Samsung officially introduced the mini-PC Chromebox and second-generation laptops Chromebook

Despite the fact that the nettop Samsung Series 3 Chromebox, and laptops Samsung Series 5 Chromebook have been demonstrated even at CES 2012 earlier this year, before their official premieres (and even then only in the U.S.), it came just now. But now know the exact specs of devices and prices.

Full name of the line of notebooks - Samsung Series 5 Chromebook 550. The series includes two models, designated XE550C22-A01 and XE550C22-H01. The specifications of the same, but the difference lies only in that the first adapter is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet connection and Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, and the second - another module and 3G.

 

In the configuration of each laptop is dual-core Celeron 867 1.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, SSD 16 GB and 12.1-inch display 1280 x 800 pixels. Among other things, equipping Series 5 Chromebook 550 - built-in web-camera, slot for memory cards, two ports USB 2.0, DisplayPort, and a connector for the headset. Claimed weight for each model - 1.48 kg, the maximum battery life - 6 hours.

 

The production index nettop Series 3 Chromebox - XE300M22-A01. It is equipped with dual-core CPU Intel Celeron B840 (1,9 GHz), 4GB of RAM and a SSD of 16 GB. The product is also fitted with an adapter connection Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, six USB 2.0 ports and three video outputs - two DisplayPort and DVI. Weight nettop - 1.11 kg. Interestingly, with the computer keyboard is not included - it is, both wired and wireless, assigned to the category options.

 

All three products are running Chrome, in this case - the nineteenth edition with an improved interface and support for several new features such as Google Drive and Remote desktop.

Sales of Samsung Series 5 Chromebook and Samsung Series 3 Chromebox in the U.S. starting today, May 30. The cost of a laptop that supports only Wi-Fi, is $ 450, a version with support for Wi-Fi and 3G is estimated at $ 100 more expensive. For comparison, during the announcement at CES 2012 was assumed that the laptops will cost $ 400 and $ 450 respectively. As for the price of Series 3 Chromebox, it is lower - $ 330. Devices can be purchased only at major online retailers like Amazon, NewEgg, and BestBuy.

Keyboard Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for the Mac, iPad and iPhone is powered by a solar battery

Unlike other similar devices, wireless keyboard Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 does not need batteries or accumulators. The input device, designed for use with Mac, iPad and iPhone, powered by built-in solar panel.

 

According to the manufacturer, the battery is able to feed the keyboard battery from any source of light - outdoors, indoors and even in low or artificial light. A full charge allows you to work within three months - even in total darkness (at the rate of eight hours per day).

To a computer, tablet or smartphone keyboard is connected to interface Bluetooth. There are fast switching from Mac to iPad and iPhone (while you can "fix" to the keyboard for up to three devices). The layout of the keyboard includes keys Command, Brightness, Eject, and other keys, which are used to the presence of computer users Apple.

Sales of Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 should begin in the U.S. and Europe in early June for a suggested price of $ 80.