Samsung is reportedly launching its next Chromebook series but this time with a faux-leather finish similar to the one found on its Galaxy smartphones.
Information leaks and press renders prior to an official announcement are becoming a tradition. In a latest leaked image from @evleaks on Twitter, a new series of Samsung Chromebooks was shown with the lid wrapped in neatly textured faux black leather. The new leather design for the Samsung Chromebook 2 is similar to Note PRO and Tab PRO tablets and the most recent Galaxy S5 smartphone. It looks like the fake leather is going to become the company's signature design for the rest of its devices.
The Samsung Chromebook 2. pic.twitter.com/3a28tLVgBm
- @evleaks (@evleaks) March 2, 2014
Samsung gained popularity for its leather touch on Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S5 smartphones, so it clearly wants to cash in on the popular design. The Chrome-OS powered laptop in the leaked Twitter image shows it will have at least one USB port and a 3.5mm stereo jack for audio. The current Chromebook model by Samsung features two USB ports, one HDMI output and a SD card slot. It runs on Exynos 5 Dual processor with 2GB in-built memory and 16GB hard drive.
Another report from OMG Chrome via Ubergizmo, citing an American B&H Photo Video store website, says that Samsung's new Chromebook lineup will arrive in two models, 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch. These Chromebooks will be an upgraded version of the current Samsung model. The 11.6-inch model, expected to hit a $299.99 price range, will feature Exonys 5 SoC, 4GB RAM and 16GB hard drive. Details on the 13.3-inch device are scanty except for a 4GB RAM and a base price of $399.99. The bigger screen product will carry a full HD screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, while the 11.6-inch Chromebook will go easy with a 1366 x 768 screen resolution. The listing of both products has been taken down from the retail store site.
The new Chromebook series by Samsung will certainly be an overhaul of its predecessor. The company has stayed put on this part of its device portfolio since the release of its plastic Chromebook in October, 2012.
