[Official] Chromebook SG

[NatureKeeper]

Samsung Chromebook Plus

Here is my quick review of my Samsung Chromebook Plus which i brought from Amazon(first time).

Order and Delivery
I had ordered the item on 28th June.Item was shipped on 30th June.
Supposed to receive on 12th July. Received item on 8th July 17.
Was surprised when it came early. Good job to Amazon and the delivery side.

Positive Points

- Interface was simple and neat.
- Chrome was able to support most the daily stuff workload(internet surfing,fb,open pdf and watch video online)
- MicroSD card support
- Beautiful screen
- 3 ways of input (Pen, Trackpad or USB C mouse(buy your own)). You will use the pen more (trust me)
- Many ways to use device (Normal laptop/Tent/Tablet mode) depending your need for keyboard usage.
- last 7 to 5 hours on a full charge with wifi on only and screen 35% brightness. You don't need 100% brightness.
- There is a build in video player, gallery viewer and file viewer.
- Portable and light.

Not so Positive Points

- 1080 videos (not streaming ones) will still play but with interlace issue. No playback issues for 720 videos. Used VLC player.
- Need a 2pin to 3pin travel adapter.
- Andriod apps can be used,but need further polishing. There should be more improvement once it is updated to 7.0 version.
- No warranty in Singapore (so it is a risk if you intend to buy).
- Devices need USB C port. Troublesome for now. Should have no problem when more USB C devices is been released.

Conclusion

- Suitable for those intend to bring around for daily surfing and casual andriod usage.
- Very pleased with purchase.

Hope the above helps with those looking at this model.

 

[lamtw22]

I also bought the Samsung Chromebook Pro from Amazon. So far, very pleased because :

1. Very colourful and vibrant high resolution screen, as good as the Dell XPS 13 or 15 QHD screen

2. Very use-able 3:2 aspect ratio screen, although 12.3 inch screen, feels as good as a 14 inch screen with similar height (too wide is wasted if you are not watching video)

3. Very versatile with 360 hinge, I use it in all 3 modes - laptop mode, tablet mode (biggest tablet)and a reversed laptop (keyboard facing down on the table). 360 is not very effective if the device is too big or too heavy. This is just nice at about 1 kg.

4. Very fast boot up (7 sec) and shutdown (3 sec). Unlike tablet, can afford to shutdown and boot up every time.

5. Very good battery life of at least 8 hours or more.

6. Performance is very good. No problem opening more than 10 chrome browser tabs. Unlike Android table, videos (eg. Youtube) on one tab will continue to run even when you switch to other tab.

Some limitations now

1. Some android apps cannot be resized to full screen and some cannot be run. Some apps doesn't present a scroll bar when you need to scroll, you need to use your finger to touch and scroll.

2. The Micro SD card can only be accessed thru' the inbuilt File Manager. Android apps that you download from Google Play Store seems to be not aware of the card (you only see internal storage folders).

3. Keyboard is not the standard windows layout. There is no cap lock (search button in place) and no delete but only backspace button (need to use Alt backspace).

Probably would not buy any more Android tablet but Chromebook. Don't have to worry about battery draining when not use, whether to buy a keyboard case or tablet stand or not, whether 10 inch is too small or not etc.

 

[parkson]

Reviews are very helpful! Did you guys use any promo code when buying from Amazon?

 

[lordlad0]

Reviews are very helpful! Did you guys use any promo code when buying from Amazon?

since when does amazon has promo code...lmao

 

[lamtw22]

Reviews are very helpful! Did you guys use any promo code when buying from Amazon?

There is a US$50 discount on Chromebook Pro now.

 

[Ed.YEO]

No thanks to a $800 chromebook. Rather spend $800 on tablet.

去HP官网買架HP 14寸Chromebook,俾加$79買個三年保修配套,唔駛$800

 

[Ed.YEO]

http://h20386.www2.hp.com/SingaporeStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=T0U64AA&opt=&sel=NTB

 

[itsme220]

I have purchased new SAMSUNG Chromebook 3. it came with 4 GB RAM, 32 GB HDD. I am planning to use this for my business and I need to access my files at clients meeting where often I may not have internet access.So my Google drive files needs to be offline so that I can use then even without internet access. Since I have more than 30 GB files, I have purchased 256 GB Micro SD card.

1) How do I move my 30GB files to 256GB Micro SD card and sync with Google drive in Chromebook.?

2) Since no security for Micro SD card, if someone steal micro SD card my files will be easily available. Anyway I can encrypt and protect.Thanks

Thanks

 

[haikallp]

Anyone knows if Dell is going to announce another Chromebook soon? Any rumors? The last one they released was in 2015.

 

[Sauron]

What do you guys think of the Pixelbook?

 

[lordlad0]

What do you guys think of the Pixelbook?

way too expensive.

 

[Wyvern8]

What do you guys think of the Pixelbook?

Reminds me to look back at Samsung Chromebook Pro instead..

Still feels its over-priced, cant accept the pricing Google set for this set. Maybe its my perception that Chromebook function is still less as compares to a standard Window laptop or maybe a MacBook..

 

[Sauron]

I also feel it's overpriced. Just like the new Pixel phones

 

[ganns2]

There is a US$50 discount on Chromebook Pro now.

Hi, how much did you pay for your samsung chromebook pro?

Currently here is the checkout price on Amazon:

Items: USD 497.00
Shipping & handling: USD 42.90
Total before tax: USD 539.90
Estimated tax to be collected: USD 0.00
Import Fees Deposit: USD 37.79
Order total: USD 577.69

The import fees deposit is GST?

 

[generalwu]

I too feels it's just too much, how I missed the Nexus's days.

 

[fuzzypoop]

anyone knows if a chromebook is the best option for me? planning to major in stats in uni but idk if a chromebook is sufficient

 

[XClusivE.L]

But somehow chromebooks loo not so "nice"

 

[yusoffb01]

anyone knows if a chromebook is the best option for me? planning to major in stats in uni but idk if a chromebook is sufficient

You need to use SPSS which ** cant run

 

[fuzzypoop]

You need to use SPSS which ** cant run

hmm what if i use the PSPP alternative on linux, or is that overdoing it

 

[Knight_Rider]

What do you guys think of the Pixelbook?

Not detachable like what was said in the report so let's wait for this https://chromeunboxed.com/news/kaby-lake-detachable-chromebook-nautilus/