Thoughts On Pixelbook?
Oct 4, 2017 | 2:08 pm
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Thoughts On Pixelbook?
Hi all,
Wanted to see what people thought about the new Google Pixelbook? I have been a user of the Chromebook for the last 2 years (using a Toshiba) and have loved it. I have never had an issue, but about a month ago I dropped mine and so am in need of a replacement. I was holding off for the Google launch today and was surprised at the base price of $999. Now I am not sure if I should get one, or go for a Mac.
Who is Google trying to target with such a high-end laptop and price? Wasnt the reason Chromebooks took off so well was due to the cheap price of them? I remember paying around $300 or so for my Toshiba and thought that was a bargain.
What are people's thoughts? Just curious.....
Wanted to see what people thought about the new Google Pixelbook? I have been a user of the Chromebook for the last 2 years (using a Toshiba) and have loved it. I have never had an issue, but about a month ago I dropped mine and so am in need of a replacement. I was holding off for the Google launch today and was surprised at the base price of $999. Now I am not sure if I should get one, or go for a Mac.
Who is Google trying to target with such a high-end laptop and price? Wasnt the reason Chromebooks took off so well was due to the cheap price of them? I remember paying around $300 or so for my Toshiba and thought that was a bargain.
What are people's thoughts? Just curious.....
Oct 4, 2017 | 2:33 pm
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Hi all,
Wanted to see what people thought about the new Google Pixelbook? I have been a user of the Chromebook for the last 2 years (using a Toshiba) and have loved it. I have never had an issue, but about a month ago I dropped mine and so am in need of a replacement. I was holding off for the Google launch today and was surprised at the base price of $999. Now I am not sure if I should get one, or go for a Mac.
Who is Google trying to target with such a high-end laptop and price? Wasnt the reason Chromebooks took off so well was due to the cheap price of them? I remember paying around $300 or so for my Toshiba and thought that was a bargain.
What are people's thoughts? Just curious.....
Wanted to see what people thought about the new Google Pixelbook? I have been a user of the Chromebook for the last 2 years (using a Toshiba) and have loved it. I have never had an issue, but about a month ago I dropped mine and so am in need of a replacement. I was holding off for the Google launch today and was surprised at the base price of $999. Now I am not sure if I should get one, or go for a Mac.
Who is Google trying to target with such a high-end laptop and price? Wasnt the reason Chromebooks took off so well was due to the cheap price of them? I remember paying around $300 or so for my Toshiba and thought that was a bargain.
What are people's thoughts? Just curious.....
Oct 5, 2017 | 1:49 pm
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Oct 6, 2017 | 6:46 am
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I had the Chromebook Pixel LS a few years back. It was a great device but it failed on me just after the warranty was up and Google customer service was shoddy.
IMHO the Samsung Chromebook Pro is a far better deal today than the new Pixelbook. Very similar features at half the price.
IMHO the Samsung Chromebook Pro is a far better deal today than the new Pixelbook. Very similar features at half the price.