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Name: Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook 2 - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash Memory - Metallic Silver
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 8851622
Price: 236.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (648 reviews)

Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook 2 - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash Memory - Metallic Silver

Model:: XE500C12-K01US; |
SKU:: 8851622

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QuestionIs there much difference between this and the 2012 model?Going to get one for my mother soon when she gets Wi-Fi. I love my 2012 one, know it like the back of my hand. Want to be able to show her how to use it with ease.
Asked 10 years ago by SageKnight.
- Answer No, no difference. I had an older model and upgraded to the newer one and I don't notice any difference.
  Answered 10 years ago by BANDIT13
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QuestionAnyone have any issues with connectivity using a cell as hotspot?We are wanting to use these while doing home visits and will use our cell phones as the mobile hotspot. Has anyone tried this or had any issues with it?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I do it daily and I live it. Never any issues for me.
  Answered 10 years ago by JMeng
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Questioncan you access google play store
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes.
  Answered 10 years ago by JOHN
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QuestionLoosing Wifi connection frequently?Is anyone else having a wifi issue. Mine seems to loose wifi connection especially when streaming.
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I'm not having any issues. Try turning off wifi then turning it back on.
  Answered 10 years ago by droidguy
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Questionis it a touchscreen?
Asked 10 years ago by lindy.
- Answer No
  Answered 10 years ago by DustinO
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QuestionHow do the speakers rate compared to other laptops?Is the volume adequate?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The speakers are ok. But I did have to buy speakers, so I can hear better when there is whispering on any shows.
  Answered 10 years ago by Ladyraven
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Questioncan you use microsoft word on this device? If so, does it come with microsoft word?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes but you have to use it online.. The Computer does not come with it.
  Answered 9 years ago by Avila
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QuestionIs this keyboard detachable?
Asked 10 years ago by Conne.
- Answer no it`s not.
  Answered 10 years ago by tsdrummerboy
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QuestionConvertible design Offers versatile modes for use as a laptop or tablet.does the design allow the keyboard to be detached from the screen ie true tablet? less weight less cumbersome? Thanks
Asked 10 years ago by 1966.
- Answer No. It is a lightweight laptop
  Answered 10 years ago by DawnMc
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Questiondoes it have cd drive
Asked 10 years ago by sml.
- Answer No, this laptop does not have an optical drive.
  Answered 10 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWill this play MinecraftI am looking to purchase for a 7 & 9 year old to play minecraft. Will this work?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Not good for games
  Answered 10 years ago by Jamkujama
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QuestionCan I download Games Like IMVU and Sims 4 on it?I need to know if I can download these games on this chromebook because my old one would not and this is the only reason I need one.
Asked 10 years ago by LadyHades.
- Answer Not good for games
  Answered 10 years ago by Jamkujama
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QuestionCan I mirror my Samsung Galaxy phone to this Samsung Chromebook?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Contact Samsung customer service directly.
  Answered 10 years ago by EricHowell
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Questionwhere can I get a new charger?The original one no longer works.
Asked 10 years ago by riks.
- Answer Search for XE500C12 charger on Best Buy's site or your favorite search engine. If you got the Geek Squad protection, make it their problem to find one :)
  Answered 10 years ago by DrOckW
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QuestionIs this laptop good for AP studentsAs in being able to write papers and surf the web for research
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer of course
  Answered 10 years ago by acestudmeyer
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Questiondoes it have a cell phone style charger or one with a big "brick"?
Asked 10 years ago by Francis.
- Answer big brick
  Answered 10 years ago by acestudmeyer
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QuestionDoes the keyboard light up?Doesn't sound that important, but I am looking for a new computer and want to make sure the keyboard lights up. It is one thing that drives me crazy about my computer now.
Asked 10 years ago by Shea.
- Answer No, it does not; sorry.
  Answered 10 years ago by omega
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QuestionIs the laptop top covered in a leathery material?The pictures make it seem like it is due to the stitches.
Asked 10 years ago by MehT.
- Answer no, just textured hard plastic for gripping
  Answered 10 years ago by Momof3
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QuestionAOL and minecraft?Can we use AOL for mail on this? And, can my son play minecraft on this?
Asked 10 years ago by Kris.
- Answer Yes on AOL, and yes on Minecraft, but it will be blocky as well as slow.
  Answered 10 years ago by Bluepig45
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QuestionDoes this device support Chromecast?Does this device have miracast technology?
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Absolutely, as a matter of fact it is made for Chrome cast. I use it everyday. It will practically set itself up.
  Answered 10 years ago by Leeanne
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Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook 2 - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash Memory - Metallic Silver

Q: QuestionIs there much difference between this and the 2012 model?Going to get one for my mother soon when she gets Wi-Fi. I love my 2012 one, know it like the back of my hand. Want to be able to show her how to use it with ease.

Q: QuestionAnyone have any issues with connectivity using a cell as hotspot?We are wanting to use these while doing home visits and will use our cell phones as the mobile hotspot. Has anyone tried this or had any issues with it?

Q: Questioncan you access google play store

Q: QuestionLoosing Wifi connection frequently?Is anyone else having a wifi issue. Mine seems to loose wifi connection especially when streaming.

Q: Questionis it a touchscreen?

Q: QuestionHow do the speakers rate compared to other laptops?Is the volume adequate?

Q: Questioncan you use microsoft word on this device? If so, does it come with microsoft word?

Q: QuestionIs this keyboard detachable?

Q: QuestionConvertible design Offers versatile modes for use as a laptop or tablet.does the design allow the keyboard to be detached from the screen ie true tablet? less weight less cumbersome? Thanks

Q: Questiondoes it have cd drive

Q: QuestionWill this play MinecraftI am looking to purchase for a 7 & 9 year old to play minecraft. Will this work?

Q: QuestionCan I download Games Like IMVU and Sims 4 on it?I need to know if I can download these games on this chromebook because my old one would not and this is the only reason I need one.

Q: QuestionCan I mirror my Samsung Galaxy phone to this Samsung Chromebook?

Q: Questionwhere can I get a new charger?The original one no longer works.

Q: QuestionIs this laptop good for AP studentsAs in being able to write papers and surf the web for research

Q: Questiondoes it have a cell phone style charger or one with a big "brick"?

Q: QuestionDoes the keyboard light up?Doesn't sound that important, but I am looking for a new computer and want to make sure the keyboard lights up. It is one thing that drives me crazy about my computer now.

Q: QuestionIs the laptop top covered in a leathery material?The pictures make it seem like it is due to the stitches.

Q: QuestionAOL and minecraft?Can we use AOL for mail on this? And, can my son play minecraft on this?

Q: QuestionDoes this device support Chromecast?Does this device have miracast technology?

QuestionIs there much difference between this and the 2012 model?Going to get one for my mother soon when she gets Wi-Fi. I love my 2012 one, know it like the back of my hand. Want to be able to show her how to use it with ease.

QuestionAnyone have any issues with connectivity using a cell as hotspot?We are wanting to use these while doing home visits and will use our cell phones as the mobile hotspot. Has anyone tried this or had any issues with it?

Questioncan you access google play store

QuestionLoosing Wifi connection frequently?Is anyone else having a wifi issue. Mine seems to loose wifi connection especially when streaming.

Questionis it a touchscreen?

QuestionHow do the speakers rate compared to other laptops?Is the volume adequate?

Questioncan you use microsoft word on this device? If so, does it come with microsoft word?

QuestionIs this keyboard detachable?

QuestionConvertible design Offers versatile modes for use as a laptop or tablet.does the design allow the keyboard to be detached from the screen ie true tablet? less weight less cumbersome? Thanks

Questiondoes it have cd drive

QuestionWill this play MinecraftI am looking to purchase for a 7 & 9 year old to play minecraft. Will this work?

QuestionCan I download Games Like IMVU and Sims 4 on it?I need to know if I can download these games on this chromebook because my old one would not and this is the only reason I need one.

QuestionCan I mirror my Samsung Galaxy phone to this Samsung Chromebook?

Questionwhere can I get a new charger?The original one no longer works.

QuestionIs this laptop good for AP studentsAs in being able to write papers and surf the web for research

Questiondoes it have a cell phone style charger or one with a big "brick"?

QuestionDoes the keyboard light up?Doesn't sound that important, but I am looking for a new computer and want to make sure the keyboard lights up. It is one thing that drives me crazy about my computer now.

QuestionIs the laptop top covered in a leathery material?The pictures make it seem like it is due to the stitches.

QuestionAOL and minecraft?Can we use AOL for mail on this? And, can my son play minecraft on this?

QuestionDoes this device support Chromecast?Does this device have miracast technology?