{"id":36108,"date":"2020-01-06T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=36108"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:50:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:50:06","slug":"elevate-google-experience-samsungs-first-ever-galaxy-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-galaxy-chromebook-elevate-google-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"[Update] Elevate the Google Experience with Samsung\u2019s First-Ever Galaxy Chromebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Update: The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook will be available exclusively at Best Buy and Samsung.com starting April 6, 2020.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_36117\" style=\"width: 4510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36117\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36117\" src=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/XE930QCA_028_R-Perspective_Red.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Chromebook\" width=\"4500\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120105\/XE930QCA_028_R-Perspective_Red.jpg 4500w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120105\/XE930QCA_028_R-Perspective_Red-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120105\/XE930QCA_028_R-Perspective_Red-950x633.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Chromebook<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. <\/strong>today introduced Galaxy Chromebook, a premium 2-in-1 device that sets a higher standard in mobile computing. This new entrant to the Galaxy Computing portfolio redefines what a Chromebook can be. As the thinnest Samsung Chromebook ever released, it combines the best of Samsung technical innovation \u2013 such as an AMOLED display and built-in-pen support, offering users new ways to take advantage of Chrome OS experience that is simple, fast, and seamless.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe notion that we do everything stationary at a desk is a thing of the past, and people need premium devices built for our new reality,\u201d <strong>said Alanna Cotton, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cBy offering a seamless, premium user experience, Galaxy Chromebook helps you effortlessly switch between streaming, creative projects, word processing, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Eye-Catching Design, Dazzling Display<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_36126\" style=\"width: 4510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36126\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36126\" src=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/XE930QCA_012_R-Perspective_Red.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Chromebook\" width=\"4500\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120558\/XE930QCA_012_R-Perspective_Red.jpg 4500w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120558\/XE930QCA_012_R-Perspective_Red-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120558\/XE930QCA_012_R-Perspective_Red-950x633.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Chromebook<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Galaxy Chromebook is a laptop that users can be proud to show off, whether they\u2019re in a classroom or the office. Available in a stunning Fiesta Red, or more subdued Mercury Gray, its premium aesthetic design is sure to draw eyes wherever life takes you. Measuring just 9.9mm thick, Galaxy Chromebook is made to withstand the everyday wear-and-tear of life on the move, built from durable aluminum.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy Chromebook\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9f3HuvMEYSs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Offering a cinema-like viewing experience, Galaxy Chromebook boasts a stunning AMOLED display\u2014the first ever featured on a Chromebook\u2014that delivers 4K UHD resolution for incredible picture quality, right in your hands that can be taken with you on the go. Coupled with a near-infinite screen and slim 3.9mm bezel, this device offers true-to-life visuals for immersive gaming and crystal-clear photo viewing and editing. Available later this year, Galaxy Chromebook will soon come with HDR400<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> that delivers high-contrast graphics, along with Ambient EQ capabilities, so you get a viewing experience that\u2019s vivid and easy on the eyes, so that you never walk away from your computer feeling strained.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Performance that Powers Productivity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_36119\" style=\"width: 4510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36119\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36119\" src=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/XE930QCA_033_Detail_Red.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Chromebook\" width=\"4500\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120203\/XE930QCA_033_Detail_Red.jpg 4500w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120203\/XE930QCA_033_Detail_Red-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120203\/XE930QCA_033_Detail_Red-950x633.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Chromebook<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a premium device, Galaxy Chromebook comes packed with productivity tools to help you get more done. The built-in pen lets you write, draw, and navigate Galaxy Chromebook quickly and efficiently\u2014so you can share your brilliant creations on-the-go. Plus, with Google Assistant, time and energy is never wasted so you can focus more on the things that matter most. Co-engineered with Intel as part of the Project Athena innovation program, the Galaxy Chromebook passed rigorous testing to achieve the program\u2019s experience targets and hardware specifications, ensuring it consistently delivers the responsiveness, instant wake, and battery life that ambitious people need to focus from anywhere. The speed and efficiency of Galaxy Chromebook is powered by the latest 10<sup>th<\/sup> Gen Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5 processor along with Intel\u00ae Wi-Fi 6, so everything you do is fast, smooth and uninterrupted.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>A Seamless Experience, Run on Chrome OS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_36125\" style=\"width: 4510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36125\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36125\" src=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/XE930QCA_009_Dynamic_Red.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy Chromebook\" width=\"4500\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120536\/XE930QCA_009_Dynamic_Red.jpg 4500w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120536\/XE930QCA_009_Dynamic_Red-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/30120536\/XE930QCA_009_Dynamic_Red-950x633.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Chromebook<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Building on Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Computing vision, Galaxy Chromebook elevates the computing experience, bringing the best mobile features into a PC form factor with the power to enhance productivity. Thanks to Google Drive functionality, files automatically sync across Android devices, so you can access all your documents, all the time\u2014and never have to worry about being away from your computer or leaving your phone at home.<\/p>\n<p>And with the Click-to-Call and Messaging apps, you can use all your favorite Samsung smartphone features directly on your laptop. With Instant Tethering, boot times as fast as six seconds, and automatic updates that run in the background, Galaxy Chromebook is always ready for action, even when you\u2019re running on tight deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor years, students have come to love Chrome OS in classrooms around the world\u2014but today, Chromebooks are being used for so much more, by the younger generation and working-professionals alike,\u201d <strong>said Kan Liu, Senior Director of Product Management at Google<\/strong>. \u201cAs we see the demand for premium Chromebook experiences rise, we are investing more and more with partners like Samsung to build the next generation of flagship Chromebook product innovations and offerings.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Galaxy Chromebook will be available in Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray in Q1 2020, starting at $999.99.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Product Specification<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-193\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-193\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">Galaxy Chromebook<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dimensions<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">302.6 x 203.2 x 9.9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.04kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">OS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chrome OS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Display<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">13.3\u201d 4K AMOLED Display (3840x2160), Touch Screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CPU<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel\u00ae 10th generation Core\u2122 Processor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Graphics<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Intel\u00ae UHD Graphics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Memory<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8GB (LPDDR3)*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Storage<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">256GB SSD*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">WLAN<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), 802.11 ax 2x2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Camera \/ Mic<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1MP (Front), 8MP (on Keyboard deck)<br \/>\n<br \/>\nInternal Digital Dual Array Mic + Mono Mic<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Audio<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stereo Speakers (2W x 2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pen<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Built-In Pen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Security<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fingerprint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Keyboard<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Backlit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Material<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ports<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">USB-C (2) | 3.5pi HP\/Mic | UFS\/MicroSD Combo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Battery<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">49.2Wh (Typical)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-193 from cache -->\n<h6><em>1 Feature not supported at time of launch, will be made available later through software update.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook will be available exclusively at Best Buy and Samsung.com starting April 6, 2020. 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