Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550                                  Prices

 

For people who would like to try out working with the Google Chrome OS, going for the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 laptop would prove ideal. Particularly if you are constantly surfing and online, you might want to choose this laptop because it has been tailored to ensure stress free daily browsing.

 

The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 has an improved hardware among various features and specs when compared to the initial version. It is lighter than many laptops in its class and presents a strong battery life.

 

But the most striking factor about this laptop is the way it has been customized to provide advanced web perfomance, not forgetting that it has a pretty solid virus protection system to keep the ‘bad guys’ away from interrupting your little online bliss. This Samsung model offers a wide range of cloud-based applications and the best of Google products such as Gmail and Google Docs to mention a few.

 

Design

The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 has a more appealing Chrome OS interface than what you might have experienced with the previous version. It showcases a fast booting time too. The laptop has a 12.1 inch matte screen display capble of handling HD displays hence making it a perfect laptop for movie lovers.

 

The screen display is complimented by a cool 300 nit brightness. Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 has a matte grey lid, plastic chassis and the power button can be located at the top front row of its keyboard. It has a wide spaced keyboard with plenty of room for you palms. As a result you might find it enjoyable chatting with your friends in various social sites using this laptop. Its touchpad is spacious as well.

 

This laptop weighs approximately 3.3 pounds with dimensions of 0.7 × 11.25 × 8.3 inches (HWD). Definitely not the lightest of laptops but light anyway and less bulky too, consequently reasonably portable. For connectivity purposes this laptop has the following ports: 2 USB 2.0 ports, Display port, VGA, HDMI, memory card slot, Ethernet, DVI, Headphone/microphone jack.

 

Features

1. Operating System: Google Chrome OS (64-bit)

2. Processor: 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Celeron 867

3. RAM: 4GB (maximum supported)

4. Hard Drive: 16 GB SSD

5. Screen Display Size: 12”

6. Touchpad

7. Maximum Resolution: 1280 × 800 (WXGA)

8. Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics

9. 1.0 MP Camera

10. Stereo Speakers/Microphone

11. Ports: 2 USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI, DVI, Ethernet, Headphone/microphone jack

12. Slots: 1 × 4-in-1 memory card slot

13. Memory Card Reader: 4-in-1

14. Weight: 3.3 Ibs

15. Height: 0.7 inches

16. Width: 11.25 inches

17. Depth: 8.3 inches

18. Battery Life: 6 hours

19. Wi-Fi 802.11n

 

Pros

The Chrome OS of Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 has been improved from the original version. It also has a faster processor compared to that of the earlier version. Thanks to its comfortable keyboard and touchpad, a user can spend hours chatting without any discomfort or impediments.

 

Cons

First and foremost, Chrome OS still has its general downsides that one should be ready to tolerate when going for this model. Users are forced to be online most of the times they are using this laptop because the OS is based on a browser. Its speakers are not so good even at maximum volume. Finally, this laptop has a shorter battery life than the earlier version.

 

Conclusion

Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 is a quality cloud based laptop but highly priced considering the value it can offer to a user.