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Pixelbook
Manufacturer Google
Product family Google Pixel
Type Chromebook
Release dateOctober 30, 2017 (2017-10-30)
Operating system ChromeOS
CPU Intel Core i5-7Y57 or i7-7Y75
Memory8 or 16 GB RAM
Storage128, 256 or 512 GB SSD
Display12.3 in (310 mm), 2,400 × 1,600 resolution
Connectivity
Dimensions(W×L×H):
220.8 mm × 290.4 mm × 10.3 mm (8.69 in × 11.43 in × 0.41 in)
Mass1.11 kg (2.4 lb)
Predecessor Chromebook Pixel
Successor Pixelbook Go
Related Google Pixel Slate
Website store.google.com/us/product/google_pixelbook_specs

The Pixelbook (codenamed Eve during development) is a portable laptop/tablet hybrid computer developed by Google which runs ChromeOS. It was announced on October 4, 2017, and was released on October 30. [1] In September 2022, Google canceled future generations of the product and dissolved the team working on it. [2]

Contents

Unlike most typical Chromebook devices, the Pixelbook's retail price is much higher at around $1,000, comparable with laptops such as the Microsoft Surface Laptop. [3] [4]

History

A rumored Pixel-branded Chromebook was anticipated to be launched at Google's annual fall hardware event in 2017 as a successor to the Chromebook Pixel; [5] it was potentially a spinoff from the prior year's Project Bison, which was anticipated to be a laptop that could convert into a tablet mode. [6] Google developed and launched a similar tablet with a detachable keyboard in 2018 (codenamed 'Nocturne') as the Pixel Slate. [7]

The Pixelbook was planned as the next generation of Google laptops after the Chromebook Pixel laptop was discontinued in 2016. [8] The company realised the Chromebook line had become successful after a slow start, obtaining a market share of 58% of schools in the US, and designed the Pixelbook as a serious industry player that can compete with Apple and Microsoft in this field. [9]

Limited details, the name, and preliminary pricing for the Pixelbook leaked ahead of the official announcement; in addition, a stylus accessory would also be available. [10] The Pixelbook was officially announced on October 4, 2017, at prices starting at US$999. [11]

The Pixelbook Go was announced in October 2019 as a Chromebook with similar performance as the Pixelbook and also equipped with a touchscreen, but the Go dropped tablet mode and stylus support. By September 19, 2020, Google had de-listed all models of the original Pixelbook from its online store, effectively marking its discontinuation. [12]

Features

The Pixelbook features a 12.3-inch (310 mm) touchscreen design, allowing the device to be used like a tablet. The device also features Google Assistant with a dedicated button. It runs ChromeOS and can launch Android applications natively. [13] There is a front-facing camera capable of recording video at 720p, 30 frames per second. [14] The hinge allows nearly a full 360° range of motion, enabling the computer to operate in "laptop", "tent", or "tablet" modes, depending on the opening angle. [15]

It features instant tethering; if a wifi signal is dropped, the Pixelbook will automatically connect to a suitable smartphone signal. [4] Either of the computer's two USB-C ports may be used for charging; [16] using the provided 45 W charger, charging takes up to two hours. The 41 W-hr battery has a claimed life of 10 hours. [14]

Pixelbook initial pricing and configurations [14] [15]
ProcessorRAMStorageGraphicsPrice
(USD/GBP)
Core i5-7Y57 8 GB128 GB Intel HD 615 US$999 / £999
256 GBUS$1,199 / £1,199
Core i7-7Y75 16 GB512 GBUS$1,699 / £1,699

The top-end version with a Core i7 processor was exclusive to the Google Store and availability lagged the other models; it was not available to order until December 2017, with first shipments in January 2018. [17]

Accessories

The device is compatible with Pixelbook Pen, a stylus designed for Pixelbook and sold separately for $99/£99. [18] The stylus is pressure- and angle-sensitive, and features latency of just 10 ms. [15] It is powered by a AAAA battery. [16]

Response

The Pixelbook had a mixed response from the press, who praised the build quality but questioned the market for the device given the price.

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