Samsung is releasing its Galaxy Chromebook 2 360, a very affordable but rather limited machine.
The Chromebook market is already very strong. Today there are machines running Chrome OS for every need and every budget. Some are perfect for simple office work and a little web surfing, others for playing your favorite video games, whether it’s streaming or the more recent Steam variant. Today, Samsung is introducing a new super-affordable WeU, the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360.
Samsung launches its Galaxy Chromebook 2 360
Therefore, the South Korean giant has just sold a new reliable, compact and very affordable 12.4-inch Chromebook across the Atlantic, mainly to students and educators. With a retail price of $430, this new machine is about $120 cheaper than the 13.3-inch Galaxy Chromebook 2. Despite the name difference, the two machines feature a 360° rotating hinge, making them truly one and the same. the same product family.
The difference in price lies in some important elements: first of all, the screen size (12.4 vs. 13.3 inches), its resolution (1920 x 1080 vs. 2560 x 1600 pixels), processor performance and battery power.
A very affordable but rather limited car
The Chromebook 2 360 is equipped with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and 4GB of RAM, which is really underpowered but should still be “featured enough”for one-time use for study purposes. This CPU is usually built into entry-level Windows laptops. Basically, this machine should be able to meet the current needs of our schools, including video conferencing thanks to the presence of a 720p webcam.
In terms of internal storage, there are two options: 64GB or 128GB (for an extra $20), but the microSD slot allows you to expand if needed. There’s also USB A and USB-C for more connections.
If you have the budget to afford the brand’s more expensive Chromebooks, you’re better off picking these as they offer better value for money than this Chromebook 2 360 on paper.