Google has dropped several products in the consumer electronics market during its Nexus launch event last Tuesday. The Pixel C is one of the most interesting of these mainly because it seems to be an addition to the Chromebook category, yet it is not running the Chromebook OS, and instead will run the latest Android OS version, Marshmallow.
Yes, the Pixel C is a tablet but it is designed to double as a laptop (the "C" in the tablet's name stands for convertible). In addition, the design language - with its all-aluminum construction - is unmistakably in line with Google's Chromebook Pixel.
"You'll immediately see the family resemblance," said Google in an official blog post. In addition, there is a dedicated keyboard snugly tucked behind the device, although this is sold separately. The device also packs a serious punch. It has a 10.2-inch display with 2560x1800 screen resolution; a 3GB RAM and runs on an Nvidia X1 quadcore processor and Maxwell GPU.
Some are already taking issue with this new product, though. For instance, there is the supposed incompatibility of the Android platform with large tablet displays, according to an Android Police review. Some could also point to the lack of apps dedicated for larger tablet display.
It is important to note that this product can be considered new for Google, as it aims to combine work and entertainment functions. Google is also introducing some innovations, which include the unusual aspect ratio, which appear to have a broader range of potential uses, according to Wired. It, therefore, makes sense to reserve judgment once one fully uses it for a longer period of time because the device will only be available shortly before the holidays.
The reported price tag for the 32GB Pixel C model is $499, while the sleek keyboard costs $149.
