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The editors liked
This machine is put together really
Really well and the attention to detail is phenomenal. Every external screw is hidden from sight
The fans are efficient and almost completely silent
Porting from a tiny gap in the rear of the lower lid. From opening
Screen is incredible
Great keyboard and trackpad
Excellent design
Top-shelf hardware and build quality
Striking and minimalist design
Excellent high-density touchscreen with great color
Contrast
Brightness
And viewing angles
The keyboard and trackpad are a pleasure to use
Fast internals
The slick-looking
Intel-powered Google Chromebook Pixel combines the touch screen support of Windows 8 with the MacBook Pro's high-res Retina display. It also includes three years of free 1TB cloud storage
And has a 4G LTE option
Luxurious and sturdy design
Superior high-resolution display
Fantastic keyboard and touchpad
Very loud and clear speakers
4G LTE built in
Stunning high-res screen
Terrific keyboard and touch pad
Elegantly trim design
1TB of Google Drive storage free for three years
Comes with 1TB Google Drive subscription for three years. Comes with LTE service (100MB/month). Brilliant screen. Backlit keyboard. Boots and runs quickly. 12 free Gogo Internet passes. Self-updating. Cloud everything.
Gorgeous highdefinition touchscreen
Solid body and keyboard
Gorgeous high-definition touchscreen
Solid build
Amazing screen
Very fast
Solid Performance
World-class Construction
Gorgeous 12.85" High-Res Touch Panel
Free LTE with $1499 Model
Amazing keyboard + trackpad
Rock-solid build quality
Excellent touchpad
Sharp
Bright 2560 x 1700 display
Unparalleled Web performance
Runs cool and quiet
1TB of free cloud storage for 3 years
Beautiful construction
Pleasurable track pad
3
2 screen.
Brilliant screen display
Good touch response
Great keyboard
Excellent design and build quality
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4G LTE
Chrome OS
Chromebooks
Google
Laptops
Pixel
Beautiful
High-res display
Incredible build quality
High quality anodized aluminum matte chassis
2560 x 1700 resolution Gorilla Glass touchscreen display is as impressive as it sounds
Chrome OS is easy to use with a low learning curve
Very low system noise
Large keys and touchpad
Excellent 1080p playb
The editors didn't like
This is an awesome rig saddled with an albatross of a price tag. Even if the limited potential functionality of Chrome OS didn't turn you off
Paying $1300-1450 for it probably will. And even given as much time as I spend on the Internet
Dropping $1300 o
Average battery life
Chrome OS is still severely limited
Price is a deal-breaker
Runs a bit hot
No USB 3.0 ports
As of this writing
The touchscreen
The trackpad
And the CPU are all under-utilized by Chrome OS
The Internet is still catching up to high-density displays
Pricing starts at a lofty $1
299
Web-based Chrome OS requires you to be online to do most tasks
Web apps can't yet compare to most Windows or Mac software
Especially for media-centric activities like video
Expensive
Interface not optimized for touch
App selection could be better
Experienced some instability
Below-average battery life
Lacks USB 3.0 support
Shockingly expensive for a Chromebook
Finite offline functionality
Lackluster battery life
USB 2.0
Not 3.0
Only four hours battery life. Some reverberations from keyboard and chassis at high volume levels. Aside from the light bar and piano hinge
It's blocky like like a reference model from the mid 2000s. Only 64GB of local storage. No USB 3.0 ports. Internet
Chrome OS limits users to Web apps
Chrome OS window management can be frustrating
Premium price
Limited OS
Poor usability in Offline Mode
Pricey
Chrome OS Has Limited Functionality
No USB 3.0
Meager local storage capacity
Uninspired design
Short battery life
Overpriced
Chrome OS dependent on Internet
Power connector should be magnetic
Rather heavy
Not everyone will like the 3
2 aspect ratio display
Battery life could be better
Battery life won't get you through a full workday. Most websites and webbased apps aren't fully ready for touch input. Chrome OS needs more gestures support
Too. Not all desktop apps can be matched in the browser. USB 2.0 instead of USB 3.0 makes no sens
Limited OS functionality
Poor battery life
High cost
Playback of 2048 x 1536 resolution video or higher can result in slight stuttering
First things first, there is definitely a place for Chromebooks in today's markets. The Pixel is easily the top tier of all of the Chromebooks. I'd easily want to use the Pixel's touchscreen over any Windows 8 computer. After spending more time with th...
Published: 2013-05-31, Author: Jason , review by: anandtech.com
Something magical happened during the course of this review. I know many of you have been waiting for it, and we apologize for the delay. But truth be told, it was worth it. I'd already spent a few weeks with the Pixel when it entered the bowels of Anand'...
Poor usability in Offline Mode, Pricey, Chrome OS Has Limited Functionality, No USB 3.0, Meager local storage capacity
It's actually quite difficult to sum up the Chromebook Pixel. From a design and build quality standpoint, there is no other notebook on the market that can top it. The machined aluminum, brilliant keyboard, responsive trackpad, and class-leading touch-ena...
Published: 2013-05-20, Author: James , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: There is a free app in the Chrome App Store that turns the Chrome browser into a remote control system to access Windows PCs and Macs remotely. Remote control using the Chrome Remote Desktop app is possible from any Chrome browser, but is particularly use...
To close out this review, we're going to go back to what we started asking. Which was, is the Chromebook Pixel worth the price tag? Before I answer this, you need to ask yourself something. How much space do I need in Google Drive? If you need or want lot...
Published: 2013-05-03, Author: Mark , review by: Laptopmag.com
Luxurious and sturdy design, Superior high-resolution display, Fantastic keyboard and touchpad, Very loud and clear speakers, 4G LTE built in
Expensive, Interface not optimized for touch, App selection could be better, Experienced some instability, Below-average battery life, Lacks USB 3.0 support
The Chromebook Pixel boasts a gorgeous industrial design and superior display, but it doesn't offer enough functionality or endurance to justify its high price....
Published: 2013-04-26, Author: Phil , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: Click here to see a video slideshow of the Chromebook.The ways for you to interact with your electronic stockpile of apps, music, docs, etc. is constantly evolving. A struggle has gently emerged between laptop and tablet that has not yet declared a clear ...
Abstract: So today, a nice package from Google showed up on my doorstep. It is the Chromebook Pixel. Now before we get into doing a full fledged review, I figured I'd go ahead and do a nice unboxing and initial thoughts post on the Pixel. Sorta like a teaser for ou...
High quality anodized aluminum matte chassis, 2560 x 1700 resolution Gorilla Glass touchscreen display is as impressive as it sounds, Chrome OS is easy to use with a low learning curve, Very low system noise, Large keys and touchpad, Excellent 1080p playb
Playback of 2048 x 1536 resolution video or higher can result in slight stuttering, High surface temperatures under load, No end-user expandability options, Non-removable battery, No USB 3.0 ports, Narrow scope of Chrome OS limits versatility, Pricey
Google Chromebook PixelThe Pixel places itself in a unique position. On one hand, the overall quality of the hardware and construction, even down to the speakers, is one of the best in its size class. It's thin without being fragile, rigid without being b...
Abstract: Yeah, we know – it doesn't run Android, and really, it has nothing to do with Android. But it is a Google product, so by default it's at least tangentially related - call it Android's cousin. It's also Google's statement that ChromeOS is important, tha...
