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6 ways this 2-in-1 laptop is perfect for your summer plans

Travelling, working, chilling — you can do it all.

A person using the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 in a sunny room.

A person using the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 in a sunny room.

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In 2024, it seems there's nothing technology can't do. Every time you look up from your current device, you discover a newer, better, faster one out there. When the time comes to upgrade your laptop, knowing which one to choose can be a real challenge — especially if you need one that can keep up with you and your adventures.

Well, there's a really good case to be made for 2-in-1 laptops. As you can figure from the name, these convertible PCs are cleverly designed to function like a laptop and a tablet, depending on which way you position it.

Picture it: Instead of stuffing your tablet, laptop, e-reader, and multiple chargers and accessories into your bag, you can just pick up one ultra-portable device and be on your way to whatever you have planned this summer.

The latest convertible laptops take this already super-flexible format to the next level, making now a great time to look into getting one. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, for instance, comes with an S Pen, Vision Booster anti-glare touchscreen, and the ability to extend the Galaxy Connected Experience with other Galaxy devices, letting you mix work with play wherever you go and whatever you get up to.

So whether you're watching a movie at the cottage after a busy day outdoors, getting some work done on the sun-dappled patio of your favourite cafe, or practicing drawing skills as you jet off on vacation, the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 can match your plans, whatever they are.

You can bring it anywhere

A person using the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 in a sunny courtyard.

A person using the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 in a sunny courtyard.

Courtesy of Samsung Canada

Whether you’re on a long-haul flight or relaxing in your backyard, the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 can suit whatever activity you have planned for it. It gets its name from the 360-degree hinge that lets you go from laptop to tablet and back again in seconds.

An obvious perk is that you get two devices in one lightweight design. That means one less thing to pull out at airport security, one less device to charge, and one less thing to carry on your commute or lug around all day.

You're not sacrificing features to achieve that, either. The super-compact Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 has a 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen, weighs 1.7 kilograms, and has a slew of ports that increase productivity and eliminate the need to carry dongles and adapters everywhere you go.

You can use it in the sunshine without squinting

In summer, it's a shame to do anything in the shade. But feeling the warm sun on your skin comes at the cost of being unable to see what you're doing on a screen obscured by the glare.

To help you make the most of the gorgeous weather, the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is designed with anti-reflective cover glass and Vision Booster — a feature that detects and adjusts automatically to outdoor light conditions.

It makes hybrid work a breeze

A person using the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 to share files to their phone.

A person using the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 to share files to their phone.

Courtesy of Samsung Canada

Hybrid work has made reliability and flexibility important when shopping for technology. A lightweight device like the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is just the thing to help you get down to business wherever you are this summer.

Thanks to its epic connectivity, it can also be the start of your ultra-portable office. Plug in your Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra to turn it into a second display, or connect your Galaxy S24 Ultra to use its tip-top camera and avoid any awkward laptop screen adjustments on video calls. By connecting your Galaxy S24 Ultra, your extended device can directly share your view from any angle to your call on your laptop.

Its long battery life won't cut your adventures short

Don't let battery anxiety disrupt your summer plans. With a long-lasting battery* that delivers up to 21 hours of video runtime,** the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 can go the distance on your busiest days, from morning emails to afternoon hikes and movie nights.

When your laptop needs power, you can charge it to 35% in just about 30 minutes* using a light and compact charger** that works with your other Galaxy devices. Then, you can get back to soaking up the sun.

The included S Pen unlocks a world of features

A person using the S Pen to draw on a Galaxy Book4 Pro 360.

A person using the S Pen to draw on a Galaxy Book4 Pro 360.

Courtesy of Samsung Canada

Because a 2-in-1 laptop is also a tablet, you get all the perks of a touchscreen and a laptop combined. One of the coolest parts of having a touchscreen laptop, especially the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, is getting to live the S Pen life.

The included S Pen makes it super easy to take quick notes by hand during a meeting, sketch a summer landscape by the lake and more. The S Pen button brings up a customizable window on your screen and never needs charging. Plus, it's as easy to carry as any other pen.

It's equipped with pro security to keep you safe.

These days, security is at the top of many people's minds. Protecting your passwords, data, and photos is essential, especially if you use your computer for work or travel.

The Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is equipped with Samsung Knox, so you can have a peace of mind while bringing your big ideas to life. It provides layers of hardware, software and identity protection to help keep your private files private.

Plus, the fingerprint reader takes protection one step further to help keep out unwanted users, no matter where the summer takes you.

The days of lugging around a heavy laptop (and tablet, e-reader, keyboard, dongles, and more) are in the past, thanks to devices like the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 that can do it all.

That's why a convertible laptop is a boon in summer. In Canada, there's not a second of sunshine and warm weather to waste, and a lightweight convertible laptop makes it easier to get up and go wherever you want and do what you want.

Summer's almost here, so embrace the season with technology that fits your lifestyle and keeps you productive, connected and entertained.

No matter what you have planned, whether you're capturing and editing breathtaking vacation footage or enjoying a sunny work-from-anywhere day, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is the perfect buddy to accompany you to the cafe, beach, trails or cottage and back home again.

To learn more about the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, visit Samsung's website or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, X or YouTube.

* Typical value of battery capacity tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 73.9Wh.
** Based on results from internal lab tests for local video playback time conducted by Samsung. Tested with results from a pre-release version of the device using inbox 65W charger under settings (1080p video playback from video files stored on the device's local storage, player-Windows video players (Media Player, Movies & TV, Films & TV) with full screen, brightness-150nits, wired earphone with default volume, airplane mode on, keyboard backlight off) without connection to Wi-Fi or mobile network, measuring the time until the device is discharged to 2%. Battery life varies significantly depending on settings, network environment, usage patterns and other factors. Actual charging speed may also vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors.
* Battery capacity and amount of charge after a 30-minute charge vary by configuration.
** The inbox charger and data cable are USB Type-C.

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