Chromebook Pixel (2015)
Mar 17, 2015, 7:59 am
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Love it.
Mar 17, 2015, 3:09 pm
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Words cannot describe my lust for this thing. Typing this post on it right now. Holy in love I am, Batman. Get one, you won't regret it.
...is it sad that I can't wait to leave for Hawaii on Sunday just to be able to use this thing on the plane? Too bad Hawaiian Airlines doesn't have wifi on my flight. Even still, I am super excited. Giddy, almost.
...is it sad that I can't wait to leave for Hawaii on Sunday just to be able to use this thing on the plane? Too bad Hawaiian Airlines doesn't have wifi on my flight. Even still, I am super excited. Giddy, almost.
Mar 17, 2015, 5:13 pm
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I'm looking for a replacement for my Lenovo T420, which currently has 16GB of RAM, an i5-2520M @ 2.5GHz and 730GB of SSD (1 480GB in the usual place and 1 250GB in the UltraBay). I'd prefer something that is expandable beyond 16GB of RAM since I run multiple virtual environments, but weight/portability is also a consideration.
and if this one does die in a way I can't fix it easily then I have a second in the cupboard.Edit: this thread is the best -- someone wrote that the SSD is welded on
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Mar 17, 2015, 6:49 pm
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Mar 19, 2015, 7:46 am
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Mar 19, 2015, 8:01 am
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Mar 19, 2015, 4:24 pm
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Mar 21, 2015, 11:00 am
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I'm torn between buying a new tablet and a macbook air or a Chromebook pixel.
As I use the majority of the google products so I'm pretty tied into the Google/Android ecosystem.
I'm generally use my devices to surf the web, text, listen to music, watch movies when I travel and play some app games, so Im seriously looking at this device to do the job of two devices.
Thoughts?
As I use the majority of the google products so I'm pretty tied into the Google/Android ecosystem.
I'm generally use my devices to surf the web, text, listen to music, watch movies when I travel and play some app games, so Im seriously looking at this device to do the job of two devices.
Thoughts?
Mar 21, 2015, 12:50 pm
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I am actually torn between buying an iPad Air 2 128gb for $600~ (slickdeals had a few sales posted recently) or keeping the Pixel. I do love the Pixel, but there is a reason I've sold two MacBook Airs over the last couple of years...I just never used my laptops at home.
However, every time I open this up (typing on it now), I am very giddy to be using it. I have had numerous iPads, and I have the iPhone 6 Plus 128gb as my main phone. I can't imagine an iPad Air 2 would be a whole lot different than the 6+ for the use cases I have.
I'd rather have the Pixel, which has a touch screen, if I really feel the need to utilize a large screen device with touch support. Otherwise, my iPhone does everything I need and it's right in my pocket. Tablets are so awkward to travel with in my opinion. They're these large surface area fragile glass things that can easily get poked by anything in your bag and shatter the glass.
I say all that with an unused Surface Pro 3 sitting right next to me on the coffee table. Just not my cup of tea these days.
However, every time I open this up (typing on it now), I am very giddy to be using it. I have had numerous iPads, and I have the iPhone 6 Plus 128gb as my main phone. I can't imagine an iPad Air 2 would be a whole lot different than the 6+ for the use cases I have.
I'd rather have the Pixel, which has a touch screen, if I really feel the need to utilize a large screen device with touch support. Otherwise, my iPhone does everything I need and it's right in my pocket. Tablets are so awkward to travel with in my opinion. They're these large surface area fragile glass things that can easily get poked by anything in your bag and shatter the glass.
I say all that with an unused Surface Pro 3 sitting right next to me on the coffee table. Just not my cup of tea these days.
Mar 26, 2015, 9:39 pm
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Gotta bump this thread. The 2015 Pixel has been awesome on our Hawaii vacation. Been here five days so far and haven't been let down a single time. This thing is quick, light, agile, and just a beaut. Highly recommend.
The question you need to ask yourself (as I asked myself the same): what do you really need on vacation? For me, the answer was "the internet." What's better for the internet than the Pixel?
Hint... Nothing.
The question you need to ask yourself (as I asked myself the same): what do you really need on vacation? For me, the answer was "the internet." What's better for the internet than the Pixel?
Hint... Nothing.
Mar 27, 2015, 7:47 am
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Mar 28, 2015, 1:35 pm
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Eh. Was it you in the thread earlier that said life was simpler with built-in 4G? If not, someone said it (yes I am too lazy to scroll through and find it).
Honestly, I disagree. I always have my iPhone which I pay for the tethering option on. Why would I want to pay for and maintain another cell account? Even if it was somehow built into my family plan on VZW, it's still extra money. I'm 100% happy with no 4G option and just using my phone as a hotspot.
Honestly, I disagree. I always have my iPhone which I pay for the tethering option on. Why would I want to pay for and maintain another cell account? Even if it was somehow built into my family plan on VZW, it's still extra money. I'm 100% happy with no 4G option and just using my phone as a hotspot.
Jun 6, 2015, 7:50 pm
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This thing is quick, light, agile, and just a beaut. Highly recommend.
The question you need to ask yourself (as I asked myself the same): what do you really need on vacation? For me, the answer was "the internet." What's better for the internet than the Pixel?
Hint... Nothing.
The question you need to ask yourself (as I asked myself the same): what do you really need on vacation? For me, the answer was "the internet." What's better for the internet than the Pixel?
Hint... Nothing.
Problem is I'm overseas so getting one is going to be slightly trickier. Does anyone know if Amazon usually sells them directly (not interested in "Fulfilled by Amazon" or other vendors selling via Amazon) or have they never stocked the Pixel (just wondering whether I should wait or whether they simply do not sell this laptop at all)?