Samsung dodged releasing a highly charged mobile device at the MWC and instead opted to reveal two new Windows 10 laptops. They might look similar to the Tab S3 which was also announced at the event but are fundamentally serving an entirely different purpose as desktop replacements.
The larger Book 12 has 3:2 aspect ratio on the display which also comes with 10-bit HDR support which is quite rare to see in portable devices. Everything has received an update from the redesigned S Pen Stylus to the backlit keyboard with better key spacing and travel. The 3 position stand is collapsible which protects the device as well as makes it highly suitable as an on-the-go device. Needless to say but it can also be detached and used exclusively as a tablet while writing with the stylus.
The smaller and lesser powered Book 10 doesn’t feature all the bells and whistles from the Book 12 but instead is laser focused on bridging the gap between being small enough to carry everywhere and large enough to do tasks with ease.
The devices can sync with Samsung smartphones to deliver notifications or text messages on a bigger screen. For added security, the fingerprint sensor on the smartphone can be used to unlock the Book. The company also made a passing mention of a new VR headset to succeed the Gear VR.
Indian pricing and release date haven’t been mentioned.
Samsung Galaxy Book 10 Specifications:
Display: 10.6-inch TFT FHD
CPU: 7th Gen Intel Core m3 processor
Memory: 4GB RAM
Storage: 64GB/128GB (Expandable upto 256GB via microSD)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10
Colour: Silver
Size: 261.2×179.1×8.9 mm
Weight: 640 g(Wi-Fi) , 650 g(LTE)
Camera: 5MP front
Battery: 30.4W
Samsung Galaxy Book 12 Specifications:
Display: 12-inch Super AMOLED WQHD
CPU: 7th Gen Intel Core i5 processor
Memory: 4GB/8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB/256GB storage (Expandable upto 256GB via microSD)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10
Colour: Silver
Size: 291.3×199.8×7.4mm
Weight: 754 g
Camera: 13MP rear, 5MP front
Battery: 39W