Samsung Canada today announced that its recently announced Chromebook 2 Series is coming to Canada. In all three configurations will be available: The 11.6-inch Chromebook will come with either 2GB or 4GB of RAM while the 13.3-inch model will come with 4GB of RAM and a Full HD display.
“Following the success of our first Chromebook, which will continue into 2014, we are excited to be launching these three new Chromebook 2 models that improve on all of the design and performance elements that Canadians loved about our first iteration and enable users to Play More, Do More, Share More,” said Paul Brannen, Senior VP, Enterprise and Mobile Solutions, Samsung Canada. “Samsung has lead in the Chromebook space in Canada, both in market-share and technology and the improvements in design, speed and security found in the Chromebook 2 will allow us to continue to deliver solutions that our customers are asking for and grow our position in the market.”
11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 specifications
- Processor: 1.9GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 5 Octa Quad
- Operating system: Google Chrome OS
- Cellular connectivity: None
- Other connectivity: 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
- Display: 11.6-inch HD (1366×768)
- RAM: 2GB DDR3L or 4GB DDR3L depending on model
- Internal storage: 16GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: None
- Front-facing camera: 720p
- Ports: 3.5mm audio jack,1 HDMI, 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0
- Dimensions: 289.6 × 204.8 × 16.8 millimeters
- Weight: 1.1 kilograms
- Colours: Jet Black, Classic White
13.3-inch Samsung Chromebook 2 specifications
- Processor: 2.1GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 5 Octa Quad
- Operating system: Google Chrome OS
- Cellular connectivity: None
- Other connectivity: 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
- Display: 13.3-inch Full HD (1080×1920)
- RAM: 4GB DDR3L
- Internal storage: 16GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: None
- Front-facing camera: 720p
- Ports: 3.5mm audio jack,1 HDMI, 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0
- Dimensions: 323 × 223.5 × 16.5 millimeters
- Weight: 1.4 kilograms
- Colours: Luminous Titan
The Samsung Chromebook 2 Series will launch in Canada in April with the following pricing:
- 2GB 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2: CA$329.99
- 4GB 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook 2: CA$359.99
- 4GB 13.3-inch Samsung Chromebook 2: CA$449.99
The Samsung Chromebook 2 Series will also come preloaded with a software package valued at more than CA$100. Among the apps will be AirDroid Premium and Wunderlist Pro.
Source : Samsung Canada