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Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (Wi-Fi)
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- Intel Celeron_867 Processor 1.3GHz
- 4 GB RAM
- 16GB Hard Drive
- 12.1-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics
- Google Chrome OS
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WHAT'S INCLUDED - - - - - - - - - - Samsung 12.1" Series 5 Laptop - 4GB Memory - 16GB Solid State Drive 4-cell lithium-polymer battery 40W AC adapter Owner's manual - - - - - - - - - - DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year Product Height 0.8" Product Width 11.5" Product Weight 3 lbs. Product Depth 8.5" Processor Brand Intel® Processor Intel® Celeron® Processor Speed 1.3GHz Battery Type 4-cell lithium-polymer Display Type WXGA widescreen LED with SuperBright technology (1280 x 800) Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 12.1" Cache Memory 2MB System Memory (RAM) 4GB Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3 Hard Drive Type SSD (Solid State Drive) Computer Hard Drive Size 16GB Optical Drive Not included Direct-Disc Labeling No Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 3000 TV Tuner No Built-in Webcam Yes Modem None Networking Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wireless Ne
List Price: $ 449.99 Price: $ 449.99
Customer Reviews
| 126 of 134 people found the following review helpful  Chrome OS(Software) Review, By Captain Awesome (England) - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (Wi-Fi) (Personal Computers) I've been using one of the laptops that Google originally distributed in order to test Chrome OS. As the idea behind Chromebooks is new to some, I thought I'd focus on the operating system, though I've covered the hardware to a point.I'll try to make this in-depth without it being too technical. If you're looking for a quick idea of whether or not this is for you, jump to the bottom and read the summary. The Concept The premise on which Chrome OS is based is that almost everything you do when you use your computer happens in your browser, so Google have built a system that makes that experience as fast, as simple and as secure as they can. That simplicity also leads to an 8-hour battery life, which very few laptops can offer. This simpler approach means that you don't have to deal with software updates(with one exception, see below) or worry about anti-virus software. This also means all of your files and media is stored on other computers, on the internet. Some people aren't ready for that and if you're not, Chromebooks aren't for you. Applications and Limitations As you might imagine, just the web means no Windows, Mac or other typical software applications. Because of this, there's no CD or DVD drive in a Chromebook. Though `just the web' may sound extremely-limiting, you can do a lot in your browser; multimedia editing(including video), as well as voice and video chat is all entirely possible on a Chromebook, as is the creation and editing of documents, spreadsheets and presentations. This software is available all over the web and there's a selection of useful tools to be found in the Chrome Web Store, with free and paid solutions. That said, you can just type in a web address or search as you would normally to find a helpful website. As an example, Google, Zoho and Microsoft all offer web-based office suites, some of those are free and some paid. Setup Setting up a Chromebook is as simple as turning it on, putting in your Wi-Fi connection details and logging in. If there's a new version of the operating system(as there was when I set my machine up) it will download that before you can continue. This may seem odd, as the idea is to make updates invisible to you, but Chromebooks check for updates the first time they're run in case something in that update changes something key, like the introduction process for new users. Once the laptop has checked for updates, it reboots and you login. You're then shown how to do various things with the click-able touchpad, such as scrolling and right-clicking. Speed After the first time it's turned on Chromebooks are designed to be very fast. In my experience, that means booting up in around 9 seconds from off, whether that means the power button being pressed or the lid being lifted. If you close the lid for a while but leave the machine on, it should resume instantly. Security Whilst not being able to install traditional software can seem restrictive, it also has a huge benefit: no more anti-virus software. Viruses are so common on Windows(and lately the Mac operating system, OS X) because the more software that's installed, the more potential vulnerabilities there are to exploit. Because the Chromebook knows what software should be installed, it can keep a copy in an encrypted area of the hard drive. Each time you turn the machine on, it checks to see if anything unathorised has changed in the software. If it has, that encrypted copy overwrites everything and any updates will be installed when you connect to the internet. No system is 100% secure, but this method(called verified boot) makes it much harder to compromise your machine. Privacy and Google Some users don't like the idea of being dependent on any large company for their computing needs. So, does a Chromebook make you reliant upon Google? In short, no. Whilst Google does encourage you to log in to a Chromebook with your Google account, you can log in under Guest mode. Whilst using Guest mode, nothing you do is saved on the machine, you don't need to log in to a Google service and you're free to use any web-based service you choose. Google is currently working on other login methods. However, should you choose to login using your Google account(as I do and most users ultimately will) your settings and bookmarks can be saved and synched across any other device running Chrome(which now includes Android phones running Ice Cream Sandwich - version 4.0 of Android - and above), just as they are in for the Chrome browser. Files and Devices A key thing when using a system like this is being able to use files people email you and external hardware, just like you would on a Windows PC or a Mac. If someone emails you a picture, for instance, you can download that file and directly... Read more 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful Hassle-free, fast and powerful, By JB (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (Wi-Fi) (Personal Computers) I had an older Chromebook and the new Samsung 550 is much much better. It is fast, simple and surprisingly powerful. As long as you're comfortable with the Google Apps products (great word processor and spreadsheet, adequate presentation editor and capable of reading all Microsoft Office attachments) this is a perfect laptop for casual use. The concept of everything in the cloud works great, and makes it easy to upload, view and share pictures from your camera, do your email and social networking, and do your day-to-day document editing all from one place, then pick it up and continue on a different computer if needed. Google video chat or hangouts are better than Skype, and accommodates video conferencing with multiple parties, so ideal for families. This will save me a ton of time acting as tech support for my parents and sister, because there is so little to know to get this laptop working.I find it interesting to read reviews about how you can get a more powerful Windows laptop for the same price. To those reviewers: you're missing the point. This laptop has none of the crud that is windows (with its slow boot, patches, updates and virus checkers) and simply works. Of course, if you are into gaming, or want to do video editing you need something bigger - but that is not the target audience for the Chromebook. For casual use (and that encompasses the majority of what most people do on a laptop) the Chromebook is perfect. 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful  Chromebooks are really the way to go!, By This review is from: Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook (Wi-Fi) (Personal Computers) I've been using a Samsung Series 5 Chromebook and truly love it. I think many of the people that have made complaints about the Chromebook have the wrong expectations of how to use it and what they're for. Yes, there were certainly some issues with the first Series 5, like speed, but as the OS improved (and they release new updates to the OS very, very frequently), performance definitely improved.Have I fully moved away from my regular laptop/PC?...no, but I'd definitely say that it is extremely rare that I use it now. And for the record, I have a Sony Vaio that's never given me any problems and has been a great device with a very large screen. However, there are some things that I was looking to get away from as it relates to your traditional laptop, both Windows and Mac. Firstly, I loved the idea of having a laptop that was instantly on. In general, I always found it frustrating to wait for my Windows PC to boot up. I could often make a cup of coffee by the time Windows was fully on and ready to function. Secondly, is the removal of the need to have to install software. When you buy a traditional laptop (Windows or Mac), you always have to add the extra costs of MS Office, anti-virus protection, etc...which in the end will run you a couple of hundred dollars more than the price of the laptop. With Chrome, you have the full access to Google Docs (and its office counterparts) and if you also have a hotmail/msn/windows live account, you automatically have access to Microsoft's OfficeLive & Skydrive, which gives you web versions of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word that quite frankly are pretty darn close to the desktop Office version, especially if you're a general user. The great thing about a web based system is that whether you're using Google Docs or OfficeLive, you're using the power behind their servers to power your document...so it's fast. Thirdly, I love the fact that the OS is constantly updated and that it's quite simple to do so. You just turn the laptop on, it gives you a simple notification that there's an update available. All of the updates (even the latest major one done in May) was extremely quick. Fourth, from a security perspective, because of the fact that everything is coming from the Google servers and the sandboxing capability of Chrome, I feel very safe with the device. Fifth, battery life is way better than a standard laptop. Quite frankly, I often reach for my Chromebook even before my tablet on many items because it's instantly on and just works. A long while back, I moved all of the contents of my traditional laptop to a cloud-based storage and at this point, when the inevitable day comes that my laptop goes (they only last max of 3.5 to 5 years max), I can't see why I would buy another PC. If most of what you do is browser based search/surfing and your media (music, photos, etc.) are in the cloud...you have to ask yourself...do you really need to purchase another laptop and all that comes with it? I think the fundamental question is "what do you really use your computer for?"...if the answer is as I described then your expectations are right and a Chromebook is for you. I think the new enhancements of the 550 make it a much more compelling purchase for those who were holding out. |
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