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Samsung EDU/EPP: Galaxy Book Pro: i5-1135G7, 15.6" AMOLED, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

+ Galaxy Buds Pro + Free S/H

$630

$1,300

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Samsung.com has for Samsung Education/Employment Discount Program Members: Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6" Laptop (Mystic Blue or Mystic Silver) + Galaxy Buds Pro (Various Colors) on sale for $629.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Ronaldosingh7 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions (may work best in an incognito browser session):
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6"
  3. Click Buy Now to go to the configuration page
  4. Select your choice of color
  5. Select the "No trade-in" option
  6. Select your choice of color for Galaxy Buds Pro
  7. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  8. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  9. Galaxy Buds Pro will automatically be added to cart
  10. Total in cart will be $629.99 + Free Shipping

Specs
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 2.40GHz Processor
  • 15.6" FHD AMOLED Display (1920x1080)
  • 8GB Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+), 802.11ax
  • Backlit Keyboard + Fingerprint Reader
  • Bluetooth v5.1
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1 x USB Type-C
    • 1 x USB 3.2
  • 4-Cell 63Wh Battery
  • Weight: 2.36 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is $35 lower than the last time this bundle was a Frontpage Deal.
    • This price is $669.98 lower (52% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-year Manufacturer's parts & labor warranty
  • About this store:

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Written by Ronaldosingh7
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Samsung.com has for Samsung Education/Employment Discount Program Members: Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6" Laptop (Mystic Blue or Mystic Silver) + Galaxy Buds Pro (Various Colors) on sale for $629.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Ronaldosingh7 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions (may work best in an incognito browser session):
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6"
  3. Click Buy Now to go to the configuration page
  4. Select your choice of color
  5. Select the "No trade-in" option
  6. Select your choice of color for Galaxy Buds Pro
  7. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  8. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  9. Galaxy Buds Pro will automatically be added to cart
  10. Total in cart will be $629.99 + Free Shipping

Specs
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 2.40GHz Processor
  • 15.6" FHD AMOLED Display (1920x1080)
  • 8GB Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+), 802.11ax
  • Backlit Keyboard + Fingerprint Reader
  • Bluetooth v5.1
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1 x USB Type-C
    • 1 x USB 3.2
  • 4-Cell 63Wh Battery
  • Weight: 2.36 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is $35 lower than the last time this bundle was a Frontpage Deal.
    • This price is $669.98 lower (52% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-year Manufacturer's parts & labor warranty
  • About this store:

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Written by Ronaldosingh7

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mrkmrk69
4037 Posts
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Alpha 2
​-Great QLED Screen
-No USB Charging
-No Pen
-No 15" option
-2 in 1
-Heavier with great build quality
-Great value on sale
Pro 360
-SAMOLED - Touchscreen
-USB-C Charging
-Most feature packed
-2 in 1
-Included Pen
-Most Expensive
Pro
-AMOLED - NO Touchscreen
-USB-C Charging
-Clamshell
-Lightest, relatively speaking
-Great value if you need USB-C Charging

For me, the Pro is the best option with USB C charging (charge and send signal to monitor at the same time) that isn't more expensive because it is clamshell only. For me, I don't need another tablet / stylus device. The biggest downsides of the Pro seem to be poor audio and a chassis that flexes on the 15" model. I've heard the 13" seems more firm.
ghostfreckle
4453 Posts
1211 Reputation
Dang! Nothing "Pro" about 8gb ram… my Flex2 Alpha has 16gb ram… if it ever gets delivered. 😐
ghostfreckle
4453 Posts
1211 Reputation
8gb ram?!

Is it upgradeable? Soldered? So hard to see stuff on their website…

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Sep 17, 2021
2 Posts
Joined Jun 2012
Sep 17, 2021
corfreezer
Sep 17, 2021
2 Posts
You can choose to upgrade to i7 and 16gb of ram and still get an education discount.

I was between the pro 360 and flex2 alpha and opted for the flex2 (also i7 and 16gb ram).

The 360 doesn't have a slot for the pen, so I know I'd lose it anyway.

The most important factor for me was the fact the flex display can get much brighter and I like to use it outside.
Sep 17, 2021
2 Posts
Joined Jun 2012
Sep 17, 2021
corfreezer
Sep 17, 2021
2 Posts
Quote from norn :
very light weighted. i am not sure AMOLED is a plus or not as my eye is sensitive to low pwm flickering.
I got the alpha with an i7 and 16gb of ram.

I went for the alpha because the qled display gets significantly brighter than the pro's amoled display.

The pro 360 might be a little sturdier and lighter, but to me the ability to go to 600 nits with an outdoor mode makes the alpha the better option
Sep 17, 2021
134 Posts
Joined Jun 2009
Sep 17, 2021
eastpetersen
Sep 17, 2021
134 Posts
Has Samsung laptop quality massively changed? Every Samsung laptop I have used has been really finicky and not well built, and not well supported.
Sep 17, 2021
1,054 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
Sep 17, 2021
userroot
Sep 17, 2021
1,054 Posts
Quote from corfreezer :
I got the alpha with an i7 and 16gb of ram.

I went for the alpha because the qled display gets significantly brighter than the pro's amoled display.

The pro 360 might be a little sturdier and lighter, but to me the ability to go to 600 nits with an outdoor mode makes the alpha the better option
+ no risk of burn in
Sep 17, 2021
78 Posts
Joined Sep 2020
Sep 17, 2021
LovelyAction2335
Sep 17, 2021
78 Posts
Quote from lottathought :
Dramatic? I went through the list of events in the order that they happened. In fact, I cut out a lot to shorten the story. I can't speak for others. And I have no way to verify if what they told me is accurate. I only know why they told me my order was canceled. And since the manager affirmed what I had been told by the tech... I tend to believe it.
And understand, I never demanded the two 10%s. In fact, in neither case did I ever ask for them. They were volunteered.
As far as customer service being unreliable, I would tend to agree....but keep in mind, I was talking to their management as well. In fact, it was the management that was the most ridiculous.

Now as for the chip shortage. I would be more understanding of that. But I am very aware ..and I suspect you can verify here on SD....since my order on Aug 8, Samsung has had two more sales on the Flexbook2 Alpha. Now, what do you think they were selling if they were so back-ordered that they cant fill one from early August?

And frankly, even if it is a chip shortage ...and even if it were a host of other errors, I was not asking for anything extra. I only wanted to be back into the place I was supposed to be in line. You may come up with all sorts of excuses for everything else.....but I seriously doubt that you will be able to come up with an excuse for that. (Do I need to point out that even your excusing them requires to accept the premise that they are highly unreliable?.)

And while we are at it...why exactly is finding somebody who has even gotten worse Samsung Service a reason to excuse the service that I got? Is that how low the bar is now?
Just recieved this and opened the box for the galaxy chromebook and saw this! First one I got had a crooked hinge, and now this? OMG - https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/...x_for_the/

This was my experience. Still waiting on my laptop, Grey galaxy chomebook, that ordered Aug 13th. Est delivery is Sept 28th..
Sep 17, 2021
331 Posts
Joined Sep 2015
Sep 17, 2021
Alterbridge1989
Sep 17, 2021
331 Posts
Quote from redearth :
16gb, i7 and 1tb ssd comes out to be 1007+tax
8gb ram not 16gb ram option. For most people, 16gb of ram isn't necessary
Sep 17, 2021
46 Posts
Joined Aug 2014
Sep 17, 2021
Steven-02
Sep 17, 2021
46 Posts
Is this working for anyone now? I tried yesterday and today, not getting the discount described here and the bugs aren't free either.

Edit: bugs = buds... ugh auto correct.
Last edited by Steven-02 September 17, 2021 at 01:24 PM.

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Sep 17, 2021
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Joined Oct 2006
Sep 17, 2021
lottathought
Sep 17, 2021
1,358 Posts
Quote from Steven-02 :
Is this working for anyone now? I tried yesterday and today, not getting the discount described here and the bugs aren't free either.

How many bugs do you need, until it gets cold out, I can probably supply you with all you want LMAO
Sep 17, 2021
1,358 Posts
Joined Oct 2006
Sep 17, 2021
lottathought
Sep 17, 2021
1,358 Posts
Quote from LovelyAction2335 :
Just recieved this and opened the box for the galaxy chromebook and saw this! First one I got had a crooked hinge, and now this? OMG - https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/...x_for_the/

This was my experience. Still waiting on my laptop, Grey galaxy chomebook, that ordered Aug 13th. Est delivery is Sept 28th..
WOW!!!! Hey, if that is yours, I am really sorry. (Normal people sorry...not Samsung sorry)
I know that had to wreck the day.
Sep 17, 2021
78 Posts
Joined Sep 2020
Sep 17, 2021
LovelyAction2335
Sep 17, 2021
78 Posts
Quote from lottathought :
WOW!!!! Hey, if that is yours, I am really sorry. (Normal people sorry...not Samsung sorry)
I know that had to wreck the day.
This is the laptop I got. Cannot believe I need to go through such crap just to get a functioning laptop
Sep 18, 2021
1,842 Posts
Joined Oct 2008
Sep 18, 2021
rgadowski
Sep 18, 2021
1,842 Posts
Quote from LovelyAction2335 :
This is the laptop I got. Cannot believe I need to go through such crap just to get a functioning laptop
They had my note 8 for 2 months once and my note 10 for over 3 months to fix the screen. I demanded they buy the devices (seperate occassions) and they did and sent me a check for full price on both devices even though i bought them elsewhere.

samsung customer service is horrible. this is due to folks just buying their crap because it has the samsung name on it. once that stops things will change quickly, but for now the CS is crap at best.
Sep 18, 2021
83 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
Sep 18, 2021
ktaf99
Sep 18, 2021
83 Posts
Does the "cancel trick" still work? I go to cancel item button and it asks for a reason. I'm nervous that it will actually cancel my order. I saw on reddit some people 8 months ago were saying that Samsung fixed this and it no longer works.
Sep 18, 2021
1,901 Posts
Joined Apr 2016
Sep 18, 2021
wolfie14
Sep 18, 2021
1,901 Posts
Quote from ktaf99 :
Does the "cancel trick" still work? I go to cancel item button and it asks for a reason. I'm nervous that it will actually cancel my order. I saw on reddit some people 8 months ago were saying that Samsung fixed this and it no longer works.
It will actually cancel your order if you click. You have to contact customer service, best to do it via chat, and complain about something for them to offer 10%. Make sure you mention that you may have to cancel the order.

Once the laptop ships, you have to chat again and provide the reference number from the first chat for them to apply the 10%, so make sure you save it and take a screenshot.
Sep 18, 2021
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Sep 18, 2021
tshrimp
Sep 18, 2021
2,331 Posts
Good luck to those who order. I am still waiting on my laptop on the last Samsung deal.

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Sep 18, 2021
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jay_b12
Sep 18, 2021
84 Posts
Ordered alpha 2 on Aug 31st, was expected delivery of 21st Sept, shows 28th now. Chatted twice , first was told will receive by 28th, yesterday second rep said will receive by original expected date of 21st. Not offered 10% discount both times.
Have anyone figured out how many days do they have timer for cancellation ? is it a month ?

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