Google Chromebook Pixel 2: Unboxing & Review

[@mondobytes]

The $1,299 Chromebook Pixel cost the same as the new MacBook. It comes with a higher resolution display that is touch screen (touch screen is very expensive). It also comes with a powerful Core i7 CPU which can last up to 12 Hours of battery. Actually, iVerge said when they tested theirs it was 14 hours. So you definitely don't have to worry about battery life as apposed to the 9 hours (Apple claimed). You're also going to get double the RAM (16GB). This comes with two USB-C on each side and also regular USB 3.0 ports along with a SDXC card reader. A 720P Wide Angle camera, the MacBook's 480P camera is worthless, they shouldn't have put anything, anyone using it would need to buy a new one which means more $$$. Then you have the X factor, you can install Linux and even Mac OSX on the ChromeBook. But even though it beats the new MacBook in almost every department, like the new MacBook it's not a product I'd personally buy. I prefer a more powerful computer as I do a lot of graphic design and video production, so this would be something I would rarely use. If I wanted to browse the web I'd just use a tablet.

[@timkh8930]

Amen.

[@GuillermoJrRamos]

Sub/

[@McKenzieMacMcCarthy]

Can you upgrade the ssd in the pixel?

[@AashukMehta]

Someone had to do it!

[@MartyBallard]

McKenzie McCarthy​ great question, I'd like to know that too.

[@tdeneef]

$1,299 with 64GB ssd? what the fuck google?

[@prokashdebnath5748]

Isn't it upgradeable

[@tdeneef]

No

[@xTFNK]

Why would you need storage ? This is a web-only device

[@tdeneef]

$1299 for a web only device? who would be crazy enough to buy such a thing.

[@HargunbirSingh]

This is google trying hard to compete with apple, but they fail by a huge margin

[@ronbzoom8531]

Having read many of the comments here, I think some people are missing the point of the Chromebook Pixel. It’s well suited for two purposes: to be a showcase vehicle for Google Chromebooks (sort of like a concept car at an auto show) or, as Mike pointed out, for developers who have to work for hours within Chrome OS and they want high quality hardware to do so. For the masses, however, a $200-$400 Chromebook is more than enough for their purposes and shelling out $1,000 would be crazy. I think Google is already well aware of this.

[@DetroitBORG]

ron bZoom Exactly, and since nobody else shared Google's ideal hardware vision for Chrome OS, Google has done it themselves. It also makes it a sustainable effort without threatening 3rd party manufacturers who are making far more mainstream options.

[@EddyWerckx]

***** Another point that I never hear mentioned; I'm a business person with an investment in the Google/Chrome infrastructure. I'm glad to have a more "upscale" hardware option. I don't code. I'm not a developer. Frankly, I feel a bit awkward slipping a plastic Chromebook that looks like it was made by Fisher Price out of my bag in a client meeting. The intended use of a Pixel? I'm sure not. However, it works for me.

[@JoshUnwin]

Developers who want to work exclusively with Chrome OS is massively niche though. It'd be way more appealing to them if Google built Android Studio/JAVA development over Chrome OS (yeah I know there are some web IDE's but from what I can gather they don't seem great).

[@midifire]

exactly

[@ianwlouw]

ron bZoom I agree with you on one thing the chromebook is suited better to the lower end budget market, mainly due to the fact that Chromebooks don't really need to have great specs to work smooth and thats the charm of them.

[@tonytaouk9179]

Basically Googles MacBook

[@unnworthyservant]

Basically Google's Pixel

[@JaimeValladares00]

Dylans VitaReviews You idiot! Linux existed way before OS X!

[@JaimeValladares00]

Taryn Settle The Linux Kernel was made in 1991 by Lunus Torvalds.

[@zechchrome]

5:05 "I didn't know it had an issue until I compared it to the new one"...welcome to modern technology, where you have problems you didnt even knew existed

[@DetroitBORG]

Charlie Warner LOL, exactly this!

[@amjid300]

Imagine the hate if Apple launched a browser for $999. #Justsayin

[@patsack8807]

they did. the new macbook.

[@aronnepiperno]

:)

[@patsack8807]

***** If you watch a MacBook review, they constantly say it's not for power. Also, don't be so aggressove calling me retarded. Just respectfully disagree with someone else's opinion.

[@patsack8807]

Also most people don't know that you can get Ubuntu Linux on this and it will work just fine.

[@jacobematt6222]

But they just released one for 1299? #justsayin

[@ShellymanStudios]

Bring on the Chrome book! Great unboxing and review Mike. :)

[@DetroitBORG]

Shellymon™ Thank You!

[@OliverQueenMC]

I'm telling you, I see you everywhere, lmao.

[@ShellymanStudios]

AnimeFan Google told me to come here. lol

[@OliverQueenMC]

Shellymon™ Marvel told me to come here... So does that mean Marvel and Google are working together?!

[@ShellymanStudios]

AnimeFan I'm all over the internet.

[@DanyalShams99]

I wouldn't buy this even if it was like $500

[@anzeogric2837]

same

[@tunafishmaki]

***** firefox is weird. i think chrome and safari are better.

[@SalCammilleri]

Why? I'd get a MacBook too but I don't see what's wrong with this.

[@DanyalShams99]

***** Almost all the things you can do on Chrome OS, you can already do on a normal browser. Also, the touchscreen is useless and adds on to the already very high price. A normal Chromebook might be a reasonable choice for some people, but I don't see how this one is. A smarter choice is to get a computer with windows or mac so you are not restricted in what you can do, and the price is fair.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

DanyalShams99 This would be a screaming deal at $500, if you don't like Chrome OS, I'm sure it won't be long before somebody has put Linux on it.

[@Thrillseeker8922]

I'm a Macbook Pro user, but I would choose this over the new Macbook any day. Just making it lighter and fan-less doesn't justify the lack of ports.

[@hollowbonesfilms9739]

Why would you ever need more than one port if your just doing video editing or basic Office crap? If you really need more than one port, the Macbook isn't made for your demographic. Sorry.

[@veoozo]

GamingRisen You're an idiot.

[@Thrillseeker8922]

GamingRisen I need a power socket as well as at least one USB port. I don't want a frigging adapter hanging that will cost me an extra 80 bucks.

[@hollowbonesfilms9739]

***** ummmm it comes with a mouse. its called the trackpad. and it only takes one port to plug in a flash drive or a phone charger.

[@RusticKey]

GamingRisen I'm skeptical about the battery life; USB port used up. I need to plug in my mouse for Vegas or whatever; oh wait, _that's the only USB port_. And no I'm not a fan of wireless mouse. I have to project my presentation from a projector to a w- wait, _no DisplayPort?_ *_no HDMI even?_*, what is this 2001? I'm not going to shed another $80 just to get a necessary feature that should've been there in the first place. Not even one expansion slot, no ethernet port for direct connection, no regular USB 3.0/2.0.

[@jonathanbrew01]

Great review Mike! I love the quality of the visuals and content in your videos! You make me want a Chromebook!

[@tanakattack5965]

why couldn't Dell come up with this hardware design instead of google. This hardware design, with Dell's infiniti display with windows 10 pro on it....would be my ideal windows laptop.

[@TheShelbyiskool]

Gosh dang just look at the ergonomics of that machine. It surprisingly reminds me of the old macbook designs with the boxy plain look.

[@topcarshd9351]

it looks as the same as the Macbook pro 13 inch

[@Ikaylanpatel]

Only the macbook looks 10 times nicer

[@NA-du5vm]

You're funny.

[@NA-du5vm]

Kaylan Patel you're hilarious.

[@SonicPhantom89]

Kaylan Patel I Finn I think you're funny too because it's laughable how ugly this product looks compared to a similarly sized MacBook Pro.

[@NA-du5vm]

***** you're hysterical.

[@samvictor6084]

I just switched from a Macbook Pro 15 to a Chromebook Pixel 2. It's amazing! All my work is on the cloud so this is perfect for my day to day stuff.

[@Supcharged]

You just downgraded from quad core i7 and discrete graphics to dual core and Intel hd.

[@prescott231233]

Why such high specs for something that's made to surf the web? An answer would be greatly appreciated!

[@RusticKey]

It's to showcase the finest of Chrome OS, and for people who want a premium Chromebook, and yes those people exists. There are probably other reasons as well. One thing like developers come in to mind.

[@jacobematt6222]

It's made for developers who are building webapps for chrome OS. They need the extra horsepower

[@prescott231233]

Jacob eMatt ahh i see

[@Judas410]

Jacob eMatt So...can't they just use a regular middle -end laptop? One with Intel's is or AMD's A 6/8 and 6-8 Gb RAM , etc....Some of them are just $ 400 or $ 600 ....

[@jacobematt6222]

Judas410 those dont ship with chrome os

[@ignore338]

Thank you! Im going into 8th grade and I'm gonna need a laptop for High School pretty soon and I am loving the Chrome Book. Its really cheap too. Looking forward to it!

[@maverickbonato8164]

I would never buy it but it is so cool xD

[@phillipjames453]

I would buy it for $300 and I did!

[@MrDAZ3197]

Seeing multiple videos from you these past few days has made my week, Mike! Keep up the great work!

[@ManFuckThisGayEarth]

THOUSAND DOLLAR FACEBOOK MACHINE

[@Moolassy]

Lol

[@LongAct94]

Poor Core i7 :'/

[@feralfluid]

Thousand dollar web development/document writing/media consumption/Linux machine*

[@ManFuckThisGayEarth]

Flotts exactly, facebook machine

[@feralfluid]

fuck this gay earth K

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Damn, the Chromebook pixel 2 looks like a great product. Id buy one but for one its hard to find and the second reason I cant buy it is because the only ones I find are $2000.00 and up. Yeah $2000.00 for a Chromebook is crazy. I just decided to buy the ChromeBook pixel one refurbished so that should be neat to play with when it gets here(: Anyways great reviews like always and hope you have a great day!

[@premkansara7301]

***** 12:30 i see what you did there :D

[@DetroitBORG]

Prem Kansara ;)

[@Casanova102986]

Prem Kansara what did he do? I don't get it.

[@averco6503]

Best phone,tablet and laptop reviews on youtube

[@SonicPhantom89]

"Now with this multi-touch trackpad you can actually use a 4 finger gesture to get an overview of all your open windows and there's a dedicated button for that as well." Oh I'm done. I'm so done. Dear Google, Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Sincerely, A MacBook user PS. All the square edges make the chassis look horrendous.

[@SonicPhantom89]

Just to be clear, not bashing the review (which was excellently done as usual for this channel), just the blatant pilfering by Google of software features that aren't common enough to be considered an 'industry standard'. Mission control was one of the reasons I fell in love with Mac OS, and for it to be unashamedly ripped off and used in a Google product, as well as the 'shelf'' (read: 'dock') is annoying.

[@SonicPhantom89]

Not likely, my stepdad has a 12 year old Dell laptop that's still better looking than this.

[@angelherg1997]

Yeah, Apple really flattered Google when they came out with a Smartwatch. Psss. $170000.

[@SonicPhantom89]

***** I'd actually put serious consideration into your opinion were it not for the swearing and the use of terms like 'crApple turd', (bet you had a good laugh to yourself when you thought of that one), it's a pity you have to rely on using language like that to try and make your point =/

[@SonicPhantom89]

***** Also you keep calling me 'kid' but judging by the maturity of your language I'd say you're more deserving of that title. If you're 25 (my age) or older and you still think terms like 'crApple turd' are funny/valid, I feel for the people who have to interact with you on a daily basis. I didn't come here to start an argument but evidently no-one on KZbin is allowed to have an opinion without getting slated by people like yourselves who spend a significant amount of their energy trying to put others down.

[@MathieuFortier]

I am an absolute fan of chrome os and I own a samsung chromebook. To be honest, I do everything with it. I don't use my windows pc anymore. The chromebook pixel would be, for me, the ultimate buy, but at that price tag, I don't have the means to make such a purchase. Steal, I think that the chromebook pixel is the best laptop there is and I thank you for that unboxing.

[@garyhall2565]

ChromeOS is fantastic for what it does but this is definitely an overkill. On the other hand Google seem to have some pretty massive plans coming up for the OS and play store integration is just the first step. So the idea is to buy future iterations instead.

[@will6412]

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT CHROMEBOOKS ARE TRASH IM USING ONE RIGHT NOW should have saved my money for a macbook

[@MissouriMatt54]

Thank you for the video. It is a reference product. Not designed to sell to the masses. They want to see the technology implemented, and decided to make some of them also. Same Philosophy as the Nexus Q. Which was definitely an experiment.

[@elliekim6666]

$1,300 for a Chromebook wtf? Why do you even need 16GB of RAM and an intel i7?

[@JP_OFFICIAL69]

+ufster81 lol devs and 32gb of SSD gh

[@CarmenMartinez-oo6uu]

+

[@123dragonballz321]

I never thought I would like a chromebook

[@artvandelayimports]

***** I've been a long time fan of your channel. I find your videos nicely edited ( I wish I had your skills), and weirdly more interesting than other channels. Keep up the amazing content :)

[@DetroitBORG]

RandomVideos Thank you! Always glad to hear this :)

[@rheythm]

During the first half of the video, I noticed a couple of sound feedback similar to that when you hit the microphone. I'm not really sure if I made sense. It's not a big deal, though. Great video as usual.

[@Hyfoxdro]

$1,300 and only 64 GB of storage? Nope.

[@asirf.3634]

+Hyfoxdro and people say the 12 inch mac is overpriced

[@Rompson]

+Kian Gurney its square

[@Rompson]

+Kian Gurney the screen is almost square

[@Rompson]

+Kian Gurney I don't know it look like some one went to the future from the 1980s and then went back with all the pieces he needs apart from the screen and ended up with that.

[@prayogaa.z1778]

+Asir F. 13 inch sir, yes -_- people keep say macbook is overpriced .-.

[@devonxscott]

Want to know every single thing about a specific device? Watch a DetroitBorg video! Haha great video as usual man.

[@abyssabyssabyss]

There's literally no point for even an i5 in this. A core M would be better suited for this, it would need no fan making it silent and cut down on size, save battery, etc. why would they ever put an i7 in this? That being said, if it had like a 256ssd and Windows instead, this would be the best ultrabook I've ever seen. I dunno why, the design is more beautiful than say even a MacBook or sell xps.

[@awesomeOM7177]

yeah. I dont understand what people would do to make use of an i5 on chrome os. 100 tabs open? Playing flash games? idk.

[@Ashfak_123]

+omar717 .

[@ayush6025]

I have said this before and i will say it again.. DetroitBORG aka Mike's unboxings > everyone else ..

[@RohitReddy369]

I see what you did there in the Verge website... ;-)

[@DetroitBORG]

Rohit Reddy LOL, didn't notice while filming, noticed while editing ;)

[@theunclebreaker343]

***** he wrote wtf

[@JuanJLamboy]

This new Pixel is just beautiful!!! Great explanatory video for new Chromebook users!😎

[@jociez]

Wtf? I thought chrome books were $400-$500 at most?😂😂😂

[@Traymer7]

Still 1000$ for i5 with 8GB of ram would be ok, but 32GB ssd and being limited to Chrome OS? I think better choice is 1000$ laptop with same specs, biger drive and use Linux or Windows and you can do more work with it. I know it has really good build and sleek design but still I would expect less price on laptop that doesn't allow me as much I would want because OS limitation

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Well the Chromebook pixel is not marketed towards consumers its more for people who want to code for Chrome OS. Anyways if you wanna find a good deal on a Chromebook you should look into the Chromebook pixel, it sells for about $330.00 refurbished on ebay

[@jayredondo196]

Love it, I will love to buy one. for now I just have the Asus Chromebook 13.3 Inches 32GB storage and 4GB memory Ram version. but this chrome pixel is so beautiful, I hope one day I could afford one.

[@hieuphungminh6690]

1k3 $ for 64 gb of hard drive? or am i tripping ?

[@mauriceje4388]

cromebook actullay is more for cloud

[@mauriceje4388]

if u buy an chromebook you get an 2 year 100gb google drive license

[@naim27bakar]

Great Review! Chrome OS in 2015 are very capable OS because nowadays there are tons of apps or software available in a browser from office documentation to video and photo editing! Buy this for the gorgeous display,rugged premium metal build quality and excellent processor for smooth computing experience...

[@andrewfomin4363]

Someday I'll just start count how many times you sad "Let's go ahead..." P.S.: Really like your videos :)

[@daviddoggett4626]

I'll never be able to afford all of this technology you showcase on your channel.

[@NA-du5vm]

Who do I have to kill to get this awesome machine?! 😲

[@aaronhampshire1027]

No kidding.

[@Mackbros24]

Awesome?!? It's a $1000 browser. I'll save my money.

[@NA-du5vm]

Mackbros24 shhh.

[@TheAhovking]

I Finn If you think this is a awesome machine, try the machine this garbage have blatantly copied, the Macbook Pro.

[@dovking6817]

Salty Salts no that cant be true!!!!!! your just an apple fanboy

[@jakeshamash7023]

I personally belive that chromebooks should not be $1200, im using a chromebook that is 6 times cheaper and im getting a pretty smooth experience. Good review

[@giaitri5118]

wth....32GB SSD for $999 . crazy google.

[@gabriellatremouille1179]

YOU DONT NEED THE SPACE because you don't download programs .-.

[@theDudeOfDudes]

+Gabriel Latremouille "why yes please fuck me in the ass"....That's not a good mentality to have as a consumer.

[@Coolkiller4mc]

+Gabriel Latremouille For $999 you should be able to download programs! xD

[@gabriellatremouille1179]

Coolkiller4 haha true. I would never buy it personally considering what else is out there for $1000 :P

[@Vaxovillion]

I'm so tempted, I'm not sure how smart a purchase it would be, but I'm still quite tempted.

[@MrGAMEALOT]

999 for a flipin chromebook

[@FunnyVideos-wn7qh]

Mr. GAME-A-LOT Cheome shiver ahhor

[@playerslayer4577]

You can get one of these puppies cheap nowadays.

[@coolerking7427]

I got one for 400. Brand new.

[@flamingguy21]

So now I see where the 2016 MacBook Pro's design comes from

[@AnthonyDunlap]

No way I'm paying that much for a browser. Maybe when they make chrome OS an actual operating system I'll think about getting it.

[@StephenAndersontheCanadian]

Yeah, I kinda thought that way too ***** until I really took a good hard look at what I was doing 98% of the time on my laptop and realized I seldom left or did anything outside of the _Chrome_ browser (or _Firefox_ ). I've got an ASUS Chromebook now and love the thing. I'm budgeting for a *PIXEL 2* ... it's just too good to pass up.

[@AnthonyDunlap]

Stephen Anderson but that much money? I need more out of a computer than just a browser though. And thats no where near enough memory for the price points they are asking. I wouldn't mind spending $200-$250 on a Chromebook but not $999-$1299. That's just a bit ridiculous.

[@StephenAndersontheCanadian]

***** yeah, I hear ya. The price is a bit steep (_my ASUS was only $300_), but as Chromebooks go the *PIXEL* is the best of the best and it would look great sitting on the passenger seat of the _Tesla Roadster_ I don't have. :-)

[@AnthonyDunlap]

Stephen Anderson I can wait for a cheaper alternative to come along. Samsung makes nice Chromebooks.

[@epicfail2012]

That screen though...

[@apple8kamk]

Thanks Mike! The Macbook Air the MBP and now this unboxing and review. The products comes out and you review them instantly. You are great youtuber!! :)

[@arynbwr]

Can you download anything on this os? Like Microsoft Word or something like that?

[@DetroitBORG]

No, but you can use Office 360 in a browser anyway. Chrome OS doesn't support most apps or games from other platforms like Windows and OS X.

[@arynbwr]

Seems nice for no problem web browsing and streaming but not to useful if you want/need to download anything. By the way, real fan of your videos, they're the best.

[@DetroitBORG]

***** Your'e absolutely right, you basically operate through web sites or web apps, very few native apps. Thanks for watching! :)

[@TheDragonballboy]

@detroitborg is there iTunes on chromebook also can you install windows like boot camp on macs?

[@VastVapor]

No need to run office. Google Drive does everything you need and will convert office to google and vice versa.

[@victorm.1348]

this laptop is really expansive considering that this industry is evolving so fast, Apple just presented their new Macbook, and obviously is years in future from this notebook, but their need of making the new macbook with a lack of ports might be a problem to those who are still with devices a bit oldie, that wireless technologies are not in their hands' posibilities.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

-Is this a 4:3 display? Gross.- Striked out my old comment, all this Google/Chromebook hate is ridiculous.

[@DetroitBORG]

It's actually 3:2

[@DetroitBORG]

I agree this product doesn't make sense, but I love using it. It's gorgeous hardware and it's revealing just how little I need outside of the web browser and Google services. The only thing I'm really missing is more powerful video and photo editing, which I generally don't need on the go anyway.

[@darthplagueisthewise6832]

Gee this laptop reminds me of something I've seen since 2007

[@JRcash226]

I know I'm gonna be hated but everything on this is stolen from apple 😂

[@Wcthllboy]

JRcash226 true

[@louisss645]

Great video Mike but can you please try and sort out the mic issues jumping between sounds eg in some b roll it sounds very condensed then it jumps to a wider sound, small thing but thought I should say! Great vid

[@RS_Designs]

This laptop is useless...... It's just a web machine an can go on the web like any laptop can do. No need for all that power and to purchase this is a waste of money. Get a cheaper full fledged PC. Trust me, it's worth it.

[@trevin5675]

Getting android apps so it will be amazing

[@RS_Designs]

william santor Ya android apps might as well get a tablet or use your phone lol...why need a laptop lol

[@crayonalzz]

they are taking your money for a future plans to take over Microsoft and Apple laptops, yes this is useless unless you are just using your laptop for browsing which they are alot that needs some google apps with a chrome browser and that's it. but there is no reason for i7 for that

[@housepianist]

First of all, there are Chromebooks that are way less expensive than the Pixel 2. Secondly, you are correct in saying that a PC can do the same thing. However, what you're missing the point of why people use Chromebooks. PC's are more complex, harder to maintain, and less secure than a Chromebook. And by nature, they will get slower and buggier over time. But if you're the type of person who downloads exe files or has the need for specific Windows functions, then a Chromebook is not for you. But don't dismiss it because it doesn't do everything a PC does, especially if you don't need all that extra nonsense that Windows has. If all you do is browse, listen to music, watch media, and many other web-based activities (which is what most PC owners do), a Chromebook is all you need. It's much faster, doesn't slow down and get buggy like PC's do, doesn't require virus or malware software, is more reliable than any Windows machine can be, is faster, and it's updates automatically. For what Chromebooks do, it's a far more superior and much less troublesome than any PC. And with more powerful web apps to do more PC-like tasks and the impending arrival of Google's Play Store, there will never be the need for a Windows machine ever again. I get my work and play done much more efficiently. But yeah, you can do those things in Windows too. But with my experience, they're not worth it over the long run. After at least a year, I've always had to start doing some form of maintenance and upkeep and I eventually start spending more time trying to keep it running than actually using it. Not for me but then that's just me. #WindowsNeverAgain

[@JDUBHITZ]

stealthzflare80 pcs suck ass

[@NoVisionMedia]

Awesome Unboxing and Review! I have always loved how simple and minimal Chrome OS is.

[@rafiqhussain]

Designed by apple, copied by google

[@sgfreak96]

6:25, the old pixels did NOT have 3.0 ports for usb! Just a note!

[@KimseaKh]

OMG they copied apple macbook pro and still looks ratchet ....

[@michaeljunr6847]

Awesome review,Mike. Mike's unboxing >everyone

[@GRIEF3RUK]

£1000 for a shitty chromebook?

[@zanzanhaa]

I watch a lot of reviewers' videos and I guess you're on the polite side Lol haha (it's a compliment don't worry :)) Your reviews are great. Btw, nice ending with the chrome lights! Sunch detail :D

[@kimurashashi]

it's like a copy of the macbook

[@OnePandeh]

This thing is older and better than a Macbook

[@kimurashashi]

+Pandeh haahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaa the macbook pro is from de 2007, first learn about then speak noooooooooob haahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaahaahhahahahahhahahhahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahaahahahahhahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaa

[@sawyerseth9832]

+Jesús García Morlanes bro it looks nothing like a MacBook and it runs chrome OS.... how is it anything like a MacBook?

[@yusufakhsan1807]

i don't think so

[@SuperBloopie]

android was out before iphone lol

[@YanivKamer]

This is so fun that almost everyvideo of you is 4K!

[@HenryLevenson]

It looks ugly

[@marcin-we6ku]

Like you.

[@HenryLevenson]

I have already applied ice to burn

[@Lykon]

You can go into developer mode and make it download ubuntu, then you can easily install it and you can basically swap between chrome os and ubuntu by pressing a button on runtime, in less then half a second. It's amazing.

[@PerfectBlade20]

I'd consider this for 1K. You are paying for the hardware and amazing build quality. Chrome OS is all I need since everything I want to do that isn't video game related can be done on the web. If I do feel like using a full OS I could install Ubuntu EASILY. Haters are simply hating on a product that isn't for them. Do you need to run downloaded programs? Great, chrome book isn't for you now move along and stop clicking on these videos, you clearly know what a chromebook can and can't do so don't bother people. It is like someone with a Xbox one bashing the fire TV for not playing AAA video games.

[@PerfectBlade20]

*If I had 1k I meant :P

[@PerfectBlade20]

***** Why do people like you bother to click on something you clearly don't like?

[@maregondrako]

***** You mean like the website you're using?

[@Linn85]

Looks stunning, but is it worth the money with its limitations? If you did not have the ability to get everything you have, and had to be budgeting, would you get this?

[@kankalita8]

Your videos are fantastic! Informative and in depth! You are tied for my favorite tech KZbinr along with MKBHD.

[@McSNIFFERY]

I bought the Pixel 2 after making the switch from a macbook air. So far I dont regret the decision one bit. Hardware wise everything is better on the Pixel. I was going to make the upgrade to apples new macbook but i couldn't deal with the core m. Even for just word processing and web browsing you can notice the difference in power.

[@AnandhAzh]

Hey Mike... I've been following you for the past 2 years. This is my first comment on your video. I need to know this... Why is everybody stops thinking something new except Apple...? Every faint tech industry in the world is copying Apple. Even the packaging, power adapters, etc., shame on you google, Samsung and a lot of companies that are copying the design from Apple.

[@DetroitBORG]

Anandh Azh Apple is a very design-centric company and their culture is built around creating alluring designer products. And like all cutting edge fashion and design, it always influences consumer aspirations and the industry responds by following those trends. Most companies don't have the culture or design expertise to innovate or set design trends like Apple.

[@dulmithpitigalage7553]

I know, right! Apple's Packaging are so good. I always fall in love with there products when I visit their website. They make it look so beautiful. +Detroitborg

[@joewilliams4198]

Wow. You should really have more subscribers than you have now!

[@stephanechamberland8486]

Can't wait for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge review !

[@CaveatCartoonShows]

*ATTENTION EVERYONE: THE CHROMEBOOK PIXEL IS MADE FOR DEVELOPERS, NOT CONSUMERS. STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PRICE; YOU'RE NOT MEANT TO ACTUALLY BUY IT.* The Chromebook Pixel is not sold in stores, it's not widely advertised, nor are many of them even being manufactured. I think Google only makes a few thousand Chromebook Pixels at most. Regular consumers can buy them at Google's store but it's main purpose is to be used as a reference device for Chrome OS developers. While Chrome OS is a very minimalist operating system that doesn't necessarily require such high-end specs, it's good for developers to be able to take advantage of high-end specs. Already Adobe and Google have partnered to bring Photoshop Streaming to Chrome OS. Whether you like Chrome OS or not, you can't deny that it's a growing platform that's becoming more popular every year. If you have no use for it, fine, but plenty of people do. With the growing popularity of Chrome OS devices, it makes sense that Google will try to push its limits with devices like the Pixel so developers can make attempts to see where the platform can go.

[@FordGT8806]

the darker aluminum of the first gen looks better, I also like the black track pad

[@schizowallflower]

I would LOVE this if it was $299. At the current price, I can't see getting it over a full-fledged laptop. But it seems amazing.

[@elifrancoeur4602]

Lol, at 10:03 when he said "okay Google" it activated my Google since I was watching this on an Android!

[@carbonunit]

I just got one of these bad boys, and its "amazeballs"

[@txmoney]

Great overview. Gorgeous design. I prefer this industrial design over the apple MBP and MBA designs. The deal breaker is its a Chromebook. I'm not on board with the Chrome OS paradigm.

[@saketseshadri7515]

@DetroitBorg why don't u get an intro or something ?? it would add some coolness to your already cool reviews

[@connorschulz8603]

Hey just a quick suggestion, I really like your videos. Although you could improve by using less fades between shots, there are way to many I the video. Or at least change up the effect instead of using the same one. Thanks

[@bencarter8324]

Wow! Great video mike! You make the best reviews on KZbin. Keep up the hard work!

[@jomaruy117]

the rainbow light thing is so beautiful

[@Coolkiller4mc]

+Jomar Uy but that price tag isn't :(

[@jomaruy117]

Coolkiller4 yea haha. i'll stick to my cheap acer

[@VincenzoSims]

These videos keep getting better and better, *****! :)

[@076657]

if it costed 300 I would still think about buying this

[@SerbanManea]

Why don't more manufacturers do design and packaging like this?

Because they don't want to be sued by Apple?

[@mcg18993]

Jasper Walker Cause Apple spends all their bucks developing (marketing) their iWatch so they have no money paying their lawyers.

[@Phoenix_of_Sun]

Such a beautiful machine

[@helvetwarrior]

Oh shit! The premium cost as much as the new basic MacBook but can actually be used? Incredible!

[@AndreaAlison]

Windows user has been enjoying and relishing all of those chrome ways in Google Chrome Browser. I like it albeit I don't buy the chrbook one :)

[@XxxInTheMiddlexxX]

I would never pay this much for a chromebook, if it tan windows and had a decent amount of storage, I would consider it

[@water123m]

Thanks Mike for reviewing this so we don't waste our money on it.

[@MysteryMii]

What is it with Google trying to make a premium laptop with good specs that runs an OS that can’t take advantage of the hardware? Do they really think that the third time’s a charm with the Pixelbook?

[@TheNorthCrafter]

If u want to test chrome os (if you have Windows 8 and higher) click in chrome launch in Windows 8 mode, it is very limited but most of the functions are there

[@Thomsy098]

honestly, the only reason I think google made this laptop was so google exec's could have a beast Chromebook

[@Hanoveur]

No, they built it as a reference device for developers and are simply offering them for the public if you want one. There are no huge ad campaigns for it and they're not setting out to make a fortune selling them.

[@Hanoveur]

I really don't care about what you think about Chromebooks. Most people who claim to have an opinion haven't even used one. People who complain about not being able to install Windows or "Insert OS Here" don't understand what a Chromebook is for. It's for people who want to use web-based applications but want the form factor of a laptop rather than a tablet. I keep the Toshiba Chromebook I'm typing this on next to my recliner and not once did I ever regret not having windows. I had a Windows laptop and realized I didn't need an entire OS to do simple stuff like cruise the web or read email. That is overkill for when I get home from work. Frankly, I use Windows at work all day and being able to get on my Chromebook is a nice break.

[@maervincegonzales180]

usb type c included in this chromebook...not sure what I'll use it for. Great review btw!!!

[@veoozo]

This thing is gorgeous.

[@jemilo65]

Nice machine. High end all around!

[@muCephei_]

I mean I looove the design, but I still need to run my windows software like word, excel and a few others. Doesn't matter how beautiful it is.