{"id":21160,"date":"2018-06-14T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=21160"},"modified":"2019-06-21T22:39:34","modified_gmt":"2019-06-22T02:39:34","slug":"anywhere-new-samsung-chromebook-plus-v2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-chromebook-plus-v2-do-more-from-anywhere\/","title":{"rendered":"Do More from Anywhere with the New Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_21176\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14123001\/Hopper-Image-for-PR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21176\" class=\"wp-image-21176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14123001\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-950x634.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)\" width=\"730\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14123001\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-950x634.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14123001\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14123001\/Hopper-Image-for-PR.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"press-release-open\"><strong>RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ \u2013 June 14, 2018\u2013<\/strong><\/span><strong> Samsung Electronics America, Inc.<\/strong>, announced the Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2), a 2-in-1 convertible designed to help people get the most out of Chrome OS wherever life and work take them. Available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/\">Best Buy<\/a>\u00a0starting June 24, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/computing\/chromebooks\/12-14\/samsung-chromebook-plus-xe521qab-k01us\/?akamai-feo=off\">Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)<\/a>\u00a0is equipped with a built-in pen and offers a light, thin and stylish design that delivers versatility, portability and a premium experience at a competitive price point.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s consumers want to be able to maximize their communication while also expressing their creativity wherever they are, and the new Samsung Chromebook Plus fulfills that need, \u201c<strong> said <a href=\"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/alanna-cotton-envisioning-future-of-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alanna Cotton<\/a>, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cFor those who choose Chrome OS, we wanted to give them a lot of reasons to choose the new Samsung Chromebook Plus, as it is designed especially for people who never stop moving, to match their pace and magnify their creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Delivering a Premium Chromebook Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As the number one leader in the premium Chromebook market according to NPD, Samsung\u2019s growth continues to take place in the context of the shift to the cloud and the ability of Chrome OS to serve as a more complete operating system\u00b9. The Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) positions Samsung to maintain its leadership in this space, packing in new functionality and delivering the premium experience many new Chromebook consumers are seeking \u2013\u00a0all while maintaining its competitive price point.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-21160-1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"auto\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/15145713\/180516_chromebook_optimized.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/15145713\/180516_chromebook_optimized.mp4\">https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/15145713\/180516_chromebook_optimized.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Built for Flexibility and Productivity<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) puts productivity and entertainment at consumers\u2019 fingertips and at the tip of the built-in pen. At 2.91 pounds, its thin design makes it easy to slip into a bag and carry all day \u2013 or use throughout the day with its extended battery life. Flipping its 12.2\u201d FHD 1920&#215;1080 resolution screen transforms it from notebook to tablet to sketchbook \u2013 and back \u2013\u00a0with two cameras for making it easier to stay connected with friends and sharing with the world. Plus, Chrome OS helps users get more done by providing access to millions of Android apps on Google Play.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Front and Rear Facing Cameras to Stay Connected\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Communicate visually with the 1M front-facing camera and a 13M F1.9 rear-facing camera with autofocus. Simply fold your laptop into tablet mode and capture your view from any angle. The front camera is ideal for video chats with classmates or clients, friends or family. Plus, store photos and videos right on your cloud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unleashing Creativity<\/strong> \u2013 The Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) stands out by comingwith a built-in pen. Experience the power and precision of the stylus. It\u2019s always with you when you need it, and it never needs charging. Write a note, sketch out an idea, edit a document, sign a document, or even use the pen to magnify small text and capture carefully cropped screenshots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do More, Store More\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Tackle anything that comes your way, wherever you are, with more power and more storage. The upgraded Intel\u00ae Celeron\u00ae processor and long-lasting battery keep you going all day.In addition to users\u2019 personal cloud storage, the Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) has 32GB of built-in storage, with the option to add up to 400GB with a microSD card (sold separately)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0room for favorite photos, documents and music, as well as for storing movies to watch offline on the go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Design, Premium Experience\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0designed for comfort and peace of mind, with a curved-cap keyboard built to withstand spills up to 60cc. The device\u2019s rounded edges offer users \u00a0a comfortable grip whether it\u2019s being used as a notebook or a tablet. The Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) offers even more functionality to users with multiple connected devices, including easy file sharing between Chromebook and mobile devices. Smart Lock from Google makes it easy to store and use passwords across your devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_21177\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14140025\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21177\" class=\"wp-image-21177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14122959\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-2-950x634.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)\" width=\"730\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14122959\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-2-950x634.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14122959\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14122959\/Hopper-Image-for-PR-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Availability<\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) will be available starting on June 24 at BestBuy.com and Best Buy stores, starting at $499.99.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>The Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2) Product Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-119\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-119\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">The New Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)<br \/>\n12\u201d<br \/>\n(XE521QAB-K01US)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PROCESSOR<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel\u00ae Celeron\u00ae Processor 3965Y<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MEMORY<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">STORAGE<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">32GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GRAPHICS <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel\u00ae HD Graphics 615<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">POWER<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">39Wh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">WEIGHT<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.93 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CMF<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stealth Silver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">DIMENSION <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">11.34 x 8.19 x 0.63-7.0 inches <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PORTS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2 x USB-C\u2122 [4K display out with optional adapter, Charging] <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1 x USB3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MicroSD card reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3.5mm headphone jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">MATERIAL<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aluminum alloy\/Glass\/Plastic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">DISPLAY<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aspect Ratio: 16:10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brightness: 300nit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Touch Screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CAMERA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dual: 1M (front); 13M (on keyboard deck)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SPEAKER<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stereo Speakers (1.5W x 2) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">STYLUS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Built-in-pen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-119 from cache -->\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h5>[1]Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service, Notebooks, Op Sys: Chrome OS, based on unit sales, Dec. 31, 2017- May 5, 2018. Premium is defined by Chromebooks priced $400 and above.<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ \u2013 June 14, 2018\u2013 Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announced the Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2), a 2-in-1 convertible designed to help people get the most out of Chrome OS wherever life and work take them. Available at Best Buy\u00a0starting June 24, the Samsung Chromebook Plus (V2)\u00a0is equipped with a built-in pen and offers [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":21176,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17552,29726,29718],"tags":[367,1007,963,375],"blue-badge":[],"class_list":["post-21160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-computing-computers-tablets","category-product-computing","category-product","tag-chromebook","tag-chromebook-plus","tag-computer","tag-mobility"],"acf":{"turn_off_retargeting":false},"fimg_mobile_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14123001\/Hopper-Image-for-PR.jpg","fimg_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/14123001\/Hopper-Image-for-PR.jpg","primary_category":{"term_id":17552,"name":"Computers &amp; Tablets","slug":"product-computing-computers-tablets","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":17552,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":29726,"count":87,"filter":"raw","term_link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/category\/product\/product-computing\/product-computing-computers-tablets\/","term_path":"product\/product-computing\/product-computing-computers-tablets"},"badge":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21160"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21160\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21160"},{"taxonomy":"blue-badge","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blue-badge?post=21160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}