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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: i3-10110U, 13.3" 1080p QLED Touch, 128GB eMMC, 8GB RAM Expired

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Best Buy via eBay has Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 (XE530QDA-KA1US, Fiesta Red, 2021 Model) on sale for $299 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Best Buy has Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 (XE530QDA-KA1US, Fiesta Red, 2021 Model) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member xlnc for sharing this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core i3-10110U Processor
  • 13.3" FHD QLED Display (1920 x 1080) with Touch Screen Panel
  • 128GB eMMC Storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2x2) + Bluetooth
  • Chrome OS
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader
    • 1x Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
  • Weight: 2.71 lbs
  • 4-cell 5920 milliampere hours Li-ion Battery
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BestBuy.com offers the Samsung - Galaxy Chromebook 2 - 13.3" QLED Touch Screen - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB eMMC - Fiesta Red [bestbuy.com] (Model XE530QDA-KA1US) for $299.00 with free shipping.

Features
  • Screen Type: QLED
  • Screen Size: 13.3 inches
  • Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • Touch Screen: Yes
  • Backlit Keyboard: Yes
  • Processor Model: Intel 10th Generation Core i3-10110U
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
  • Total Storage Capacity: 128 GB eMMC
  • System Memory (RAM): 8 GB LPDDR3
  • Display Connector(s): Display connection via USB port
  • 2-in-1 Design: Yes
  • USB Ports: 2 x USB-C
  • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6
  • Battery Life (up to): 13 hours
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Battery Cells: 4-cell
  • Battery Capacity: 5920 mAh
  • Media Card Slot: microSD
  • Product Height: 0.55 inches
  • Product Width: 8.00 inches
  • Product Depth: 12 inches
  • Product Weight: 2.71 pounds
  • Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year (parts & labor)

ChromeOS automatic updates until Jun 2030
Source: Auto Update policy [google.com]
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Per Google's website, this model will receive updates until June 2030.
No, it is not. Chromebooks with 10th Gen Intel CPU do not meet the requirements for Chromebook Plus.
Very normal, especially for models built around Core-series CPUs aka performance/P-cores.

As a note for those interested in switching a performance flag on this device, the Hyperthreading functionality will be turned off for security reasons [chromium.org] but can be enabled easily [google.com].

Good luck!
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ssoccerh
03-05-2024 at 08:40 AM.
03-05-2024 at 08:40 AM.
Quote from ssoccerh :
$143 open box near me. I'll give it a shot.

And it got cancelled. Oh well.
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edrock200
03-05-2024 at 10:28 AM.
03-05-2024 at 10:28 AM.
I've used a Chromebook for a while as a daily driver and really like it. I have a Windows desktop at home and use a chrome remote desktop client to remote in if I need an actual Windows app which is rare, but comes in handy. From my experience, in general, you want/need internet connectivity with these although some offline capability exists.

It's also interesting that I can have dozens of chrome windows open on my Chromebook without issue, yet a handful of chrome tabs on my windows PC can consume gigabytes of ram and bog it down significantly. However, might just be my configuration.

If you have an old laptop you want to breathe life into, you can install chrome os and try it here:
https://chromeenterprise.google/i...omeosflex/

There are also some open source alternatives that, per reddit, have better driver/touch screen support, although I personally havent tried them.
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yoFu
03-05-2024 at 10:29 AM.
03-05-2024 at 10:29 AM.
This is the first new, sub-$300, 13.3inch, 1080p laptop I've seen recently. All chromebook keyboards suck, but it has 8GB of RAM and 3700 passmarks with plenty of storage in the eMMC. It will be plenty fast.
It does weigh a bit more than I'd like. That's too bad. Had a sub-2lb Chromebook in 2016 with 4GB RAM and similar other specs that was the best laptop I've ever owned, until the 5 important keys on the keyboard wore out. Loved that Chromebook, after I wiped chromeOS and put a lite Linux onto it. I'd probably still be using it today if the keyboard didn't cost $$90 + $100 labor to replace it. Sigh.

All chromebooks seem to be fine for about 2 yrs, then things start breaking. That's been my experience with the hardware.

I'm always looking for a sub-$200, sub-2lb, laptop with 13inch 1080p screen, 8+ GB of RAM, and swap-able SSD. I'd prefer a Dell, since their keyboards seem to last the longest. My current laptop has most of that, but it is 15 inch - much too large. Too large to bring on travel. Recently, I've been traveling with an 8in tablet, but it isn't quite enough OS for my needs.

Looks like some 6th-gen Latitudes are available that meet my needs, but they list crappy 768p and 1080p resolutions. Looking at the details for each item, none are 1080p. Sigh.
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03-05-2024 at 12:27 PM.

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03-05-2024 at 12:27 PM.
For anyone that cares it looks like updates are good until June 2030

https://support.google.com/chrome...ung%2Cacer
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03-05-2024 at 06:06 PM.
03-05-2024 at 06:06 PM.
Quote from ZackMorris1 :
Was I thinking of the 1st gen one?

Yup. I have it and the screen is beautiful but that damn thing runs so hot and in my light use of it (10-15 hours total use) I got 3-3.5 hours. It was pitiful. I also bought a S7+ tablet a few months later and haven't touched the Chromebook in years. The dead giveaway on the red versions is the gen 1 with the I5 has a red keyboard too. The one in this deal is a major downgrade in specs and screen but a major upgrade in battery life. Specs are fine on it too as it's a Chromebook and can run off a potato as the processor.


https://www.laptopmag.com/feature...chromebook
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03-05-2024 at 06:35 PM.
03-05-2024 at 06:35 PM.
this is beyond an awful price..... how is this on the frontpage?!
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Minn3snowta
03-05-2024 at 06:56 PM.
03-05-2024 at 06:56 PM.
Quote from helicopter2 :
this is beyond an awful price..... how is this on the frontpage?!
I have no idea. 2021 Model with a garbage 2 core 4 thread CPU. There's an Inspiron on the front page with a 1335u that is miles ahead of this thing, and with 16gb of ram for $100 more lol.
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bieberwhole69
03-05-2024 at 07:01 PM.
03-05-2024 at 07:01 PM.
can you play google play store games on this? like cookie run or genshin?
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SplendidHome155
03-05-2024 at 07:03 PM.
03-05-2024 at 07:03 PM.
Quote from bieberwhole69 :
can you play google play store games on this? like cookie run or genshin?

Yes, all apps on google play store
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03-05-2024 at 07:05 PM.
03-05-2024 at 07:05 PM.
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Yes, all apps on google play store
can eMMC Storage handle them tho? isn't emmc bad?
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03-05-2024 at 07:21 PM.
03-05-2024 at 07:21 PM.
Quote from Minn3snowta :
I have no idea. 2021 Model with a garbage 2 core 4 thread CPU. There's an Inspiron on the front page with a 1335u that is miles ahead of this thing, and with 16gb of ram for $100 more lol.

Use case, your not going to get the battery life, the support, ease of use, and good screen quality at this price in combo.

I get the judgment.... its a chrome book. The hardware and OS are laughable in laptop terms but we aren't the intended recipient.

Case in point I have a MacBook in my bag that I use for chrome occasionally .....everything else I would use it for portability-wise is faster and easier on my phone and when I'm home I use my desktop PC. The MacBook is a waste on me.
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03-05-2024 at 07:52 PM.
03-05-2024 at 07:52 PM.
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Use case, your not going to get the battery life, the support, ease of use, and good screen quality at this price in combo.

I get the judgment.... its a chrome book. The hardware and OS are laughable in laptop terms but we aren't the intended recipient.

Case in point I have a MacBook in my bag that I use for chrome occasionally .....everything else I would use it for portability-wise is faster and easier on my phone and when I'm home I use my desktop PC. The MacBook is a waste on me.

This is really what people need to consider. I bought my Chromebook for the price but there's truly zero use case scenarios where it would work better than something else I have/had. I bought the gen 1 a few years ago on sale for almost $500 after tax and to this day I've never had buyers remorse ever on a product, including new cars, phones, you name it. A total waste of money and I'm not one to ever resell anything so it just sits in the box. The slickdeals buy now think later has bit me in the butt many times.
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03-05-2024 at 07:59 PM.
03-05-2024 at 07:59 PM.
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I have the cheapo "enterprise" celeron / 4g / 64gb version with the same screen (can be had for $100 ish on ebay) and here are some comments:
- screen is very good for videos
- keyboard is good
- build quality is good
- it is a little on the heavy side at 2.7 lbs
If you are only getting this for the QLED screen for watching videos get the cheap version like I did. Mine works fine for light web browsing and can handle citrix for remote working in a pinch
Guessing storage and ram cannot be upgraded
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03-06-2024 at 06:58 AM.
03-06-2024 at 06:58 AM.
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Does he have the 530 or the 930. My daughter has the 930 and it gets much better battery life than the 530..they look identical

He has the 530
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03-06-2024 at 08:29 AM.
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Weird that everyone is applying their gen 1 complaints to the gen 2 that's for sale here
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