Samsung announces 2in1 notebook "Galaxy Book2 Pro 360" with S pen + organic EL (March 1, 2022) | BIGLOBE News

March 1 (Tuesday) 6:30 Mynavi News

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Samsung Electronics Korea announced the new notebook PC "Galaxy Book" series to coincide with the "MWC Barcelona 2022" being held in Barcelona, ​​Spain. "Galaxy Book2 Pro 360", "Galaxy Book2 Pro", etc. will be announced, and in addition to the performance aspect, it will appeal the enhancement of the cooperation function with smartphones and tablets. The Galaxy Book2 Pro is available in two versions, a convertible 360 ​​and a regular clamshell, with display sizes of 15.6 inches and 13.3 inches, respectively. The basic specifications are the same, but there are various differences in the details. The 13.3 inch model of Galaxy Book2 Pro is 304.4 (W) x 199.8 (H) x 11.2 (D) mm, 870 g, which is thin and lightweight. The 15.6 inch is 355.4 (W) x 225.8 (H) x 11.7 (D) mm, 1.11 kg for the built-in graphics model, and 355.4 (W) x 225.8 (H) x 13.2 (D) mm, 1.17 for the external graphics model. kg. The display is AMOLED, the resolution is FHD (1,920 x 1,080 dots), the memory is 8GB to 32GB, and the storage is up to 1TB. The convertible Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is a 13.3 inch model with a weight of 302.5 (W) x 202 (H) x 11.5 (D) mm and 1.04 kg. The 15.6 inch model is 354.85 (W) x 227.97 (H) x 11.9 (D) mm, 1.41 kg. The display is Super AMOLED and the resolution is FHD. Unlike the Pro model, it uses Super AMOLED, so it achieves richer color expression with a maximum brightness of 500 nits, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000: 1, and a color gamut of 120% compared to DCI-P3. Memory is 8GB to 32GB, storage is 256GB to 1TB. The big difference from the Pro model is that it supports handwriting input compatible with the S pen. Both adopt the 12th generation Intel Core i processor, and the performance is said to be 1.7 times faster than the previous model. Graphics adopts Iris Xe, only 15.6 inches of Pro model can be equipped with Intel Arc as external graphics. With these performance improvements, games run comfortably and image editing like Adobe Photoshop Lightroom can be processed at high speed. It is equipped with robust security functions, meets the standards of "Secured-core PC" advocated by Microsoft, and has strong protection functions that can be used even in industries that require high security such as finance and government. Both software and hardware provide defense-in-depth, and the fingerprint sensor is also protected by a separate processor, increasing security. Equipped with a Private Share function as a function for sharing files with others. A feature already included in Galaxy smartphones that allows you to securely share files with smartphones, tablets and PCs using blockchain technology. You can also set an expiration date. The function of linking with Galaxy smartphones is also substantial. It uses the same "One UI Book 4" as the UI installed on smartphones, and can be operated with a UI familiar to Galaxy smartphone users. "Galaxy Book Experience" allows you to use the Galaxy app on your smartphone on the Galaxy Book, and you can launch the Galaxy app and Galaxy Notes app. "Galaxy Book Smart Switch" is a function that allows you to transfer data from an old PC to a new Galaxy Book 2, regardless of the manufacturer. You can perform operations like when changing smartphone models. It also supports SmartThings Find, which stores the location information of Galaxy products and can be searched in case of loss. In the function of linking with the tablet, it is equipped with "Samsung Multi Control" that shares the keyboard and trackpad of the Galaxy Book2 Pro with the Galaxy Tab S8. You can also use the keyboard of your PC to enter data on your tablet, or drag and drop data from your PC and tablet to each other. As for the communication function, in addition to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1, 5G compatible mobile communication function can be selected as an option only for Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6 inch. It will go on sale in April, with prices starting at $ 1049.99 for the 13.3 inch model of the Galaxy Book2 Pro and $ 1,249.99 for the 360. At the same time, it is also equipped with the 12th generation Intel Core i processor, supports "Galaxy Book 2" "Galaxy Book 2 360", vPro that can be equipped with Intel Arc graphics and up to 2 TB of storage, and is equipped with GeForce MX570 A and LTE communication Also announced the possible corporate model "Galaxy Book2 Business". The lineup has been strengthened. Yasuhiro Koyama Yasuhiro Koyama Changed from an editor of Mynavi News to a writer. According to his unscrupulous interest, he picks up genres such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and computer security. He has recently been focusing on payment coverage. He is the type who feels love for light and small things. He wants a digital camera, a PC, a smartphone ... usually something new.Click here for a list of articles by this author

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