Power meets Mobility with the new Samsung Galaxy Book

Samsung Galaxy Book (CNW Group/Samsung Electronics Canada)

 The Galaxy Book is a powerful 2-in-1 Windows 10 device built for professionals on-the-go.

MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 7, 2017 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. today announced the Canadian launch of the Samsung Galaxy Book, a sleek, lightweight Windows 10 2-in-1 built for productivity on-the-go.  Available in 12-inch and 10.6-inch, its versatile form factor easily transforms from tablet to notebook and comes with a stylish metal design, fast-charging battery and included in box with an advanced S Pen and keyboard.

"At Samsung, we listen to our consumers and design our technology with their needs top of mind. With the increasing shift towards mobile productivity, we are excited to launch this 2-in-1 that combines the power of a PC with the mobility of a tablet, enabling Canadian professionals to work from anywhere," said Paul Brannen, COO and Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics Canada.

About the Samsung Galaxy Book:

• Powerful Performance: Experience the power of a laptop without worrying about lag thanks to its powerful processor and fast-charging battery for extended usage. As a Windows 10 device with Microsoft Office compiling reports or creating presentations on the enhanced island-style keyboard is quick and easy.
  
  
• Pen with Precision: The precise, pressure responsive S Pen navigates with ease and is great for making notes and sketches. It is included in the box and never requires charging. You can also use Air Command to quickly access useful features and share your creations online with ease.
  
  
• Sync Seamlessly: With Samsung Flow, you can easily switch pause an activity on your smartphone and pick it right up from the same point on your Galaxy Book. You can also unlock your Galaxy Book with your smartphone and change devices as you need to.
  
  
• Maximum Mobility: Thanks to the detachable keyboard that comes in the box, the Galaxy Book is optimized for a seamless typing experience, enabling on-the-go professional to be productive wherever they work.

Retail Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Book is available in silver starting today at all Samsung Experience Stores. The 10.6-inch device will be $899.99 CDN (MSRP) and the 12-inch device will be $1,899.99 CDN (MSRP). For more information, visit:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/tablets/galaxy-book-12-0/
http://www.samsung.com/ca/tablets/galaxy-book-10-w620/

Samsung Galaxy Book Product Specification

	Samsung Galaxy Book 10.6-inch	Samsung Galaxy Book 12-inch
DISPLAY	10.6″ TFT FHD (1920×1280)	12″ Super AMOLED FHD (2160×1440)
CHIPSET	7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3 processor, Dual Core 2.6GHz	7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Dual Core 3.1GHz
MEMORY	4GB + 64GB eMMC  microSD up to 256GB	8GB+256GB SSDmicroSD up to 256GB
CAMERA	5MP FF	13MP AF + 5MP
PORT	USB 3.1(Type-C), Micro SD	USB 3.1(Type-C) x 2ports, Micro SD
SENSORS	Accelerometer, Hall, Light	Accelerometer, Hall, Light
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO , Bluetooth® 4.1	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO, Bluetooth® 4.1
GPS	GPS + GLONASS	GPS + GLONASS
DIMENSION, WEIGHT	261.2 x 179.1 x 8.9 mm, 648g	291.3×199.8×7.4mm,  754g
BATTERY CAPACITY*	30.4W / up to 9hrs, Fast Charging	39.04W / up to 11hrs, Fast Charging
OS/UPGRADE	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
SAMSUNG SERVICES & APPLICATIONS	Samsung Notes, Air Command, Samsung Flow	Samsung Notes, Air Command, Samsung Flow
VIDEO	Recording: FHD(1920X1080) @30fps Playback: 4K(3840X2160) @30fps	Recording: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps Playback: 4K(3840X2160) @60fps

* Battery life may vary depending on usage and settings. Based on laboratory testing.

About Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. 
Samsung Electronics Canada inspires Canadians to reach their full potential through a transformative ecosystem of products and services that deliver innovation and distinct design to every aspect of their connected lives. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, virtual reality and wearable devices, tablets and digital appliances.. Dedicated to helping make a difference in the lives of Canadians, Samsung's award-winning Hope for Children corporate giving initiatives supports public education, sustainability and health-related issues in communities across the country. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Emily Getz, North Strategic for Samsung Canada, [email protected], 647.466.2602

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