Let me start by saying that this is not a review. I have been absolutely in love with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook since January 2020. I am a huge Samsung fanboy and have most of their phones, tablets, and Chromebooks. This article contains affiliate links to the products I mention.
When it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, I was 100% all-in for the device in January of 2020; then, the reviews started to come in. The battery life degraded the device’s performance. So I decided to wait for a price drop.
My heart told me just to buy it, and I should have listened. However, I purchased an excellent Acer Chromebook Spin 13 with all the qualities of the Galaxy Chromebook and a bigger screen and battery. I have used the Acer religiously for 1.5 years. In fact, every article I have written was on my Acer, except for the last two.
To speed this story up, I finally was able to buy the Galaxy for $500 directly from Samsung, but now I was in Japan. I had to wait another six months to get home to open it. I opened it 24 hours ago, and boy o boy—what a treat.
There are a few reasons I wanted the Galaxy Chromebook from the beginning. My favorite laptop of all time is the 2015 12” Macbook. The Macbook weighed under 2 pounds. For me, being under two pounds is a must for my full-time laptop.
The Galaxy added some more features on top of the Macbook, including a 4K display, pen support (included), 360-degree hinge, and a touchscreen. Plus, the color, Fiesta Red, is a sight to behold.
I’ll tell you right now that there isn’t much I will complain about on this laptop. For my uses, the battery life has been more than capable. I will caveat by saying that I have learned how to avoid actions that drain my battery life on my other Chromebook.
Specific actions on my workflow, mainly Grammarly and Pinterest, seem processor-intensive, so I found some workarounds. Grammarly, I turn it on only after I complete the article. For Pinterest, I use the Android App, not the website, which reduces strain on the CPU as I scroll back and forth.
I was able to incorporate those techniques into my Galaxy Chromebook to maximize battery life. I have had no issues, and the battery seems to be able to survive five hours. For me, I just need it to be able to last an article and some creative time.
Now, I want to talk about what I love about this laptop. I am actually considering buying another one, just to hold onto for the future. I do not know if another Chromebook of this caliber will ever exist again. Remember, Samsung released the Galaxy Chromebook 2, and it is heavier and less feature-rich. I fear that the first iteration will disappear by 2022. Okay, what I love.
- Screen. The Screen is just gorgeous—a 4K panel with excellent color and brightness.
- Keyboard. It is hard to create a keyboard on a tiny laptop, so being able to type on this is incredible. Plus, the keys are pretty quiet as well. I didn’t wake my wife when I was typing next to her.
- Color. The Fiesta Red color is the best thing since sliced bread.
- Fingerprint reader. A fingerprint reader is rare on a Chromebook.
- Pen support. The S-Pen is a fantastic addition to any electronic device.
- Backlit Keyboard. Samsung included multi-stage backlighting, which you can control to reduce battery drain.
- Weight. The weight of this device is my favorite part. It is under two pounds, and you can take it anywhere. The charging brick isn’t huge, and it is stylish, so carrying both will be advantageous to everyone.
Now, I will get into my one major negative. Since battery life isn’t a chore for me, the only negative I have is the heat. This is a fanless device, which can cause the heat to permeate through the rear vents. I like to type in bed with my blankets, so my legs are protected. If I were bare-skin, I would have needed to stop using the device because it was uncomfortably hot.
The heat isn’t a deal-breaker by any means, but something to consider if you use the device on your bare legs. Other than that, I cannot find a flaw in this device. Just seeing it gives me a shot of adrenaline. It is such a beautiful, well-crafted device.
Advantages as a writer. As a writer, the portability of the device is my favorite part. Everything is secondary and a luxury. Chrome OS is making strides in the tablet portion of the OS, which will help this device as a 2 in 1.
The reason I became a writer is to have the ability to write on the beach. In this near-future scenario, I would want my Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with me on that beach. This is the computer I dream about. It will be my computer for the next four years unless another one unseats it.
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is a writer’s computer. It is incredibly portable, sexy, and feature-rich. Besides the heat, I cannot find a flaw in the device. The keyboard may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for me, the ability to carry this thing everywhere is worth the price of admission.
I bought mine directly from Samsung, with a military discount, for $500. That is the deal of the decade. Wherever you decide to get one from, do it quickly. With the release of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, I fear that they will be going away soon. 99% of all the articles you read from me will type on this machine, with 1% going to random unknown circumstances. I LOVE THIS CHROMEBOOK.
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