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‘Chipflation’ Drives Samsung and LG to Launch Budget-Friendly PCs
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‘Chipflation’ Drives Samsung and LG to Launch Budget-Friendly PCs

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Samsung Electronics launched the New Galaxy Book6 in South Korea as memory prices drive demand for more affordable PCs.
  • The laptop costs between 1.19 million won and 1.49 million won, depending on specifications, and features an Intel Core Series 3 processor.
  • Samsung says the device supports everyday study and work and can play video for up to 25 hours on one charge.

Rising memory prices are pushing South Korean electronics companies toward more affordable computers, with Samsung Electronics launching its New Galaxy Book6 for everyday users.

Samsung said the laptop is designed for routine tasks such as studying, completing assignments and office work. Prices range from 1.19 million won to 1.49 million won, depending on the processor, operating system and other specifications.

The launch expands Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 lineup, following the Galaxy Book6 Ultra and Galaxy Book6 Pro introduced in January and another Galaxy Book6 model released in April. The company is presenting the new model as a way to reduce the financial burden on buyers through a balance of price and specifications.

The laptop uses Intel’s latest Core Series 3 processor. Samsung also says it can provide up to 25 hours of video playback on a single charge. During the launch promotion, customers who buy through Samsung.com can receive benefits worth up to 180,000 won on the 1.34 million won model.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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