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Google today launched an updated version of its Pixel Chromebook, which is equipped with USB-C, much like Apple's new Retina MacBook. With USB-C, the Chromebook's 12-hour battery can be fully recharged in approximately 90 minutes, and a 15 minute charge supplies two hours of power, according to Google.

The new Chromebook Pixel features an aluminum body, a 13-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 2560 x 1700 and an aspect ratio of 3:2, an Intel Core i5 Broadwell processor, 8GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage space.

Early reviews from sites like Re/code and Ars Technica have lauded the Chromebook Pixel for its design and its fast charging abilities, but the $999 price point is a major downside. The Pixel line is Google's most expensive Chromebook, and at such a high price, the web-focused ChromeOS operating system seems overly limited. Other Chromebooks sell for as little as $250.

Along with the $999 Chromebook Pixel, Google also has a higher-end version, which it's calling the Ludicrous Speed (LS) model. It has an Intel Core i7 Broadwell processor, 16GB of RAM, a 64GB solid state drive, and a $1,299 price tag.

The two new Chromebooks can be purchased from Google's new online Google Store, which it just debuted today. The Google Store sells a range of Google-branded products, from smartphones and tablets to Chromebooks and Android Wear accessories.

Article Link: Google Announces New Chromebook Pixel With USB-C, $999 Price Tag
 

Worf

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Jun 23, 2010
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While nice, I don't see a huge market for Chrome OS at the high-end still. Any users here who would be able to elaborate the utility of these?
 

tuslaw12

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Other than the OS it seems like a nice looking laptop. It's a bit overpriced especially considering the limitations of googles operating system. At least OS X is useable with many applications, for apples price you pay from the hardware and software. With that you're pretty much just getting hardware.
 

Tankmaze

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Mar 7, 2012
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Great spec, the problem is the OS. I even would prefer if its available with windows 8.1
 

majorrom

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Jun 20, 2013
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Better specs, you can charge and plug in a USB at the same time, and $300 cheaper? Too bad it's missing a good OS and is so thick.
(But really, who would spend $1000 for a Chrome OS machine? I guess you can install Linux on it)
 

jashworth03

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Accessories

They have a type C charger for $59 and a Type C to USB adapter for $12. Wonder if these will be cross compatible for the new macbook. If so, It saves about $29 from the Apple prices!
 

ricktat

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Feb 18, 2013
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This is pretty similar to the Apple Watch. Cool features and over-priced. This will also sell at the pace of the Edition model.
 

TallManNY

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Has anyone heard of any sales volumes for this device? I know it is a loss leader and concept device for the most part. But are we talking sales in the 100s or 1,000s. Or perhaps only a few dozen have sold. Does anyone know?
 

vantelimus

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They would be a good value with a real operating system. With Chrome OS, they are overpriced Google-cloud-service terminals and little more.
 

jkichline

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Storage Sucks

So for $999 you only get 32 GB? For any extra $300 you get a much more capable machine with a real operating system that you can use without an Internet connection and run real programs like Photoshop and Xcode. You also get 256 GB solid state drive which is a huge difference. I know Chromebooks aren't supposed to have a lot of storage, but still...
 
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