ICYMI: Samsung Unpacked — Galaxy Books
This is another quick notes dump of everything that was announced in today's Samsung Unpacked (includes the replay). This is the second time I've done this, so like before, it's pretty high level. No additional commentary. Just enough to give you an idea of what was covered.
- New line of Galaxy Books
- Why can’t laptops be more like smartphones?
- Mobility, Connectivity, Continuity
- New addition to Galaxy ecosystem
- Smartphone-like mobility
- Boundless connectivity
- Open collaboration
- Best connected experience
- Recap of mobile devices
- “Life opens up with Galaxy”
- Partners
- Intel
- Performance
- Microsoft
- Continuity
- Intel
- Gregory Bryant, EVP Intel
- Intel Evo Core i7
- Thinnest design
- Custom Bluetooth
- Industry-leading connectivity
- Enhanced AI tech
- Panos Panay, CPO Microsoft
- MIcrosoft apps & services
- Seamless integration
- Deeper Windows integration
- Galaxy Book Pro & Galaxy Book Pro 360
- Thinnest & lightest book ever
- 13.3” 16.3”
- Limited colors
- Flexible hinges (360)
- Durable design
- Super lightweight PC
- Super AMOLED displays
- Eye care display
- Full port support
- Thunderbolt 4 support
- Touch screen
- Works with S Pen
- Dolby Atmos audio
- Pro keyboard
- Enhanced trackpad
- Intelligent noise cancelling
- 5G smartphone connectivity
- Instant wake
- AI engine
- Connection and performance
- Redesigned heat sink for better thermals
- Super slim battery
- 8hrs of use in 30min charge
- More sustainable
- Charger is interchangeable with other Galaxy devices
- Used recycled materials
- 2-in-1 form factor (360)
- Galaxy Book
- 15.6” display
- Slim bezel
- 180º hinge
- Mystic Blue & Silver
- Intel Core Processor
- LTE Connectivity
- Studio mode for tweaking your appearance
- Turn off camera & mic with function keys
- Long lasting battery
- Multiple port support
- Galaxy Book Odyssey
- For gamers
- Mystic Black
- Special logo
- Better processor
- More RAM
- Xbox Game Pass
- Galaxy Experience
- Work harmoniously with other Galaxy devices
- Connection, Expansion, Sharing
- Galaxy Book Smart Switch for transferring from old device
- Seamless phone-to-PC experience
- Mobile apps on the bool
- Tie in with smart home functionality
- Sync app content between devices
- Unified experience between Windows PC and Galaxy smartphones
- Can pin mobile apps to Windows task bar
- My Phone app, answer calls on Book
- Samsung apps can sync with Microsoft apps
- Second Screen to use Galaxy Tab as a second display
- Quick Share, share across devices
- Quick Search, search across devices
- SmartThings Find, locating lost devices
- SmartThings smart home controls
- Samsung Care+
- Coverage for Samsung devices
- Extended customer service