The Pixelbook Go not only sports a keyboard with comfortably spaced keys, but also top-firing speakers. And, boy, does Google make use of every last inch of that frame. We find this frame to be very resistant to pressure and flex, which is rare in Chromebooks. We would appreciate something in between these two, such as a white or straight anodized magnesium option, but alas.Īs we mentioned, this laptop’s frame is made from a magnesium alloy painted in a matte texture that, paired with the rippled base, is veritably easier to grip and hold while moving between meetings or work spaces, as Google promises. The laptop comes in just two colors: 'Just Black' and 'Not Pink” – otherwise known as black and pink. Of course, the Google Pixelbook Go is designed to be thin and light, measuring just 0.5 inches thick and weighing 2.3 pounds. Regardless, when it comes to premium Chromebooks, the Pixelbook Go is mostly unmatched in its particular benefits and features it offers, such as super long battery life, a 1080p webcam and one of the best keyboards we’ve ever had the pleasure of using on a laptop. Likewise, you’ll find a practically identical situation with Samsung’s Chromebook Plus V2 at $599 in the US. Still, it should be noted that for just $50 more than the mid-range Pixelbook Go – when it’s on sale in the US – you can purchase a 2019 MacBook Air with twice as much storage, a sharper display, better Thunderbolt 3 ports, not to mention the overall allure of a full macOS system.Īt the entry-level, there are some similar Chromebooks that beat the Google Pixelbook Go on price, such as the 14-inch Asus Chromebook Flip, which offers a full 2-in-1 experience for $50 less in the US. That said, you are getting some features in the Go that just doesn’t come in the Pixelbook, like a 1080p webcam and up to two more hours of battery life. If you’re going to drop $999 on a Pixelbook Go, you might as well buy the Pixelbook proper, with its sharper display, hybrid features and stylus support. This, eventually, kind of defeats the point of the product’s positioning altogether. Intel Core i7 (16GB, 256GB, 4K) – $1,399/£1,329/about AU$2,050Īs you can see, while the Google Pixelbook Go is meant to be an alternative to the Google Pixelbook proper, which will still be available, the Go can get close to that higher-end laptop’s price very quickly if you’re not careful.

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