{"id":36111,"date":"2020-01-02T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=36111"},"modified":"2020-05-04T09:30:06","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T13:30:06","slug":"samsung-expands-computing-portfolio-galaxy-book-flex-%ce%b1-alpha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-galaxy-book-flex-alpha-computing-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Expands Computing Portfolio with Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Galaxy Book Flex <\/em><em>\u03b1 builds on Samsung\u2019s long legacy of innovation, offering seamless computing experiences that harmonize with your projects and passions\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_36148\" style=\"width: 3010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36148\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36148\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141946\/NP730QCJ_019_R-Perspective_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141946\/NP730QCJ_019_R-Perspective_Royal-Silver.png 3000w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141946\/NP730QCJ_019_R-Perspective_Royal-Silver-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141946\/NP730QCJ_019_R-Perspective_Royal-Silver-950x633.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. <\/strong>today introduced <strong>Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 (alpha)<\/strong>, a new variant of Galaxy Book Flex that offers long-lasting battery, immersive QLED display, and exquisite design features at a competitive price-point. Today\u2019s consumers are constantly striving to blend their personal and work lives \u2013 and everything in between. Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 is the latest installment in Samsung\u2019s new line of Galaxy Computing devices, which combine the productivity and premium experience of a laptop with the mobility and flexibility of a smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"embedded recommended recommended-post\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recommended News<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"recommended-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/us\/galaxybook-flex-alpha-galaxybook-ion-availability\/\" class=\"recommended-news\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141946\/NP730QCJ_019_R-Perspective_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"New Galaxy Computing Portfolio Offers a Device for Everyone\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-category\">Computers &amp; Tablets<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>New Galaxy Computing Portfolio Offers a Device for Everyone<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>\u201cWe all have different routines, and we need technology that works the way we work, and with our new Galaxy Computing line, we\u2019re giving consumers the ability to choose a PC that meets their unique needs,\u201d<strong> said Alanna Cotton, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cGalaxy Book Flex \u03b1 is a stellar new variant of the Galaxy Computing line, offering many of the best design, hardware, and display features at an accessible price-point.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #808080\">Offering the Best of Samsung Technology<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_36149\" style=\"width: 3010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36149\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36149\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141951\/NP730QCJ_001_Front_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141951\/NP730QCJ_001_Front_Royal-Silver.png 3000w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141951\/NP730QCJ_001_Front_Royal-Silver-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141951\/NP730QCJ_001_Front_Royal-Silver-950x633.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\u2019s brilliant QLED display and ultra-thin bezel, you get the gold standard in televisions directly on your laptop, so that every viewing experience is vivid and true-to-life. Capable of producing over one billion colors, QLED makes streaming your favorite content more immersive than ever before. The stylish 2-in-1 PC also delivers a super-bright display with max 600-nit capacity so you can enjoy the screen\u2019s 100% color volume and vibrant picture in any lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy Book \u03b1 offers Active Pen\u00b9 support for those days when productivity needs to be high, and multitasking is imperative. To maintain this level of efficiency, Galaxy Book \u03b1 offers 17.5-hour battery\u00b2, so you don\u2019t have to build your daily schedule around outlet availability. When charging does become a necessity, its Fast Charge feature allows you to top off your battery in a pinch when you\u2019ve got somewhere to be.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\"><strong>Premium Design that Performs when you need it to<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_36146\" style=\"width: 3010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36146\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36146\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141934\/NP730QCJ_015_Dynamic3_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141934\/NP730QCJ_015_Dynamic3_Royal-Silver.png 3000w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141934\/NP730QCJ_015_Dynamic3_Royal-Silver-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141934\/NP730QCJ_015_Dynamic3_Royal-Silver-950x633.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Complementary to the recently unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-galaxy-book-flex-and-galaxy-book-ion-new-computing-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Galaxy Book Flex<\/a>, Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 is a thin and light 2-in-1 PC, weighing 1.19kg, making it portable enough to take on life\u2019s projects wherever you go. Just 13.9mm thick, Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 can fit into any bag with ease, and still leave room for whatever else you need to get through the day. Featuring sharp, diamond-cut edges and a crisp, durable aluminum frame, this PC is built to withstand typical wear and tear while maintaining its aesthetic look.<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 features superior hardware, including a 10th generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 Processor, which means no lag\u2014just seamless streaming and creating. Its built-in biometric credentialing provides peace-of-mind, no matter how far life takes you from home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"media-gallery-wrap\"><div class=\"item-viewed\"><div class=\"itemSlide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141955\/NP730QCJ_011_L-Perspective_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\"><p class=\"caption\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div><div class=\"itemSlide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141951\/NP730QCJ_001_Front_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\"><p class=\"caption\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div><div class=\"itemSlide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141946\/NP730QCJ_019_R-Perspective_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\"><p class=\"caption\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div><div class=\"itemSlide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141940\/NP730QCJ_018_L-Perspective_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\"><p class=\"caption\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div><div class=\"itemSlide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141934\/NP730QCJ_015_Dynamic3_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\"><p class=\"caption\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div><div class=\"itemSlide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/31141929\/NP730QCJ_012_R-Perspective_Royal-Silver.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1\"><p class=\"caption\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post-slide-controls\"><div class=\"dot-wrap\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\"><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 will be available in Royal Silver in the United States in the first half of 2020, starting at $829.99.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\"><strong>Product Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-190\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-190 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 13\u201d \u03b1 (alpha)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Color<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Royal Silver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Operating System<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Windows 10 Home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dimensions<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">12.00\" x 7.95\" x 0.55\"<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.62 lbs<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Display<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">13.3\" QLED FHD Display (1920 x 1080)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CPU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10th generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 Processor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Graphics<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel\u00ae UHD Graphics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Memory<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8GB\/12GB DDR4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">Storage<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">256GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">512GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Up to 1TB SSD (NVMe)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">WLAN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11ax 2x2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Camera \/ Mic<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">720p HD \/ Dual Array Digital Mic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Audio<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stereo Speakers ( 1.5 W x 2 )<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pen<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Active Pen (sold separately) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Security<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fingerprint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Keyboard<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Backlit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Material<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Battery<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">54Wh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ports<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">USB-C | USB 3.0 (2) | HDMI | MicroSD | 3.5pi HP\/Mic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-190 from cache -->\n<h6><em><strong>[1]<\/strong> Active Pen sold separately. <\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>[2] Battery life may vary depending on usage and settings.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 builds on Samsung\u2019s long legacy of innovation, offering seamless computing experiences that harmonize with your projects and passions\u00a0 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Galaxy Book Flex \u03b1 (alpha), a new variant of Galaxy Book Flex that offers long-lasting battery, immersive QLED display, and exquisite design features at a competitive price-point. 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