GooglePixelbook (i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB)

If you want a versatile, user-friendly, fast, combination tablet/laptop that runs Google Play apps, this is a great product.Pros:- Rugged metal casing that also disperses heat- Runs Linux with some Steam games- Bright ,colorful, and clear display- Very fast- Light weight- Portable- Can extend desktop to another display with addition of a USB-C minidock (I'm using the UtechSmart 11-in-1 USB-C hub)- Touchpad is VERY responsive- Boots up VERY quickly (about 3-5 seconds from power-on to login screen)- Apps load quickly and internet surfing is very quick- Photos open quickly and can be edited on-the-fly- There are a large number of Apps already available that are geared toward the Chomebooks to take advantage of the more powerful processors/memory- Has Linux capability already built-in- Possible future support for Windows 10 (referred to as the eve-campfire project)Cons:- Some apps have minor visual glitches when switching between laptop mode and tablet mode (anticipate a fix with newer patches)- The left USB-C port occasionally stops working when I connect the mini dock to the left side port but is easily fixed with a hard shut down and restart

The built, the fit and finish, the screen, the keyboard, the touchpad, how it is still thin and light when it gets folded over, the amazing battery life and performance, most NVME (very fast) storage than other Chromebooks.The list goes on and on!This is the best Pixelbook money can buy in 2020 especially if you like to use a digital pen. I feel this one is best suited for digital artists who also want an amazing keyboard built into their Chromebooks.Chrome OS has really matured and is getting updates and features more than any other Apple OS and Windows.With Web Apps, Android Apps, and Linux built in you will have more ways to accomplish anything in this machine except perhaps heavy duty video editing.Google is even bringing Valve's Steam to the Linux side of Chrome OS for those who like to game.The main complian about this machine is that the pen does not fit I side the body of the machine.Well, I say that's its main advantage!!!The only other machine that comes close to this as of July 2020 is the Red Samsung Chromebook. That one has a horrible battery life relative to this one and its S pen is tiny because it fits inside the body of the device.That turns it's pen into a toy. Pixelbook's pen on the other hand fits perfectly well in my hand ssi hold it and I love that.I bought a nice carry bag for it that protects my precious Pixelbook. The carry bag has two front pouches. I keep the USB C power brick in one pocket and a Microsoft surface mouse, a USB C dongule/hub with multiple ports, and the pen in the other pocket.This way I always have all the necessary accessories with my Pixel book.The higher end models of Pixelbook Go are also great, except you can't use a Pen with the Pixelbook Go.The Pixelbook Core i7 512GB, Pixelbook Go, and the Red Samsung (if you don't mind the tiny stylous and lower battery life), all the only Chromebooks that compete with, and beat Apple and Microsoft in a game that they have had many years of headstart on.This particular model is so ahead of the curve that it has remained just as relevant even though it was released more than a year ago.

Do not get me wrong, this was the slickest laptop I have ever owned.Best Keyboard ever.But it died with zero warning. No drops, no scuffs, nothing... electrons moving through the silicon broke the machine. Literally. It is that poorly built.Google cannot repair, they sent me to a ubreakifix...They (the repair shop) said Ubreakifix is not allowed to repair pixelbooks by their contract with google.They could only supply factory refurbished and that was at $285 more than I can find a new replacement for.Anything not backed up on the google cloud is gone as the encryption is tied to the processor (unlike alinux machine where you can decrypt the drive). The USB-C only ports make it extremely difficult to interface with thumb drives as there are no low profile USB-C thumb drives.DO NOT go this route. A slick machine, but incredibly fragile and not suitable for daily use with little to no functionality outside of the googleverse.Take a look at the Dell Ubuntu machines. Look at anything that says good keyboard... the glory of the pixelbook is the keyboard, everything else can be substituted by a very repairable machine.12 years of a happy relationship with Google ruined by a really shoddily constructed device. They went from high trust to "begone satan" in on customer service moment.

I love this Chromebook, first the build quality and feel and touch are fantastic and one of the best keyboards I have experienced! This replaced a previous Chromebook, different brand and is great to use, though some of the android apps are still phone sized, though I know they were working on adaptation. There are a lot of great Chrome OS apps and the number is growing, but for everyday use or thin client as someone else stated it's great. I got the 512 gb which should last me a while and the response is lightning quick. I would highly recommend if you like Chromebook and want a premium experience. And the screen is pretty good too.