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I was working on the new Samsung Chromebook Pro, furiously putting together a post that needed to go up. The final touch was an image, but I needed to edit it and didn't want to reach for my normal work machine. So I popped it open in the Adobe Lightroom...
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We've long been a fan of Chromebooks for several reasons. They're simple to use, minimalist, lightweight, and best of all, inexpensive. Spend less than $500 on a Windows laptop and you're bound to be disappointed. Spend $500 on a Chromebook, and you've go...
Sturdy chassis, Beautiful display, Full Android app support, Satisfying performance, Compact design...
Cramped keyboard layout, Middling battery life...
Yes. Samsung's new Chromebooks represent the bleeding edge of development for Chrome OS, and are likely to support features we won't see on other systems for quite some time. It also nails some of the fundamental elements of a high-end Chrome OS device, i...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2018-02-21 06:35:43
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Does a stylus and support for Android apps make a big difference to the Chromebook experience ? We find out, in this in-depth Samsung Chromebook Pro review!For the full written review: Download the AndroidAuthority App: Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
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Over the years we've seen Chrome OS and Android steadily merge and now the union seems to have finally culminated in the Samsung Chromebook Pro, debuting at CES 2017.It's part Chromebook and part Android device, with a 360-degree convertible laptop design...
Stylus support debuts on Chrome OS, Gorgeous, simple design, Alluring display, Google Play apps...
Unknown price, 3:2 letterboxes terribly with movies...
The marriage between Chrome OS and Android has culminated into the Samsung Chromebook Pro, a device that perfectly rides the line between tablet and notebook...
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itpro.co.uk Updated: 2018-02-21 06:35:48
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Samsung is attempting to push the Chromebook into professional territory with the launch of the Samsung Chromebook Pro at CES in Las Vegas. The Chromebook Pro and its stablemate, the Chromebook Plus, share several defini...
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My co-workers mercilessly chide me every time I review a Chromebook. "They're all the same!" they laugh. I then patiently explain the many variations on the Chromebook formula that exist. From no-frills $200 bricks with lousy screens that simply get you o...
Excellent design, Strong performance, Best-in-class display...
Expensive (for a Chromebook), Poor battery life, Android apps still need some work...
After testing the Chromebook Pro, I had to admit that it's not the king of the Chromebooks I was hoping for when it was first announced. It does plenty of things well -- I love its looks, screen and performance, but the keyboard's a bit cramped and the S...
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The Chromebook comes of age in 2017 thanks to some beautiful hardware designs and the Android apps available on every Chromebook released this year. We've got our list of the five best Chromebooks for 2017 so far.Google surprised the Chromebook market whe...
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Samsung took the wraps off two new additions to its Chromebook line at CES 2017 that were built in collaboration with Google: the Chromebook Pro and the Chromebook Plus. There are a few special features that make these devices stand out from the crowd, w...
Metal design, Portable, thin, and lightweight, microSD card slot, Two USB Type-C ports, Rotatable touchscreen, Can output 4K via USB Type-C port, Stylus compliments large touchscreen well, All day battery life...
Weak bottom-firing speakers, Android apps support still in beta...
The Chromebook Pro brings Android app support, a stylus, and a rotating touch screen to the simple and easy-to-use platform of ChromeOS, to turn this super portable Chromebook into a machine that can provide a well rounded experience for both work and pla...
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The market is about to be flooded with a new wave of Chromebooks, all focused on Android apps. Chrome OS and Android were always meant for different devices, but now OEMs are making Chromebooks that can deliver the best of both worlds. Google's Play Store...
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Display sometimes mistakes small hand pressure for stylus pressure, Some Android apps don't translate properly in perspective and size when opened on Chrome OS, Apps with specific hardware requirements (like GPS, rear cameras, etc) won't work exactly as t...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2018-02-21 06:35:34
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Making a device that serves multiple purposes—say, as a tablet and a laptop—isn't easy. It often takes a few iterations to get it right.Take Microsoft's Surface Pro, for instance. While its hardware was slick in its first iteration, launched in 2012, it...
Stunning screen, Slim, premium design, Android apps and stylus let you do much more with a Chromebook...
Android integration feels clunky, Multitasking is far from intuitive, Battery life could be better, Cramped internal storage for Android apps, Expensive...
Samsung's first convertible Chromebook includes a nice stylus, a stunning screen, and day-one access to Android apps. But as much as we like the hardware, Google needs to work harder to get Android and Chrome to play nice together. Read More...
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For the most part, Chromebooks -- laptops that use Google's Chrome OS -- have been marketed as either lightweight and inexpensive student systems or low-end secondary machines for travel or family use. With one or two exceptions (such as Google's Pixel )...
In the weeks that I worked with the Samsung Chromebook Pro, I found it an excellent go-to computer for both travel and at-home use. Related ArticlesVirtual beacons challenge Wi-Fi for in-building, Mobile-payment mayhemSmackdown: Office 365 vs. G Suite c...
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The Samsung Chromebook Pro ($549.99) is a system built on firsts. It's the first Chromebook that has an embedded stylus and can run Android apps out of the box, and both features add a ton of functionality to Google's lightweight operating system. Throw i...
Super thin and lightweight, Included stylus, Crisp, colorful display, Runs Android apps out of the box...
Mushy keyboard, Android apps not ready for prime time...
The Chromebook Pro is a sleek 2-in-1 with a bright and sharp display, integrated pen and solid battery life, but the Android apps need work...
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Launched at CES 2017 during the Samsung press conference, the Samsung Chromebook Pro is a 12.3” thin & light laptop that introduces two “firsts” to the Chrome OS world: the ability to run Android Apps acquired via the Google Play store, and handwriting su...
At $549, the Samsung Chromebook Pro provides an excellent Chromebook user experience, a terrific design, and a very nice user experience. The ability to run Android apps should extend the reach of Chrome OS to a new group of users who could not do everyth...
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Over the last couple of years, Chromebooks have quietly infiltrated the computer market. Google's affordable “just a browser” devices are the best-selling computers in schools, and they're percolating around boardrooms and cubicles. Last fall, more people...
Lighter, thinner, and betterlooking than most laptops this price. Screen works great for touch and pen input. The battery truly lasts all day...
Buggier than I thought a Chromebook could even be. Android apps don't quite mesh right with Chrome OS. You can barely hear the speakers...
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Chromebooks are rapidly evolving into more than just bare-bones alternatives to entry-level Windows laptops. On top of adding the full arsenal of Android apps via the Google Play store, the Samsung Chromebook Pro makes a compelling case for "premium" chro...
Effective, well-designed stylus, Access to Google Play Store increases functionality both online and off...
Expensive, Battery life is unremarkable for a chromebook, Squarish shape is a little awkward when typing, Legacy peripherals require an adapter...
Samsung's premium Chromebook Pro is one of the first chromebooks to run Android apps. But it's likely only a matter of time before less expensive models roll out with the same functionality...
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This line is an excellent one-two punch that brings Samsung back into the conversation of lust-worthy Chromebooks.If you haven't noticed by now, Chromebooks are definitely A Thing™. Unfortunately, until about the last year they have typically been low-en...
2017 is shaping up to be a very strong year for Chromebooks, and not just in the low-end and education-focused markets. Alongside the Acer Chromebook R13 and ASUS Chromebook C302, the Samsung Chromebook Pro is another fantastic choice for those who are wi...
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bgr.com
Updated: 2018-02-21 06:35:41
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Taking over the world isn't easy, but Google is well on its way. The company's Android platform is still in its infancy in the grand scheme of things, and yet smart thinking on Google's part caused adoption to skyrocket in no time at all. By making Androi...
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Chromebooks hit a key milestone last May, outselling Macs in the US for the first time ever, by IDC's account. It was a pretty big win for a category oft maligned at launch for its relative lack of functionality. And while the devices are, perhaps, not fu...
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Samsung unveiled two gorgeous new Chromebooks during CES 2017, including the Chromebook Pro and the Chromebook Plus, powered by Intel Core m3 and ARM processors, respectively. These computers, identical save for the processors, are Samsung's latest attemp...
I love my Chromebook Flip and I didn't think I was in the market for an upgrade. I take that computer with me when I want something really light, or if I've forgotten to charge my iPad Pro. When I really need to get work done, though, I still rely on my M...
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Part Chromebook and part Android tablet, the 12.3-inch Samsung combines a 360-degree convertible laptop design with a 3:2 screen suited for tablets, and debuts stylus support on a Chrome OS device for the first time ever.Above Our preproduction mode...
A stunning and vivid QHD display, Stylus support on Chrome OS that feels as natural as paper and a gorgeous, simple design...
A cramped keyboard, Nine hours max battery life, which isn't as good as other Chromebooks, Weak speakers, Verdict...
Designed for the Android-fused future that Google is pushing.This is the perfect Chrome OS device for users needing an Android tablet for 70 to 90% of the time that flips back into a traditional laptop for writing emails and the odd article. If your use c...
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