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Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Exynos 5 - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash (eMMc) Memory - Silver
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
Rating breakdown 323 reviews
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
8
1 Star
18
87%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Exynos 5 - 2GB Memory - 16GB Flash (eMMc) Memory - Silver
Customer Rating
5
Nearly perfect!
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: CalOwl
from Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
First off, ANY Chromebook has to be acknowledged for what it is - not what it is not! Chromebooks are not "full fledged" laptop computers designed to work whether connected to a LAN or WAN or not. A Chromebook has limited functionality when disconnected from the internet, so that is a limitation of the intent of the product, not a limitation of an individual product's execution. That said, if you do your homework and decide that a Chromebook is what you want, you cannot go wrong with this Samsung XE303C12-A01US.
Starting with the external appearance, this Chromebook is as sexy as it gets. It is as thin and light as you could possibly want - it rivals the macBook Air for "first look" appeal. Two USB ports provide more connectivity than one will probably need. The HDMI port works like a charm to extend the desktop to a TV or other external screen. The SD card reader makes the Chromebook a roadworthy companion for traveling photographers - offload to the SSD drive and you have a clear card for the next day or project. The Chromebook can pass files to Google Drive, Dropbox, or some other storage location later.
Opening the case turns the Chromebook on. Within seconds, the user is prompted to log in. No more waiting around for the computer to boot up. Chrome starts up after a successful login. The Chrome browser might have detractors in some camps, but I have yet to find a site that fails to load or loads strangely. The display is bright and has a matte finish. Colors look great and images are very sharp. It may not be the best display available in the laptop or tablet market, but it impresses for the price. A chiclet style keyboard handles the alphanumeric entry chores. Keys are not backlit, but they are nicely sized and spaced. Chromebooks modify the typical laptop keyboard layout, but there isn't too much to complain about. I found it easy to get used to the layout changes as the Chromebook became my day-to-day internet surfing device. The star of the device may be the trackpad. It made a "no buttons" convert out of me. It is very responsive, but not prone to phantom touches. It isn't overly sensitive, but appropriately so,
If one is in the market for a Chromebook - and be sure to do some homework beforehand to know if the device's niche is where you want to be - then the Samsung XE303C12-A01US is THE BEST option in the marketplace. Samsung deserves major kudos for creating a Chromebook that distinguishes itself on a shelf of lookalike products.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight, looks fantastic, long battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
awesome
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: lhufstetler69
from Adairsville, GA
This computer is compact and lightweight I love it.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, 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
Great Inexpensive Option for a Very Functional Laptop style Computer
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: Strategies
from Greenwich, CT, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
The Samsung Chromebook is well designed, durable, and offers outstanding function for the money.
Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: Not high def, audio quality could be better
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
4
Great value, limited features
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: DannyHouston
from Houston, TX, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
This is a great option if you are on wi-fi all the time and you don't use mainstream software such as Skype.
Very good performance, light and compact design.
Very good performance, light and compact design.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Inexpensive, Lightweight
Cons: no hard drive capacity
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Worth The Money
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: TofuMaster
from Silicon Valley
Expertise:Expert
The first impression that others will have on their face when they see you with this product is, "Is that a MacBook Air?" All the design elements are similar in comparison with the MacBook Air, but considering that this chromebook is not up to that level, there are definitely a few drawbacks to take in.
1) Not compatible with ITunes
For all you iPhone users out there, I'm sorry. I know that listening, switching, and adding to your music is what you guys do, but please consider this before you buy a chromebook. However, there is Google Play Music as a rough alternative, just like in similarity with Spotify.
NOTE: DO NOT EXPECT TO CHARGE IPADS BECAUSE THIS LAPTOP WILL NOT HAVE PROVIDED ENOUGH WATTS OF POWER TO FULLY CHARGE AN IPAD.
For all you iPhone users out there, I'm sorry. I know that listening, switching, and adding to your music is what you guys do, but please consider this before you buy a chromebook. However, there is Google Play Music as a rough alternative, just like in similarity with Spotify.
NOTE: DO NOT EXPECT TO CHARGE IPADS BECAUSE THIS LAPTOP WILL NOT HAVE PROVIDED ENOUGH WATTS OF POWER TO FULLY CHARGE AN IPAD.
2) Cannot freely download games, etc.
Because these chrome books only have so much limited space on their hard drives, you can only download a few number of things. It's not like a PC where you can have microsoft word on it. Google has not developed enough compatibility support for the chromebook for it to allow these things, so you are restricted with what it has. The ideal objective of a chromebook is to use everything online, where it won't waste any space on the hard drive, can be shared instantly, and can access mostly everything offline (you need to download apps for those).
Because these chrome books only have so much limited space on their hard drives, you can only download a few number of things. It's not like a PC where you can have microsoft word on it. Google has not developed enough compatibility support for the chromebook for it to allow these things, so you are restricted with what it has. The ideal objective of a chromebook is to use everything online, where it won't waste any space on the hard drive, can be shared instantly, and can access mostly everything offline (you need to download apps for those).
3) No DVD Disk Drive Insert
You will not be able to insert any DVDs into your chromebook. BUT there's an hdmi cable where you can connect it to your tv.
You will not be able to insert any DVDs into your chromebook. BUT there's an hdmi cable where you can connect it to your tv.
But...
4) Very durable!
As long as you take care of your chromebook and keep it in good condition, then you should be fine. I have accidentally dropped it numerous times from 4 ft and it has not scratched whatsoever.
As long as you take care of your chromebook and keep it in good condition, then you should be fine. I have accidentally dropped it numerous times from 4 ft and it has not scratched whatsoever.
5) Long lasting battery, depending on how you charge it...
What I love is that the battery will tell you how much time you can have until the battery drains out, it changes every so fluently depending on what you're doing, so it's best if you check it every so often. For example, if my battery is at 75%, the chromebook will tell me that I have 5 hours and 35 minutes (5:35 will appear on the screen), and that saves me time figuring out what I should do to keep the battery at a good level. Sometimes it will say 4:50, then 6:40, 7:50...don't worry bout it! It's only doing that because since you're opening, reopening, closing different tabs with different websites on them, the chromebook has to recalculate how much battery it will consume DEPENDING IF you will consistently do those same things.
What I love is that the battery will tell you how much time you can have until the battery drains out, it changes every so fluently depending on what you're doing, so it's best if you check it every so often. For example, if my battery is at 75%, the chromebook will tell me that I have 5 hours and 35 minutes (5:35 will appear on the screen), and that saves me time figuring out what I should do to keep the battery at a good level. Sometimes it will say 4:50, then 6:40, 7:50...don't worry bout it! It's only doing that because since you're opening, reopening, closing different tabs with different websites on them, the chromebook has to recalculate how much battery it will consume DEPENDING IF you will consistently do those same things.
7) Open your laptop, and it automatically wakes up
No button to press after opening, just waiting for your chromebook to start. Love to see this when opening my laptop, and plus, after it's started, just enter your password to your gmail account to unlock your chromebook! You can choose to turn off that setting though. It's automatic though from the beginning you buy your chromebook so no worrying bout any set up.
No button to press after opening, just waiting for your chromebook to start. Love to see this when opening my laptop, and plus, after it's started, just enter your password to your gmail account to unlock your chromebook! You can choose to turn off that setting though. It's automatic though from the beginning you buy your chromebook so no worrying bout any set up.
8) great for school, business, etc.
It's great if you need to get a paper done in a rush, or calculate money using various spreadsheets. It's all there, and plus you get 100 GB FREE when you buy one after using your gmail to hook it up to your laptop. You can even enable offline editing, so if you're on an airplane and you need to fix a document but you don't have wifi, you can still edit your files, and when you reconnect to it, it automatically saves for you, time saver indeed.
It's great if you need to get a paper done in a rush, or calculate money using various spreadsheets. It's all there, and plus you get 100 GB FREE when you buy one after using your gmail to hook it up to your laptop. You can even enable offline editing, so if you're on an airplane and you need to fix a document but you don't have wifi, you can still edit your files, and when you reconnect to it, it automatically saves for you, time saver indeed.
9) THERES A MEMORY CARD SLOT
If you don't like to deal with cords when trying to Import photos off of your camera, just use the memory card slot reader and insert your camera's memory card in. Something that some MacBooks don't have.
If you don't like to deal with cords when trying to Import photos off of your camera, just use the memory card slot reader and insert your camera's memory card in. Something that some MacBooks don't have.
10) fast web browsing
Depending on your wifi, there's very fast internet browsing. At most, it will take 10 seconds or more to open up a page, and if it's really bad, then maybe just restart your chromebook and try again. The more unnecessary tabs you have open, will surely slow it down though.
Depending on your wifi, there's very fast internet browsing. At most, it will take 10 seconds or more to open up a page, and if it's really bad, then maybe just restart your chromebook and try again. The more unnecessary tabs you have open, will surely slow it down though.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, light-weight, customizable with apps
Cons: compatibility to a download certain things
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This Product is excellent for someone on the move.
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: TechGeek42014
from Weymouth, MA, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
Anyone who wants fast start-ups and free applications will love the features of the Chromebook.
You need access to WiFi so you need to use it where there is free service or buy your own
Portable Hot Spot which will have a monthly service fee but will be more secure than a free
unsecured network. All in all a good buy!
You need access to WiFi so you need to use it where there is free service or buy your own
Portable Hot Spot which will have a monthly service fee but will be more secure than a free
unsecured network. All in all a good buy!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love it!
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: Wenny
from El Valle, Panama
Expertise:Intermediate
I really like my chrome book because of the flexibility it gives me. IF my desktop computer goes down I can still use the chrome book. When I travel, where ever there is a Wifi connection I can use my chrome book. Therefore, no matter what happens I have the chrome book to stay in touch with my clients.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, flexible
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
Great Product
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: Eddie3
Expertise:Intermediate
I bought two of these as Christmas presents ...one of the charging cables arched from the part that I plug into the Chromebook... Samsung replaced the charger after about a month. Its still a great product. Its a bit different than a regular laptop but I will order one more in the future.
Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US