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Samsung Series 5 Wi-Fi Chromebook (Arctic White)

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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)



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  • Chrome-based operating system
  • Dual-core Intel processor
  • SuperBright 12.1" high-resolution, non-glare display ideal for web browsing
  • Boots in less than 10 seconds and resumes instantly
  • Up to 8.5 hours of continuous use
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Technical Details
BrandSamsung
Item Weight1.3 Kg
Product Dimensions22 x 29.4 x 2 cm
Batteries:1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
Item model numberSAMXE500C21-A01UK
Screen Size12.1 inches
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count2
Wireless Type802.11B, 802.11G, 802.11n
Operating SystemChrome
Lithium Battery Weight905 grams
  
Additional Information
ASINB0052JBIPK
Best Sellers Rank 25,142 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
Shipping Weight2.5 Kg
Date First Available30 May 2011
  
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Product Description

Product Description

Innovatively designed to go as long as you can, the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 lets you spend the whole day surfing, streaming, and working on the web on just one charge. With less than 10-second booting and an amazing 8.5 hours of battery life, the light and sleek Chromebook Series 5 gives you the ultimate web experience that you won't find on any other laptop.

Samsung Chromebook
Search for the best web experience and you'll find the new Samsung Chromebook Series 5 (see larger image).

The Chrome-based operating system features a streamlined user interface, making it easier for you to navigate the web--where you already spend most of your computing time. All your apps, documents, and settings are stored safely in the cloud. Every Chrome notebook runs millions of web apps, from games to spreadsheets to photo editors. And the Samsung Chromebook uses advanced technology to help prevent malware and viruses from accessing your data without you ever having to lift a finger.

This Samsung Chromebook in White features a 12.1-inch LED-backlit display with an anti-reflective screen. It's powered by a next-generation, dual-core Intel processor, which combines performance and energy efficiency to provide new levels of support for applications like games, as well as Adobe Flash technology for improved access to multimedia sites such as YouTube and BBC iPlayer. Weighing in at 3.3 pounds, the ultra compact design provides maximum portability without compromising on functionality and optimal performance

You'll be able to connect to ultra-fast Wireless-N networks in your home or office, and it includes two USB ports, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, buttonless touchpad with multi-gesture support, and a 1-megapixel webcam for video chats and snapping pics for social networking sites.

 

White Samsung Chromebook
The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 boots in less than 10 seconds (see larger image).

 

White Samsung Chromebook
Your Chromebook gets better and better over time with automatic updates (see larger image).

Chromebook Features

Instant On

The Samsung Chromebook gets you on the web as quickly as possible. It boots in less than 10 seconds and resumes instantly from sleep. Open the lid, and you're back on the web so you don't miss a beat. And Chromebooks are designed to get faster over time as updates are released.

Find Your Next Favourite Web App

Every Chromebook runs millions of web apps, from games to spreadsheets to photo editors. Thanks to the power of HTML5, many apps keep working even in those rare moments when you're not connected. To try the latest apps, visit the Chrome Web Store or just type in a URL. You can easily create shortcuts on your new tab page to launch your favourite web applications, so that you can enhance your online experience. No CDs required.

Simplicity in Sync

Chromebooks keep your apps, documents, favourites and settings safely in the cloud. That means you can login to a friend's Chromebook and access your profile without disturbing theirs. Or, if you lose or break your Chromebook you have nothing to worry about. Just get another and login, you will be back up and running in minutes like nothing happened.

Forever Fresh

Your Chromebook gets better and better over time, unlike a traditional PC. When you turn it on, it updates itself. Automatically. All of your apps stay up-to-date, and you get the latest and greatest version of the operating system without having to think about it. Annoying update prompts not included.

Samsung Chromebook screen
SuperBright 12.1-inch LED display is 40% brighter.

 

Samsung Chromebook battery
PowerPlus provides up to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted use.
Friends Let Friends Log In

Chromebooks are easy to share with family and friends. They can log in to experience all of their own Chrome settings, apps and extensions, or use a Guest session to browse privately. Either way, no one else using your Chromebook will have access to your email and personal data.

Built-in Security

Chromebooks run the first operating system designed from the ground up to defend against the ongoing threat of malware and viruses. They employ the principle of "defence in depth" to provide multiple layers of protection, including sandboxing, data encryption, and verified boot. Websites load quickly and smoothly and all your apps, documents, and settings are stored safely in the cloud.

Hardware Features

SuperBright LED Display

The anti-reflective 12.1-inch LED display has a mirror effect and produces the sharpest images with 300-nlt brightness, which is up to 40 percent brighter than normal laptops. Get outstanding picture quality and text readability, even when you're outdoors. Enjoy the web longer without straining your eyes.

Wireless-N Wi-Fi

It's easy to get connected to the Web with built-in Wi-Fi, which is compatible with ultra-fast Wireless-N networks (802.11n) as well as backward compatible with older networks (802.11b/g). As your Chromebook boots up, it quickly connects to your favourite wireless network so you're on the web right from the start.

 

Chromebook ports
Easy-to-Use Full-Sized Keyboard

Make the most of the web by using a keyboard that's designed for it. Your Chromebook comes equipped with a dedicated search key, a new row of web-enabled keys, and a comfortable, full-size layout that doesn't cramp your fingers so you can get more done and make fewer errors.

Longer Battery Lifespan with PowerPlus

Samsung's intelligent battery charging technology enables the battery to keep 80 percent of its original capacity for up to 1,000 recharges--more than 3x longer than a typical battery. This makes our batteries more economical and environmentally friendly since fewer batteries need to be replaced over the lifecycle.

Key Specifications

  • Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom dual-core N570 processor
  • Storage: 16 GB solid-state drive (SSD)
  • System Memory: 2 GB
  • Communications: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
  • Ports: Two USB 2.0, 4-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
  • Video out: VGA (via optional dongle)
  • Audio: Built-in stereo speakers, combo headphone/microphone jack
  • Battery: 6-cell battery for up to 8.5 hours of use
  • Webcam: 1-megapixel

What's in the Box

Samsung Chromebook Series 5 (model XE500C21-A01UK), power adapter, operating instructions

Product Description

Search for the best web experience and you'll find the Samsung Chromebook Series 5. Innovatively designed to go as long as you can, the Series 5 lets you spend the whole day surfing, streaming and working on the web on just one charge. With less than 10-second booting and an amazing 8.5 hours of battery life, the light and sleek Samsung Chromebook Series 5 gives you the ultimate web experience that you won't find on any other laptop....

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Customer Reviews

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187 of 191 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Brilliant 8 Sep 2011
Style Name:3G
Now, I was a bit dubious about buying a Chromebook. Early adoption of technology is always a risk, but with chrome it feels a lot less of one; due to the constant evolution of the operating system and huge battery life of the machine.

However, I was greeted with skepticism from all of my friends who asked "Why would you want a laptop which is only good with the internet?" to which I responded that I couldn't remember the last time I used a machine that wasn't connected to the net.

It's portable, boots very fast and has a great keyboard. Haven't fully burnt out the battery yet, but seems to give 8-9 hours easily and the boot time is about 10 seconds. It's negligible - you turn it on, and you're online. The browser is good, and added apps mean you can have games, word processing, calendar, email etc all opening up nicely.

It's solid to hold and thin (v.portable) but weighs slightly more than I thought it would.

I appreciate the chromebook isn't for everyone. But for a portable laptop that just works, keeps things simple and is very secure, you can't do better.

More portable than a laptop, easier to work on than a tablet - it holds that middle ground. And it does it perfectly. It's a journey that's just beginning, and i'm glad i'm on-board.

UPDATE: Having used the Chromebook for 4 months now - I have to say I'm even more impressed. I wouldn't suggest buying this machine as a main computer, but it's not designed for that. Word processing, spreadsheets etc are possible through google docs, but it is not as easy to use as it you have word/excel on your main computer. However, as a portable machine this is second to none. I'm a student and carry it around in my bag all the time - it's light, sturdy and never slows down.
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142 of 146 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Chromebook ideal for my needs 22 Oct 2011
Style Name:Wi-Fi
I bought the Samsung Chromebook because I wanted one fast-access device, with an attached keyboard, where I didn't have constant reminders about security updates and scans, to act as a supplement to my home PCs. I'd been very interested in buying one since they appeared on the market, as I'd remarked to a colleague a few years ago that netbooks would run faster if the browser alone was the operating system, and you could probably do most tasks using this - so I had already bought into the concept, as far as I know, before it was even announced.

Anyway, in the following, I've compiled some points which I hope will be useful to other Amazon users.

Maximising browser speed:
With all apps and extensions loaded by default, web browsing slows down. They can all be switched On/Off manually, but I found one extension, Disable All Extensions Plus, which simplifies the process. Switching off all apps and extensions visibly speeds webpage opening/scrolling, for the times when you need it.

Skype videocalls:
I've tried IMO instant messaging, to login to Skype, and see my contacts online status. I needed to allowed access to my webcam and microphone for IMO, on the Macromedia Flash Player Settings Manager page, for Website Privacy Settings, and Peer Assisted Networking. Video works both ways, but I haven't been able to get sound both ways yet - I'm sure it can be done, since video works, so I'm not giving up on it, as it seems to offer a work-around for Skype.
Anyway, when videocalling a Skype contact, they receive a message in their Skype Conversations tab, inviting them to videochat with you. Clicking the link opens a browser window, showing them your webcam video.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chromebook 14 Jan 2012
Style Name:Wi-Fi
i was lucky to get one for christmas, up and running in minutes instead of usally windows start up. Boots up in seconds,battery life for ever and has never failed to impress me. It makes my computer life so much easier as it just works every time. Your be amazed that this is all you need as 99 percent of the time your on the internet anyway the perfect computer saved me pounds as i nearly brought a mac book air.

Thanks Google.
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81 of 88 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A complete web experience 9 July 2011
Style Name:Wi-Fi
I took delivery of my Series 5 this morning which I guess makes me one of the first people to post a review who isn't a journalist.

The chromebook is simply brilliant. It is smaller, lighter, more portable and has a better battery than all but the most expensive laptops. It has a decent screen and keyboard that you can actually work on, unlike all but the most expensive netbooks. It undercuts both of these competitors massively on price. Any device that is an equivalent price will most likely have a poorer battery and screen resolution if nothing else. It can resume instantly, boots in 8 seconds and is more secure than most people could make any other computer. The downside to all this is that you can't install software, but this is far less limiting than you would first think. For most locally installed software there is now one or more pretty decent web based alternatives, and this is a growing trend. An increasing number of the latest HTML5 web applications can also support working offline too - this will soon be available in google docs, and I already have an offline note-taking application installed.

One web app that adds a huge amount of functionality - enough to sway some potential buyers - is ThinVNC. When installed on a Windows computer, it allows you to remote-desktop into it from a chromebook or any other modern web browser. If you occasionally need to use some client software, this is one great solution.

The keyboard is excellent, and having dedicated keys to toggle full-screen mode and switch between maximised windows (with cool sliding animation) makes it easy to have lots of tabs open and organise them usefully. It makes the screen feel bigger than it really is, and I'm surprised to say I don't really miss my old extended display setup.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Samsung chromebook
I brought this for my daughter who is delighted to date , it looked good was well package,( some very minor marks only visible if you looked for them and as it was sold as used I... Read more
Published 7 days ago by J C Windsor-Daly
5.0 out of 5 stars what i expected from, in a surprising way! "Babe i'm...
Nice finishing, lightweigting (not as a tablet but in a distinct light category acording to laptops), fast and faster turning on - surf the internet from strach (turned off), low... Read more
Published 5 months ago by kotsal
4.0 out of 5 stars Super Fast
Fantastically Fast - boot straight into the things you need - only downside is the speed to the sd card reader.
Published 5 months ago by Redstall_D
2.0 out of 5 stars Good Product
Samsung Chromebook suits my needs which are very simple access to Internet and email. Printing has yet to be explored.
Published 5 months ago by Lynda Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars Super machine
I love the very idea of a Chromebook - it's a very thin client, just a window onto the web. But since all my leisure computing is 99% surfing the web (including writing docs, etc. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jonathan Griffiths
5.0 out of 5 stars I have seen the future (of computing) and it is (a) chrome(book)
I have to declare I did not buy this Chromebook or from Amazon. I bought a similar one from Acer from Google. Read more
Published 6 months ago by The Good Doctor
1.0 out of 5 stars Performance.
Laptop is on way back to Samsung for a second time for repair.Many phone calls with technical advice have proofed fruitless. Read more
Published 7 months ago by alan mc keown
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Product
I have been following the Chromebook for some months, the negative reviews initially put me off but finally I decided to go for one. Read more
Published 8 months ago by PastMaster
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful piece of technology
I stumbled across the chromebook on amazon and was dubious of its claims of starting up in 10 seconds, its super slimline design and the fact that it simply works (I've heard this... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars Very fit for purpose ...
... providing you know the purpose of it.

I bought this 10 months ago and after regular use I simply cannot fault it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Billy The Baker
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