Pixel Tablet

The Pixel Tablet is a fascinating experiment from Google at trying to figure out what people do with tablets in the home and make better use of them for the 80% of the time they are usually just left on a coffee table.

-- As reviewed by The Guardian
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Product details

  • Engineered by Google, the Pixel Tablet is the first tablet with the Google Tensor G2 chip built in; it features Google AI for smooth streaming, high-quality video calls, an efficient battery, and more
  • The Pixel Tablet comes with a unique speaker dock that keeps it charged and ready 24/7 and doubles as a great-sounding speaker for room-filling music[1]
  • The 11-inch screen with brilliant colors and adaptive brightness is perfect for streaming entertainment and editing photos and videos[2]
  • Manage your smart home devices with your voice or a tap on the home panel; access and adjust your compatible thermostats, lights, locks, and cameras[3]
  • The Android apps you love are already optimized for your Pixel Tablet’s larger screen; it comes with Google TV so you can watch your favorite shows and movies, and it’s easy to cast content with Chromecast built in
  • It works seamlessly with other Google Pixel devices; effortlessly connect your Pixel phone, earbuds, watch, and tablet with each other[4,5]; and easily switch audio between your Pixel phone, earbuds, and tablet[4]
  • Get some of the best features of a smart display in Hub Mode when your tablet is docked and locked, like a digital photo frame, smart home controls, and hands-free help[6]

PROS

+ two-in-one tablet and smart display
+ dock included in the box
+ great screen
+ good speakers
+ solid battery life
+ decent performance
+ multiple user accounts
+ recycled material
+ good video call camera.

CONS

- expensive
- Android experience still a work in progress for tablets
- not as good as an iPad for apps
- screen only 60Hz.

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Guardian on June 20, 2023
The Pixel Tablet is a fascinating experiment from Google at trying to figure out what people do with tablets in the home and make better use of them for the 80% of the time they are usually just left on a coffee table.
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