Good video. I question whether "Go" language should even denote affordability -- it ought to just speak to portability. I have the Pixelbook Go and I'll tell ya, that speaks to portability, definitely not price.
there was no "standard" of how to use and interpret that term. google definitely had made it "portable and affordable" on their Android Go branding, but apparently samsung on this case made it something different. I'm curious to see other companies trying to adopt this term edit: after watching the video further, Samsung definitely intent a similar meaning to Google's branding here
I just bought a S24 Ultra off Amazon and it was part of a qualifying Samsung deal currently to get one of these Chrome Book Go's for Free! I'll take a free laptop any day regardless of the quality!
Another plastic, low budget book, you'll play with for 3 seconds at Walmart. Until Google slaps Tensor in a homemade machine, trust Metallica, nothing else matters.
Yes, it has a TN-display, which is a real bummer when it comes to viewing angles. However, a TN has faster response time, which makes scrolling and playing more pleasurable - less blur. 😄
The phone's exposure for recording is... interesting (I don't know if that's the right word). There's a computer store by my condo, and the TN screen on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook GO reminds me of the Chromebooks they have on display o_O LOL It looks decent, if not okay.
You can just about steal these on eBay or on other secondary vendors due to the pathetic reviews this chromebook gets. I picked one up recently for appx $40 bucks second hand. My honest opinion??? It's fine! Yea the screen isn't the best, but it is quick with the intel n4500 chip and the keyboard and track pad are a lot better than on other budget chromebooks. Like this reviewer also noted, the speakers are nice, It's sturdy and works fine. I'm happy.
OK but you didnt mention at all the fact that this CB has a sim card slot and you can get wifi on the go with it. This maybe 4 G but i think they now tout a 5G model. If all of this is true it would make a great travelling machine for medium duty work in the USA and when travelling abroad. Will you take a look at this and let us know how that 4G / 5G works? and do a more complete review of those capabilities that few if any CB's have?
I just picked one of these up from AT&T for $7 a month. I need it for work so it's fine for that usage, if I need anything more I have an M1 MacBook Pro
4gb of ram and 32gb of internal storage is just not enough in 2021 in my opinion, I get that its "budget" Chromebook but it still doesn't make sense to get something like that
I don't think I could add a non-touch screen device to my portable arsenal. Touching screens is just part of my workflow and part of my muscle memory at this point! But it is compelling to be able to get a always connected device at such a nice price point and I imagine it's only a matter of time before one comes out with a touch screen.
The display is the only reasons why I would steer clear from this Chromebook. All around is a great laptop, but you are staring at the screen all time and imagine seeing something in 2021 with Standard HD screen and washed out TN panel with poor viewing angles. As you said, at least put 1080p IPS panel with not so accurate colors or brightness. It would have made a lot of buyers happier. I agree, you can do better for $300 these days. For example, the Lenovo Duet 5 w. OLED display is around $350-$400 and it’s 2-in-1 form-factor. You be the judge
I bought the windows samsung book go and I immediately returned it because even having a full HD display it looked awful. My budget jumped from 300 to 600 pretty quickly lol. I realized display was the MOST important feature to me. I bought the Samsung flex alpha 2 that has a BEAUTIFUL 13.3 qled screen
I wanted to buy this but then i installed ChromeOS Flex with Playstore on X1 carbon 5thGen which makes it an awesome chromebook with FHD+ display backlight keyboard 8GB ram and 256 flash storage and google assistant with much more smoother experience than most of 500USD range chromebooks
An IPS display even at 720p would at least be ok, the screen is absolutely horrible. Everything else about this chromebook is decent if not nice. I love the over all design. Really, really nice. But the screen is the biggest let down by far. Let's hope that Samsung fixes this in the future. If they do they will definitely have a winner on their hands.
Chromebooks aren't for everyone, but I do recommend going for the mid-range chromebooks. Like M3/i3 + 8gb ram and higher. Hell I'm still on an M3 Pixelbook GO and it still runs smooth despite it being fanless. Once the 12th gen Intels start making it to Chromebooks, it'll be killer.
No one ever cites the hinges...This is the same as my current HP 14 in that the hinge is a long singular type ending about 2" in on either side.. To me that's way better than the 2 individual hinges on the ends with nothing between them... Unless it's just a tricky way of covering 2 standard hinges I think the long single type like yours and mine is allot more rugged..
I really think you could find something better. It is definitely affordable and has some good features but not enough for $300. I personalty think you can find something better in this price range.
There's always someone in the market for a cheap laptop. It isn't for me but if it's just emails and browsing or you you really don't care about the 720p bit or you just want something branded on a budget brand new.
This video could be 10 minutes shorter and give all the same info. Also if you actually pay money for this thing you are a sucker. I got it free from Verizon and still don’t want it lol.
The comment that I had just left in response to this one removed because it was flagged as spam or a scam. I wasn't trying to sell anyone on anything. I was stating a fact on where I got my chrombook and what it typically costs. Sensitive @55 people .
I bought a 4G model of this chromebook from my carrier for $249. I did not know that the screen was TN, and when I got it home I was honestly shocked by how bad it is. I can't believe that something bearing the galaxy brand name has such a terrible screen. That being said I use it hooked up to a 1080p monitor and I don't have any other problems with it. My last chromebook was the Lenovo duet and this feels much faster. Overall I'm pretty happy with it.
You should buy the computer I just did. It's 550 at best buy right now. It's the Samsung flex alpha 2. It has 8gb of ram with a 250gb hard drive and iris xe graphics..it has a gorgeous 13.3 qled screen with 100% color accuracy. It's normally 850 so for 550 it's a good price. I would not buy a chromebook for video editing. Mine Is windows 11
So, in italy samsung is giving away free chromebook go if you purchase a last S or Z serie phone. I bought a galaxy z flip 3 for 550 euros new, and i'm waiting for my chromebook to be shipped home free :)
$300 is too much for a TN panel, entry level plastic track pad, tinny speakers (sorry, I agree the spoken word sounds good, But the music sounded awful), only 4 Gb RAM, lack of touchscreen... what I mean to say is, why get this when you can get a much better low end Chromebook experience from Acer or others at this price point, or pay less for a similar device with these specs? But thanks for the video, at least I won't be tempted when I see it on sale online 😅
pretty bad even tho it is really cheap u have much better options I mean I have hp and for that money I have pentium 8gb ram 128 gb SSD and FullHD display with battery that last about 6 to 12 hours so this seem kinda bad and I think lenovo's and acer's have about same value for that money so this is probably some cheap cash grab by sumsung
Less than full HD is an automatic deal breaker for me now, there are $160 chromebooks with full HD panels. And TN is terrible as well. It's just not something they should compromise on at this point, it looks terrible. For $250 you should be able to have full HD IPS and 64GB of storage.
I wish manufacturers would stop pushing out these crappy cheap chromebooks - it lessens the experience and gives Chrome OS a bad name. You get what you pay for.
I bought the windows samsung book go and the screen was unbearable even though it was full HD. I bought the Samsung flex alpha 2 and the screen is AMAZING. I am a samsung fanatic since I got my s21 a year ago. I have galaxy buds+, samsung 2019 tab A, the galaxy book flex alpha 2, and now the watch 4 lol. Next will eventually be a samsung chromebook and better samsung tablet
This. The Samsung CB4+ was 1080p TN, and Acer is great in the mid range, having most 11-13" devices do a decent IPS panel if it's 720p resolution. But to go bottom barrel on both? Oof. Costco has this at $199 right now with 64GB of storage, so that seems more appropriate pricing for as it is.
Greetings from Colombia. I would like to know which computer would be a better choice at a similar price, the HP Chromebook 11A or the Galaxy Chromebook Go.
OK sooo I'm in the UK, iv fallen for the Samsung galaxy chromebook in red, its now a few years old and I have just found out I can import from the USA to UK via amazon, question is... At 599 dollars plus shipping. Is it worth the buy? Or even the chromebook 2 galaxy.. Please let me know your thoughts.
Even 64GB of storage isn't enough for my light use of Android and Linux. SDCard Support is seriously spotty. It would be a little better if the spot was more physically secure like a Framework SSD module, instead of popping out when you look at it wrong.
No need to repeat we get it. It’s an low end device 😂😂😂 remember everyone can’t afford expensive things. Respect feelings
It's too expensive $300 for not hd screen 4gb of RAM. Yeah it's a big no.
Chrome OS doesn't need as much RAM
I got a galaxy book go 5g for $200
@@mariohoopedme used?
@@JayOne44 yes, but in very good condition I bought it from the seller cellfree if you want to check it out
I got one for 130$
Good video. I question whether "Go" language should even denote affordability -- it ought to just speak to portability. I have the Pixelbook Go and I'll tell ya, that speaks to portability, definitely not price.
Yeah I was just pricing their 4K display pixelbook though and I definitely concur. It's not affordable!
there was no "standard" of how to use and interpret that term. google definitely had made it "portable and affordable" on their Android Go branding, but apparently samsung on this case made it something different. I'm curious to see other companies trying to adopt this term
edit: after watching the video further, Samsung definitely intent a similar meaning to Google's branding here
I just bought a S24 Ultra off Amazon and it was part of a qualifying Samsung deal currently to get one of these Chrome Book Go's for Free! I'll take a free laptop any day regardless of the quality!
Did you get your ChromeBook? How trash is it?
Got same offer, it will be a while till they send them out, approx. 45 days after claiming they said.
@@karol_k my mam loves her chromebook go lol I gave it to her as I didn't need it. It's not the best, but for her she loves it
The Lenovo duet really changed the lower end chromebook game. For $299 this device will struggle to compete in that space.
The problem is it's not available in my country.
I agree that HD screens shouldn't be on laptops bigger than ~11.6" Good video! 👍
You might want consider taking yourself off camera for half of the video and showing the actual screen...
Another plastic, low budget book, you'll play with for 3 seconds at Walmart. Until Google slaps Tensor in a homemade machine, trust Metallica, nothing else matters.
it weird that Samsung of all companies didn't put a better screen in their Chromebook
The one I have has amoled. The older model still but more expensive than the newer models.
Yes, it has a TN-display, which is a real bummer when it comes to viewing angles.
However, a TN has faster response time, which makes scrolling and playing more pleasurable - less blur. 😄
Yes, indeed, but not all the time. I have a Samsung Chromebook 4, and it has a 60hz TN panel.
Yep, a Low End Chromebook and a little Cheap, usable keyboard, and display resolution is Lower End, Because it a Low End Chromebook, lol, lol
GO usually refers to a lighter variant of a Standard thing. For example Android GO edition.
The phone's exposure for recording is... interesting (I don't know if that's the right word). There's a computer store by my condo, and the TN screen on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook GO reminds me of the Chromebooks they have on display o_O LOL It looks decent, if not okay.
You can just about steal these on eBay or on other secondary vendors due to the pathetic reviews this chromebook gets. I picked one up recently for appx $40 bucks second hand. My honest opinion??? It's fine! Yea the screen isn't the best, but it is quick with the intel n4500 chip and the keyboard and track pad are a lot better than on other budget chromebooks. Like this reviewer also noted, the speakers are nice, It's sturdy and works fine. I'm happy.
OK but you didnt mention at all the fact that this CB has a sim card slot and you can get wifi on the go with it. This maybe 4 G but i think they now tout a 5G model. If all of this is true it would make a great travelling machine for medium duty work in the USA and when travelling abroad. Will you take a look at this and let us know how that 4G / 5G works? and do a more complete review of those capabilities that few if any CB's have?
Yeah I'm with him on the whole "Go" terminology. When I saw the title of the video my mind immediately went to portable laptop
I just picked one of these up from AT&T for $7 a month. I need it for work so it's fine for that usage, if I need anything more I have an M1 MacBook Pro
they know in a few months this is gonna come down to about 150 usd. so they plan ahead and cheapen the manufacturing cost.
spot on. Its now 159.00 @ Metro PCS
it seems like a nice entry level chromebook. The price has to be right.
Considering Samsung was giving these away with the purchase of a high-end Samsung Galaxy phone, this would be a super good christmas present for kids
@@pucciox40 100% right
4gb of ram and 32gb of internal storage is just not enough in 2021 in my opinion, I get that its "budget" Chromebook but it still doesn't make sense to get something like that
I don't think I could add a non-touch screen device to my portable arsenal. Touching screens is just part of my workflow and part of my muscle memory at this point! But it is compelling to be able to get a always connected device at such a nice price point and I imagine it's only a matter of time before one comes out with a touch screen.
I have 3 chromebooks and 2 have touchscreens - I virtually never use the touchscreen on either.
You and I look the same 😊
I have it and happy its all around laptop with decent price
Is it still running good? What do you do on yours? Is it slow? How bad is it?
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The display is the only reasons why I would steer clear from this Chromebook. All around is a great laptop, but you are staring at the screen all time and imagine seeing something in 2021 with Standard HD screen and washed out TN panel with poor viewing angles. As you said, at least put 1080p IPS panel with not so accurate colors or brightness. It would have made a lot of buyers happier. I agree, you can do better for $300 these days. For example, the Lenovo Duet 5 w. OLED display is around $350-$400 and it’s 2-in-1 form-factor. You be the judge
I had the Duet 5 for 48 hours. It's a stuttery mess. It's no more nimble than the 10.1 Duet at 2x the cost.
I bought the windows samsung book go and I immediately returned it because even having a full HD display it looked awful. My budget jumped from 300 to 600 pretty quickly lol. I realized display was the MOST important feature to me. I bought the Samsung flex alpha 2 that has a BEAUTIFUL 13.3 qled screen
I wanted to buy this but then i installed ChromeOS Flex with Playstore on X1 carbon 5thGen which makes it an awesome chromebook with FHD+ display backlight keyboard 8GB ram and 256 flash storage and google assistant with much more smoother experience than most of 500USD range chromebooks
Will get one just to watch Hulu or Netflix when chilling at work
The term "go" has always meant lower tier specs and lower price than it's predecessor to me
Every Chromebook needs at least 8gb ram and 128gb storage.
I wonder if they'll make a gaming laptop
I do like this Chrome book! 300 bucks? Good deal!
An IPS display even at 720p would at least be ok, the screen is absolutely horrible. Everything else about this chromebook is decent if not nice. I love the over all design. Really, really nice. But the screen is the biggest let down by far. Let's hope that Samsung fixes this in the future. If they do they will definitely have a winner on their hands.
Chromebooks aren't for everyone, but I do recommend going for the mid-range chromebooks. Like M3/i3 + 8gb ram and higher. Hell I'm still on an M3 Pixelbook GO and it still runs smooth despite it being fanless. Once the 12th gen Intels start making it to Chromebooks, it'll be killer.
No one ever cites the hinges...This is the same as my current HP 14 in that the hinge is a long singular type ending about 2" in on either side.. To me that's way better than the 2 individual hinges on the ends with nothing between them... Unless it's just a tricky way of covering 2 standard hinges I think the long single type like yours and mine is allot more rugged..
Great specs for 1995. I saw one being sold and came here to see what it’s about. I wouldn’t buy it discounted. Horrible.
Hi guys..May I ask if its okay not to shut down our chromebooks just like a macbook. Thank you.
I really think you could find something better. It is definitely affordable and has some good features but not enough for $300. I personalty think you can find something better in this price range.
There's always someone in the market for a cheap laptop. It isn't for me but if it's just emails and browsing or you you really don't care about the 720p bit or you just want something branded on a budget brand new.
Yes I’m getting one for my 9 year old for Christmas he is literally only using it for robolox
i have a chromebook and something is wrong with it its screen is like a grayish color idk how to fix it does any one know
This video could be 10 minutes shorter and give all the same info. Also if you actually pay money for this thing you are a sucker. I got it free from Verizon and still don’t want it lol.
The reason it has go in the name is because uncan put a sum card in it so you don't need to be connected to WiFi when u are out
sounds like to me your a samsung basher, Every video I seen about samsung chromebooks you down them.
This is ok on a budget,At least it’s not grossly overpriced like Chinese/Indian made Apple MacBook
Personally I hate it no touch screen, screen is a big turn off my dell laptop for just a bit more money is much better value. JIMO
Nice review as usual. Maybe a good deal at around $200 to $250.
The comment that I had just left in response to this one removed because it was flagged as spam or a scam. I wasn't trying to sell anyone on anything. I was stating a fact on where I got my chrombook and what it typically costs. Sensitive @55 people .
My Samsung is junk. It shuts off at random, and loses Wi fi connection at random, its very annoying.
32GB storage in 2021. Ridiculous 😡
I bought a 4G model of this chromebook from my carrier for $249. I did not know that the screen was TN, and when I got it home I was honestly shocked by how bad it is. I can't believe that something bearing the galaxy brand name has such a terrible screen. That being said I use it hooked up to a 1080p monitor and I don't have any other problems with it. My last chromebook was the Lenovo duet and this feels much faster. Overall I'm pretty happy with it.
Everything has the Galaxy name. From the low end to the high been that way for years in most Asian countries. You get what you pay for.
What the fuck are you smoking
LOL i had a samsung chronos 7 from years ago and that screen was TN....samsung fell out of the laptop race because they sucked
I got this Chromebook for free from Verizon because we have their internet and it’s ok and Xbox remote play works good on it
What would be a good computer for editing photo's but won't brake the bank? I'm in need of a computer for editing photo's
You should buy the computer I just did. It's 550 at best buy right now. It's the Samsung flex alpha 2. It has 8gb of ram with a 250gb hard drive and iris xe graphics..it has a gorgeous 13.3 qled screen with 100% color accuracy. It's normally 850 so for 550 it's a good price. I would not buy a chromebook for video editing. Mine Is windows 11
@@anonymouslc7278 thank you 😊
@@drewschmanke6238 np :) i just bought it and absolutely love it
So, in italy samsung is giving away free chromebook go if you purchase a last S or Z serie phone. I bought a galaxy z flip 3 for 550 euros new, and i'm waiting for my chromebook to be shipped home free :)
I prefer Lenovo Chromebook Duet
m1 MacBook Air 8GB you get a used one for $400
Im apparently getting this for free for switching to Verizon 5G for home internet. I say for free im a-ok! Lol
Is it any good? What's your take on the Chromebook Go? I've heard absolute horror stories about this
$300 is too much for a TN panel, entry level plastic track pad, tinny speakers (sorry, I agree the spoken word sounds good, But the music sounded awful), only 4 Gb RAM, lack of touchscreen... what I mean to say is, why get this when you can get a much better low end Chromebook experience from Acer or others at this price point, or pay less for a similar device with these specs?
But thanks for the video, at least I won't be tempted when I see it on sale online 😅
pretty bad even tho it is really cheap u have much better options I mean I have hp and for that money I have pentium 8gb ram 128 gb SSD and FullHD display with battery that last about 6 to 12 hours so this seem kinda bad and I think lenovo's and acer's have about same value for that money so this is probably some cheap cash grab by sumsung
Less than full HD is an automatic deal breaker for me now, there are $160 chromebooks with full HD panels. And TN is terrible as well. It's just not something they should compromise on at this point, it looks terrible. For $250 you should be able to have full HD IPS and 64GB of storage.
That was a bad review. Filibustering with no substance.
It's an Android in a Laptop with LTE, and you can even install Linix. That's a big deal.
I bought an acer chromebook costs $150 and it has an IPS screen… geez Samsung it’s almost 2022 and we are still using HD screen with TN panel…. Failed
I wish manufacturers would stop pushing out these crappy cheap chromebooks - it lessens the experience and gives Chrome OS a bad name. You get what you pay for.
LOL that screen is such a joke. Why does that kind of display exist in 2021 lmao
This guy don't do this laptop no justice 😂
Getting one of these for free with my purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Z-Flip 5. Certainly not gonna moan :)
I'm now confused about color ordering when comparing T-shirt, channel logo and Chrome logo. Something is wrong, does not compute
I am having this shipped to me for literally 20 bucks, perk to opening a business account with ATT
Wasted brain cells hearing this guy NOT explain the details of this Chromebook 🤦
What is a lower end chromebook? I bought the spin 513 with snapdragon for 300 dollar. It has s full hd ips panel, an aluminum cover on the top etc.
Its called Go because its sim compatible. You can connect anywhere on the go.
When I open my chromebook it automatically starts opening the Google play store. Is there a way to stop this
I bought the windows samsung book go and the screen was unbearable even though it was full HD. I bought the Samsung flex alpha 2 and the screen is AMAZING. I am a samsung fanatic since I got my s21 a year ago. I have galaxy buds+, samsung 2019 tab A, the galaxy book flex alpha 2, and now the watch 4 lol. Next will eventually be a samsung chromebook and better samsung tablet
Nice lol, I'm trying to collect all the Google versions of those devices lol
SAMSUNG S6 Lite 2022 model might be a good choice for you / which is renewed with New processor and also supports DeX
lol!!! Lower end. lol,,,Dont be running up on us for watfching how we spend.
I hate mine. Sent back to Samsung once and will probably be going back again this week.
They should have gone with a 1080p TN or atleast IPS if 768p. The design is really nice though.
This. The Samsung CB4+ was 1080p TN, and Acer is great in the mid range, having most 11-13" devices do a decent IPS panel if it's 720p resolution. But to go bottom barrel on both? Oof. Costco has this at $199 right now with 64GB of storage, so that seems more appropriate pricing for as it is.
Love your content, ❤️ Please suggest a good chromebook for India, any expert is welcome to give me suggestions. I'm confused.
250 is still too much for this. Should be around 200 all things considered
4g of ram 32g internal, non HD - yeah, I'm out.
Great expression at 7:54 to understand which is your opinion about this chromebook 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I bought the samsung s23 ultra yesterday and the free gift is the chrome book go. 😊
I'm on the fence buying this. It seems like the major gripe with reviewers is the screen.
Is it better the chromebook go or a chromebook 4+?
Chromebook go has better specs
Asus beats Samsung anyday
Greetings from Colombia. I would like to know which computer would be a better choice at a similar price, the HP Chromebook 11A or the Galaxy Chromebook Go.
Going to have to say the Galaxy Go.
Just got d of these for free and to be honest I kinda Don't even want them lol
OK sooo I'm in the UK, iv fallen for the Samsung galaxy chromebook in red, its now a few years old and I have just found out I can import from the USA to UK via amazon, question is... At 599 dollars plus shipping. Is it worth the buy? Or even the chromebook 2 galaxy.. Please let me know your thoughts.
It’s pretty old at this point for that price. A Galaxy chrome book 2 can be had for $300 on eBay here in the USA.
Pls guys don’t buy this one if you like developers.
Why?
Very nice video and concept
What is the best 14 inch Chromebook or laptop priced under $300 in your opinion?
that screen format and the wide bezels are unacceptable these days.
I agree about the screen resolution its terrible in fact I wish I hadn't got it now
Go means it has a sim slot for portable data,so internet on the GO
Why did they put a Tn panel in the Duet even has a better screen, I think ifit has a better panel would be a pretty good go product
Unclear to me how this is worth $300, maybe half of that
Even 64GB of storage isn't enough for my light use of Android and Linux. SDCard Support is seriously spotty. It would be a little better if the spot was more physically secure like a Framework SSD module, instead of popping out when you look at it wrong.
*sigh* another Intel laptop? Why are we still using Intel?
Pity it can't be upgraded
loving it. great review!
Can i use sd card for apps?
Mmmmh this one or Samsung Chromebook 4+??
Unfortunately, this is a definite pass at that price.
My Google go chrome SUCKS.. I'm a huge Google Chrome fan so this is really disappointing
This is not a review. This is nitpicking!