Samsung XE500C12

17 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
price (9)
design (6)
battery (6)
performance (6)
durability (5)

Negative
screen (1)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Samsung XE500C12. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the usability and durability. The battery and performance are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the screen and sound. There are some mixed comments about the keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung XE500C12 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung XE500C12

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Samsung XE500C12 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the reliability and portability. The performance and design also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the sound.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US)

With more than 9 hours battery life and a strong feature set, Samsung's Chromebook 2 is a very good value for $250.

Long battery life. Includes exclusive apps and complimentary services. Improved keyboard over predecessor. Solid performance.

Only 2GB of RAM. MicroSD card slot makes standard SD card use impossible.

Conclusion While the Samsung Chromebook 2 offers some solid improvements over the Samsung Chromebook Series 3, it's now just one among many, as the category has grown from only a few to a two-fisted handful. The Chromebook 2 does have a lot to offer,...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Allen Ngo (notebookcheck.net)

Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12) Notebook Review

Long, cool, and quiet. Compared to last year's model, the Samsung Chromebook 2 is largely the same in terms of features and appearance. However, the manufacturer has improved upon one key aspect that propels this updated model near the top of the...

Incredible battery life, Runs very cool, No system noise, USB 3.0 and HDMI-out, Small and lightweight, No creaking; Strong lid, Inexpensive

Display not bright enough for comfortable outdoor use, No SIM slot, No keyboard backlight, Plastic construction, Non-removable battery

The Samsung Chromebook 2 is a no-frills Chromebook that performs well in core aspects where target users are more likely to care about. Build quality feels thick, the keyboard and touchpad work reliably, and the notebook runs quiet, cool, and with a...

Jun, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Samsung Chromebook

I would recommend this to anyone, and I hope that if you go the refurbished route, that your experience would be as good as mine was.

I had some reservations, but went ahead and purchased a Refurbished Chromebook, thinking I wouldn't mind a few scuffs or signs of wear, as long as it functioned well. What I received was what looked like a brand new product with no appearance that it...

I don't have a single negative thing to say.

Nov, 2015

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Samsung Chromebook 2 - XE500C12-K01US

Really Happy with the Features vs. the value. Definitely a good buy!!

Lightweight. Responsive, Quality Build, Great Value

Backlit keyboard, Touchscreen; Faster processor

Oct, 2015

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Very nice, but delicate power connector and I hate trackpads

I spent an hour typing up a review, hit submit and got dumped back into the login screen. Had to reenter. I am suddenly very grumpy.

Very nice keyboard. Bay Trail Celeron plenty fast, has no fan. ChromeOS surprisingly usable even when no internet available. I run in developer mode with Ubuntu 14.4 under Crouton, easily switches between ChromeOS and Crouton using a comon Linux...

Macbook air styling brings compromises: a small power connector and no access to the battery. Power connector barrel is a dainty 2.5mm diameter, versus 5.5mm on my old Acer netbook. My connector failed out of the box (intermittent, even when fully...

Jan, 2015

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