Wednesday 30 May 2012

Samsung ChromeBook and Chrome Box Features and Price

ChromeBook and Chrome Box Introduction

Samsung officially announced the release of a new Chromebook( a notebook type device ) and Chromebox.Both seem to have been released at the same time Google updates its Chrome OS, a good move by Google and Samsung.Now they can target a new market with a new Operations Software on new devices.

Chromebook seems to be a direct competitor to the MacBook and other similar notepads, it is super-portable and hence very adaptable.The Chromebox, on the other hand is a very new concept, it is a miniPC running the Chrome OS by Google for those tech-savvy geeks who want some screen flexibility in their Chrome OS experience.Believe me, with the Chrome Box, you do get flexibility!


ChromeBook



Samsung Chromebook Features
  • 12.1-inch (1,280-by-800 resolution) screen
  • Weight 3.3 pounds
  • Intel Core processor
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 2.4/5GHz dual-band
  • Wi-Fi
  • 3G wireless. 
  • Six hours of battery life under constant use
  • Six days of standby
  • 4GB of memory
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • 4-in-1 memory slot
  • HD webcam
  • Kensington lock port
  • DisplayPort++. 
The Chromebook Series 5 550 will be priced at for $449 (Wi-Fi only) and $549 (Wi-Fi+3G).(USA Prices)
ChromeBox
The Samsung Chromebox Series 3 Features

  • Small Square PC
  • 4GB of memory
  • Intel Core processor
  • Dual band 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi with Gigibit Ethernet port.
  • Six USB 2.0 ports
  • Two DisplayPort++ jacks
  • Bluetooth 3.0.


The main feature of the ChromeBox is that it will let the ChromeOS user connect a large screen monitor up to a maximum resolution of 1,920-by-1,200 pixels displays.

The Chromebox will around $329 in USA.

Release Dates for Both The ChromeBook and ChromeBox - Online -29Th May 2012.
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Gautham A S is a personal tech columnist and blogging expert at TechGau.Org, one of the leading Tech, How-To and Blogging Tips blogs