Samsung Galaxy Book Go launched in India at Rs. 39,000
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Samsung has launched its budget-friendly laptop, the Galaxy Book Go, in India. It is priced at Rs. 38,990 for the 4GB/128GB variant. The device is available for pre-booking and will go on sale from April 6 via Flipkart. Buyers can avail an instant cashback of Rs. 3,000 on HDFC Bank cards and an exchange offer of up to Rs. 18,100.
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Why does this story matter?
After a long hiatus, Samsung is back in India with laptops. In one go, the company has launched a range of devices of which the Galaxy Book Go is the cheapest. With up to 18 hours of video playback and a compact design, it is a perfect device for professionals who are always on the go and for students looking for a cost-effective laptop.
Display
The laptop has a silver finish
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go sports a compact and slim design, a conventional rectangular screen with thick top and bottom bezels, a 180-degree hinge, a touchpad, and a silver finish. The laptop packs a 14-inch Full-HD (1980x1080 pixels) TFT LED display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Dimensions-wise, it measures 14.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.38kg. It also has US military standard MIL-STD-810G certification.
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The device runs on Windows 11 Home Edition
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go draws power from a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and Adreno GPU. It runs on Windows 11 Home Edition and packs a 42.3Wh battery with 25W fast-charging support.
Connectivity
It has a 720p HD web camera
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go is equipped with a range of I/O ports, including two Type-C ports, a USB 2.0 port, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and a microSD card reader. For wireless connectivity, it offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1. The laptop offers a 720p HD web camera, dual 1.5w stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology, and an integrated second screen feature.
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Samsung Galaxy Book Go: Pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go is priced at Rs. 38,990 for the sole 4GB/128GB model. It is currently available for pre-orders. The laptop will be up for grabs from April 6 via Flipkart.