The $299 Samsung Chromebook 4+ Makes Windows Laptops Look Overpriced

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An affordable Chromebook with everything most people need

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Samsung today (Oct. 7) unveiled the Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+, two new low-cost laptops that are great alternatives to pricier Windows laptops. 

Both laptops are available today. The Chromebook 4 starts at $229 while the Chromebook 4+ goes for $299. 

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“The Samsung Chromebook 4 line is a testament to what can be achieved when you’re focused on pushing the boundaries of convenience and value for computers,” said Alanna Cotton, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung Electronics America. “Given the tremendous response to the Chromebook 3, we worked hard to maintain the features our consumers loved, while still making great strides in design, performance, and user experience with the Chromebook 4 and 4+.”

The battery life of these notebooks should also be good. The Chromebook 4 is rated at 12.5 hours while the 4+ should get around 10.5 hours. 

Just don't expect to run demanding programs or play games on these budget devices. Packing an Intel Celeron N4000 CPU, up to 6GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage, the Chromebook 4 and 4+ aren't the most powerful machines. That said, they shouldn't have problems running Chrome OS or playing Android apps. 

Other notable features include built-in Gigabit Wi-Fi and a USB-C port for charging and fast file transfer.

Samsung's Chromebook 3 is among the best laptops available, so we're eager to see how the sequel stacks up. We should be getting the Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ in soon, so expect a full review in the coming weeks. 

Phillip Tracy

Phillip Tracy is the assistant managing editor at Laptop Mag where he reviews laptops, phones and other gadgets while covering the latest industry news. Previously, he was a Senior Writer at Tom's Guide and has also been a tech reporter at the Daily Dot. There, he wrote reviews for a range of gadgets and covered everything from social media trends to cybersecurity. Prior to that, he wrote for RCR Wireless News covering 5G and IoT. When he's not tinkering with devices, you can find Phillip playing video games, reading, traveling or watching soccer.