Samsung Chromebook 2 series with Exynos 5 Octa Processors announced


Samsung Chromebook 2 11.6

Samsung has announced its Chromebook 2 series that includes a 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch models. The 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 has a 11.6-inch (1366 x 768 pixels) display and the 13.3-inch model has a 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) full HD display with 250 nits brightness. Both these Chromebooks are powered by a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa processors, unlike some Chromebooks that are powered by Intel Celeron processors.

The Chromebook 2 13.3-inch is powered by a faster 2.1 GHz Exynos 5 Octa chip (probably Exynos 5422). These have stitched leather-like design on the outside, similar to the Galaxy Note 3.

Samsung Chromebook 2 11.6 specifications

  • 11.6 (1366 x 768 pixels) HD screen
  • 1.9 GHz Samsung Exynos 5 Octa processor
  • front-facing 720p webcam
  • 16.7 mm thick and weighs 1.1kg
  • WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 1 x USB 3.0 Port, 1 x USB 2.0 port , Bluetooth and HDMI port
  • 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, 16GB Solid State Drive
  • MicroSD Card Reader
  • Combined headphone / microphone jack
  • Up to 8 hours of battery

Samsung Chromebook 2 13.3

Samsung Chromebook 2 13.3 specifications

  • 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) full HD display with 250 nits brightness
  • 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos 5 Octa processor
  • front-facing 720p webcam
  • 16.5 mm thick and weighs 1.4kg
  • WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 1 x USB 3.0 Port, 1 x USB 2.0 port , Bluetooth and HDMI port
  • 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, 16GB Solid State Drive
  • MicroSD Card Reader
  • Combined headphone / microphone jack
  • High-power speakers (2Wx2) and a noise reducing array microphone
  • Up to 8.5 hours of battery

The 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 comes in Jet Black and Classic White colors and is priced at an MSRP of $319.99. The 13.3-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 comes in comes in Luminous Titan Gray color and is priced at an  MSRP of $399.99. Both these Chromebooks would be available in the U.S. in April 2014.


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