Samsung Galaxy Book Go, Go 5G, with Snapdragon processors, launched
What's the story
As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget-friendly laptops, Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Book Go notebook in the US market. It is offered in both 4G and 5G variants.
The device starts at $349 (roughly Rs. 25,500) and comes with a Snapdragon Compute Platform, a 14-inch Full-HD display, up to 18-hours of battery life, and Dolby Atmos audio.
Here's our roundup.
Design and display
They tip the scales at 1.38kg
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Go 5G feature a premium and slim body with thick top and bottom bezels, a 180-degree hinge, a silver finish, and a touchpad.
They bear a 14-inch Full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) TFT screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Dimensions-wise, the laptops measure 323.9x224.8x14.9mm and tip the scales at 1.38kg.
Internals
The devices run on Windows 10
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Go 5G draw power from Snapdragon 7c Generation-2 and Snapdragon 8cx Generation-2 chipsets, respectively, coupled with up to 8GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 128GB of storage.
They boot Windows 10 Home/Pro. The vanilla model houses a 42.3Wh battery with 25W fast-charging support and boasts of up to 18-hours of screen time.
Connectivity
The duo packs a 720p HD camera
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Go 5G are equipped with a range of I/O ports, including two Type-C ports, a USB 2.0 port, and a headphone/mic combo jack. For wireless connectivity, they offer support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and 5G/LTE (optional).
The machines also pack a 720p HD web camera and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology.
Information
Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Go 5G: Pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go carries a starting price-tag of $349 (roughly Rs. 25,500) for the base-end Wi-Fi-only variant and will be up for grabs starting June 10. The 5G model will go on sale this fall.