Sure, but I'm not sad that the Slate was only promised to arrive "later this year." First things first, I've got a 2014 iPad that is still reasonably healthy, even if it does get annoyingly slow at times, even for web surfing. But more to the point, I want to see what happens to tablet mode on the Pixelbook in the next few months before I'm ready to plonk down a significant amount of change for a chrome tablet.Anyone thinking of getting one?
Anyone thinking of getting one? The Celeron may not be that bad for most people.
Question. If you use Google Drive, Google Photos, essentially anything cloud based for storage, will the 8gb ram 64 storage be sufficient for most people? I am guessing that if you aren't storing all of your stuff on the device itself, the 64 gb will work out? Am I wrong here??
The Slate is honestly not a device for me, partially due to I already upgraded my Chromebook earlier this summer. That being said, I would like to know your thoughts if and when you get a hold of one.I am incredibly interested in the Slate. I have an aging HP Chromebook that's finally (after 5 years) out of support. The HP still works, but I committed to a newer Chromebook as I've enjoyed my current one so much.
Tbh, at first the Slate didn't pop into my head as a replacement device, even while I was watching the event live. For whatever reason, the cobwebs cleared out of my head and watched the presentation again. This device is PERFECT for me. I would primarily run it in desktop mode, but with the flexibility to seamlessly turn into a tablet as well AND it's Made By Google. Sign me up!
Little bit pricier than what I would spend, but really I think the value is there for this device. At least it is for me.
I can honestly see price being a hurdle for most people. What they start at is a little high. I'm definitely not saying they aren't worth it, but that I can understand the hesitation.
My laptop recently crapped out (2011 MacBook Pro), so I'm certainly in the market for a new laptop, leaning for a 2 in 1. The Slate is interesting enough to consider it compared to the Pixelbook that I'm also looking at. If you gave the Slate the Brydge keyboard (https://www.brydge.com/pages/gtype-keyboard-for-google-pixel-slate), which I like over Google's version IMO, it makes my decision between the two so much harder.
I WAS thinking of getting one until I learned that the model of the Pixel Slate with the same specs as the current Pixelbook has an MSRP that is $200 higher than the Pixelbook (when factoring in the optional keyboard).Anyone thinking of getting one? The Celeron may not be that bad for most people.
I have a Asus flip m3 processor still running strong.
I'd like for chromeos to develop a little more before I drop serious cash on a pixelbook. I will probably wait two more years then get the latest pixelbook.
I think it is a safe bet that there WILL be a new Pixelbook in 2019. The Pixel Slate is going to be for a primarily tablet experience for Chrome OS, whereas the Pixelbook will be for a primarily notebook experience.I am not so sure there will be a new Pixelbook, the Pixel slate might be the replacement...
I think it is a safe bet that there WILL be a new Pixelbook in 2019. The Pixel Slate is going to be for a primarily tablet experience for Chrome OS, whereas the Pixelbook will be for a primarily notebook experience.
With the growing support for Linux apps in Chrome OS, the Pixelbook form-factor becomes even more attractive to those who are looking for a device to develop code on. Having just the Pixel Slate would make the optional keyboard a requirement and not as desirable as the Pixelbook for development purposes.