Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman 
AI-Guided Drones Transform Ukraine’s Battlefield Strategy 
Intel Boosts Malaysia Operations with Additional RM860 Million Investment 
Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature 
Australia Moves Forward With Teen Social Media Ban as Platforms Begin Lockouts 
Coupang Apologizes After Massive Data Breach Affecting 33.7 Million Users 
OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities 
Hikvision Challenges FCC Rule Tightening Restrictions on Chinese Telecom Equipment 
Banks Consider $38 Billion Funding Boost for Oracle, Vantage, and OpenAI Expansion 
Morgan Stanley Boosts Nvidia and Broadcom Targets as AI Demand Surges 
TSMC Accuses Former Executive of Leaking Trade Secrets as Taiwan Prosecutors Launch Investigation 
Nexperia Urges China Division to Resume Chip Production as Supply Risks Mount 
Quantum Systems Projects Revenue Surge as It Eyes IPO or Private Sale 
Apple Leads Singles’ Day Smartphone Sales as iPhone 17 Demand Surges 
Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX 
ByteDance Unveils New AI Voice Assistant for ZTE Smartphones 
Microchip Technology Boosts Q3 Outlook on Strong Bookings Momentum 
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 may look similar to its predecessor, but it packs some significant upgrades. It is billed as the first Chrome OS-powered device to sport a QLED screen and a speaker that promises to deliver louder audio.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 specs make it an entertainment-centric device
Samsung is bringing one of its staple TV developments to the Galaxy Chromebook 2 as it features a QLED 13.3-inch display with 1920 x 1080 Full HD. The resolution is, technically, a downgrade from its predecessor that launched with a 4K screen. But that should not be a deal-breaker as Samsung promises the new panel will deliver “over a billion different colors.”
Rounding up Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2’s entertainment-centric features is the addition of Smart AMP sound. Samsung claims this will deliver 178% louder audio than the typical amplifier.
The Galaxy Chromebook 2 might look identical to its predecessor at first glance, but it actually has some essential design changes. It features a lattice, backlit keyboard with wider keycaps than the earlier model. Color options Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray are unchanged, but the second generation features a small design change as both variants now feature black keycaps.
With Chrome OS, the device offers built-in Google services, including Google Assistant. The QLED panel is also a touchscreen and will support any Universal Stylus Initiative pen that users will have to purchase separately.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is cheaper than its predecessor
The price will start at $549.99, which is significantly lower than last year’s $999 cost. However, this appears to be an effect of some specs downgrades.
Galaxy Chromebook 2 will be shipped with lower-tier processors with options between Intel Celeron 5205U and Intel Core i3 10110U with 4GB RAM / 64GB storage and 8GB RAM / 128GB storage, respectively. It has a 45.5Wh battery that Samsung says can last up to 13 hours. Samsung launched last year’s model with a 10th-generation Core i5 chip, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD configuration, and a 49.2Wh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 release date
Samsung has yet to announced a specific release date but confirmed it arrives sometime in the first quarter of 2021. Tech fans can sign up on the official Galaxy Chromebook 2 page to receive updates about its pre-order and retail launch schedules.
