What you need to know
- Samsung's Galaxy Book S is now available for preorder.
- The Galaxy Book S is a thin and light laptop powered by an ARM processor.
- Release date/shipping is set for February 13.
- It's available for $999
Samsung made the Galaxy Book S available for preorder today. The laptop is one of the first clamshell laptops powered by the Snapdragon 8cx processor. Like many other ARM-powered Windows 10 devices, the Galaxy Book S gets good battery life and comes in a thin and light form factor. Samsung states that the Galaxy Book S gets up to 23 hours of battery life.
The Galaxy Book S was initially scheduled to come out in September. Samsung never issued a statement on the device's delay, but you can preorder it now. The device will be available on February 13, 2020. Samsung announced that the Galaxy Book S is available for preorder starting today. Samsung's website doesn't currently show an option to order the device, but it should update soon.
In addition to making the Galaxy Book S available for preorder, Samsung announced that anyone who preorders the Galaxy Book S before February 13 is eligible for a $100 credit towards any Samsung PC, tablet, and select accessories.
Here's a full look at the specs for the Galaxy Book S:
| 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 will be available on Samsung's website, at Microsoft Stores, and at Verizon on February 13, 2020 and will be available at Sprint starting February 14, 2020.
This is one of the first clamshell laptops powered by the Snapdragon 8cx. It gets up to 23 hours of battery life and comes in a thin and light form factor.
