Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Exynos 5 - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash (eMMc) Memory - Silver
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Description
Features
11.6" display
Typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
Samsung Exynos 5 Dual (Exynos 5250) mobile application processor
Multicore processing. Based on ARM Cortex-A15 architecture to deliver the multitasking performance you need, the graphics quality you want, and the power efficiency you rely on.
2GB system memory
Enough high-bandwidth RAM to meet the system requirements and run basic programs, but not many at once.
16GB flash (eMMC) memory
While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based drive has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.
Built-in cloud support
Easily save your files to your Google Drive account for secure access wherever you go. You can also sync with your other devices running Chrome and even work offline when needed.
Weighs 2.4 lbs. and measures 0.7" thin
Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. 2-cell lithium-polymer battery.
Bluetooth 3.0 interface syncs with compatible devices
Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the laptop and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories.
1 USB 3.0 port maximizes the latest high-speed devices
Also includes 1 USB 2.0 port to connect more accessories and peripherals. The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at 2.0 speeds).
HDMI output expands your viewing options
Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC memory card formats.
Dual-band wireless network connectivity
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards.
Google Chrome OS
Automatically downloads and installs security and software updates, so you don't have to waste your time managing patches and waiting for restarts.
Built-in 0.3MP webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Google Hangouts.
Chrome OS keyboard
Island-style keyboard with chiclet keys is optimized for Chrome with a dedicated search key and web-enabled keys. Oversized touchpad with optical sensor and multitouch support.
Additional ports
Microphone-in/headphone-out combo jack.
Note:
This Chromebook does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
What's Included
- Samsung 11.6" Chromebook - Exynos 5 - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash (eMMc) Memory
- 2-cell lithium-polymer battery
- 40W AC adapter
- Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Screen Size11.6 inches
- Touch ScreenNo
- Processor ModelSamsung Exynos 5
- Processor Speed (up to)1.7 gigahertz
- Hard Drive Capacity16 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)2 gigabytes
- Operating SystemChrome OS
- Battery TypeLithium-polymer
General
- Product Name11.6" Chromebook - Exynos 5 - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash (eMMc) Memory
- BrandSamsung
- Model NumberXE303C12-A01US
- ColorSilver
- Color CategoryGray
Display
- Screen TypeLED-LCD
- Screen Size11.6 inches
- Touch ScreenNo
Processor
- Processor BrandSamsung
- Processor ModelSamsung Exynos 5
- Processor Speed (up to)1.7 gigahertz
Storage
- Hard Drive Capacity16 gigabytes
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)2 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR3L
- Cache Memory1 megabytes
- System Memory RAM Expandable To0 gigabytes
Compatibility
- Operating SystemChrome OS
Connectivity
- Wireless NetworkingWireless-A, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- NFC EnabledNo
- Number of VGA Ports0
- Embedded Mobile BroadbandNone
Power
- Battery TypeLithium-polymer
Features
- Touchpad TypeFlat-type touchpad with scroll-scope support
- Media Card ReaderYes
Dimension
- Product Height0.7 inches
- Product Width11.4 inches
- Product Depth8.1 inches
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC887276007144
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1738 reviews
(1,738 customer reviews)to a friend
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Display4 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great machine for quick access to web and apps
||Posted .Great for researchers, young users, gamers, travellers. It encourages skilled use of cloud computing as the primary option for document storage and access to applications.
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Display4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Display5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Computer and easy to use
||Posted .The Google Chromebook is a great tool! I have all the tools I need with Google Docs, Drive and Picasa for images and slideshows. This is a full featured computer that starts up in just a few seconds and you are ready to go! NO waiting on the OS(x) to boot up. The color is good on the screen and the resolution is just fine. If you need a compact computer to take with you on the go utilizing Wi-Fi when you need internet and the ability to work offline, then this is it! I rate this computer my own 5 Stars out of 5 Stars. The turf has changed as this is a game changing tool to have in your hands. I recommend this without hesitation or reservation! Dan Webmacman
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Display5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Fast internet, Easy to set up, Convenient
Posted .PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS COMMENT BEFORE YOU BUY THIS CHROMEBOOK!!! This Chromebook is basically a glorified tablet. Pro: This Chromebook is very light, has a great design, and it's extremely convenient. This is one of the lightest non-mini laptops I've held which is helpful when you have to carry it around a lot. The design it awesome looking and the keyboard is definitely one of the best keyboards I've used on a laptop. This is a very convenient laptop to have. The internet is easily accessible and fast. Even when I have 5 windows open and 8 tabs on each page, my Chromebook would still be fast (that's pretty cool :) Really bad Con: Offline use is very limited, unless you have a lot of offline games, music, movies, shows, and whatever else you like that can somehow fit into 16GB of internal storage. I haven't had my Chromebook a full year yet and I already had to get the battery and motherboard replaced for reasons unknown to BestBuy's Geeksquad. I got this Samsung Chromebook 11.6'' laptop for my birthday last year in March. Around October 2013 I started experiencing problems. For some unknown reason my Chromebook would randomly shut off from time to time. Within the first month of this happening the shut-offs were rare. After the first month it was happening more often and totally unexpected. Around the end of December my Chromebook would shut-off at least 5 times within an hour. Finally I got fed up with it so I took my Chromebook, the charger, and my laptop case to BestBuy. I dropped my things off almost 2 weeks ago, around the 19th of this month. I just picked it up today, trying to figure out what was wrong with it. Apparently the place they shipped it of to ( I got a call about 1 week ago from BestBuy saying they had to ship it off to another location to be fixed) had to replace the battery and the motherboard. When I asked why so much had to be done for a Chrombook that was supposedly guaranteed they told me "Replaced motherboard and battery to resolve issues with unit powering on and charging. Unit passed all hardware tests and meets factory specs. TM19 SC/11470." This was the service order repair comments sheet explaining what happened to my Chromebook. When I asked why this happened the agent I talked with said I don't know, and they couldn't give me a guarantee that it wouldn't happen again. The agent I spoke with told me that if it happens again, and it shouldn't, to bring it back immediately. My warranty on my Chromebook runs out late March so even if I bring it back to be fixed if something should happen to it, my warranty won't cover it. I was under the impression that because they replaced it with a new motherboard and a new battery the warranty for it would be new but apparently my old warranty (1 year warranty I got last March) is the only warranty active. This makes no sense, and Geeksquad couldn't give me an answer as to why the random shut offs were happening and why I don't have a new manufacturers warranty for the things they supposedly fixed. Hopefully I won't experience any more problems from my Chromebook because overall it's a pretty good secondary laptop. If you decided to buy a Chromebook get as many warranties as possible. If you experience any problems take it to BestBuy right away and make sure you get all the documents concerning your Chromebook, chose the safe route! Would I buy this product again? No
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great 2nd Internet connection
||Posted .Being disabled I some times have to spend time in bed. This allows me to have a internet connection with out all the hassle of moving my main computer connection.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Bought as gift for gf...now I want one!
Posted .Bought this for my girlfriend as a birthday gift. But now I want one for myself. There was an initial problem with the web speed, it wasn't fast. I googled and found the answer. Most internet companies set the home wifi to WEP security as default. This has to be changed to WPA2. Once I did that, laptop was blazing fast. It is so portable, keyboard is full-size, keys are smooth, touchpad is smooth, lots of great little convenient features. Video is decent but again you buy this for its portability and price. Highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Laptop
||Posted .This is a great laptop which my daughter is enjoying!!!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Defective Screen - Cracked - Warranty VOIDED
Posted .Bought this at Christmas time 2012. March 2013, a "black smudge" the size of a quarter appears on screen. I send it #at my expense# to the service center... I'm told I MUST HAVE CRACKED THE SCREEN... so warranty doesn't cover it. SO... NO MORE Scamsung products for me... I suggest the same to you. #oh... would you pay $180 to fix this $249 toy# NOTE... I don't travel with the CB.... no rough handling... it just lived on the nightstand for email, browsing, misc.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great while living in the Cloud
||Posted .I think the biggest question that is asked when it comes to Chromebook is "Why do I need this?" There are a number of us that need a portable device that we can carry with us but require a notebook or laptop interface. Regardless of the advancement of tablets, nothing replaces the usefulness of a laptop when writing, editing and updating cloud based Documents, Social Media,a etc... Now you could spend well over $1000 for a small ultrabook but you should really consider how often you use native applications on your computer. Most of us unless we are playing a game or editing photos, videos or other media, never open any program on our computer other than a web browser. As computing moves more and more into cloud based application and storage, you have to rethink how you will accessing and using computers in the future. The trend is a "terminal" that access and uses the computing power of a much larger and more powerful computer. Ending the need to have that processing power and storage on your device. If you own a smart phone or other mobile device you are already doing this with just about everything you do on that device. Now is this a replacement for your desktop or laptop? Yes and no, it really depends on what you use it for and the biggest question is storage. With only 16gb of storage on board and even with the included 100gb of Google Drive Storage, it's limited not only in space but in the fact that the online storage is only for 2 years. If you have a great number of media files, you will need another machine to store the files or find another option. Many of you will think, external hard drive as I did but since you can not install native applications to your chromebook, if the hard drive is encrypted or compresses files and/or requires a application to open files, you are out of luck. I have a Western Digital 1t portable hard drive and there is no way at this time to unlock the drive or read the compressed files. Other than the storage question, you have to really consider whether you can work within the Chrome cloud. Before buying a Chromebook, I strongly suggest that you go to the Chrome Web Store and see if you can work within the applications and extensions that are available there. I think you may find it surprising how many useful web based applications there are. If they can replace your native applications, Chromebook will be a good choice for you. However if you need to run native applications for business or other purpose, you may find a Chromebook unusable. Though there is a remote access application that could be used to access your main machine when needed. When I was considering a Chromebook, I was looking for something that fit between the completely useful but often less portable and power sucking Sony Notebook and the frustratingly act of typing, editing, and portability of my Android Mobile device. I had considered a tablet but I need a real keyboard and not some after market plug in play keyboard. I needed something, I could carry with me, turn on and get to work, not unpack, boot up, and plug in plug and play add on. Mainly to update and maintain my Drupal and Word Press websites, write and edit content, and post to social media on the go. The Chromebook has met all these requirements. I have also tethered to my mobile phone for on the go access. The set up is quick, just sign into your google account and you are up and going within a minute or so. If you have ever bought an android phone, it is about the same. The UI is pretty straight forward though it will take a while to get used to some the touch pad gestures. I still find the two finger press that replaces the Windows right click a bit of a struggle from time to time. Performance wise, quick boot, and very responsive. Since everything is done in Chrome for the most part, there are issues from time to time when a number of tabs are open. I noticed that when I had my standard 6 or 7 tabs open, that when I switched back and forth often the pages would freeze or seem to be delayed. I'm not sure if this is a Chrome Browser problem or a memory problem. The build is plastic but for the cost and the weight, I think it is a far trade, I found the keyboard comfortable and responsive but some key locations take a while to get used to. If you want to bend and flex the case for some unknown reason, there is flex but this is a $250 machine and it feels a lot better than a majority of the Laptops in the same price. All of the jacks are tight fitting. If I was going to replace anything it would be the low grade webcam. I haven't tried to plug the plug and play cam I have but since it needs an application, I think it won't work so you are stuck with it. Also under the Google terms, you can not upgrade or change the OS. Google will brick the device if you change the hardware or alter the OS. Useful for you if: You always have access to a wifi connection. There is a 3g model for additional cost. You do a majority of your online activity through a browser. You can work with only cloud storage or can deal with the limited storage provided or expanded with SD or external memory like a flash drive. You find the Google applications and extensions useful. I highly suggest installing applications and extensions on your current machine to get a feeling for weather you can live with them. You need a light, quick booting machine to use for media consumption and activity that is handled through a browser. Not going to play PC Games that require native applications. You need a small portable device with a keyboard and 6 hours of battery life. You would like to stream video or presentations through HDMI. You would like to video chat using gtalk and Google + Hangout and don't mind the low resolution of the built in camera. If you want a secure and automatically updated OS. Not Useful for You: If you are going to be without aces to a wifi connection. If you need to use a lot of native applications. If you need access to a large media achieve stored on your machine. If you need functions that are not found in Google applications and extensions. If you need to have files that are encrypted or only stored off line. I'm sure there are work around but I could not get the Chromebook to read files off of my encrypted external hard drive. If you need an optic drive to access files or watch DVD/Bluray disc. There is no optic drive. It goes without say that you can not burn files to disc either. If you are going to want to play PC games that require a native application or a disc to play. If you are going to need uses that is longer than 6 hours without charging. Since the battery is not removable, you can't carry a spare with you. If you would like to stream quality video. If you would like to upgrade your machines. Google does not allow upgrades. In fact it will brick the device if you change the hardware. Comparing the new ARM Chromebook to Apple Macbook Air 11.6":- PRICE: Macbook=$999 Chromebook=$249 DISPLAY: 11.6-inch 1366x768 for both. STORAGE: Macbook= 64GB Flash SSD Chromebook= 16GB Flash SSD ($50 extra for 64GB Flash SD card to take this up to 80GB) PROCESSOR: Macbook= 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Chromebook= 1.7GHz dual-core ARM A-15 Cortex RAM MEMORY: Macbook= 4GB DDR3 Chromebook = 2GB DDR3 SIZE AND WEIGHT: Macbook= 11.8 in x 7.56 in x 0.68 in. Weight 2.38 lb Chromebook= 11.4 in x 8.09 in x 0.69 in. Weight 2.43 lb GRAPHICS: Macbook Air= Intel HD Graphics 4000 integrated graphics Chromebook= ARM Mail T604 high end integrated graphics RESOLUTION: 1366x768 on built-in display, up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display for both VIDEO OUT: Macbook= Mini DisplayPort (requires purchase of adapter for HDMI) Chromebook= HDMI port USB: Macbook= 2 USB 3.0 ports Chromebook= 1 USB 3.0 port + 1 USB 2.0 port WIRELESS: Macbook= 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth 4.0 Chromebook= 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 KEYBOARD & TRACKPAD: Full size keyboard and oversize multi-touch trackpad for both BATTERY: Macbook=5 hours continuous use Chromebook=6.5 hours continuous use and ultra low standby consumption. I wrote a blog about the first week with the Samsung Chromebook that goes a great deal more into the daily uses, limitations and usefulness of the Chromebook. If you are wishing for more detail feel free to contact me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: Questioncompatible with WordI use Word for word processing on a PC; how is WP handled by Chromebook? Can it access documents on file created with Word?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer There are multiple word processing apps available on the marketplace. The one I have used that resembles word almost exactly is called Nexusinstallfree which allows you to create Word documents,powerpoint presentations, and Excel worksheets. The pro of this app is that it is free, as opposed to Microsoft office which can cost over 100 dollars. The downside of this app is that you MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET TO USE IT. There may be a processor like word that works offline but I have yet to find one. There are word processors like notepad that work offline, but as you probably know these are very basic. By the way you can open Word documents and presentations on a chromebook(without the app). Sent from my chromebook.
Answered by EricEpicHolland
Q: QuestionSecurity Software??Does it have any security software pre-loaded? What protection do you have against hackers and malware?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Additional security software is not needed with Chrome OS because it was designed to be secure. Chrome devices include the following security features: Automatic updates - Chrome device administrators manage updates automatically so Chrome devices are always running the latest and most secure versions. Sandboxing - On a Chrome device, each web page and application runs in a restricted environment called a sandbox. So if the Chrome device is directed to an infected page, it can’t affect the other tabs or apps on the computer, or anything else on the machine. The threat is contained. Verified Boot - When a Chrome device starts up, it does a self check called Verified Boot. If it detects that the system has been tampered with, or corrupted in any way, it will repair itself, taking the Chrome device back to an operating system that’s as good as new. Data Encryption - When using web apps on a Chrome device, all important data is stored safely in the cloud. Certain kinds of files, like downloads, cookies, and browser cache files, may still be present on the computer. The Chrome device encrypts this data using tamper-resistant hardware, making it very difficult for anyone to access those files. Recovery Mode - If anything goes wrong with a Chrome device, you can simply push a button to enter recovery mode and restore the operating system to a known good version. If you want to read more, check out: http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chromiumos-design-docs/security-overview
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionHow much RAM is it upgradeable to?I know it only has 2gb of RAM pre-installed. Is it upgradeable? If so, how much?
Asked by Jordan.
- A:Answer The Samsung Chromebook is non-upgradable. However, the traditional relationship between performance and RAM on Windows won't apply here. You will not require a huge reserve of RAM for managing virtual memory or paging and the OS uses much less of the RAM to manage itself than Windows does. I guess a good analogy is how a lighter car doesn't need the torque a heavier car does.
Answered by Socratesfoot
Q: QuestionIs it a paperweight without the internet?What if I am in a place without internet access? Can I create word processor documents? What other applications can I use without the internet?
Asked by Fake Name.
- A:Answer There are quite a few Off-Line Apps available in the Chrome Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/collection/offline_enabled?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Google Docs is included in that list for offline editing and creation that automatically syncs once you're back online.
Answered by mandebooks
Q: Questionwhat's the difference between the larger SATA HDD and the 16G solid state?I am comparing the $199 model to the $249 chromebook.
Asked by richard.
- A:Answer There are two main differences, one which you have pointed out. The SATA HDD has more storage space. More room for movies, photos, documents, etc. available on your local storage rather than on cloud storage such as google drive. This has an advantage if you are planning on using the Chromebook a lot offline, which if that is the case you really need to reconsider getting a Chromebook. The other main difference is speed. The Solid state drive is much faster than the SATA HDD. This affects the boot times, the Chromebook with the Solid State drive will boot and resume from sleep much faster. You will also notice better performance with more tabs open in the browser. When you have more tabs open then can fit in memory it will start cache the data to the physical storage. The solid state will be able to return this data to memory much faster than the HDD. Overall, you are looking at Chromebooks, you should not be concerned about the amount of storage and be more concerned with the performance. In this case the $250 Samsung Chromebook wins.
Answered by BestBuyReviewer813421
Q: Questioncan i use skype with this?
Asked by jen.
- A:Answer No, Skype does not offer a browser-based interface yet so it won't work. However, Google Talk / Voice / Hangouts offer Skype-like functionality and there's no cost at all for US calls. I suggest you give Google Voice a shot.
Answered by Jay
Q: QuestionPrintingIs there a word processor installed such as MS Word? Also can you print from this?
Asked by merosa.
- A:Answer You can also print through your home desktop computer using the Google CloudPrint option build into the Chrome Browser. It provides a link from your Chromebook back to your home machine (also supports a Remote Desktop option to see and work with your home computer).
Answered by mandebooks