Samsung Discount Program Chromebook Plus V2 - XE521QAB-K01US

ppnff

Jun 12, 2021 12:31 PM

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ppnffJun 12, 2021 12:31 PM

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Quote from acharn

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Not according to various sources. https://www.urlhasbeenblocked.com...model.html [urlhasbeenblocked.com]

EDIT: Since the article was blocked, just Google it. Articles reference the stealth silver model with a metal keyboard deck and plastic bottom while the titan model has a plastic keyboard deck and bottom. Both models have a metal lid.

I have the stealth silver (purchased/received a few days ago for $180) and the keyboard deck is now plastic with a plastic bottom with a metal lid. So, I think the article might be correct back then, but the current manufactured stealth silver (Made in Vietnam - December 2020) is now different - is rounded and mostly plastic with a metal lid.

acharn

Jun 12, 2021 1:17 PM

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acharnJun 12, 2021 1:17 PM

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Quote from ppnff

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I have the stealth silver (purchased/received a few days ago for $180) and the keyboard deck is now plastic with a plastic bottom with a metal lid. So, I think the article might be correct back then, but the current manufactured stealth silver (Made in Vietnam - December 2020) is now different - is rounded and mostly plastic with a metal lid.

That's what I was thinking. Any previous advantage of the $180 over the titan $152 is really not there anymore, outside of maybe the rounded edges. Of course the titan 32gb isn't in stock, so there's that.

Overall, a nice value chromebook for $180. That screen is really nice and I like it even more than the 13.3" QLED I had used.

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qzweideal

Jun 13, 2021 12:17 AM

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qzweidealJun 13, 2021 12:17 AM

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Quote from ppnff

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I have the stealth silver (purchased/received a few days ago for $180) and the keyboard deck is now plastic with a plastic bottom with a metal lid. So, I think the article might be correct back then, but the current manufactured stealth silver (Made in Vietnam - December 2020) is now different - is rounded and mostly plastic with a metal lid.

where did you find this date "December 2020"? Thanks.

orangemetal84

Jun 13, 2021 7:50 AM

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orangemetal84Jun 13, 2021 7:50 AM

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Anyone if I can get this one and exchange my original low end Chromebook Plus for some money?

acharn

Jun 13, 2021 12:36 PM

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acharnJun 13, 2021 12:36 PM

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Quote from qzweideal

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where did you find this date "December 2020"? Thanks.

On the bottom right after the S/N.

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qzweideal

Jun 13, 2021 7:13 PM

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qzweidealJun 13, 2021 7:13 PM

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Quote from acharn

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On the bottom right after the S/N.

Thanks! Wow this is manufactured Dec. 2020. Hopefully they fixed the hinge issue.

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ppnff

Jun 14, 2021 4:59 PM

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ppnffJun 14, 2021 4:59 PM

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Quote from qzweideal

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Thanks! Wow this is manufactured Dec. 2020. Hopefully they fixed the hinge issue.

That is my hope - will probably keep given the quality of the build and screen.

raspino

Jun 15, 2021 3:36 AM

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raspinoJun 15, 2021 3:36 AM

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Got mine today. Will open in the morning and try it out

AGpennypacker

Jun 15, 2021 12:33 PM

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AGpennypackerJun 15, 2021 12:33 PM

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Quote from Techotech

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I've the Chromebook plus v1 which is painfully slow. Is this any better?

Mines still going strong.

I dont think this one is much better, and is worse battery life and a worse screen.

You may want to go to a higher end cpu.

PRYCEMYSTEAK

Jun 16, 2021 6:25 PM

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PRYCEMYSTEAKJun 16, 2021 6:25 PM

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this only works for education not the employee pricing

Last edited by PRYCEMYSTEAK June 16, 2021 at 12:48 PM.

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parana

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Jun 16, 2021 11:50 PM

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parana

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Quote from PRYCEMYSTEAK

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this only works for education not the employee pricing

work on both EPP and EDP

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TakeMeToYourDealer

Jun 17, 2021 11:48 AM

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TakeMeToYourDealerJun 17, 2021 11:48 AM

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Quote from PiCASSiMO

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EOL = End of Life? Interesting... I had no idea that Chromebooks expired. We have two at home, one old and one a little newer. How do I check their EOL?

The chromebook itself doesn't expire, what expires is support from Google when it comes to OS/security software updates.

TakeMeToYourDealer

Jun 17, 2021 11:56 AM

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TakeMeToYourDealerJun 17, 2021 11:56 AM

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How's the keyboard on this thing? Getting it for someone who is a heavy writer. Would you recommend for someone who's just about to start college?

ppnff

Jun 18, 2021 2:18 AM

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ppnffJun 18, 2021 2:18 AM

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Quote from superfastjumper

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How's the keyboard on this thing? Getting it for someone who is a heavy writer. Would you recommend for someone who's just about to start college?

Minimal travel. Like the first gen butterfly nonsense from Apple….

ragga

Jun 30, 2021 4:21 PM

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raggaJun 30, 2021 4:21 PM

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Android apps work on this?

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