Android Advisor — December 2017

ISSUE 44 • ANDROID ADVISOR 15

REVIEW

close to 200 nits as possible, and attach headphones
for audio output. The Pixelbook’s projected runtime of
11.67 hours exceeds Google’s spec of 10 hours and is
more than enough to get you through a long day.

Verdict
The Pixelbook probably has more power than most
Chromebook users will ever need. It gets a high rating
not because I think everyone should buy it. Instead,
the Pixelbook earns its rating because it succeeds
in showing the best a Chromebook can be.
Interestingly, ‘best’ has evolved from simply
‘premium laptop’ to ‘premium Chromebook-slash-
Android experience’. With its 360-degree hinge,
and its support for Android, Google Assistant, and
pen input, the Pixelbook is prepared to become
an Android phone’s best friend and open up new
frontiers for the humble Chromebook. Melissa Riofrio

Specifications

• 12.3in (2,400x1,600, 235ppi) Quad HD LCD display


• 7th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor


• 8/16GB RAM


• 128/256/512GB storage


• 720p at 60fps webcam


• 3.5mm headphone jack


• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac


• Bluetooth 4.


• 2x USB-C


• 41Whr battery


• 290.4x220.8x10.3mm


• 1.1kg