Samsung Chromebook 2 Series Features Faster Performance, Increased Productivity and Stylish Design
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has announced the launch of the Chromebook 2 Series. The new models, available in 11.6- and 13.3-inch configurations, improve on the existing 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. Samsung was the leading Chromebook brand in the U.S. in 2013, accounting for more than 60 percent of overall market share, according to NPD.
“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,” says 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 an easy-to-grip design,” says Tod Pike, senior vice president at Samsung’s Enterprise Business Division.
Lightning Fast Performance
The Samsung Chromebook 2 Series offers users nearly instant access to everything they need. It wakes up in less than one second and cold boots in less than ten. Samsung’s energy-efficient Exynos 5 Octa processors allow for effortless multitasking and rapid rendering of graphics and videos.
Powerful Productivity Paired With Rich Multimedia
The 13.3-inch Chromebook 2 features a full HD (1920×1080) display with 250nit brightness, perfect for viewing photos, video and more. It is also optimized for Google+ Hangouts messaging and video calling with enhanced audio quality on high-power speakers (2Wx2) and a noise reducing array microphone, helping conversations come alive on the high-resolution screen.
Up to 8.5 hours of battery life means that users can enjoy the Chromebook 2 models throughout a full work or school day on a single charge.
Chromebooks update automatically, ensuring users always have the most recent technology and security features without needing to think about it. Also, when you use a Chromebook, all your information and files are saved, encrypted to your account. This makes it easy and safe for family members or students to share a device, or switch between devices.
The Samsung Chromebook 2 Series comes with a package of premium apps worth more than $100. It includes smartphone access and data management service Air Droid Premium, task management and collaboration app Wunderlist Pro, and LittleBridge.com, an English learning app.
Sleek, Elegant Design
While priced affordably, Samsung maintains that Chromebook 2 models are as stylish as other expensive, high-end laptops. The slim body measures less than three-quarters of an inch thick, making it easy to slip into a bag. At just under 2.5 pounds for the 11.6-inch model, it’s also easy to carry anywhere. The lid features the stitched design of the Samsung GALAXY Note 3.
Ready For The Classroom
In 2013, Chromebooks were among the most popular mobile computing devices utilized in K-12 schools. As the leading provider of Chromebooks in education, Samsung is helping to foster this growth by increasing options for educators with the Chromebook 2 models. With its extensive battery life, bright display and student-friendly design, the Chromebook 2 helps teachers engage students and deliver new learning experiences.
The Samsung Chromebook 2 Series is ideal for educators and administrators seeking to adopt one-to-one learning programs. Using the web-based console – available with support from Google for $30 per device for schools – Samsung Chromebooks can be centrally managed, making it easy for educators to configure a set of laptops across the classroom or the entire school. Samsung Chromebook 2 is a classroom-ready and cost-effective solution to support dynamic teaching and learning.
Available beginning in April, the 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 will sel; for an MSRP of $319.99, while the 13.3-inch model is $399.99.
Key Specifications include HD LED Display (1366 x 768) or Full HD LED Display (1920 x 1080),Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) and Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (2.1GHz, 2MB L2 Cache CPUs, 4GB DDR3L System Memory at 1600MHz (onboard), 16GB e.MMC iNAND Embedded Flash Drive, 720p HD Web Camera.
Dimensions: 11.40″ x 8.06″ x 0.66″ and 12.72″ x 8.80″ x 0.65″
Weight 2.43 pounds and 3.09 pounds
Colors: Jet Black, Classic White, Luminous Titan Gray
Ports: (11″) 1 HDMI, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader, Headphone out/Mic-in Combo, DC-in and (13″) 1 HDMI, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader, Headphone out/Mic-in Combo, DC-in.
Product page:
http://www.samsung.com/us/business/chromebook/