Samsung Chromebook Series 5 XE550C22

Chromebooks are definitely not trying to be primary computers. Instead Google is positioning them as inexpensive, additional devices that can be used by families, students, or people that want an extremely portable device that offers a more...

With a higher specification and facilities for offline use, the Chromebook is now a more viable choice for...

The Chromebook's reliance on an active internet connection and unreasonable price tag make it ill-suited for business...

While there’s a lot to like about Chrome OS’ simplicity, the Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook is still a tad too limited for most casual users day to day. The inability to install applications you’d take for granted on Windows or Mac will send many up...

More powerful hardware and a new edition of Chrome OS that lets you work offline make this the best Chromebook yet...

Built in 4W (2W x 2) stereo speakers, mic and 3.5mm standard stereo headphone/headset jack.Networking: Dual band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet and optional Verizon Wireless 3G.Software: Chrome OS.Expansion and Ports: 1 SD card slot, 2 USB 2.0...

The Series 5 550 is a winner for the new buyer and a harbinger of great things for existing owners...

If you've sniffed a wind of change in the air and are keen to get on board with the Chrome OS, then the Chromebook offers a decent hardware spec to do it with. But it's pricy, especially since a similarly priced Windows laptop or iPad-like is more...

What the Chromebook does, it does well. It's not an exaggeration to say that this is the best Web browsing experience that you'll find on a laptop. It's quick, smooth, easy to navigate via multi-touch scrolling and supported by a brilliant matte...

Google's Chrome OS is a great idea: if everything important can be done in the cloud, why not have lightweight devices that provide cheap, easy access to enormous computing power but don't burden their users with unnecessary features unless they...

Overall, the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook XE550C22 is a big leap forward for Chromebooks, and is easily the best Chromebook we've reviewed. Of course, the previous generation of Chromebook was rather disappointing, so that's not saying too much. We liked...

Ask any great inventor and they'll tell you the best concepts don't always work out in practice. The Google Chromebook is an admirable attempt at an idea that unfortunately infastructure doesn't fully support. It's a nice machine, with a few lackings,...