Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy Book Go spotted on Flipkart
Samsung is gearing up to launch its budget-friendly laptop, the Galaxy Book Go, in India. In the latest development, the device has appeared on Flipkart, indicating an imminent launch. The listing on the e-commerce site has also revealed that it will be up for pre-booking from March 18. The laptop was first introduced in the US in June last year.
Why does this story matter?
Samsung is getting ready for a double bonanza in India, with the premium Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 on one hand and the affordable Galaxy Book Go on the other. Interestingly, they will be sold via Amazon and Flipkart, respectively. The Galaxy Book Go is expected to be a favorite among students who typically look for a cost-effective yet feature-packed laptop.
The device has a 14-inch TFT display
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go features a compact and slim design, a conventional rectangular screen with thick top and bottom bezels, a silver finish, a 180-degree hinge, and a touchpad. The laptop bears a 14-inch Full-HD+ (1980x1080 pixels) TFT display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Dimensions-wise, it measures 14.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.38kg. It is certified with US military standard MIL-STD-810G.
A Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip powers the laptop
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go is powered by a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor, paired with up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and Adreno 618 GPU. It runs on Windows 10 Home Edition and packs a 42.3Wh battery with 25W fast-charging support.
It has Dolby Atmos-powered dual stereo speakers
The I/O ports on the Samsung Galaxy Book Go include two Type-C ports, a USB 2.0 port, a microSD card reader, and a headphone/microphone combo jack. For wireless connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi. The laptop offers dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, and a 720p HD web camera for video calls.
Samsung Galaxy Book Go: Pricing and availability
The official pricing and availability details of the Samsung Galaxy Book Go in India will be announced at the time of its launch. For reference, in the US, it starts at $349 (roughly Rs. 26,600).
