Samsung’s line of laptops is solid, and the Galaxy Book2 360 is a great example; why Apple will be rolling out new charging cables for iPhones and iPads.

Sleek Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is a standout

I’ve had a chance to try out a number of Windows-based laptop computers over the past couple of months, and what sets Samsung’s Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 (starting at $1,700) apart is its sleek design.

With a 15.6-inch screen, the Book2 Pro 360 seems larger than standard laptops that might be carried around by students, but it’s amazingly thin (12 mm) and light (1.41 kg), so while you’ve got great screen real estate, you don’t have the bulk or weight that normally goes with it.

Having the larger chassis helps in another way, though, and that’s in battery capacity and run ife, which are key concerns for students who may be starting their day at 8 a.m. and not finishing until the evening.

It’s got a big enough battery (68 Wh) to drive 21 hours of video playback, and if you do need to charge, the Book2 Pro 360 comes with a universal fast charger that will get you up to a 40% charge in only 30 minutes.

The larger screen also means that when you fold the Book2 360 in half, you’ve got a decent-sized tablet for sketching (with an S Pen, sold separately) or watching movies.

European Union passes law to standardize charging cables for mobile devices

In a landmark decision issued yesterday, the European Union has decided that all mobile electronic devices, including phones, tablets, e-readers, and earbuds, must use USB-C connectors for charging.

The move was to reduce the amount of waste created and to improve life for consumers.

According to a study by a commission set up by the EU and reported by Reuters, “half the chargers sold with mobile phones in 2018 had a USB micro-B connector, while 29% had a USB-C connector and 21% a Lightning connector.”