera |
720p HD Web Camera |
|
Battery Life |
Battery Life4 |
Up to 8 hours |
Up to 8.5 hours |
Dimensions |
Dimensions |
11.40″ x 8.06″ x 0.66″ |
12.72″ x 8.80″ x 0.65″ |
Weight |
2.43 pounds |
3.09 pounds |
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Color |
Jet Black, Classic White |
Luminous Titan Gray |
|
Ports |
Ports |
1 HDMI, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader, Headphone out/Mic-in Combo, DC-in |
1 HDMI, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader, Headphone out/Mic-in Combo, DC-in |
Availability |
MSRP |
$319.99 |
$399.99 |
Availability Date |
April 2014 |
April 2014 |