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| Brand | Samsung |
| Item Weight | 1.1 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 29 x 1.8 cm |
| Item model number | XE303C12-A01UK |
| Form Factor | UltraThin |
| Screen Size | 11.6 inches |
| Processor Brand | Samsung |
| Processor Speed | 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| RAM Size | 2 GB |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Hard Drive Size | 16 GB |
| Graphics Chipset Brand | ARM |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Operating System | Chrome OS |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 7 hours |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 300 grams |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B009RF0AQ8 |
| Best Sellers Rank |
279 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
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| Shipping Weight | 2 Kg |
| Date First Available | 18 Oct 2012 |
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Product Description
Product Description
Amazing Chromebook, Always Better.
The Samsung Chromebook affordably delivers outstanding and hassle-free performance.
Introducing the new Chromebook
Chromebooks are fast to use, and don’t slow down over time. They have built-in security, so you’re protected against viruses and malware. They come with apps for all your everyday needs, and keep your files safely backed up on the cloud. And with free, automatic updates, your Chromebook keeps getting better and better.
Feel lighter
The Samsung Chromebook is designed to be with you when you’re on the move, without slowing you down.
Portable and powerful
The Samsung Chromebook is the first ARM based Chromebook. Its Dual Core ARM processor cost-effectively delivers greater power efficiency for improved battery performance and exceptional performance in an ultra-slim package.
Get stuff done with Google and the web
Chromebooks come with leading Google products built-in, like Search, Gmail, YouTube, and Hangouts, so you can work, play, and do whatever you want, right out of the box. And with thousands more apps from the Chrome Web Store, you can do everyday things and amazing things on a Chromebook.
Collaborate on documents
Create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawings with apps like Google Docs, Zoho and SlideRocket. With productivity apps, you can collaborate in real-time with others, access your documents from any computer, and have your files backed up automatically. Access other everyday files using the built-in PDF and document viewer.
Thousands of apps
You can explore thousands of apps in the Chrome Web Store, including mail, news, calendar, maps, games and many other tools. Offline apps like Gmail keep you productive even when you're not connected to the web.
More storage in the cloud
With Google Drive you can keep your apps, documents, favorites and settings safe and securely accessible from anywhere. You don’t have to bother downloading and installing any applications onto your hard drive.
Full-sized keyboard designed for Chrome
The keyboard is optimized for Chrome with a dedicated search key, a row of web-enabled keys, and a comfortable, full-size layout that doesn’t cramp your fingers, so you can get more done.
Simply more flexibility
The Chromebook has a range of ports, including HDMI and USB 3.0/2.0 ports, to enable greater flexibility for sharing data and multimedia playback. Its unique hinge design makes it easier to connect all of your peripherals.
Oversized, multi-touch touchpad
You can enjoy better control using a large multi-touch touchpad. With a glass coating and image sensor it provides a stylish and convenient way to use your Chromebook.
Product Description
You can enjoy faster web browsing, office tasks and music or video chat without any waiting. Unlike traditional computers, the Samsung Chromebook has no fan or moving parts, which means it stays cooler on your lap and runs silent(no humming, unless you're playing music). Chromebooks come with leading Google products built-in, like Search, Gmail, YouTube, and Hangouts, so you can work, play, and do whatever you want, right out of the box. And with thousands more apps from the Chrome Web Store, you can do eve...
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1,333 of 1,358 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Chromebook Wifi
I've owned the Cr-48 for a while, which was a kind of test unit Google sent out to people to beta test the operating system. That came out a long time ago and none of the commercial units have felt good enough to me to justify buying, up until now. They were always a little too expensive, despite the obvious advantages.
I purchased my unit elsewhere because I managed to order early from Amazon, but they were unable to get the product to me by the date indicated.
This will be a long review. For those wanting a short summary, I'll include one at the end.
The software
For those unclear, Chrome OS (which the Chromebook runs) is fundamentally different to a Windows, Mac or Linux-based laptop, desktop or netbook. This is because it runs the web. No native applications exist specifically for this machine. There are apps (sometimes referred to as Chrome apps) but they also work in the Chrome browser.
Because this computer runs what many call 'just a browser' it has several advantages, as well as disadvantages when compared to a Windows machine. I've chosen Windows for most comparisons here as more people typically use Windows than a Mac or Linux machine.
Security
You cannot install Windows applications (or other native software) on Chrome OS. This means that the computer can operate more securely than a Windows machine simply because the computer knows what should be installed. If something is there that shouldn't be there, the computer will erase all local data and install a version of the software that's stored in a secure area. Once you're connected to the internet, you'll be updated to the most recent version of the operating system.... Read more ›
I purchased my unit elsewhere because I managed to order early from Amazon, but they were unable to get the product to me by the date indicated.
This will be a long review. For those wanting a short summary, I'll include one at the end.
The software
For those unclear, Chrome OS (which the Chromebook runs) is fundamentally different to a Windows, Mac or Linux-based laptop, desktop or netbook. This is because it runs the web. No native applications exist specifically for this machine. There are apps (sometimes referred to as Chrome apps) but they also work in the Chrome browser.
Because this computer runs what many call 'just a browser' it has several advantages, as well as disadvantages when compared to a Windows machine. I've chosen Windows for most comparisons here as more people typically use Windows than a Mac or Linux machine.
Security
You cannot install Windows applications (or other native software) on Chrome OS. This means that the computer can operate more securely than a Windows machine simply because the computer knows what should be installed. If something is there that shouldn't be there, the computer will erase all local data and install a version of the software that's stored in a secure area. Once you're connected to the internet, you'll be updated to the most recent version of the operating system.... Read more ›
206 of 210 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Chromebook Wifi
As a writer, I wanted something lighter and more portable than my 15" Macbook pro--this fit the bill perfectly.
I've only owned my Samsung Chromebook for two days and I'm already totally in love with it. I had trawled the internet for a device that offered a few very specific features: lightness/portability, simplicity of use, affordability, and some kind of word processor. I considered a keyboard case for my iPad (the quality of the keyboards just wasn't good enough and they were often too small); following that I looked at dozens of netbooks, notebooks and laptops and everything was either too expensive (or not good value for money), too heavy, or too ugly.
Initially, I overlooked the Chromebook, put off by what I thought to be a complete lack of offline functionality. Thank goodness I did my research! Now that certain things can be downloaded to the (fairly limited) on board memory, allowing offline access to documents saved on Google Drive, as well as reading previously downloaded email and composing new ones--all of which synchronises once you have internet access--the Chromebook not only becomes a viable option for working on the go, it beats much of the competition.
The Chromebook looks beautiful; quite like a Macbook Air. Obviously, it's plastic, not aluminium, but then it's more than £600 cheaper! It's beautifully light and doesn't seems to suffer with overheating, even after several hours of use. The battery lasts well; yesterday I was online for about four hours and had 50% of my battery left when I turned in for the night.
The keyboard is excellent. At a guess, I'd say it was about 95% the size of the one on my Macbook. It's comfortable to type on and has a few customisable keys.... Read more ›
I've only owned my Samsung Chromebook for two days and I'm already totally in love with it. I had trawled the internet for a device that offered a few very specific features: lightness/portability, simplicity of use, affordability, and some kind of word processor. I considered a keyboard case for my iPad (the quality of the keyboards just wasn't good enough and they were often too small); following that I looked at dozens of netbooks, notebooks and laptops and everything was either too expensive (or not good value for money), too heavy, or too ugly.
Initially, I overlooked the Chromebook, put off by what I thought to be a complete lack of offline functionality. Thank goodness I did my research! Now that certain things can be downloaded to the (fairly limited) on board memory, allowing offline access to documents saved on Google Drive, as well as reading previously downloaded email and composing new ones--all of which synchronises once you have internet access--the Chromebook not only becomes a viable option for working on the go, it beats much of the competition.
The Chromebook looks beautiful; quite like a Macbook Air. Obviously, it's plastic, not aluminium, but then it's more than £600 cheaper! It's beautifully light and doesn't seems to suffer with overheating, even after several hours of use. The battery lasts well; yesterday I was online for about four hours and had 50% of my battery left when I turned in for the night.
The keyboard is excellent. At a guess, I'd say it was about 95% the size of the one on my Macbook. It's comfortable to type on and has a few customisable keys.... Read more ›
83 of 86 people found the following review helpful
By T DAR
Style Name:Chromebook Wifi
This laptop is as pretty as it looks in the pictures. It feels really good to use and wakes up instantly when you open it up. It is very light and slim, doesn't seem to get hot, and runs 100% silently because there are no fans. There are no moving parts at all, meaning no optical drive (dvd) or hard drive. For offline storage you can make do with the small amount of built-in memory, or expand it with an SD card or plug in a USB drive. You get a complimentary 100 GB of online storage that you can access from any computer. I uploaded my favourite photos, music and videos from my old computer into that storage space and now I can access it all on my chromebook. The file browser app shows both your offline and online content in separate folders.
The main negative is screen quality. It's a little washed out and grainy. I am getting used to it but it doesn't have the clarity, sharpness and colour quality that you get on more expensive laptops and tablets. Also the media capabilities are not perfect yet, although this is a software thing and will always be updated. The current offline media player does not play some popular formats like WMV video. You can play these formats by uploading them to your online storage space and then watching them in a streaming player, the same way you would watch something on youtube.
You get some basic apps like a calculator and a camera app for activating the built-in webcam. The vast majority of apps are web apps which basically just point your Google Chrome browser to a certain web address. They are essentially just internet bookmarks, except they can be pinned to the bottom of your screen to create a row of icons, a bit like the taskbar in Microsoft Windows. When you click them it just opens your Chrome browser to a specified website.... Read more ›
The main negative is screen quality. It's a little washed out and grainy. I am getting used to it but it doesn't have the clarity, sharpness and colour quality that you get on more expensive laptops and tablets. Also the media capabilities are not perfect yet, although this is a software thing and will always be updated. The current offline media player does not play some popular formats like WMV video. You can play these formats by uploading them to your online storage space and then watching them in a streaming player, the same way you would watch something on youtube.
You get some basic apps like a calculator and a camera app for activating the built-in webcam. The vast majority of apps are web apps which basically just point your Google Chrome browser to a certain web address. They are essentially just internet bookmarks, except they can be pinned to the bottom of your screen to create a row of icons, a bit like the taskbar in Microsoft Windows. When you click them it just opens your Chrome browser to a specified website.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sent it back
It might well have been me - But in my opinion it didn't even come close to a Windows PC. If you have never owned a Windows PC though it MIGHT be worth considering. Read more
Published 12 hours ago by S. R. Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
spot on
the chromebook deliverd on said date very pleased with product the screen vision depth is excellent would recommend the only downside the insrunions were very sparse
Published 13 hours ago by daniel john grant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inexpensive and fast alternative for a cheap windows laptop
If you just need browsing, use google docs (or willing to) then this laptop does everything you need it to do. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Nick Smeyers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, small and speedy machine
I hesitated for a while before finally purchasing the Samsung Chromebook. Like many people I suspect, I was reluctant to move away from the Windows machines we've become so... Read more
Published 2 days ago by joc66
5.0 out of 5 stars
No
No, I'm happy to give a star rating, but if I continue to be asked to write extra stuff when I neither want or need to I shall stop providing feedback
Published 2 days ago by john
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product. Blows microsoft out the water.
I love the quick start. A fully charged Battery last for ages. Its so light and portable like a pad but with real full size keyboard, no annoying touchscreen. Read more
Published 2 days ago by george thistlewood
3.0 out of 5 stars
Its Alright
I have a feeling that the chromebook is still in it's juvenile stage, if they fixed the incompatibility with itunes... etc then it would be almost perfect!
Published 5 days ago by nathan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Fantastic value for money, miles better than a tablet for work and so on. I work on the internet and this has freed me from my desk quite considerably. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Chrissie Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just the job
bought this for my husband's birthday and he is delighted. Easy set up instant speedy connection and does exactley what he needs
Published 7 days ago by Portzy)
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointed
Had to send it back for a replacement within 6 months, first it kept crashing then the screen stopped working.
Not my idea of a good quality product. Read more
Not my idea of a good quality product. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Mr Stephen Barker
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