Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 offers a high-resolution screen for under $500
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The red is no more. | Image: Samsung It's been over a year since Samsung released its shiny red Galaxy Chromebook 2. Its next shot at this device is now available for purchase, and it's something, well, a bit different.
The new Galaxy Chromebook 2, as far as I can tell, is not nearly as red as its predecessor. (It's pretty black and white.) But it does have a 360-degree hinge, and is more affordable with a starting price of $429.99, making it perhaps a more...practical purchase on multiple fronts.
What's most interesting here is the display. Not only is this Chromebook 16:10 (a good aspect ratio - thumbs-up), but it also comes with a 2560 x 1600 screen. That's certainly going to be one of the highest-resolution screens you can get at a $430 price point.
This is still a...