Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering the 11.6 inch Samsung Chromebook 2 in white (XE503C12) for $239.99 shipped. That’s $80 under the original listing, $60 below the average selling price and the lowest we’ve seen on this model and color.
It features 4 GB SDRAM, 16 GB solid-state drive, and an 11.6-inch screen (1366×768 pixels) with 9 hours of battery life running on a Exynos 5 Octa 5420 1.9 GHz processor. This model has received a 4.3/5 star rating from over 175 Amazon customers.
While there are a number of different Chromebook cases out there, Amazon’s basic $9 case/cover is an affordable/highly rated option and you’ll find one for even less in today’s Daily Deals. Be sure to check out the rest of Amazon’s Gold Box deals today including up to 70% off memory cards and more.
More on the Samsung 2:
Chromebooks run Web-based apps, not traditional PC applications
Chromebooks are designed to be connected to the Internet. You can create documents and spreadsheets or edit photos on a Chromebook using Google apps designed for these purposes. The Chrome operating system will not load and run traditional PC software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. However, files created in these applications can be viewed and edited using Google apps on your Chromebook or cloud-based applications like Microsoft’s Office web apps.
Store your files in the Cloud, not on the machine.
To help make them thin and light, Chromebooks are built without large-capacity drives. So instead of storing your documents, videos, and photos on your computer, you save them to Google Drive (Google’s Cloud-based storage service). Your files are password-protected and secure, and you can access them anywhere there’s an Internet connection. If you know you’ll want access to a file or photo offline, however, you can easily save it to the built-in solid-state drive.
Enjoy fast performance and easy maintenance with the Samsung Chromebook 2. This slim, lightweight laptop features a 11.6-inch HD display, a powerful Exynos 5 Octa processor, an elegant leather-like stitched design, and up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge. It boots up in just 10 seconds and delivers Wi-Fi speeds three times faster than standard 802.11n. Image optimization and noise reduction* improve video chatting, while security features like automatic updates and sandboxing technology protect your Chromebook from viruses and malware. This laptop comes with AirDroid Premium, Wunderlist Pro, and Little Bridge software.
Sleek, Lightweight Design
At 0.66 inches thin and weighing less than 3 pounds, the Chromebook 2 is slim and lightweight, making it easy to take anywhere. Its textured, leather-like cover with stitching along the edge is comfortable to hold. And the keyboard’s curved keycaps allow for faster, more comfortable typing.
Powerful Exynos 5 Octa Processor and Long-Lasting Battery
Booting up in as little as 10 seconds and waking in 1 second, Samsung’s fast Exynos 5 Octa processor lets you spend less waiting and more time enjoying your Chromebook. With 802.11ac** Wi-Fi, which provides speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n, you can stream HD movies, videoconference, post social media updates, and multitask with ease. And thanks to its eight-hour battery life, you can use your Chromebook all day long without charging.
Image Optimization and Noise Reduction* for Better Video
Whether you’re watching a movie or video chatting with friends, Samsung Chromebook 2 offers a variety of features specially designed to enhance your experience, including two high-power speakers, exceptional real-time video delivery and playback, advanced image optimization, and noise reduction.
Includes AirDroid Premium, Wunderlist Pro, and Little Bridge Software
A convenient software pack includes AirDroid Premium, Wunderlist Pro, and Little Bridge. With AirDroid Premium, you can use your Chromebook to manage your Android devices on the web. Transfer files, SMS, and manage photos and music, all in one place. Wunderlist Pro allows you to synchronize your to-do lists in real time with your coworkers and family, perfect for sharing grocery lists or project updates. Designed for children and adolescents, Little Bridge is a complete online English course where you can make new friends in a virtual 3D world.
Advanced Security Features Prevent Viruses and Malware
The Chromebook 2 is designed with built-in security features to protect your laptop from viruses and malware. It utilizes sandboxing technology to keep your operating system and apps separate, ensuring viruses can’t cross-infect. It also automatically installs updates for Chrome OS and your web apps, so you never have to worry about having the latest version. Plus, 100 GB*** of free Google Drive storage keeps your files safely backed up on the cloud.
Product Information
Samsung Chromebook 2 comes installed with Google Chrome OS, has an 11.6-inch LED HD display, and contains an Exynos 5 Octa 5420 processor. It includes USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, and a headphone port. This laptop offers 4 GB of system memory and 16 GB of storage. It measures 0.66 by 11.4 by 8.06 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 2.65 pounds.
What’s in the Box
Samsung Chromebook 2, AC adapter, and software pack with AirDroid Premium, Wunderlist Pro, and Little Bridge.
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