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The editors liked
Boots quickly
Resumes instantly
Applications automatically updated
Easy to import settings from webbased programs
At $249
It's a more reasonable choice than the $449 Chromebook 550
Keyboard and build quality are generally decent
Performs well for basic tasks
Including video streaming
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The Samsung Chromebook is aimed at a very specific kind of user
The one who is looking for a lowcost
Simple and easytouse
Light and thin laptop
Exclusively for internet access
It can also be used for simple tasks as text editing
But a
Lightweight
Attractive
Fast boot times
Good keyboard and clickpad
Fast boot and resume
Lightning fast boot times. Losing files to a hard drive crash isn't a concern. Big
Bright 12-inch screen. Excellent battery life. Improved HD video playback. Samsung throws in a 4GB SD card.
Chrome OS offers fast startup
Cloud storage makes it effortless to replace a laptop
Awesome matte (antiglare) screen
Improved Chrome OS interface with desktop and file manager
Attractive design
Comfortable keyboard
Relatively bright matte display
Quick boot time
Faster processor
More RAM than previous model make for better performance
Improved OS feels less like "just a browser"
Great Performance
Solid Construction
Free 3G with $499 Model
Fantastic Battery Life
Excellent 12.1" Matte Display
Great looking Chromebook with the leather lid
Good battery life
The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 is a small
Attractive Netbook with long battery life
True instant-on Web access
And enough computing to use the Internet
See Also
Google's WebOnly Chromebook Now Available for PreOrder
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
Speedy boot
Wake-up times
Excellent battery life
Lots of free apps
Solid build quality and comfortable keyboardSuper long battery life Bright
Outdoor-viewable display
Improved trackpadDisplay is easily viewable outdoorsChrome OS has improved since launch
Sharply reduced priceSolid build quality for the moneyComfortable keyboard and trackpad
Handy
Hard-wearing
Bright display
Easy-to-use touchpad
Good keyboard
Long runtime
Good performance for the Web
DAU safety
High decree of Web & media capabilities
The editors didn't like
Does not run standard Windows applications
Loses most of its utility without Internet connection
Pricey
Smaller battery means laptop-like battery life despite tablet SoC
Screen is bright but otherwise awful
Port layout is cramped
Chrome OS is still best suited to individuals or businesses deeply invested in Google's ecosystem
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Poor audio quality
Rudimentary file manager
Can't multitask
Can't access Google Docs or Reader offline
Poor performance
Severly limited utility
More expensive than Windows-based netbooks. Media player is very primitive. Clickpad is a bit wonky. No Ethernet or Bluetooth. VGA requires a dongle attachment. File management is hard to grasp. Web Store doesn't have enough apps to make the Chrome OS experience compelling.
It's "a browser in a box"
Essentially a paperweight if you lose WiFi or 3G access
Minimal local storage
Runs hot
Expensive
Offline document editing not yet available
Doesn't support 4G
Limited storage
Offline abilities
Much shorter battery life than previous Chromebook
Considering limits of OS and hardware
Terrible Usability in Offline Mode
Rather pricey
Chrome OS Has Limited Functionalty
Screen could be a bit crisper when it comes to text
Touchpad buttons would be a nice addition
The Series 5 is expensive for its features and abilities
And using it can be frustrating depending on your wireless signal strength
Too many open tabs test the Chromebook's resources. Only 100 MB of free monthly 3G service most likely means signing up for a new data plan. 0 leans towards the high end for a webonly notebook. Selection of web apps in Chrome web store leaves a lot to be
100MB/month data allocation is ludicrous
Needs more plugin support
Too pricey.
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
No significant offline access to apps
No Java support
Flaky touchpadVideo-out requires an adapterHampered by Chrome OS' limited functionality
Shorter battery life than last-gen modelSpeakers max out at low volumeExpensive given what it can do right now
No Netflix streaming at launchSlight performance hit with an ARM chipDimmer display than in previous models
Software infrastructure is still under construction
As a thin client, Chrome OS is mostly a success; its ability to work solely within the cloud means it's very well locked down, but this also means it's entirely dependent on an internet connection. Without one, its usefulness is currently severely rest...
Slim, portable laptop, Excellent keyboard and clickable touchpad, Superb 8 hour battery life
Underpowered CPU & GPU struggle with web demands, Price is too close to regular laptops & netbooks, Chrome OS is impractical outside the home
We come back to the question central to the start of this review: how do you use your computer? If you wish solely to consume online content then the beautiful design of the Samsung Chromebook arguably lets you do this with more grace than a tablet or net...
Portable size, Bright, clear screen, Fast startup time, Long battery life
Requires an Internet connection at all times, Chrome OS won't appeal to all, Fairly steep price
The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is a well-built, adequately powered laptop that's small enough to carry anywhere. Its browser-based Chrome OS and total dependence on a Web connection definitely won't appeal to everyone, though....
Innovative, Insanely quick to boot up, Top notch security, Great battery life,
A little on the expensive side
To sum up, then, the Chromebook simply doesn't cut it as a primary computing machine. Its need to be constantly connected to the web, and its inadequacy at dealing with situations that don't necessarily crop up on a daily basis, but are still important...
Chrome OS is genuinely different, Matte screen!, Nice keyboard and touchpad, Google applications can be accessed easily, Fast to start up and connect
Chrome OS might be too different for some users, System slowed down and crashed viewing photos on an SD card, No desktop takes some getting used to!, Google's commercial product strategy / Only 100 MB of storage, Screen isn't well calibrated
The Samsung Series 5 is an intriguing concept. It's an attractive notebook with a decent keyboard and it's certainly an appealing product, especially if you're a regular user of Google's systems and tools AND you can guarantee that you're always connec...
I'm not convinced that everyone will want, or even need, a Chromebook. But what I saw so far looks to have promise. And with pricing for Samsung's models starting at £349 for the Wi-Fi version, and £399 for the 3G version, the Chromebook looks set to g...
