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Samsung Chromebook Pro premium specs leaked, according to several reports

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If you’re already convinced a Chromebook is in your future or you’re looking to upgrade from a low-powered model, leaked info about Samsung’s Chromebook Pro could be the news you’re waiting for, according to Engadget.

Websites with detailed specs and pre-order information reportedly popped up and down during the past few days. Engadget turned to Chrome Unboxed for information on the Chromebook Pro leaks, including a pre-order page on Adorama — which no longer exists. Forbes also cited Chrome Unboxed in its coverage of the expected Samsung Chromebook Pro, which it mentions would be positioned to compete with Hewlett-Packard’s Chromebook 13.

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According to the reports, the Chromebook Pro will have an all-metal case, a six-core 2GHz ARM CPU, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of onboard storage. Battery life is rated at 10 hours. The machine is expected to include a 12.3-inch, 2,400 x 1,600 resolution touchscreen. The screen is supposed to rotate 360 degrees so you can use like a conventional notebook with a keyboard or as a flat tablet. In tablet configuration, an included stylus could support pen-friendly Android applications, similar to the pens in Samsung Note phablets.

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The Chromebook Pro’s metal case reportedly measures 0.5 or 0.55 inches thick and weighs 2.38 pounds. Pricing from the leaked pages was $500. That price is higher than previous Samsung Chromebooks and more expensive than low-end Windows notebooks. However, the pricing, if it sticks, is low for a sub-2.4 pound Windows notebook with a thin all-metal case and high-resolution screen. That price is the same as the HP Chromebook 13.

Chromebooks are abound at or near the $200 price level, typically with plastic cases, 1,366 x 768 resolution screens, 2GB RAM, and 16GB Storage. The step up to the $300 price level includes such higher-powered Chromebooks as the Acer Chromebook 14 with a metal chassis, full-HD display, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of storage.

By incorporating a still-yet-higher resolution touchscreen display, and one that rotates and supports an included stylus plus a more powerful processor, the spec list for what appears to be the Samsung Chromebook Pro should spark some interest in those content with the Chrome OS who seek a relatively powerful machine with premium features.

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