Standing screen display size | 12.3 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 2400x1600 pixels |
Processor | 2 GHz celeron_n3060 |
RAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
Hard Drive | 32 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 10 Hours |
Samsung Chromebook Plus Convertible Touch Laptop (XE513C24-K01US)
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Model Name | FBA_XE513C24-K01US |
Screen Size | 12.3 Inches |
Color | Silver |
Hard Disk Size | 32 GB |
CPU Model | Celeron N3060 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 4 GB |
Operating System | Chrome OS |
Special Feature | Support Stylus |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
About this item
- Speed (GHz):2Ghz.
- Flexible 360° profile. Enables you to use upright as a computer to reply to emails or finish a paper and recline for a tablet view ideal for surfing and viewing
- This Device comes with the pen out of the box. Power to personalize your communications by writing directly on screen. Take notes, make a sketch, capture part of the screen, etc
- All the apps you love on your phone are now available on your computer. Over a million apps are waiting for you. Find your favorites or explore what's new
- Your world doesn't have to hit pause when you're not online. Continue to get things done using docs and apps in offline mode
- Makes it easy to carry with you wherever the day takes you. Turn heads with a full, metal design that's a touch above the typical Chromebook
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Battery life | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Touch Screen | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 |
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display size | 12.3 inches | 12.2 inches | 14 inches | 15.6 inches | 14 inches | 14 inches |
hard disk size | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
computer memory size | 4 GB | 4 GB | — | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB |
cpu manufacturer | Samsung | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
cpu speed | 2 GHz | 0.8 GHz | 4 GHz | 1.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
cpu model number | — | Intel Processor N100 | Intel | Intel Celeron N4000 | Pentium Silver N6000 | Celeron N4020 |
operating system | Chrome OS | Chrome OS | Chrome OS | Chrome OS | Chrome OS | Chrome OS |
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The Chromebook plus is the next generation of premium Chromebooks with the flexibility of a tablet. Chromebook Plus is designed and optimized for Android apps, and is the first Chromebook designed with an integrated pen.
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Brand | SAMSUNG |
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Series | FBA_XE513C24-K01US |
Item model number | XE513C24-K01US |
Hardware Platform | Chrome |
Operating System | Chrome OS |
Item Weight | 2.38 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.04 x 8.72 x 0.55 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.04 x 8.72 x 0.55 inches |
Color | Silver |
Processor Brand | Samsung |
Number of Processors | 6 |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Flash Memory Size | 32 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B01LZ6XKS6 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #49,928 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #603 in 2 in 1 Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | January 4, 2017 |
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Customers like the portability and versatility of the laptop. They mention it's a great Chromebook and tablet, with a high resolution display and fanless design. They like the long battery life and say it' s more efficient than other laptops. Customers also like the charging speed. However, some customers are mixed on performance, responsiveness, and quality.
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Customers like the charging speed of the laptop. They say it's very fast, the charger is excellent, and the computer is fully charged in one hour. That said, some complain that the performance is so-so, and it takes a long time to reload Chrome tabs. Overall, most are satisfied with the laptop's charging speed and performance.
"...Pro, but I'm not sure that makes sense as the Plus is here today, is fast and reliable, and is a joy to use!*Update Feb 18, 2017*..." Read more
"...- Processor speed: never felt slow bothered me, can't see why you'd need a pro, just close tabs / apps you're not using - easy to do when you can..." Read more
"...Games can get a little laggy as this processor isnt the greatest, but most run just fine...." Read more
"...It's quick to type on and (because I'm relatively weird as many developers are) it makes a super delightful clicky noise as the keys are tapped...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the notebook computer. They mention that the screen is very nice, bright, and sharp, and the high resolution display is beautiful. They also appreciate the fanless design, which is a must for some customers.
"...The screen is really good and I only need to put it on 1/2 brightness. It's aspect ratio is 3:2 which is perfect for browsing and using as a tablet...." Read more
"...The display is beautiful with its high resolution display, near infinite viewing angles, excellent colors and VERY punchy brightness thats great for..." Read more
"...Screen is super crisp and really nice for watching videos and viewing pictures on...." Read more
"...I do like the design of the chassis, though it has already accumulated some minor scratches on the undercarriage...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the laptop. They mention that the power supply is light and compact, and the USB C plug in in goes. They say it's a great portable laptop, and can be held in their hand. It functions well as a secondary lightweight device, and is just the right size.
"...Overall I really like it. It's size is just right, a bit heavier than the Tab / Note Pro and a bit squarer (see attached comparison pictures)...." Read more
"...This is the mother of all notebooks, as light as a feather without a bloated or tablet operating system, perfect for anything you'd do at home or in..." Read more
"...that a laptop does not is extemely small footprint, low weight, great form factor, and something that is built to interface flawlessly with Google's..." Read more
"...the basics right: battery life is stellar, screen is stellar, size/weight top notch, keyboard very comfortable, trackpad works really well, it is..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the notebook computer. They mention it has a stellar battery life, and is more energy efficient than other laptops. It is fast, reliable, and light.
"...It's fast, battery life is good, charging is quick, the screen is fantastic, it can drive external displays, and it's reasonably light...." Read more
"...for something so small with a bright screen, the battery life easily lasts all day, writing notes, browsing the internet etc...." Read more
"...Did I mention the battery life is insane? Well it is. I can't say enough about this and I can't believe I lived with an iPad for so many years...." Read more
"...They got the basics right: battery life is stellar, screen is stellar, size/weight top notch, keyboard very comfortable, trackpad works really well,..." Read more
Customers like the compatibility of the notebook computer. They say it's a great Chromebook and tablet, with a responsive touchscreen and quality stylus. They also mention that the Chrome browser is first rate and can run thousands of apps. Customers are looking for a device that integrates nicely with their Android life at a lower price point than the original.
"...The Chrome browser is first rate, and it can run thousands of apps!..." Read more
"...Responsive touchscreen & quality stylus?Touchscreen, yes. Stylus, mostly...." Read more
"TL;DROne of the best laptops out there. Typing on it now, few flaws: one stuck pixel, scratched easily...." Read more
"...of Chromebooks compared to tablets is their full compatibility with Chrome as a browser...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the notebook computer. Some mention that it performs astoundingly, works great as an eReader, and can run Android apps well. However, others say that it has been performing strangely, tends to freeze, and slow down when they have more than 9ish tabs open, and that Android apps are buggy.
"...Chrome runs very well. It's about twice as fast as the Tab / Note Pro tablet (see attached "Octane" benchmark image)...." Read more
"...the store is still in beta, but games work mostly well, my Inkredible works great and often most of the google android based apps work better than..." Read more
"...Randomly had the whole screen freeze for several minutes. Closed and re-opened screen twice until it appeared to re-boot...." Read more
"...PPS Ordered to the UK and works well - just need to get a plug adaptor and get used to ",@, £,# switching around." Read more
Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the notebook computer. Some mention that the touch screen is properly responsive, while others say that it is not as responsive as they would like. The trackpad is responsive, but some find that it takes a bit of getting used to the little cramped space. The touch screen only works now with the pen, and the Chromebook Plus/Pro has touchscreen defects. It has a slight rebound when two finger scrolling.
"...No viruses at all- Stylus works really well with palm rejection, looking forward to Google Keep being improved as we go...." Read more
"...It has a slight rebound when two finger scrolling down a web page; when you lift your fingers the page scrolls goes back a tiny bit in the opposite..." Read more
"...As well, the touch screen is an absolute godsend. Everything about it is great...." Read more
"...Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase. It’s responsive, boots fast, & maximizes the Google experience that few products can replicate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has a good build quality, Android apps support, a bright beautiful screen, and a solid metal construction. However, others say that the build quality is somewhat questionable, it has been a total waste of money, and the screen shattered upon opening the book.
"...I'm not sure that makes sense as the Plus is here today, is fast and reliable, and is a joy to use!*Update Feb 18, 2017*..." Read more
"...This Laptop/2in1/chromebook whatever you want to call it is very impressive, as long as you understand the limitations...." Read more
"...Seriously?!?! Touchscreen is the only saving grace for the crappy trackpad and keyboard, but when that goes, this device is a piece of junk...." Read more
"...Anyone who wants something for entertainment and personal use that's well built, portable and fast...." Read more
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Having used the Samsung Chromebook Plus every day since I got it, and mostly ignoring my MacBook Pro with 15" Retina Display, I believe that the Plus is the first real "iPad killer" I've come across. By that I mean, it fulfills the promise to replace a laptop for almost all uses while addressing the shortcomings of tablets. The keyboard is built in, there is a track pad and touch screen with stylus, no separate case is required, and the rotating screen provides genuinely useful orientations. It's fast, battery life is good, charging is quick, the screen is fantastic, it can drive external displays, and it's reasonably light. The Chrome browser is first rate, and it can run thousands of apps! I've been using the Plus extensively at home and while traveling - for browsing, watching videos, taking handwritten notes (see update on LectureNotes below), email, photos, reading Kindle books, music, maps, games - you name it. The Plus and others like it are the portable do-it-all devices of the future.
*Original Review and updates*
I've had a few days to play with the Chromebook Plus and so far I love it! I've been looking to replace my Samsung Tab Pro 12.2" tablet (the Note Pro without a pen). The Chromebook Plus seemed perfect as it can be folded over to be a tablet, and can also be used like a regular laptop. Plus it runs Chrome and Android apps.
Overall I really like it. It's size is just right, a bit heavier than the Tab / Note Pro and a bit squarer (see attached comparison pictures). The screen is really good and I only need to put it on 1/2 brightness. It's aspect ratio is 3:2 which is perfect for browsing and using as a tablet. The touchscreen works very well. I love that I don't need a special case to prop it up; the 360 degree hinge allows you to situate the screen at whatever angle you choose.
Chrome runs very well. It's about twice as fast as the Tab / Note Pro tablet (see attached "Octane" benchmark image). Having windows is great and I have more than 20 tabs open in 4 windows with no issues. Windows are only available in laptop mode. In tablet mode it makes every app full screen. I'm expecting tablet mode to get windows when the underlying Android subsystem gets updated from Marshmallow to Nougat.
Android apps generally work really well. The Kindle app is great. Google photos, Google Inbox, NY Times, all work fine although often I find no need for an Android app if there is a Chrome web version of the app. Google Maps is much better on Chrome because it shows you the 3D satellite view. Google Inbox is faster on the app version though so I use that. Sonos does not work as of this writing, as it could not find my Sonos system. I've opened a ticket with them. *Update May 25, 2017* Sonos works now.
I loaded up the "Asphalt 8" road racing app and it was very responsive. I didn't see any stuttering as seen on some of the online reviews of the Chromebook Pro. Go figure!
Battery life is good, I'm getting between 7 and 9 hours. Apps that uses the CPU a lot can reduce that quickly. To see which tabs / apps are using the most CPU, you can bring up the task manager by pressing the "search" and "esc" keys. I've found that tabs that aren't visible don't use as much CPU. Amazon often uses a lot of CPU when it's tab is visible, so I close it or switch to another tab when not using it. For some reason the Google Hangouts extension was eating a lot of CPU, so I disabled it.
The keyboard works well, although it is somewhat mushy and the delete key is too small so I often press = by mistake. The touch pad works well for two finger scrolling and you can enable "tap and drag" in Accessibility settings. It has a slight rebound when two finger scrolling down a web page; when you lift your fingers the page scrolls goes back a tiny bit in the opposite direction that you were scrolling. I hope Google/Samsung can address this soon. *Update Feb 18, 2017* This was fixed by a recent update, there is no longer any "bounce back".
The Samsung Chromebook Plus seems like a real keeper! Some here have suggested waiting for the Chromebook Pro, but I'm not sure that makes sense as the Plus is here today, is fast and reliable, and is a joy to use!
*Update Feb 18, 2017*
I am having Bluetooth issues. Sometimes it cuts in and out while playing music on the Google Music web site. Or it will stop playing through the Bluetooth speaker and start playing through the built in speakers, even though the Bluetooth connection is still established. Hope this can be fixed soon! *Update Mar 4, 2017* This is supposed to be fixed soon in ChromeOS 57. *Update May 25, 2017* Bluetooth is working fine now.
I found a very nice note taking app that responds to pressure from the stylus, called Squid. There is a toolkit add-on for $2.99 that gives more features like geometric shapes.
*Update Feb 21, 2017*
I'm finding that I can have many Chrome windows and tabs open, many more than suggested in reviews. Right now for instance, I have 41 tabs in 13 windows open.
*Update Feb 22, 2017*
For those of you who like to keep lots of tabs and windows open (tab hoarding), I found this great Chrome extension called The Great Discarder. It automatically suspends idle tabs to reduce Chrome memory usage using Chrome's native tab discarding. When you do visit a suspended tab it automatically reloads. With this extension you can have as many tabs open as you want! Get it at the Chrome web store.
*Update Feb 28, 2017*
I installed the Android version of Skype for Business to attend work meetings. I found that clicking web links to Skype meetings did not work. The link is opened in the Chromebook's Chrome browser, which doesn't know how to send it to Skype, since Chromebook's Chrome is not an Android app. I found a work-around, which is to install Chrome for Android. Now when I click on a Skype web link from an Android app, I can choose whether to open it in the Chromebook's Chrome or in Android's Chrome. Opening it in Android's Chrome, it then gets passed properly to the Skype Android app.
*Update Mar 4, 2017*
I looked at some of the note taking apps on the Play store, including Squid, INKredible, SketchBook, HandWrite Pro Note and Draw, and LectureNotes. LectureNotes isn't as flashy as some of the others, and the interface is not as pretty, but it is very comprehensive in how you set it up and use it. Pressure sensitive stylus, custom pencils and eraser, draw with stylus / erase with finger, basic geometric shapes, very good selection tools, layers... about the only thing it fell down on was it doesn't go full screen in the tablet portrait mode.
LectureNotes was the only one that let me import a PDF and then select, copy, cut, and paste from the PDF itself as opposed to just drawing over it. To get PDF import functionality you have to download the developer's PDFView app.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
Having used the Samsung Chromebook Plus every day since I got it, and mostly ignoring my MacBook Pro with 15" Retina Display, I believe that the Plus is the first real "iPad killer" I've come across. By that I mean, it fulfills the promise to replace a laptop for almost all uses while addressing the shortcomings of tablets. The keyboard is built in, there is a track pad and touch screen with stylus, no separate case is required, and the rotating screen provides genuinely useful orientations. It's fast, battery life is good, charging is quick, the screen is fantastic, it can drive external displays, and it's reasonably light. The Chrome browser is first rate, and it can run thousands of apps! I've been using the Plus extensively at home and while traveling - for browsing, watching videos, taking handwritten notes (see update on LectureNotes below), email, photos, reading Kindle books, music, maps, games - you name it. The Plus and others like it are the portable do-it-all devices of the future.
*Original Review and updates*
I've had a few days to play with the Chromebook Plus and so far I love it! I've been looking to replace my Samsung Tab Pro 12.2" tablet (the Note Pro without a pen). The Chromebook Plus seemed perfect as it can be folded over to be a tablet, and can also be used like a regular laptop. Plus it runs Chrome and Android apps.
Overall I really like it. It's size is just right, a bit heavier than the Tab / Note Pro and a bit squarer (see attached comparison pictures). The screen is really good and I only need to put it on 1/2 brightness. It's aspect ratio is 3:2 which is perfect for browsing and using as a tablet. The touchscreen works very well. I love that I don't need a special case to prop it up; the 360 degree hinge allows you to situate the screen at whatever angle you choose.
Chrome runs very well. It's about twice as fast as the Tab / Note Pro tablet (see attached "Octane" benchmark image). Having windows is great and I have more than 20 tabs open in 4 windows with no issues. Windows are only available in laptop mode. In tablet mode it makes every app full screen. I'm expecting tablet mode to get windows when the underlying Android subsystem gets updated from Marshmallow to Nougat.
Android apps generally work really well. The Kindle app is great. Google photos, Google Inbox, NY Times, all work fine although often I find no need for an Android app if there is a Chrome web version of the app. Google Maps is much better on Chrome because it shows you the 3D satellite view. Google Inbox is faster on the app version though so I use that. Sonos does not work as of this writing, as it could not find my Sonos system. I've opened a ticket with them. *Update May 25, 2017* Sonos works now.
I loaded up the "Asphalt 8" road racing app and it was very responsive. I didn't see any stuttering as seen on some of the online reviews of the Chromebook Pro. Go figure!
Battery life is good, I'm getting between 7 and 9 hours. Apps that uses the CPU a lot can reduce that quickly. To see which tabs / apps are using the most CPU, you can bring up the task manager by pressing the "search" and "esc" keys. I've found that tabs that aren't visible don't use as much CPU. Amazon often uses a lot of CPU when it's tab is visible, so I close it or switch to another tab when not using it. For some reason the Google Hangouts extension was eating a lot of CPU, so I disabled it.
The keyboard works well, although it is somewhat mushy and the delete key is too small so I often press = by mistake. The touch pad works well for two finger scrolling and you can enable "tap and drag" in Accessibility settings. It has a slight rebound when two finger scrolling down a web page; when you lift your fingers the page scrolls goes back a tiny bit in the opposite direction that you were scrolling. I hope Google/Samsung can address this soon. *Update Feb 18, 2017* This was fixed by a recent update, there is no longer any "bounce back".
The Samsung Chromebook Plus seems like a real keeper! Some here have suggested waiting for the Chromebook Pro, but I'm not sure that makes sense as the Plus is here today, is fast and reliable, and is a joy to use!
*Update Feb 18, 2017*
I am having Bluetooth issues. Sometimes it cuts in and out while playing music on the Google Music web site. Or it will stop playing through the Bluetooth speaker and start playing through the built in speakers, even though the Bluetooth connection is still established. Hope this can be fixed soon! *Update Mar 4, 2017* This is supposed to be fixed soon in ChromeOS 57. *Update May 25, 2017* Bluetooth is working fine now.
I found a very nice note taking app that responds to pressure from the stylus, called Squid. There is a toolkit add-on for $2.99 that gives more features like geometric shapes.
*Update Feb 21, 2017*
I'm finding that I can have many Chrome windows and tabs open, many more than suggested in reviews. Right now for instance, I have 41 tabs in 13 windows open.
*Update Feb 22, 2017*
For those of you who like to keep lots of tabs and windows open (tab hoarding), I found this great Chrome extension called The Great Discarder. It automatically suspends idle tabs to reduce Chrome memory usage using Chrome's native tab discarding. When you do visit a suspended tab it automatically reloads. With this extension you can have as many tabs open as you want! Get it at the Chrome web store.
*Update Feb 28, 2017*
I installed the Android version of Skype for Business to attend work meetings. I found that clicking web links to Skype meetings did not work. The link is opened in the Chromebook's Chrome browser, which doesn't know how to send it to Skype, since Chromebook's Chrome is not an Android app. I found a work-around, which is to install Chrome for Android. Now when I click on a Skype web link from an Android app, I can choose whether to open it in the Chromebook's Chrome or in Android's Chrome. Opening it in Android's Chrome, it then gets passed properly to the Skype Android app.
*Update Mar 4, 2017*
I looked at some of the note taking apps on the Play store, including Squid, INKredible, SketchBook, HandWrite Pro Note and Draw, and LectureNotes. LectureNotes isn't as flashy as some of the others, and the interface is not as pretty, but it is very comprehensive in how you set it up and use it. Pressure sensitive stylus, custom pencils and eraser, draw with stylus / erase with finger, basic geometric shapes, very good selection tools, layers... about the only thing it fell down on was it doesn't go full screen in the tablet portrait mode.
LectureNotes was the only one that let me import a PDF and then select, copy, cut, and paste from the PDF itself as opposed to just drawing over it. To get PDF import functionality you have to download the developer's PDFView app.
So intro out of the way here's my situation and hopefully this gives some insight. I am very familiar with Samsungs Note line of products. I have a Note 3, Note 4 and Note 10.1 (2014 edition). I DAILY use the stylus function on the 10.1 for school. I hate paper, and cant keep it organized either. So that Note 10.1" was my everything for about two full semesters, even with its weird 16:9 display not matching the format for a standard 8.5X11" piece of paper. Lately it's been performing strangely, is well outdated (thanks samsung) and unless you're familiar with modifying the OS, its pretty much time to move along. (constant crashing during class causing loss of notes and corruption of others is completely unacceptable).
So I started looking for alternatives, The TAB A with S-Pen or Tab S2 are pretty insanely priced, though those OLED displays are face meltingly beautiful. So what were my options? Buy the 12.1 2014 edition? Thats not gonna help. Luckily this was a brand new option that was available.
Being skeptical, a 15 day return policy from a certain Blue Box retailer with its notable lack of creepy smiley face logos everywhere and no mart in its name made it easy enough to take it for a test drive.
Okay, cut the crap right? Got it.
This Laptop/2in1/chromebook whatever you want to call it is very impressive, as long as you understand the limitations. The display is beautiful with its high resolution display, near infinite viewing angles, excellent colors and VERY punchy brightness thats great for outdoors. I regularly find myself staying at 50% brightness for comfortable indoor use in bright areas, or lower at night.
Battery life is incredible. for something so small with a bright screen, the battery life easily lasts all day, writing notes, browsing the internet etc. Games and video do put the hurt on it though.
Construction:
Fantastic, no real noticable flex, screen with my palm on it on tablet mode offers little if any noticable flex. Its REALLY thin, and light. and from a distance looks like a product from a certian cultish fruit themed computer company, except I didnt have to sell my internal organs to afford something with annoyingly crippled hardware. Its sports two USB Type C ports, a headphone jack (so unbrave of them to include this right?) and a microsd card slot for more storage.
It runs on USB Type C!
I thought it was strange at first since I hate having to carry another adapter to connect/charge devices (friggen dongles man). But its not so bad since if youre in a stretch, you can use a powerbank or even your phone charger if your batteries low and you need life support. IT will barely keep it alive, but thats better than it being dead. This is very welcome during long study sessions before calculus tests at your local 24h diner.
Now usability wise?
This is chrome OS, so were screwed right? Not really, googles been working on giving you access to the android store, which is what sold me on this device really. You go from terrible apps, to the play stores excellent selection, that most apps work on. My note taking app of choice is Inkredible, which is available on Android or iOS and LEAUGES better than SNote or anything ive seen from the iOS store. Plus the Dev is a pretty cool person and helped me upgrade from regular to pro when pro was released, (i bought every feature for the regular app and well exceeded the price for pro which had almost the same features).
This combined with the S-pen is pen, makes this a killer note taking device since it gets palm rejection from the app, and the excellent wacom backed writing supplied by the pen, IT works with any Note 3/4 compatible stylus which is pretty awesome.
Android apps work almost flawlessly, some strange hiccups are present, since the store is still in beta, but games work mostly well, my Inkredible works great and often most of the google android based apps work better than anything chrome can supply.
The strangest thing is that Android is run in a sandboxed evironment.
What does this mean? Well Chrome OS is designed to be very secure, which is great for the less savvy users, but this locked down environment doesn't play well with androids setup, so Google has Android "fenced in" in its own little world, where it cant affect/harm the main pc. It gives access to features it needs in a "grapevine" sort of fashion. This means that there are certain strange things that happen, Your android apps cannot see the full storage option on your device, only the downloads folder. Printing in android apps does not work well with network shared printers, wifi printers maybe but I dont have one so I cant test that. This makes transferring files strange, but doable. Grab a file manager, use the google file manager to download your game saves/documents/data files from your favorite apps, dump em in the downloads folder via the chrome files app, then use an android file manager to move them around as needed or transplant them into the file folder present in the root of your android install.
Games can get a little laggy as this processor isnt the greatest, but most run just fine. My biggest complaint is there does seem to be a little bit of an afterimage or ghosting present on the display for faster moving games, but who cares for this price.
Well in any case, I think I've said enough, Its not perfect, but it's damn near close. I'm a month in, and I have no regerets, especially since I got one from the amazon warehouse in virtually new condition for well under the full asking price due to the recent crazy sales. It also helps that google gives you a $20 credit for the play store.
Have fun and try it out, you may just find it replaces your light computing and tablet needs.
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Fantastic sales and meeting tool with its outstanding display screen and note pen.
Battery life is not as good as other Chromebooks we tested (Acer R13, Asus C302 and Asus 10.1 flip), but for our business we found the Samsung Plus to provide the greatest level of 'form & functionality' in supporting our sales team and licensees.
Make no mistake, the new Chromebook touchscreen convertibles are the most flexible portable presentation tool available to business today, if you have made the conversion to cloud!
I Love the Samsung Chromebook Plus
"Me ha quedado mal el equipo. Se desconecta muy seguido de la red (varias veces por minuto) sin razón y es molesto para un equipo que trabaja en la red exclusivamente! Además, se apaga sin razón (como un crash) y vuelve a prender sólo sin explicación.
Lo tuve que devolver y es una lástima porque es un equipo muy práctico y bonito cuando funciona bien. Carga muy rápido y la batería aguanta mucho tiempo."
EDIT: resulta que después de revisar el problema a fondo, es más un problema de estabilidad de algunas extensiones con la nueva versión de ChromeOS. Creo haber identificado que el problema es de Google Docs Offline que utiliza muchos recursos de memoria y no tiene otra opción que apagarse el equipo.
Cuando la deshabilite, todo funcióno MUY bien. También en modo "invitado" está muy estable y entonces decidí no devolverla...