Samsung - Chromebook Pro 2-in-1 12.3" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Core m3 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC Flash Memory - Metallic Black

This chromebook has some very poor design choices that really ruin it's overall descent quality. I will probably be returning it due to it's design shortcomings. As it is, it's not worth the premium chromebook pricetag of 500+ dollars. If it were closer to 300 maybe 350 at most, then I could accept it's flaws. First, I'll start off with the good parts. It does feel like a good build quality. It feels solid in my hand, doesn't flex a lot or make me feel like I'm going to break it just by opening the lid. There is some flex below the screen where the screen bezel meets the aluminum body, but none anywhere else. The display does look good as most samsung device displays do. The very high ppi ratio really makes everything crisp and vivid. It has relatively good viewing angles and the colors look pretty good. The built in digitizer and pen is a nice touch. If you like to hand write notes on a tablet, or draw sketches and such, I'm sure you'll find it useful. Being included in the body makes it really convenient to always have the pen on hand. It also has some pressure sensitivity to it which surprised me with such a small pen. That is about where the good points stop. Now to get to the bad stuff. This first one I will admit could be the fault of chrome OS. I'm not sure yet, I might play around with it some more before I return it but haven't put much time in it since there are so many other things that are deal breakers for me. The high resolution of the screen is wasted with default setup and settings. Pages are zoomed in so far that it makes you feel like you are using a display with a resolution lower than a 1366 x 768 (common resolution for the cheaper chromebooks). For example, if you go to hangouts.google.com,, the conversation list on the left takes up nearly 40% of the width of th screen with default settings. Next up on the list of bad things, the speakers. Now I know you can't expect great speakers in such a small thin device. But beyond them being bad quality, the placement of them is really bad. They are on the bottom of the keyboard portion of the laptop. This means, when you are listening to something in laptop mode, the sound is muffled as it's projected downward into whatever the laptop is sitting on. If you are using it in a tent configuration, this is honestly the best configuration for how the speakers are configured. Your sound will be further away from you than the screen, but it at least won't be muffled. In full tablet mode, the speakers are muffled by the screen itself. Overall, just a poor design choice to put them on the bottom, making them really only effective in one configuration. I've seen other chromebooks that project the sound out the sides and IMO this is a much better solution. While the sound is projected sideways, it at least isn't muffled in any configuration. Then there is the battery. The battery life on this laptop seems really low for this class of chromebook. Under my initial testing, I'm getting less than 6 hours of general use watching videos and browsing the web. Samsung claims 8.5 hours, I can only see that happening if you are going to very basic plain text web pages and no videos or heavy content at all. Most chromebooks in this price range claim 10+ hours. And lastly, the biggest deal breaker for me, the keyboard. It's down right horrible. The keys don't have much travel at all and feel very spongy. The keyboard is also slightly undersized, more so on the width cutting some keys short, like the backspace key. This thing is not appealing to type on in the least bit. And to me that is a problem, because I was looking at a chromebook to have something that I could do some tasks involving typing on. If I just wanted something to browse webpages only I'd get a tablet. The keyboard is squished like this because of Samsung going with the 3:2 aspect ration that it likes to use on it's devices. On this device currently, I see no appeal to this aspect ratio. So overall, I cannot recommend this chromebook to anyone really. There are other options for the same price range or cheaper that are superior in most aspects. I think the only thing this chromebook really has over the competition is the beautiful display due to the high resolution.

The Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus are the two of the lightest Chromebooks with a display size over 11 inches I could currently find, and both have displays that have 2400 by 1600 resolution. The Chromebook Plus runs a 32bit version of Chrome OS while the Chromebook Pro runs a 64 bit version which looks like a Chromebook Pro with the 32 GB main drive option would only have about 20 GB of free space as apposed to the over 48 GB of free space that the 64 GB version has. Free space almost always decreases with use, it is fortunate that both the 32 GB and 64 GB models of the Chromebook Pro are currently the same price. I personally had almost no interest in chromebooks until Google announced the initiative to bring the Android emulation and applications to chromebooks, not having to do the about an hour of update and disk cleanup each month needed on a small Windows system was very attractive. I haven't found a lot of Chromebook applications that work as well as the Android and Windows applications I am used to but this fall I found chromebooks that would run many of the applications I use on Android tables. I have found that a number of Android application run but for many cases a touch screen is necessary. And there are some application still wont run or have significant limitations, with time I think the Android applications and Chromebooks will improve. There are enough of the applications I use on an android tablet that will run on a chromebook that I have bought a chromebook. The Samsung Chromebook Pro is the second fastest chromebook I have tried, the Google Pixelbook is faster with a faster processor, more RAM, larger and faster disk, only about an ounce greater weight but right now it is almost twice the cost. There are probably other chromebooks that are similar in speed to the Samsung but as far as I can tell right now most are either significantly heavier or have lower resolution displays so I chose to look at the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro. The Samsung Chromebook Pro has about 8 hours battery life in my normal use, if I binge watch a streaming vidio that drops to about 15% if battery life per hour, about 6 hours until I stop to recharge. So with my normal mix of usage basically I get a full day operation between recharges. When I first got the Chromebook Pro the keyboard touch seemed a little rough but after a couple days of us it smoothed out. The keyboard doesn't have backlighting which is one thing I miss. The speakers seem to be sufficiently loud but like a lot of portable systems are not theater quality sound but I can add a set of earphones or external speakers and produce very satisfactory sound fidality. I like the Samsung Chromebook Pro its fast has one of the largest storages outside of the Pixelbooks and it has a micro SD storage expansion slot, it is one of the lightest chromebooks with 2400 by 1600 resolution and it is quite well constructed and the price is about half the price of the premium state of the art Google Pixelbook.. I recommend the Samsung Chromebook Pro to my friends and family if they are considering a chromebook for both chrome OS and Android applications.

I was using a windows laptop till about 6 months ago and got fed up with the slow & degrading performance of windows. Explored ChromeOs by dual booting my windows with Chromium OS, while it was without Android Apps and some other features, I was already in love with ChromeOS. That's where I decided to get my Chromebook and what better than a Samsung Chromebook Pro. Design: Its beautiful looking, Light and pretty sturdy despite it's very slim profile. The flip hinge is sturdy and comfortable to use in Tablet mode too Screen: Fantastic screen with amazing colours and probably equal to the best screen on a laptop today. The 3:2 ratio is pretty nice and makes reading a website and other things pretty easy Keyboard: I love the keyboard as the overall key press and feedback is great. Probably the only challenge is the small size of the backspace button, which causes a few errors. But I'm slowly getting used to it. The feel of the keyboard and play is just right and pretty comfortable to type on. Chrome even has the ability to customise some of the keys like CTRL, ALT, Backspace, Search, Caps, etc Software: without Android apps ChromeOS is a little incomplete as most things don't work unless you are connected to the net. But with android apps I'm now able to do almost all my work. Office Files can be opened on Google Suite Apps(Offline & Online Versions), Office Online or Office Android Apps(Works Offline too) I can do basic Image editing using Chrome & Android Apps. Basic Video Editing using Cyberlink, Kinemaster and others. While these are not good enough for high end professional editing, they are more than enough for personal and regular use. ChromeOS is super fast. The OS boots up very fast, wakes up from Sleep mode in a jiffy and saves a whole lot of time even when it updates. (You don't need to literally leave it overnight while it updates or hope it doesn't start updating just before an important meeting) Personalising the desktop would be a nice thing to be able to do. Stylus: I bought the Samsung especially for the Stylus to be able to take notes which are stored on my drive instead of various sheets of paper or notebooks all over the place. It does it's job pretty well. Feel almost like writing on a large diary with barely any lag when writing. Lovely addition for a laptop light enough to feel like a large diary. Android Apps: While these apps are great and add huge functionality and usability to Chrome, the apps still need to be refined to be able to function as well as they do on an Android Tablet. small issues like moving the cursor around or accessing SD card from all apps can create different experiences in different apps. Battery: Coming from a mid-range windows laptop, the battery life is awesome. It gives me about 7 odd hours of general use. I think thats pretty good. In any case I always have access to a power point so not an issue for me. Storage: The 64GB SSD coupled with a 128 GB Micro-sdcard is more than enough along with all the cloud storage one has. Accessing google drive and working off that is super easy and feels almost like a local drive when you use the "Files"App. Connectivity: with only 2 USB C, Headphone and Micro-Sd options it was a challenge getting a properly working adaptor for HDMI & VGA out options. Be careful to buy only branded products with warranty as I first purchased a cheaper option that only worked for 5 mins and then would shut down. But now that I have the right multi Adaptor I have no connectivity issues and it's as good if not better than any other laptop. Summary: I'm very happy with my purchase and am able to do everything I want to on this laptop and not missing my windows laptop at all

This is a review of the Samsung Chromebook Plus, Model Number XE510C24-K04US. (Black with 4GB RAM and 64GB EEMC) purchased about a month ago. After struggling through a huge problem with my windows 10 PC crashing after a forced update, I began researching alternatives, this was my first jump to a Chromebook (CB). I will use it for home and travel, not business to replace a Surface 3 win10 tablet. I can heartily recommend this CB but the transition was not without surprises. I am a long term user of Android phone and the transition from Windows Surface was fairly easy. It is extremely fast starting and so far bug-free, after loading scores of Android apps and about 10 chrome-extensions. I won't repeat what others have said here about the fantastic display, lightweight thin and attractive design, etc. Instead I will give several highlights/tips: - Almost all my apps from my android/win10 world will work on the CB either from Chrome Play store for extensions or from the Google Play Store for android phone apps. Two that I depend on, still need the win10 computer version for certain functions. Including Swann surveillance camera (for playback) and password apps for syncing and some utility functions. I'll probably always have to have a cheap win10 computer unless I find some other work-around for those two. - It handles still photos just fine but will not directly play my old Canon videos in .avi format. There are conversion programs (like VLC) but that requires a cumbersome secondary operation compared to Windows Photo Gallery. Happily, I discovered that my newer camera, a Canon 340HS records video in the MP4 format which does playback just fine on this CB. I will just have to use win10 pc if I want to look at my old videos easily. - The keyboard SEARCH button is placed where the CAPS LOCK button should be. Drove me nuts until I realized that it is possible to REMAP the keys. Look in Settings/Accessibility. - I don't have a problem with keyboard layout, it is slightly more compressed than the Surface 3 tablet. I suggest you go into the store and try before you buy. - Be aware that the power brick and USB ports on this puppy are the new standard USB-C. THEY ARE NOT physically compatible with older standard USB plugs and bricks without an adapter. USB-C has higher current capacity for faster charging (3.0A) and plugs are Murphy-proof i.e. the plugs can be inserted 180 degrees rotated either way. - I searched for sleeves and I found Amazon Basics 11.6 inch (with i.d. 11.75 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches) for $10. The CB just barely squeezes in but then I found the perfect fit was the Thule 13.3 inch, Gauntlet 3.0 at $50. It takes up more space and is a bit heavier. - Also I found the the Logitech m535 Bluetooth mouse works perfectly. All in all, this CB is a great product.

This is a good Chromebook, but on the pricier side. The M processor should, in theory, provide good performance for this type of machine, considering you are running a few android apps and using the browser for most of your other needs. However, it is overwhelmingly underpower. Don’t expect the performance of an iCore 5 or 7, like the google pixel book. Let’s dive into the details. Hardware: This device does not feel premium. The shell is made of black plastic with silver buttons for power and volume. The keyboard is ok. Feels like other Samsung Chromebooks out there. I still like the google pixelbook better. The screen is very nice, with its 3:2 aspect ratio. Good for overall media consumption but a bit awkward when working in some apps. I did not test the battery life on this device, but it should be able to get through a normal day usage. Specs: Another nice thing of the Samsung Chromebook line up is the addition of an S pen. The pen resides inside the main unit, just like the Galaxy note. Although this is very convenient and prevents from losing the pen, I found I was not using the pen regularly. I tried doodling and writing on OneNote but I found the pen to be too small and the response on the screen to be a bit laggy. I guess if you are familiar with the S line of pens, this should be an easy adjustment. The nice feature, similar to the note, was the contextual menu that appears when you grab the pen from the unit. You can also access the contextual menu from the task bar. Overall, I thought it was ok. I wish the pen was more robust, but I understand, that will add thickness to the device. Table mode: The implementation of the 360 degree hinge is ok. However, when folded, the device feels awkward. You can’t really get a good grasp on the device. Considering the back is the keyboard, it feels strange. I think I would prefer a detachable keyboard instead. Apps: Ok, here is my contention point. The Chromebooks are supposed to run android apps, which is great since we already have a wide number and variety. My problem is that I cannot get all the apps I use on my Android device to run on the chromebook. For example, I use the office 365 Suites across all of my devices; I know, I know, why are you using Office? It is a work thing. Anyway, I tried to download the excel app, and it was not available. I tried using the OneDrive app, but it wouldn’t connect me to my personal account, it was able to look at my work account. Looking online, it appears this is common issue. So, the fact that not all apps are available, really pushed me to return to device. My main intention was to use this device as an additional tool that I can use for work and for some personal stuff. The fact that the integration of the apps is not there 100% is disappointing. For regular activities, like checking email and browsing the web, this device is fine. For more intense heavy work-related things, this device might not be the right device; unless you are comfortable switching within web version and app version applications PRO: S pen functionality – for those who like the S pen Portability 2-1 implementation is ok for this type of device Screen CONS: Not all android apps work The keyboard can feel plasticky

I just replaced my HP Pavilion Laptop with the Samsung Chromebook Pro and so far I love it. I know other people with chromebooks and have used them a little, and have never been impressed, but this is the first chromebook I've had personally and I love it. It has a premium feel. It is super thin, super light, has a metal frame, the trac pad is great, and the built in stylus is a huge plus. The display is beautiful as well, and makes YouTube and Netflix great. It has charging ports on both sides which seems trivial, but is actually really convenient. The laptop screen can fold over and be used as a tablet which is nice. I see a lot of people complaining about the keyboard, and I can see where they are coming from in terms of the size. It is a little small, and the tiny backspace key can be really annoying. I have no problems with either the size or the buttons on the keyboard, and got used to the size of the keyboard and backspace key in less than a week of moderate use. This is my first device with Chrome OS, so that is taking a little to get used to, but I do enjoy the simplicity of it. I have friends who have chromebooks and I had used those a little and had always thought that they weren't worth getting. This is making a chromebook believer out of me and think the future is bright for chromebooks. This also has the android store on it, which I believe is the only chromebook to have that, and that is a nice addition. Some apps are formatted for this device, but at the end of the day, that isn't a big deal for me. One thing I want to try is gaming with games like fortnite or overwatch. I need to do some more research, but I'm curious to see if that would work The Google Pixelbook was out of my price range, and honestly, I'm glad I got this instead. While the pixelbook is really cool, it is not worth double the price of this. This is a great laptop and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a lower priced laptop for simple tasks, such as word processing, spreadsheets, YouTube, Netflix and the like. The entry level processor definitely holds it back from doing more complex stuff, but for what I need, this is perfect.

I have been looking at chromebook options for months now and I landed on this one. I looked at the Pixelbook, Asus 302C, and the Samsung Pro. A couple of things to note here. Design. The design is really sleek. Super light and thin and I love the black with silver accents. The built-in stylus is a nice touch ($99 to add if you go with the Pixelbook) and it also has a micro-sd slot to expand the memory. Display: Flat out awesome. Period. You will not find a better screen on the market for a Chromebook and I love the 3:2 aspect ratio (it is a web-based OS). Keyboard: The travel is decent and I am already getting used to it after a couple of days. The one thing that I do not like is that the keys are not backlit....Dear Samsung, next go around make a freaking backlit keyboard. The backspace button does take some getting used to but it is not that back. Battery: I have gotten 6-8 hours per charge and it charges quick. Overall I am VERY happy with it. You get a very good Chromebook that has a stylus, m3 processor, 64GB internal storage (expandable), and a gorgeous display. I thought about the Pixelbook but I could not pay $1000 price tag ($1100 if you get the pen). When I grabbed the Pro it was $100 off, came with 2 years of 100GB of Drive storage, 6 months of Netflix, FREE Google Home, and a $20 Google Play Store credit. GOOD DEAL...

I bought my CB open box at my local Best Buy and I absolutely love my CB! I'm so in love with my Samsung CB it is everything I could ask for in a laptop. This is my first CB ev-er! It is so fast and syncs everything from my phone to my laptop. I love the screen, I love my S-pen that it came with (even though it's a tad bit small for my taste). I chose to go with a CB because I needed something for school and my HP windows laptop is too slow for me. Don't get me wrong it's a great laptop. I paid with it with my own money 3 years ago for school. But I've loaded a lot of files and pictures on it that the memory is so full; that now it runs slow. I needed something new and something just for school but I didn't want another Windows laptop because of all the updates and lag I got with it from my experience on my other laptop. I started with my research on Chromebooks and came to fall in love with the newest ones and I knew I wanted the Samsung plus version or the Pro. I had my head set for the plus initially because I knew I couldn't afford the Pro brand new out of the box. Luckily my lovely husband one open box at the store and it was within our budget for a laptop. My Chromebook can tell was used very lightly and that the owner previously returned it because they didn't like the keyboard or the function of the CB. Because of how brand new it looked and it was still sporting it's open box stickers. Anywho, I'm so glad my husband found this. I'm absolutely in love with it and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I definitely recommend this to anyone needing a new CB for school or for travel.