That starting price gets you an unnamed Intel Celeron processor powering that 12.3-inch ‘Molecular’ touchscreen at a 3,000 x 2,000-pixel resolution. That’s paired with 4GB of memory and a 32GB solid-state drive. The Google Pixel Slate, also known as the Google Pixel Slate M3, is a 12.3-inch Chrome OS tablet. Here you can find information and specs of this powerful device at Made by Google conference. What is the Pixel Slate? Pressure sensitivity is fine for basic doodling in the preinstalled Sketch and Paint apps, although it did suffer the occasional hiccup in Adobe’s Creative Suite. Here, the Slate was unable to read the angle of input as well as the iPad does with the Apple Pencil. USB-C™ 45 W charge adaptor (5 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, 15 V/3 A, 20 V/2.25 A) that also works with Pixel phones As a final nail in the coffin, if you want to take advantage of freeware such as Blender and GIMP, you’ll have to manually install the Linux versions using the beta mode in Chrome OS. This isn’t as easy as it sounds and will be a feat beyond most average buyers. Even if you do manage the install, the apps are buggy.

Since tablets seem to be the next frontier for Chrome OS, I assume that Google will be asking app developers to consider this in the future, but its own team needs to get the memo, as the YouTube Android app on Chrome OS has all of those same problems, plus an awkward issue where I kept finding a slight white hue brightening the screen, because it had been 'selected' in the UI, which was hard to stop. Google Pixel Slate Bluetooth troubleThe Google Pixel Slate tablet has been created with an Intel Core M3 processor and 8GB RAM. With a battery that will last up to 12 hours and weighting just 720g, this is a highly portable as tablet, that’s ready to take on work tasks and help with some casual gaming. All-in-all, my only concerns regarding performance would be around the Celeron version. Past Chromebooks I’ve tested with identical specs have been prone to chugging when performing even moderately demanding tasks such as multi-tab web browsing. The bottom navigation bar has shortcuts to installed apps, plus a battery icon and shortcut to basic settings for items such as Wi-Fi and screen brightness. On the left is a handy shortcut to Google Assistant. Google Assistant remains a key selling point; it’s step above Microsoft’s Cortana and Apple’s Siri in nearly every way. Google Pixel Slate is a great device for users who want an affordable laptop with high-end features. It has a fast processor, good battery life, and a sharp display. The Google Pixel Slate is a versatile device that has a lot of pros and cons. Here are the pros and cons of the Pixel Slate:

Things fall apart when you attempt to use the Pixel Slate for creative work, however. This is because the screen covers only 66.3% of the Adobe RGB and 68.3% of the DCI-P3 colour gamuts favoured by artists working in physical media. Colour gamuts indicate the accuracy of the colours on-screen compared to how they’ll look when physically printed out. The higher the coverage, the better. The display does little to change my feeling about the pen; it’s clearly been designed for entertainment and office users as opposed to creatives. The design is wonderfully mobile and, coupled with the tablet section’s super-light 0.7kg weight, means the Pixel Slate can 100% be used as a standalone tablet. Having lugged the Slate around London in my satchel, where it had more than a few accidental encounters with the sides of tables and a tube turnstile, I can also personally attest to the tablet’s build quality. Battery life is one area Chrome OS devices usually excel compared to laptops. In the convertible space things are a little more competitive, however, since iOS remains one of the most power-efficient operation systems ever made.Everything else about the tablet remains, including a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button, two USB-C 3.1 ports and two 8-megapixel cameras. Comparing this starting option to the lowest-end iPad Pro (12.9-inch), the Pixel Slate comes in 200 bills lower, but with half the storage and what’s likely to be a much weaker processor. PRO:The Pixel Slate has a lot of great features for users. It has a 10.5-inch display with a resolution of 3000 x 2000 pixels, making it perfect for use as both a laptop replacement and tablet. Additionally, it has an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, 128GB storage, and a 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash. Battery performance is based on a mix of standby, web browsing and other use. Charging time requires the battery to be at least 5% charged, the device to be inactive and use of included charger. Actual results may vary. CON:The Pixel Slate is not cheap and may not be affordable for everyone. Furthermore, its battery life is not as good as some other laptops on the market. The Best Features of the Google Pixel Slate