Google Pixel Slate

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Wired
Powered by both Chrome OS and Android, Google's answer to the iPad and Surface promises a computing future where anything is possible. And it sort of delivers.
7 / 10
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7 / 10
CNET
Call me crazy, but Chromebooks should be affordable. That's how I came to love push for a browser-driven, lite-computing future years ago, and it's how Chromebooks became a staple of school systems everywhere. No doubt about it: Chromebooks are great.Now, $1,000 Chromebooks...I don't know. Google'
6.9 / 10
PCMag
Cool creative features make the Apple iPad today's top all-purpose tablet. (It's PCMag's current go-to recommendation for anyone who wants a tablet for general use under $500.) One of the iPad's few weak spots, though, is that, in some key respects, it's less versatile than laptops based on Google's
3.5 / 5
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What is the Pixel Slate? The Pixel Slate is Google’s latest attempt to create a premium Chrome OS device. It follows the legacy set by the older Pixelbook and takes aim at the top-end tablet-come-laptop market currently dominated by the iPad Pro and Surface Pro. The key selling point that differenti
3.5 / 5
Android Authority
The Pixel Slate is a powerful Chrome OS device that works wonderfully for work and play, provided you pick up the additional accessories. The downside is you'll have to pay a hefty premium for the portability and convenience of a tablet and laptop in one device.
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Engadget
Google's Pixel Slate is a maddening device to review. It's the latest in a line of premium, expensive Chrome OS devices from Google -- but the first that's a...

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Amazon.com : Google Pixel Slate 12.3" Touchscreen LCD Tablet w/Pen | Intel 8th Generation Core M3 | 8GB Memory | 64GB SSD | Fingerprint Reader | Chrome OS | Midnight Blue : Electronics
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Video Reviews

Marques Brownlee

Google Pixel Slate: This Ain't It Chief!

Video Summary: "Marques Brownlee's review of the Google Pixel Slate highlights its solid build, high-res display, and good audio quality. However, he criticizes its slow performance, particularly in multitasking, and notes that it struggles as a standalone tablet but excels as a laptop with the optional keyboard accessory. He also mentions the fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and the molecular display, but concludes that the Pixel Slate's performance issues make it less desirable as a tablet."...

Linus Tech Tips

Okay, Google What happened? - Google Pixel Slate

Video Summary: "Linus Tech Tips criticized the Google Pixel Slate for its high price, poor app optimization, and numerous bugs. The device was described as \"glitchy\" and \"slow,\" with significant software lag. Despite its solid display and keyboard, the Slate's performance issues and lack of high-end professional apps made it less desirable. Linus suggested that Google should have used a Qualcomm processor for better performance and optimized Chrome OS to address these issues."...

Unbox Therapy

Can The Google Pixel Slate Beat The iPad Pro?

Video Summary: "The Pixel Slate is a powerful, thin tablet with a 3000 x 2000 resolution display, excellent brightness, and great viewing angles. It supports Android apps and has a dedicated Google Assistant key. The Pixel Slate Keyboard is backlit, has a large trackpad, and is adjustable. However, the device is heavier than expected and has some lag issues, particularly with Android apps. The speakers are dual front-facing and perform well, but the device's price and some software glitches are drawbacks."...