Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 128GB) (GA00122-US)

The item is a fantastic product and the most premium chromebook you can buy. However, I would say that unless you specifically want the pixel pen or the google assistant feature, you can get other chromebooks costing $400-500 and pretty much have the same experience. However, since I love having the best and am huge fan of chromebooks, I would definitely buy again. Its thin, fast, beautiful, and feels great in your hands. The pen is useful although not absolutely necessary. Its worth it if you get it cheaper than full price. Again, the selling point (in comparison to other chromebooks) is the pixel pen & google assistant feature. (Update April 1) So I was accidentally messing with the Chromebook and cracked the screen. And I researched it and found that they have a fixing program through uBreakiFix, I took it to the to the store and for $480 they will fix the screen. Actually what they do is they send the laptop back to Google and Google sends you a brand new laptop. Obviously although this is quite expensive, this is an amazing feature because you get a completely new pixelbook which actually includes a new charger. I was very pleased with this program they overnight shipped it and I have a brand new pixelbook. Im very impressed with Google on this.

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I recently chose to switch from Windows to Chrome OS. I purchased the Samsung Chromebook Pro back in May of 2017. I liked it quite a bit, however I was not impressed with the keyboard. I decided to upgrade to the Pixelbook, even though it took some convincing on my part because the $1,000 price tag seemed extremely high. I have to be honest, I have not regretted the purchase for even one second. This is, by far, the greatest laptop I have ever owned. The design is flawless, the silicone palm rests are a fantastic detail, and there is nothing you can throw at this machine that will slow it down. It is a productivity monster. Within 15 to 20 seconds of turning the laptop on, I am online and working. There is no slow boot up, no annoying updates, and no expensive antivirus program necessary. Plus, productivity software comes free. No need to purchase a separate program like Microsoft Office Student or anything. Google Docs, Sheets and Slides come free with my Google account and provide everything I need. If anyone out there is on the fence about buying this, let me make your decision easier: You will absolutely love this laptop, and if you already use Google apps, or you are considering switching to Chrome OS, I promise that you will not regret this purchase at all. Thank you, Google, for making the best laptop of the year and one of the best laptops ever made. Update, 2/8/18: Well, it has been nearly four months, and I am still loving my Pixelbook. It has become my one and only daily driver, and I have sold my old Windows desktop PC. I keep discovering more and more things that I can do with this awesome laptop. Below is a pic from Starbucks last night, as I chatted with a friend on Google Hangouts, worked on a spreadsheet for work, edited an audio file, and listened to a YouTube video. I have fully converted to Chrome OS, and I foresee my Pixelbook being my one and only computer for a long time to come. Absolutely buy the Pixelbook if you are in the market and have the funds available. Once you realize that you can do absolutely everything you need to do on one, you will never use any other type of computer. Edit Tuesday, 8/21/18: Business trip, and as you can see in the picture, I have my Google Pixelbook with me as always! It has been nearly a year since I took the "Pixelbook Plunge", and I could not be happier with my decision. The Pixelbook has inspired me to completely embrace Googles vision of the cloud method of personal and business computing. and my only regret is that I did not do it sooner. And now that the Pixelbook is discounted down to $749 and the pen is down to $82, there could not be a better time to get yours. Buy the Pixelbook, you wont regret it!

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I bought the Pixelbook base model (i5 128GB) through a different retailer but holy cow I just had to give this thing a quick review! This thing blows all competition out of the water. It is lightening in a bottle! If you understand what Chrome OS can do and want a premium product look no further. Is it an expensive Chromebook? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. I wanted a top end experience with top end hardware and this device does not disappoint. The keyboard and touch pad are top notch. The performance is amazing. Most people use their computers for internet-centric uses and this thing does not disappoint. If you are new to chrome OS I would do some research because it is a different experience but is very quick to get the hang of. Now that there are android apps this OS platform is amazing. Ask me anything and I will respond as soon as possible! EDIT 1: 3 weeks in and it is still going strong! If you sign into the device in Guest Mode you can get higher benchmarks than the ones I have in the photos. All of the android apps I use work very well so far: Netflix, Play Music, Weather Underground, MyRadar, Google Photos, Clash of Clans, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Minecraft, Package Buddy, Scanner Radio, System Monitor, Snapseed, Force Arena, and a handfull of others. Wow I didnt realize I used that many android apps! :o

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I purchased the base model Pixelbook about three weeks ago for $820. I love it. There are a lot of other good Chromebooks - including the new high-end Samsung and HP ones. So why did I feel so compelled to buy this pricier Chromebook - and write a lengthy review on a Saturday morning when I rarely write reviews? I have a Windows 10 PC, but I bought a Chromebook because I value the simplicity, speed, and reliability of it far more than I value the ability to install very specific desktop software. I was tired of all of the automatic updates and bloated features that Microsoft would randomly roll out. I noticed I havent installed software in some time. Instead, I was spending nearly all of my time working in Chrome - between Google Apps and a variety of web-based software (which is far superior to its desktop counterparts in most cases, sans with very specific technical/creative work). And instead of things like Microsoft Office, I rely on GoogleDocs because I value the ease of creation and sharing far more than I value all of the extra features I dont need. After realizing that I spend 90%+ of my time utilizing my web browser for everything (including work), the decision to get a Chromebook was a no-brainer. And it helped that I started on an HP Chromebook 14 5 years ago - which still worked, though I wanted something faster and sleeker. As stated above, there are a few other high-end Chromebooks to choose from, as well as some good middle-range ones, so why the Pixelbook? Ill say that the discount on the device to $820 (from $999) was the catalyst. I determined that Id much rather spend the extra ~$200 on the absolute best Chromebook over another certainly good Chromebook - in order to get the improved build quality and most optimized Chromebook that I could get, including with the Google ecosystem. I love my Google Pixel 2 phone, so Ive seen how Googles hardware is top-notch. Also I know HP and Samsung hardware can be a bit iffy, and Samsung has had a bloatware issue with installing extra things. The Pixelbook looks/feels super sleek, the keyboard + trackpad are fantastic, and the wrist rests are a very nice touch. The screen is bright with great resolution. At a few of my previous employers, we all received a Macbook Air. I essentially was looking for the sleekness and build quality of the Macbook Air, without the Apple OS (which I couldnt stand / I always found cumbersome). I believe the Pixelbook reaches that standard. When it comes to performance, this computer is super fast, with a ton of RAM and a high-end processor. You can be confident this thing will continue to fly through whatever Chrome tabs / extensions (and probably Android apps) you throw at it. I have only one main qualm with the Pixelbook which doesnt bother me too much - the bezels (the black empty space between actual display and the frame of the computer) are insanely big. I share the same gripe with my Pixel 2 phone. Hopefully Google stops this in the future. The only other qualm is that the Pixel Pen stylus is insanely expensive. With a lot of research, I purchased a ~$15 off-brand stylus which I look forward to gently trying (researched to ensure it didnt scratch the screen). Who will love the Pixelbook: someone who uses mostly a web browser when on the computer (and open to continuing to use web applications over desktop ones) - and really values the premium on high-end hardware and ensuring that they have the best performance. From standard web browsing to the continually increasing number of business applications that by default run in the cloud. *If you fit a lot of the above in terms of computer usage but dont usually have a ton of tabs open / dont need the fastest thing and price is definitely more of a priority, there are some great Chromebooks from brands like ASUS and Acer in the $250 - $400 range, some of which even have metal bodies and touchscreens, which youd likely be very pleased with. My mother is approaching 70 and consistently has a ton of problems with her Macbook Pro, so Im continuing to work to get her to sell that and get one of these instead. I think Chromebooks in general are perfect for seniors and young children. Who will not like the Pixelbook: if you are super huge Mac enthusiast and love their ecosystem (get a Macbook Air then), if you are super into gaming, or if you rely on demanding desktop software for creative/technical purposes. What comes to mind is if youre a full-time pro and need the advanced features of software for video production, Adobe CC, specialized finance requiring extremely complex Excel functionality (though maybe the cloud version of Excel has those features), data scientist requiring desktop-only software, or even someone like an Architect that needs industry-standard CAD software. But for the majority of us doing basic computer things, a Chromebook is an extremely wonderful breath of fresh air. It boots super fast, updates are quick and barely noticeable, and its a reliable computer. If price happens to be a priority, Chromebooks have you very well-covered. It is a tremendous relief not thinking about renewing licenses, installing updates, or other things getting in the way of you just firing up a browser and doing your normal things. And if having the best speed and hardware is something you really appreciate -- I would highly recommend the base model Pixelbook. To be totally honest, Im not sure if Id recommend it at $999, but Id recommend it for as high as $850 (remember I bought it for $820). Good news is that Ive seen a bunch of other sales like that, and its even gone multiple times down to $750. I personally dont see the value in the higher-end Pixelbooks in terms of noticeable performance differences for the significant price boost over the base model.

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Ive been reading about chromebook for about a year and a half before I pull the trigger. Ive been testing the keyboard and responsiveness in every store that sells chromebook. I was always impressed with the pixel book but because of the steep price I always try to justify why the others are better. I was going to buy the C302ca of asus but I didnt like the way it feels and in terms of responsiveness the pixelbook is better. Now when I saw the priced dropped I didnt hesitate and bought the pixelbook yes it is still 300 more than c302 but I am satisfied that I bought what I really like. Dont let the reviews decide your future chromebook. Everything has a flaw no matter what computer you buy, but if you buy the one that you really like then you will be satisfied even with the flaws. Now what I really love about this Chromebook. It is quick to boot, resume and put away. My main reason for buying this Chromebook is for email, reviews, shopping, google docs, picture editing, occasional social media, streaming movies from netflix, hulu, crunchyroll, and lastly online banking. I am a PC gamer and now I dont have to worry about antivirus on my PC because the only thing it has is steam. If I need some quick guide on potions or crafting for my games then I can quickly pull out my chromebook and surf without using 1 of my 3 monitors as a surf monitor. I am also looking forward with the linux support so I will probably try runescape again. I wouldnt dive down on the IT tools that you can use because of google play integration since not everyone here is a system administrator. Now go visit some brick and mortar store and test those chromebooks then check amazon if it has the best price. :)

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Great Device and User Experience. In Chrome its much faster than my 4K€ MacBook Pro. I love the Design and the Hardware is top notch. Had quite some situations were I opened up the Pixelbook in a meeting and had jealous looks. I use it on a daily basis and can do 95% of my work on the device. Webapps work great and most Android apps also work great. Only thing Im missing is a proper video editor but lets wait for Linux containers in Chrome OS as this will open up endless possibilities.

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Love it! Cant say enough good things about this chromebook so I wont! Everyone else has hit on a lot of the great features of this laptop so I wont repeat. My one gripe, and the reason Im writing this review is this: Pixelbook now allows you to download Android apps. Great! Downloaded Youtube TV (also a google product!) signed in, and it says........Youtube tv for android is not supported on chromebooks.... Now I know I could go watch it on my chrome browser, and I will do that. I also know that not all android apps work perfectly on chromebooks yet. Having said that,.... Really Google? Really? I cant watch GOOGLES Youtube TV app on a GOOGLE Pixelbook because it is an unsupported device? Really? I can see the team meeting where this was pitched.... "So we are going to add the ability to download and use Android apps on Chromebooks!!" (Bunch of people clapping) ---Guy in the back: "Should be make sure that at least our own apps are compatible before we release it?" (Crickets) ---Original guy: "Ok great so we release tomorrow!" That is all lol. Great laptop!

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I purchased my Pixelbook for 2 reasons: 1) After using my wifes Chromebook at a conference this summer, I was in love with the ear of use, the Android app integration, and the lightest and portable nature. I found out that due to overcrowding, I would be sharing my classroom with another teacher and I thought the Pixelbook would be a great solution. 2) The price finally came down to a reasonable level. (although well drop close to a grand on a smart phone, but dont think that price is right for a laptop? Kind of strange how that works) I have been completely pleased and satisfied with the product. Its fast, reliable, secure and everything I need to do in my classroom, its handled efficiently.

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I bought this on a whim during Amazon Prime Day. Boy, do I love this little machine! I find myself reaching for my Pixelbook much more than my (ostensibly) more useful Macbook Pro, just because the Pixelbook is lighter and just a joy to use. This is truly the Chromebook to beat all Chromebooks in terms of hardware and specs. With an i5 processor and 8 gigs of RAM, the Pixelbook flies through any task. The added feature of Android apps also makes this machine much more useful. Some essential apps I find very useful include MS Word, Dropbox, Skype, MightyText (for SMS messaging), and Google Maps. I really appreciate the craftsmanship that went into making the Pixelbook, especially the build quality and backlit keyboard. I previously owned a Samsung Chromebook Pro, but that was like a toy compared with this thing! 5/5, absolutely no regrets buying this computer!

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Google has constructed what I consider to be the best hardware ever made for a laptop. Build quality is top notch and unmatched. The hinge is stiff and sturdy, the screen is bright and crisp with its high definition display, and the silicone pads are very great additions and extremely inviting for the palms when typing. Software and performance do not need to be discussed. For the Chrome environment, this device exceeds beyond expectations, and on a daily basis it continues to speed through everything I can throw at it. The only minor issue for me would be its battery life, which on average gives me a 6 hours. Nevertheless, it is still an all day performer even at that. For students, business professionals, and home users, this device can perform just about all your needs with the unlocked capabilities of the Google Play store. Definitely keep your expectations low though if you have gaming and design in mind, if those are your priorities Id look elsewhere with a Mac or Windows device.

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