Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US) : Angle
The Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US) ($249.99) is a slim 13-inch Chrome OS laptop that hits the sweet spot of price and capability
Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US) : Keyboard
The keyboard is slightly changed from its predecessor, with subtly curved keycaps instead of the previous flat, chiclet-style keys, and a better keystroke feel—where the previous model's keys were a little loose, these are solid.
Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US) : Exterior
The plastic exterior is still relatively plain, but in a more stylish, minimalist sort of way.
Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US) : Chassis
The chassis has a faux-leather textured surface, but it raises the question—what's the point of mimicking leather (complete with stitching) if you're going to make it silver?
Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US) : Right-Side Ports
On the right side, there are a USB 2.0 port and a headset jack.
Samsung Chromebook 2 (XE500C12-K01US) : Left-Side Ports
On the left side are a USB 3.0 port, a full HDMI port, and a microSD card slot. That microSD slot is a significant change from other Chromebooks, which, as a rule, have all offered full SD card support.