Pixel Slate 2019?

[B. Diddy]

The ease of use with the folio keyboard on the lap was one of my main concerns, but it's fine. Certainly better than using the Surface Pro on the lap, since the Slate with the folio keyboard essentially rests on a broad flat base, while the Surface Pro is all lines. But the folio keyboard does take up a little more real estate on a desktop compared to the Brydge keyboard, so if your desk is really cluttered or cramped, the Brydge might be the better bet.

I have the i5, which works great. I can't comment on the i7, but if you're not routinely doing really CPU-intensive activities, I think the i5 will be way more than enough.

 

[cert15z]

The ease of use with the folio keyboard on the lap was one of my main concerns, but it's fine. Certainly better than using the Surface Pro on the lap, since the Slate with the folio keyboard essentially rests on a broad flat base, while the Surface Pro is all lines. But the folio keyboard does take up a little more real estate on a desktop compared to the Brydge keyboard, so if your desk is really cluttered or cramped, the Brydge might be the better bet.

I have the i5, which works great. I can't comment on the i7, but if you're not routinely doing really CPU-intensive activities, I think the i5 will be way more than enough.

Okay. B&H Photo has the i5 model for 599 with the folio and pen. I think I will go ahead and pull the trigger.

 

[B. Diddy]

Great price! You won't be disappointed.

When you get it, make sure to visit this page for some goodies: https://www.google.com/chromebook/perks/

 

[cert15z]

Thanks for the info.

 

[cert15z]

I picked up the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. The 4k display was is absolutely beautiful, but the battery life was horrible. So I returned it and pick up the core i5 Pixel Slate from Swappa for 520.00. That included the pen and the keyboard.

The Slate is excellent in size, the screen is great, and the battery life is excellent. I am really enjoying it.

 

[B. Diddy]

That is a phenomenal price for that combination! If you haven't already, check out your Chromebook Offers site for some nice freebies: https://www.google.com/chromebook/perks/