Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 has arrived in the US market today as a 2-in-1 version of the Chromebook 2, with a price and features suitable for students. The standout feature is the 12.4-inch WQXGA tiltable 2,560 x 1,600 WQXGA touchscreen display that can produce 340 nits of brightness for clear viewing in bright sunlight. Depending on the location, that allows you to use it in laptop, tent, or flat tablet mode.
It’s designed to be durable and impact-resistant and is relatively light at 1.28 kg (about 2.8 pounds), with a relatively slim 16.9mm profile and small bezels. In terms of connectivity, you’ll get a pair of USB Type-C, one USB 3.2 type-A, a microSD card slot, and a headphone/microphone port. For any distance learning, it offers a suitable 720P front-facing webcam.
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The WiFi 6 feature will provide fast connection speeds at school or in dormitories. If you want even better connectivity and have a cellular plan that allows additional devices, you can add LTE connectivity. Samsung also offers some Galaxy-related features like Nearby Sharing and Phone Center that let you control your smartphone, even if it’s buried in your backpack.
Besides, the Chromebook 2 360 isn’t exactly a monster in terms of specs. It comes with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM (8GB optional), up to 128GB of storage, an Intel Celeron N4500 CPU (with Intel UHD graphics) and a 45.5 Wh battery. However, those specs are perfectly fine for Chrome OS and its Chrome and Android app ecosystem. Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 goes on sale today starting at $430 for WiFi 6 4GB/64GB model. We don’t have the price of the LTE model yet, but it’s an £80 (about $100) upgrade in the UK.
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