My school recently switched laptops over to the new chromebooks. They are great for school: they automatically save all of your docs (word), slides (powerpoint), and sheets (excel). One problem is that they are pretty big and sorta heavy, definitely not something a student would want to lug around in your backpack. The Samsung Chromebook is the perfect companion. It is really light (it is tons lighter than the books I have to carry around,) and small, which makes it portable. It is not so small that it takes away from the screen or keyboard space like other laptops, but makes the most of its space. It has a really neat overall appearance, you can tell it is a high quality laptop, and it is simple to use, but has plenty of personalization. It also has an anti-glare screen, making it perfect for studying outside or finishing a paper at the beach. Downsides to the laptop aren't to the laptop itself, but to its operating system. I dislike how you aren't able to download apps. I understand it is completely internet based, which is great, but once in a while I would like to download something. One downside to the laptop itself is that the charger is flimsy, and feels cheap. All in all though, I would highly recommend you purchase this laptop if you are thinking about it. It is well worth it.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight, portable, high quality appearance, school-friendly
Cons: flimsy charger
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great First Impression!
on September 24, 2015
Posted by: jamoki
from San Luis Obispo, CA
Expertise:Intermediate
I bought this laptop to use on the go between where I live, work, and class. I chose this because it was light, had great battery life, and ran Chrome OS. I also noticed that Samsung did a refresh of its Chromebook 2, improving the strength of the chromebook chasis. This chromebook is sturdy. It is also very responsive. It is light. Its battery lasts longer than I do. The screen is bright enough to be used outside. I also love the faux leather detail on the lid. The feet also work very well.
Software wise, I was surprised that Chrome OS can do everything I need it to do from editing pictures, uploading files to websites, to taking notes. The keyboard feels natural, but I keep forgetting that there is no capslock button.
As for the flaws in this chromebook, I dont think there are any. People may argue that it could use a better screen, but fullhd screen does drain battery life faster. It also requires more computing power.
Conclusion: This has been a great first experience with a Samsung product. I highly recommend Chrome OS after using this Chromebook for about 2 weeks. This product really sets the bar for Chromebook design especially at the price I got it for. I definitely got more than I paid for. Also, in my eyes, the design is on par with a macbook air.
At first I was a bit surprised at how small the laptop was, but it is not too bad. It is very stylish and gets the work done!
Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Cheap and very reliable
on October 26, 2015
Posted by: Kingjay
from Illinois
For this price, and what it does it's a great buy A lot of the schools in my area are switching to these computers, it's easy to use and reliable Battery, screen and everything is good Only thing I didn't like I there is no light for the keyboards but that's fine by me for the price of this!
I just purchased my new Samsung Chromebook yesterday and love it. It's very lightweight and portable. Fast web loading, opening apps and multi-tasking. Better than a tablet if you ask me.
Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love my Chromebook
on December 15, 2015
Posted by: Candle3
from Millersburg, PA 17061, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I was without a computer for several months and needed to get something I could afford. This is just what I needed. I works great and is easy to carry about. Love it!!