The latest Chromebook from Google is a revamped version of its high-end Pixel.
Google retained the original’s pleasing aluminum design, but was sure to give this Chromebook a significant boost under the hood with new processors, more memory, and improved wireless. The Pixel may be the pinnacle of Google’s Chromebook line, but it comes with the same limitations inherent to all Chromebooks.
The Chromebook Pixel is an attractive laptop with a clean design and solid specifications. It is relatively thin at 15.1-mm thick and light at 3.3 pounds. Google bestowed the “Pixel” name on this device due to the high-resolution screen, which measures 12.85 inches on the diagonal. It packs 2560 x 1700 pixels, giving it a 3:2 aspect ratio. The screen’s brightness rates 400 nit, and it boasts 178-degree viewing angles. Notably, the display supports touch input for those times you want to use your fingers. Speaking of fingers, the Pixel sports a full-size, backlit keyboard and a glass touchpad.
