Google launched the new Pixel phones alongside the all new Pixel Slate laptop-tablet hybrid. It is the first tablet from the tech giant to run on Chrome OS. It comes with a detachable keyboard and a stylus.
The Google Pixel Slate 2-in-1 device sports a 12.3-inch LTPS LCD display that produces 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution. The display offers an aspect ratio of 3:2.
The anodized aluminum chassis of the Pixel Slate measures 7mm in thickness and it weighs 1.6 pounds. The edges of the device are slightly curved which makes it comfortable to hold for longer hours.
The Pixel Slate features dual front-facing speakers. A fingerprint scanner is embedded under the power button of the Slate. Google is yet to release details on the exact size of the battery present inside the Pixel Slate.
As far as camera is concerned, the Pixel Slate has a wide-angle 8-megapixel front-facing camera on the front. An 8-megapixel camera is also available on the rear of the device.
Talking about the OS in charge, the Google Pixel Slate runs on a customized version of Chrome OS, It is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core m3, i5 or i7 processor, or Intel Celeron processor, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 256 GB storage.
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Google Pixel Slate Specification
Display
- Type: LCD display, 400 nits brightness, 72% NTSC color gamut
- Size: 12.3-inch
- Resolution: 3000×2000 pixels 293 PPI
- Multitouch: Yes
- Pen Support: Google Pixelbook Pen support
Design
- Dimensions: 290.85 x 202.04 × 7.0mm
- Weight: 721 g
Operating System
- Chrome OS
Hardware
- Chipset: Intel Celeron Processor
- CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core m3 / Core i5 / Core i7 Processor
- RAM: 4 GB / 8 GB/ 16 GB
- Internal Storage: 32GB SSD / 64GB SSD / 128GB SSD / 256GB SSD
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8MP, f/1.8 aperture, 1.12μm pixel
- Feature: Autofocus
- Front-facing Camera: 8MP, f/1.9 aperture, 1.4μm pixel
- Feature: wide field of view
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), 2×2 (MIMO),
- Bluetooth: v4.2
- USB: Two USB-Cs for charging
- 4K display output and quicker data transfer
Miscellaneous
- Sensor: Pixel Imprint Fingerprint Sensor with dedicated microcontroller for better on-device security, Titan C security chip
- Speakers: Dual front-firing speakers for better surround sound, 2 mics for improved noise cancellation
Battery
- Charging: 45W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A) fast charging
- Battery: 48Wh battery with up to 12 hours of mixed use,
Pricing
- Pixel Slate with Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM with 32GB Storage / 8GB RAM with 64GB Storage starts at $599
- Pixel Slate with 8th Gen Intel Core m3 Processor, 8GB RAM with 64GB Storage at $799
- Pixel Slate with 8th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor, 8GB RAM with 128GB Storage at $999
- Pixel Slate with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor, 8GB RAM with 256GB Storage at $1,599
