Google to sell Samsung Chromebook for $249

In spite of the success that Google had with their Android platform, it seems that there’s no stopping Google from releasing newer versions of the Chome OS-based laptop. Just recently, they announced the new 11.6â€ Samsung Chromebook XE303C12.

Chromebook

The new Samsung Chromebook is the first machine to be powered by the South Korean’s new ARM-based SoC, the Exynos 5 Dual. When we first featured this processor a few months back, we thought that the chip is destined for tablets or smartphones and never imagined that itâ€™ll be the backbone of the upcoming Chromebook. Along with the dual-core 1.7GHz processor, the chipset also comes with a 2GB DDR3L RAM and a 16GB SSD, all of which are house inside a 17.53mm thin body.

Samsung Chromebook XE303C12 specs:
11.6â€ HD LED Display, 1366×768, 200 nits
Samsung Exynos 5 Dual 5250 1.7GHz, 1MB Cache
2GB DDR3L RAM
16GB SSD
Mali-T604 (Quad-core), openGL 3.0 (Haiti)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
0.3MP Webcam
2x 1.5W Stereo Speaker
1 x USB 2.0 port
1 x USB 3.0 port
3-in-1 SD Card slot (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
2-Cell 30WHr Li-Po battery (up to 6.5hrs)
Chome OS
Dimension: 289.56 x 205.49 x 17.53mm
Weight: 2.43lbs

Back in May of last year we shared with you guys why we think Google Chromebook will fail in the local scene because of the Chrome OSâ€™ internet-dependency for most of its features. Although not much has changed in terms of how the OS works, weâ€™ve seen some improvement on the internet connectivity in our country which may help this notebook gain some Pinoy audience if ever it hits the local shelves. And that is a big if.

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We still think that the Samsung Chromebook will have a hard time competing with tablet PCs especially considering that Windows RT tablets are just around the corner. However, its affordable USD249 price tag, may just give potential budget-conscious buyers a reason to grab this netbook. Would you agree?

Ronnie Bulaong

This article was written by Ronnie Bulaong, a special features contributor and correspondent for YugaTech. Follow him on Twitter @turonbulaong.

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18 Comments

chromebook says:

11 years ago

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jego207 says:

12 years ago

Seems like an OK machine with the exception of 16GB ssd. Perhaps there are better options in the market at the same price range. Next.
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Benchmark says:

12 years ago

Is that the globe g-cash/amex card you are saying? Probably that is the one
:)

Or maybe you can try paypal. There is this link in paypal that they will create a US address for you and have it shipped here. Of course you have to settle for the shipping and tax. I forgot what the name of the paypal service.
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bujoco says:

12 years ago

Yes sir, yan nga po :)

for me, okay na okay to since hawak ng globe. I mean, worry free or safe kumbaga. May mahahabol ka kapag halimbawa may prob na naencounter sa shipping diba. hehe :D

Prime Health says:

12 years ago

Will this work with the latest Ubuntu 12.0.4 OS?
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Ramon says:

12 years ago

Curious ako sa capability nung bagong exynos 5 processor ng samsung :)

Malakas sya sa mobile device peropano kaya sa laptop? Makakapag compete ba sya sa i5 or i7 processor + discrete graphics?

Sana may lumabas nang reviews hahaha
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bujoco says:

12 years ago

Try niyo na lang yung bago ng globe. Yung virtual card. You can buy anywhere in US. Then ship na sa bahay niyo mismo :)
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bujoco says:

12 years ago

Eto oh, https://www.gcashonline.net/gcashamex/

very interesting :)
Zo says:

12 years ago

any link para more info on this?? :D

Wayne Ponz says:

12 years ago

Hope magimport kayo sa US then sell dito online, parang ung dati sa Nexus 7 deal :D
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John says:

12 years ago

[Confirmed by asia.cnet.com] This product won’t be available in Asia.
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Abe Olandres says:

12 years ago

So, it’s Amazon.com then. :)

simplynice93 says:

12 years ago

Full review sir!
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Fred says:

12 years ago

hmm. so dependent sa chrome apps to?
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Jon says:

12 years ago

Install Android on it!!!
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wh2 says:

12 years ago

tempting for its price tag. dami nang pamimilian.
for a price range of $250, #nexus #iPadMini #googlechrome
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