Watched whole event after dinner, first thing I did was read this entire thread 
What a GREAT event!!
What a GREAT event!!
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Watched whole event after dinner, first thing I did was read this entire thread
What a GREAT event!!
It really was pretty good. Lots of surprise products, like the Home Max. And did not see that DXO score coming. I know DXO isn't the be all end all, but that's a seriously impressive score. Plus the continuation of Photos backups and now 3 years of software support instead of 2 (both security patches and OS upgrades).
Did I hear correctly that the front camera is the same as the back camera, or did I imagine that?
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I actually really like this look for the Pixelbook. Check out Verge's video impressions, it looks beautiful!
It has Portrait Mode on front and back, it's not the same camera though.
Anyone watch or is going to watch the Chris Pirillo stream?
Trying to watch now
Trying to watch now
The Pixelbook looks amazing. In my attempt to get my 12.9 iPad Pro to replace my 11" MBA+iPad Mini 4, I discovered that chromebooks (I have been doing extensive testing with an Acer R11) in many respects do a better job for my tasks (but not all)... added benefit of remotely connecting to my iMac when I need to do macOS things.
The Pixelbook is priced about $200-300 too high IMO. I had been holding off to see what "top tier" chromebook I'd buy but it seems like the Samsung Chromebook Plus is at the top of the list for now. (unless the pixelbook gets discounted)
Agree. The price is the greatest barrier for me.
Also, I really want the Max -- I don't even know why -- but the price is a barrier there, too.
It's not really. You get a lot more in a Mac at this point.
It's not.
That's not a Mac.
How can anyone disagree with pixel's fast charging capability: 15 mins charge for 7 hr use?
IMO, Pixel 2 XL is too expensive for what it is. The 128gb version, is basically Note 8 price. But I actually love the design, especially the white version.
The Google Home Mini is a must have for me.
Impressed with the Google Home Max.
The new Pixel book is drool worthy. Lack of SD slot was a slight letdown.
Google Clips had my interest, until I seen the price. Love the concept though.
I wish Google Pixel Buds was completely wireless. I wonder how good the language translation works.
Love the way Google is going with product integration.
The Google Home Mini is a must have for me.
Impressed with the Google Home Max.
The new Pixel book is drool worthy. Lack of SD slot was a slight letdown.
Google Clips had my interest, until I seen the price. Love the concept though.
I wish Google Pixel Buds was completely wireless. I wonder how good the language translation works.
Love the way Google is going with product integration.
I don't think I've ever heard of 7 hours in just 15 minutes. What's the best closest thing? OnePlus' Dash charge?
To be honest, i don't know. My understanding is that pixel uses usb c.
I really like the PixelBook. But I just ordered the Samsung ChromeBook Pro. The PixelBook is just to expensive.
AND you get a fast-charging capable charger included IN THE BOX.
Now what company is it that makes you purchase a separate charger for that feature? Their name escapes me.
AND you get a fast-charging capable charger included IN THE BOX.
Now what company is it that makes you purchase a separate charger for that feature? Their name escapes me.
I think the Pixel 2 models are better than both the iPhone 8 models. The software is what wins me over. Not to mention the AI and Google services, including an upgraded three years of OS updates.
It's just missing one thing: wireless charging, the Moby Dick-feature of Pixel devices.
And yeah, really lousy of Apple to do that with the fast charger.
Seems like Google got that handled. lolAND you get a fast-charging capable charger included IN THE BOX.
Now what company is it that makes you purchase a separate charger for that feature? Their name escapes me.
Good question....never came to my mind about that. They got TRANSLATOR earbuds,
REAL TIME.Considering they just got a real phone development team (if it gets approved) I think they have bigger fish to fry. I think they 2018 will be the earliest that we see a watch, the big goal for 2018 will be a completely redesigned pixel. Once that is done I think they will start on a watch.
Hey. I like that "g-string" earbuds. lol. Seriously, that kind of tech is amazing though.