Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2, previously declared to arrive in “the first quarter of 2021,” finally has a release date. You can order it today from Samsung and Best Buy, and it will begin shipping on March 1st. The models start at $ 549.99.
Although technically the second device to bear the name “Samsung Galaxy Chromebook”, this laptop is a step back from its $ 999 predecessor – an ultra-thin premium OLED device – when it comes to hardware. It is a little thicker and heavier, at 2.71 pounds and 0.55 inches thick. And Samsung has replaced the next-generation 4K OLED panel on the Galaxy Chromebook with a more standard QLED screen (which, according to the company, can produce more than a billion colors). The Chromebook 2 comes in the same colors as its predecessor (“mercury gray” and a bold “fiesta red”), and includes a touchscreen with a pen holder (although not included).
We spent some time with this device earlier this year, so check it out if you want more information.