PRESS RELEASE
Samsung Chromebook 2 11.6 and 13.3-inch devices will go on sale at selected retailers
20th March, 2014, London, UK - Samsung Electronics has announced that customers in the UK will be able to buy the Chromebook 2 series from May 2014. Available in 11.6 and 13.3-inch versions, the 11.6-inch black device will be able to buy from selected retailers from 1 May, and the 11.6-inch white device and 13.6-inch devices from 12 May.
The new models offer faster performance, longer battery life and a slim, light build, all enhanced by a durable textured lid and elegant stitched design. The 13.3-inch model also features a Full HD (1920x1080) resolution screen, so whatever you are viewing, whether it be for work, teaching, learning, or entertainment, you can enjoy in crystal clear clarity.
The Samsung Chromebook 2 Series wakes up in less than one second and cold boots in less than ten. Samsung's energy-efficient Exynos 5 Octa processors mean you can multitask and render graphics and videos quickly. Up to 8.5 hours of battery life in the 13.3-inch device means that you can enjoy the Chromebook 2 throughout a full work or school day - all on a single charge. The Google Chrome OS also regularly auto-updates, so you always have the most recent technology and security features without needing to think about updating your device.
Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland said: "Since we introduced our first Chromebook in 2011, Samsung has been committed to continually developing the design and features of the series to meet our customers' ever-changing needs, while staying true to the core Chromebook attributes of simplicity, speed and security. The Chromebook 2 Series does just that, which is why we're delighted to be bringing the devices to the UK market."
For more information on the Samsung Chromebook 2 series, visit: www.samsung.com/uk.
Chromebook 2 Series Specifications:
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Category |
Details |
11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 |
13.3-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 |
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Display |
Size |
11.6" |
13.3" |
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Resolution |
HD LED Display (1366 x 768) |
Full HD LED Display (1920 x 1080) |
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Performance |
OS |
Google Chrome |
Google Chrome |
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Processor |
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) |
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (2.1GHz, 2MB L2 Cache |
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Memory** |
2GB DDR3L System Memory at 1600MHz (onboard) |
4GB DDR3L System Memory at 1600MHz (onboard) |
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Storage |
16GB e.MMC iNANDTM Embedded Flash Drive |
16GB e.MMC iNANDTM Embedded Flash Drive |
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Camera |
720p HD Web Camera |
720p HD Web Camera |
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Battery Life |
Battery Life |
Up to 8 hours |
Up to 8.5 hours |
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Dimensions |
Dimensions |
11.40" x 8.06" x 0.66" 29cm x 20.5cm x 1.7cm |
12.72" x 8.80" x 0.65" 32.4cm x 22.4cm x 1.7 cm |
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Weight |
2.43 pounds 1.1 kilos |
3.09 pounds 1.4 kilos |
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Colour |
Jet Black, Classic White |
Luminous Titan Gray |
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Ports |
Ports |
1 HDMI, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader, Headphone out/Mic-in Combo, DC-in |
1 HDMI, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader, Headphone out/Mic-in Combo, DC-in |
*All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
** Memory options may be varied by product model or available regions
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