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Abstract: How much would you pay for a cloud-centric computer? With its new $249 Samsung Chromebook -- a system based on the idea of doing almost everything online -- Google is hoping it's finally gotten the price right. The new Samsung Chromebook runs Google's ...
Abstract: A year ago, we saw the first Samsung Chromebook and we were left feeling pretty underwhelmed with it. Not only was the hardware clunky and slow, but Google’s much-anticipated Chrome OS was far more basic and limited in what it could do that we were exp...
Abstract: Video Review: The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is both fast and fun to use, with easy access to your favorite apps, cloud computing and more. Chris Hardwick and Matt Mira take a closer look at the notebook from Samsung for Gadget Pr0n....
Quick boot time, Faster processor, more RAM than previous model make for better performance, Improved OS feels less like "just a browser"
Limited storage, offline abilities, Much shorter battery life than previous Chromebook, Pricey, considering limits of OS and hardware
Samsung's latest Chromebook offers better performance and usability, but the price is still steep, considering the limitations of Chrome OS and the constant need for an Internet connection. Read More...
Abstract: It’s been about a year since the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook launched. In that time we’ve seen a lot happen with Google’s Chrome browser. Chrome OS has also made for lot of news since then, but we haven’t seen it make major headway into its target mar...
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Published: 2012-06-06, Author: Michael , review by: Laptopmag.com
Improved Chrome OS interface with desktop and file manager, Attractive design, Comfortable keyboard, Relatively bright matte display,
Runs hot, Expensive, Offline document editing not yet available, Doesn't support 4G
The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 offers an improved cloud-computing experience inside a slick and comfortable design, but it's too pricey given its limited functionality.
4GB RAM, Improved Chrome OS, Faster processor than the previous version
Relatively high price, Need to always be online, Limitations of Chrome OS
Solid hardware and a slightly improved Chrome OS aren't enough to save the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 from the hordes of similarly priced but more capable tablets and laptops. There are way too many caveats and compromises for us to recommend it....
's review of last year's Samsung Chromebook, I spent the better part of a week with the a new Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, and I've been using the previous version regularly since its release last year. Outwardly, there doesn't appear to be much new h
No big disks, no keyboard backlight, no DVD drive, no Bluetooth, no other traditional laptoppy stuff. Speakers stink. Screen is dim and lacks sharpness. Could be lighter. The whole “Just the web?” thing doesn't fly for everyone
After my time with the Samsung Chromebook Series 5. I must say I’m very impressed with what I’ve seen. I spend a lot of my time online viewing various web pages, Youtube, listening to music and this little device didn’t disappoint in the slightest. In...
