{"id":43603,"date":"2021-02-16T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=43603"},"modified":"2023-06-27T15:53:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T19:53:29","slug":"premium-comes-standard-with-galaxy-chromebook-2-worlds-first-qled-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/galaxy-qled-chromebook-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Premium Comes Standard with Galaxy Chromebook 2 – World\u2019s First QLED Chromebook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update<\/strong><\/span>: Galaxy Chromebook 2 pre-orders start today through February 28, and is available for purchase starting March 1, 2020, at Best Buy and Samsung.com<\/a>. Consumers who pre-order are eligible to receive up to $50 off their next purchase at Samsung.com<\/a> or Best Buy*<\/em><\/p>\n

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Newest 2-in-1 Chromebook combines best of Samsung innovation with trailblazing Google experience, at a more affordable price point.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.<\/strong> today introduced Galaxy Chromebook 2<\/a>, the newest member of the Galaxy Computing family. Since 2011, Samsung has been a leader in the Chromebook market, finding new ways to elevate the Chrome OS experience\u2014and the ultra-premium Galaxy Chromebook represented a path-breaking leap forward. The 2-in-1 Galaxy Chromebook 2 builds on that legacy, offering the leading features from its predecessor at a more accessible price. Boasting the first-ever QLED display on a Chromebook, reliable hardware, and seamless integration into the Galaxy and Google ecosystems, Galaxy Chromebook 2 represents yet another high-performance option for users who love the flexibility of Chrome OS.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMany kids grew up using Chromebooks in school, and as they enter the workforce, their needs evolve, they\u2019re looking for premium, powerful hardware that can elevate that intuitive Google experience,\u201d said Shoneel Kolhatkar, General Manager, Head of New Computing, Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cWe designed the Galaxy Chromebook 2 with these users in mind, taking the popular features from Galaxy Chromebook\u2014incredible visuals, great specs, and gorgeous design and color\u2014and bringing them to a wider base of customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Built for Entertainment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

For years, Chromebooks earned a reputation as classroom mainstays, great for basic tasks like web browsing and word processing. The Galaxy Chromebook line takes this intuitive Google experience to new heights, offering immersive entertainment capabilities that let you do more with Chrome OS. Powered by quantum dot panels, Galaxy Chromebook 2 is the world\u2019s first Chromebook to feature a QLED display, one of Samsung\u2019s signature television innovations. Capable of producing millions of different colors, every visual on Galaxy Chromebook 2\u2019s 13.3\u201d display is vivid and bright.<\/p>\n

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Combined with Smart AMP sound\u2014which runs up to 178% louder than the average amplifier\u2014audio on Chromebook2 places you right in the center of the action. Thanks to its 2-in-1 form factor, Galaxy Chromebook 2 isn\u2019t just a laptop: it\u2019s a mobile theatre, creative canvas, and smart notebook, all in one. Whether you\u2019re a serial streamer, devout gamer, or budding artist, this laptop takes any audiovisual experience to the next level.<\/p>\n

Enhance Your Productivity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Galaxy Chromebook 2 comes built with hardware that you can depend on. Powered by Intel\u00ae processors, along with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) capabilities, Galaxy Chromebook 2 allows you to multi-task with ease. And thanks to an all-new lattice keyboard with wider keycaps and bright backlighting, you can worry less about typos\u2014and more on the task at hand, no matter the time of day.<\/p>\n

Plus, be ready when inspiration strikes by adding any Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) pen to your new Galaxy Chromebook 21<\/sup>. Whether you\u2019re scribbling down an idea or drawing your latest masterpiece, you\u2019ll enjoy a flawless 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity\u2014perfect for tasks like note-taking or photo editing. And with long-lasting battery life, you can keep working wherever you please, without having to tether yourself to an outlet.<\/p>\n

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Two Ecosystems, One Device<\/span><\/h3>\n

Galaxy Chromebook 2 runs on Google\u2019s beloved Chrome OS, making it easy to enjoy multi-tasking and quick access to leading connected services. Easily back-up and access your files through Google Drive, unwind with your favorite games on the Google Play Store, and stay connected with friends and family with Google Meet. And thanks to built-in Google Assistant, you can get quick answers to your questions, manage your calendar, and control your smart home devices without lifting a finger. All of this comes in addition to classic Galaxy ecosystem hallmarks, like seamless connectivity with your Samsung devices\u2014so you can make calls and send messages from your phone, tablet, or laptop.<\/p>\n

Availability<\/span><\/h3>\n

Designed with mobility in mind, Galaxy Chromebook 2 is just 13.9mm thick\u2014and with two stunning finishes\u2014a vibrant Fiesta Red and timeless Mercury Gray\u2014your Chromebook has never looked better.<\/p>\n

Galaxy Chromebook 2<\/a> will be available starting at $549.99 in Q1 2021.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Chromebook 2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dimensions<\/td>12\u201d x 8\u201d x .55\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>2.71 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/td>Chrome OS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/td>13.3\u201d QLED FHD Touchscreen Panel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/td>Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i3-10110U <\/td>Intel\u00ae Celeron\u00ae 5205U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/td>Intel\u00ae UHD Graphics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>8GB<\/td>4GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/td>128GB<\/td>64GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WLAN<\/td>Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2x2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera \/ Mic<\/td>720P HD (1MP) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio<\/td>Stereo Speakers (Max 5Wx 2) with Smart AMP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pen<\/td>USI Pen support (sold separately) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security<\/td>Trusted Platform Module (TPM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keyboard<\/td>Backlit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material<\/td>A\/D Aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/td>2 USB-C | MicroSD-Multi-media Card Reader | Headphone Out\/Mic-In Combo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>45.5Wh (Typical)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Update: Galaxy Chromebook 2 pre-orders start today through February 28, and is available for purchase starting March 1, 2020, at Best Buy and Samsung.com. Consumers who pre-order are eligible to receive up to $50 off their next purchase at Samsung.com or Best Buy* Newest 2-in-1 Chromebook combines best of Samsung innovation with trailblazing Google experience, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":43639,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17552,29726,29718],"tags":[229,29023,367,29197,23037,29196,29195,15521,28590],"blue-badge":[],"class_list":["post-43603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-computing-computers-tablets","category-product-computing","category-product","tag-ces","tag-ces-2021","tag-chromebook","tag-chromebook-2","tag-galaxy-chromebook","tag-galaxy-chromebook-2","tag-galaxy-chromebook-2-qled","tag-mobile-computing","tag-qled"],"acf":{"turn_off_retargeting":false},"fimg_mobile_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/05172723\/Galaxy-Chromebook-2-QLED.gif","fimg_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/05172723\/Galaxy-Chromebook-2-QLED.gif","primary_category":{"term_id":17552,"name":"Computers & 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":"Press Release","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43603","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=43603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43603\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43603"},{"taxonomy":"blue-badge","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blue-badge?post=43603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}