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The Samsung Series 5 XE500C21-A04US Wi-Fi Chromebook lets you stay in touch online with its high class 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networking and its Google Chrome OS. This remarkable Chromebook is powered by a fast Intel Atom N570 1.66GHz processor and 2GB of DDR3 memory. Savor every activity going on with its 12.1-inch display, and store extra important files with its 16GB SSD. Go online and socialize with this amazing Wi-Fi Chromebook today.
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div class="aplus" pInnovatively designed to go as long as you can, the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 lets you spend the whole day surfing, streaming, and working on the web on just one charge. With less than 10-second booting and an amazing 6.5 hours of battery life, the light and sleek Chromebook Series 5 gives you the ultimate web experience that you won't find on any other laptop./p div class="rightImage" style="width: 400px;"img alt="Samsung Chromebook" height="247" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/samsung/samsung-srs5_chrome-glamor-open-sm.jpg" width="400" / div class="imageCaption"Search for the best web experience and you'll find the new Samsung Chromebook Series 5 (see larger image)./div /div pThe Chrome-based operating system features a streamlined user interface, making it easier for you to navigate the web--where you already spend most of your computing time. All your apps, documents, and settings are stored safely in the cloud. Every Chrome notebook runs millions of web apps, from games to spreadsheets to photo editors. And the Samsung Chromebook uses advanced technology to help prevent malware and viruses from accessing your data without you ever having to lift a finger./p pThis Samsung Chromebook in Black features a 12.1-inch LED-backlit display with an anti-reflective screen. It's powered by a next-generation, dual-core Intel processor, which combines performance and energy efficiency to provide new levels of support for applications like games, as well as Adobe Flash technology for improved access to multimedia sites such as YouTube and Hulu. Weighing in at 3.3 pounds, the ultra compact design provides maximum portability without compromising on functionality and optimal performance/p pYou'll be able to connect to ultra-fast Wireless-N networks in your home or office, and it includes two USB ports, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, buttonless touchpad with multi-gesture support, and a webcam for video chats and snapping pics for social networking sites./p div class="leftImage" style="width: 300px;" p /p img alt="Silver Samsung Chromebook" height="202" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/samsung/samsung-srs5_chrome-silver-open-sm.jpg" width="300" / div class="imageCaption"The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 boots in less than 10 seconds (see larger image)./div p /p img alt="Silver Samsung Chromebook" height="219" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/samsung/samsung-srs5_chrome-silver-cover-sm1.jpg" width="300" / div class="imageCaption"Your Chromebook gets better and better over time with automatic updates (see larger image)./div /div h4Chromebook Features/h4 h5Instant On/h5 pThe Samsung Chromebook gets you on the web as quickly as possible. It boots in less than 10 seconds and resumes instantly from sleep. Open the lid, and you're back on the web so you don't miss a beat. And Chromebooks are designed to get faster over time as updates are released./p h5Find Your Next Favorite Web App/h5 pEvery Chromebook runs millions of web apps, from games to spreadsheets to photo editors. Thanks to the power of HTML5, many apps keep working even in those rare moments when you're not connected. To try the latest apps, visit the Chrome Web Store or just type in a URL. You can easily create shortcuts on your new tab page to launch your favorite web applications, so that you can enhance your online experience. No CDs required./p h5Simplicity in Sync/h5 pChromebooks keep your apps, documents, favorites and settings safely in the cloud. That means you can login to a friend's Chomebook and access your profile without disturbing theirs. Or, if you lose or break your Chromebook you have nothing to worry about. Just get another and login, you will be back up and running in minutes like nothing happened./p h5Forever Fresh/h5 pYour Chromebook gets better and better over time, unlike a traditional PC. When you turn it on, it updates itself. Automatically. All of your apps stay up-to-date, and you get the latest and greatest version of the operating system without having to think about it. Annoying update prompts not included./p div class="rightImage" style="width: 300px;"img alt="Samsung Chromebook screen" height="217" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/samsung/samsung-srs5_chrome-screen-sm.jpg" width="300" / div class="imageCaption"SuperBright 12.1-inch LED display is 40% brighter./div p /p img alt="Samsung Chromebook battery" height="217" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/samsung/samsung-srs5_chrome-battery-sm.jpg" width="300" / div class="imageCaption"PowerPlus provides up to 6.5 hours of uninterrupted use./div /div h5Friends Let Friends Log In/h5 pChromebooks are easy to share with family and friends. They can log in to experience all of their own Chrome settings, apps and extensions, or use a Guest session to browse privately. Either way, no one else using your Chromebook will have access to your email and personal data./p h5Built-in Security/h5 pChromebooks run the first operating system designed from the ground up to defend against the ongoing threat of malware and viruses. They employ the principle of "defense in depth" to provide multiple layers of protection, including sandboxing, data encryption, and verified boot. Websites load quickly and smoothly and all your apps, documents, and settings are stored safely in the cloud./p h4Hardware Features/h4 h5SuperBright LED Display/h5 pThe anti-reflective 12.1-inch LED display has a mirror effect and produces the sharpest images with 300-nit brightness, which is up to 40 percent brighter than normal laptops. Get outstanding picture quality and text readability, even when you're outdoors. Enjoy the web longer without straining your eyes./p h5Wireless-N Wi-Fi/h5 pIt's easy to get connected to the Web with built-in Wi-Fi, which is compatible with ultra-fast Wireless-N networks (802.11n) as well as backward compatible with older networks (802.11b/g). As your Chromebook boots up, it quickly connects to your favorite wireless network so you're on the web right from the start./p div class="leftImage" style="width: 400px;" p /p img alt="Chromebook ports" height="383" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/samsung/samsung_chromebook_ports.jpg" width="350" //div h5Easy-to-Use Full-Sized Keyboard/h5 pMake the most of the web by using a keyboard that's designed for it. Your Chromebook comes equipped with a dedicated search key, a new row of web-enabled keys, and a comfortable, full-size layout that doesn't cramp your fingers so you can get more done and make fewer errors./p h5Longer Battery Lifespan with PowerPlus/h5 pSamsung's intelligent battery charging technology enables the battery to keep 80 percent of its original capacity for up to 1,000 recharges--more than 3x longer than a typical battery. This makes our batteries more economical and since fewer batteries need to be replaced over the lifecycle./p h4Key Specifications/h4 table tbody tr td ul liProcessor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom dual-core N570 processor /li liStorage: 16 GB solid-state drive (SSD) /li liSystem Memory: 2 GB /li liCommunications: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) /li liPorts: Two USB 2.0, 4-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC) /li liAudio: Built-in stereo speakers, combo headphone/microphone jack /li liBattery: 4-cell battery for up to 6.5 hours of use /li /ul h4What's in the Box/h4 pSamsung Chromebook Series 5 (model XE500C21-A04US), power adapter, operating instructions/p /td /tr /tbody /table /div