Chrome OS That Can Run Android Apps: Meet Samsung's Chromebook Plus and Pro Laptops


Samsung has announced two new Chromebooks – the Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro and these would be part of their CES 2017 lineup.

The new laptops feature a 360-degree hinge for a 2-in-1 usability and ability to load Android apps from the Google Play Store. As of the moment, there are only a few of this devices in the market, making this an interesting development for Google and Samsung.


Samsung Chromebook Plus (XE513C24-K01US) specs:

Display: 12.3-inch 2400×1600 LED Display (3:2) with Touch Screen
Dimension: 280.8 x 221.6 x 12.9 ~ 13.9mm
Weight: 1.08kg
CPU: Samsung OP1/Hexa-core ARM (Dual A72, Quad A53)
GPU: Internal Graphics
Storage: 32GB e.MMC
RAM: 4GB LPDDR3 Memory (on BD 4GB)
OS: Google Chrome OS
Sounds: Internal Dual Array Digital Mic, Stereo Speakers (1.5W x 2)
Front Camera: 720p HD Camera
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2×2), Bluetooth v4.0
I/O: Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
      - 2x USB-C w/ 4K display out, optional charging
      - MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader
      - Island-type keyboard
Features: Pen, ArtCanvas, Accelerometer, Gyro
Battery: 39Wh battery
Color: Platinum Silver



Samsung Chromebook Pro (XE510C24-K01US) specs:

Display: 12.3-inch 2400×1600 LED Display (3:2) with Touch Screen
Dimension: 280.8 x 221.6 x 12.9 ~ 13.9mm
Weight: 1.08kg
CPU: Intel Core M3 Processor 6Y30(0.90 GHz up to 2.20 GHz, 4 MB L3 Cache)
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 515
Storage: 32GB e.MMC
RAM: 4GB LPDDR3 Memory (on BD 4GB)
OS: Google Chrome OS
Sounds: Internal Dual Array Digital Mic, Stereo Speakers (1.5W x 2)
Front Camera: 720p HD Camera
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2×2), Bluetooth v4.0
I/O: Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
     - 2x USB-C w/ 4K display out, optional charging
     - MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader
     - Island-type keyboard
Features: Pen, ArtCanvas, Accelerometer, Gyro
Battery: 39Wh battery
Color: Platinum Silver

There is no word yet for the release date of Samsung’s Chromebook Pro but Samsung’s cheaper Chromebook Plus is set to be released in February with a $449 (Php 23,000) price tag.


Source: Samsung

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