Implements : Netbook

Replaces : Nixie

Hardware Info : dev.chromium.org

Contents

• System Software
• Application Software

Specs

Make : Samsung

Model : XE503C12-K01UK

CPU : Exynos 5420 quad-A15 / quad-A7

RAM : 2GB

SSD : 16GB eMMC

Storage : microSD

Screen : 11.6"

Price : 250

Accessories

MicroSD card

Bug report on UHS support: http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=309462

Need fast random read/write speeds.

If the microSD reader supports UHC-2, wait for Toshiba card to become available. Otherwise based on The Wire Cutter:

• Samsung EVO (64GB/32GB) (£28 / £13)
• SanDisk Extreme Plus (64GB/32GB) (£60 / £30)

The Samsung EVO seems much better value.

Benchmarks

Random large-block transfers

Read/write in MB/s:

• Samsung EVO: 43.9 / 32.0
• SanDisk Extreme Plus: 85.9 / 43.8
• SanDisk Extreme PRO: 87.6 / 13.4
• Samsung microSDHC Plus: 67.35 / 20.04
• SanDisk Ultra: 43.98 / 2.45
• Toshiba microSD: 33.1 / 1.6