What you need to know
- Samsung's Galaxy Book S is now available for preorder.
- The Galaxy Book S is a thin and light laptop powered by an ARM processor.
- Release date/shipping is set for February 13.
- It's available for $999
Samsung made the Galaxy Book S available for preorder today. The laptop is one of the first clamshell laptops powered by the Snapdragon 8cx processor. Like many other ARM-powered Windows 10 devices, the Galaxy Book S gets good battery life and comes in a thin and light form factor. Samsung states that the Galaxy Book S gets up to 23 hours of battery life.
The Galaxy Book S was initially scheduled to come out in September. Samsung never issued a statement on the device's delay, but you can preorder it now. The device will be available on February 13, 2020. Samsung announced that the Galaxy Book S is available for preorder starting today. Samsung's website doesn't currently show an option to order the device, but it should update soon.
In addition to making the Galaxy Book S available for preorder, Samsung announced that anyone who preorders the Galaxy Book S before February 13 is eligible for a $100 credit towards any Samsung PC, tablet, and select accessories.
Here's a full look at the specs for the Galaxy Book S:
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Book S |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Display | 13.3 inches Full HD TFT (16:9) Touch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
| Memory | 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X) |
| Storage | 256/512GB |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD slot (up to 1TB) |
| Front Camera | 720p HD |
| Security | Windows Hello with fingerprint sensor |
| Connectivity | 802.11 Wi-Fi LTE Nano SIM Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | USB Type-C |
| Audio | Stereo (sound by AKG) |
| Battery | 42Wh Up to 23 hours of video playback) |
| Dimensions | 305.2 x 203.2 x 6.2-11.8 mm |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Colors | Earthy Gold Mercury Gray |
The Galaxy Book S will be available on Samsung's website, at Microsoft Stores, and at Verizon on February 13, 2020 and will be available at Sprint starting February 14, 2020.
Galaxy Book S
This is one of the first clamshell laptops powered by the Snapdragon 8cx. It gets up to 23 hours of battery life and comes in a thin and light form factor.
