Samsung unveiled a new member in its family of laptops at its Unpacked event today, and it's a looker. Called the Samsung Galaxy Book S, the laptop sports an incredibly thin-and-light design that looks nothing less than portable.
The Galaxy Book S isn't expected to launch until September, but we were able to get some hands-on photos of the laptop at the event today. If Samsung piqued your interest with the launch, you can get a closer look at the Galaxy Book S in the gallery below.
The Samsung Galaxy Book S is a 13-inch laptop powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx chip. While Lenovo has debuted a prototype device with the 8cx, the Galaxy Book S the first retail laptop to be announced sporting this particular chip. We'll have to wait for real-world benchmarks, but the Snapdragon 8cx is the first ARM chip designed specifically for PCs, and it's expected to close the gap with Intel in terms of performance.
Here's a full breakdown of the Galaxy Book S's specs:
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Book S |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | 13.3 inches Full HD TFT (16:9) Touch (no inking) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
| Memory | 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X) |
| Storage | 256/512GB |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD slot (up to 1TB) |
| Front Camera | 720p HD |
| Security | Windows Hello with fingerprint sensor |
| Connectivity | 802.11 Wi-Fi LTE Nano SIM Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | 2x USB Type-C |
| Audio | Stereo (sound by AKG) |
| Battery | 42Wh Up to 23 hours of video playback) |
| Dimensions | 305.2 x 203.2 x 6.2-11.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.1lbs (0.96 kg) |
| Colors | Earthy Gold Mercury Gray |
The Galaxy Book S was debuted right alongside the new Galaxy Note 10, which sees Samsung cozying up with Microsoft by coming preloaded with OneDrive integration, Office apps, and a dedicated toggle for Windows 10's Your Phone features in the Quick Actions panel. While the Galaxy Book S launch is still around a month away, the Galaxy Note 10 will go up for preorder on August 8 at Samsung, the Microsoft Store, and carrier stores.
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VisionTek 8,000 mAh micro-USB power bank ($13 at Dell)
This compact dual-output powerbank can speedily recharge any and all your devices, thanks to a two-amp "fast charge feature," using its micro-USB out port. Its simple design includes an LED indicator, and it costs about as much as a single ticket to the movies.
Panasonic eneloop AA batteries (From $13 at Dell)
Panasonic's rechargeable batteries are among the best available, and just a couple of them will keep your favorite remote, mice or other peripherals powered up when you need them. They're also eco. And the company's affordable charger fits and charges both AA and AAA batteries at the same time.
Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($30 at Dell)
This unobtrusive Qi wireless charging pad looks good (and kind of like a UFO …) and easily charges all your Qi-compatible device up to 5W. Its LED indicator lights up when you're charging. And it costs just $30.
