Google Pixel Tablet Review - 6 Months Later

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[@theComput3rNerd]

What about the stylus?

[@johnhann1852]

Got it on launch day. It really is better than the sum of its parts. Nothing excels in it, but its amazingly functional design means I use it more than I expected for a kitchen tablet/photo display. As a kitchen tablet, it absolutely must be paired with the case that has a great stand so it can be propped anywhere to watch/read while you cook, fold laundry or eat breakfast. However, the case nerfs the fingerprint reader since it obstructs the sensor too much. Totally agree with the screen brightness bug; like so many things made by google, it feels like an ignored step child already.

[@hiranchbuff]

"It really is better than the sum of its parts". I think that statement nails it. It's a good tablet and a decent hub that together makes it a very good product. If you have a Pixel phone (like me) it's a natural extension. I'm not a gamer, so for me the performance is very good for what I do.

[@BananaBlooD9517]

@@hiranchbuff Can the tablet split screen to have two apps side by side?

[@hiranchbuff]

Yes.

[@BananaBlooD9517]

@@hiranchbuff Interesting. There are a couple of things they could have done better tho. I'll wait for gen2 maybe. Also is it possible to change the launcher to someting else like on a phone?

[@hiranchbuff]

Yeah, it's like a big Pixel phone. You can change the launcher. And this is the problem with buying tech - if you wait to buy the next generation, you'll never buy anything.

[@NizarNoor]

I want one but I'm still a bit hesitant with its longevity. Maybe I should wait for the 2nd Gen and hopefully Google will guarantee a long period of support and updates like they do with Pixel 8 phones.

[@extra4542]

Yeah exactly, I’m hesitant to get google products bc they are notorious for dropping support

[@FlyingCsongor]

"When you'll get Pixel Tablet updates. The Pixel Tablet will get updates for at least 5 years from when it first became available on the Google Store in the US." Directly from Google's site.

[@eek20]

Just get it! You won't regret it. I have one and it's great. I also have a Galaxy Tab 8 Pro which has way better specs but I find myself using this more. Not to mention it's great for the whole family. It's buttery smooth, light and decent speakers!

[@psps6623]

@@extra4542 By "notorious" do you mean that Google literally tells you directly on their website before purchasing when the support period for a specific product will end? Cuz that's pretty normal.

[@user-mn3vt2sl1m]

Can I use Microsoft word on it ? Thanks

[@TerranceOtis]

If you're considering purchasing the Pixel Tablet, I highly recommend it! The tablet is fantastic and the software experience is incredibly smooth. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and use it at work to watch movies while I work. When I'm home, I simply place it on the speaker dock. It's also docked on my nightstand, so I can consume more media content before going to bed.

[@user-mn3vt2sl1m]

Can I use Microsoft word on it ? Thanks

[@heribertovelez9773]

Hi Josh, nice video, only one thing you did not mention the tablet is a chrome cast target too. Happy Holidays!

[@psps6623]

What's is a Chrome Cast Target?

[@JayLovesCrystal]

I have one and it's awesome. You can use nest and I can see the doorbell on it

[@RazrRazerGarminBose]

Perfect tablet for my use case, centre of my smart home and always ready when I need it... Able to use Google RCS messaging and WhatsApp on it too so I don't always need to look for my phone if I need to message anyone...

[@ogedayyazici]

I love this channels videos, cant imagine how much effort you have put into this, thank you ❤

[@6MonthsLater]

Glad you enjoyed it! 6 Months gives us a nice amount of time to gain the proper prospective of the products we review and we do try and put a ton of effort into these videos, so we're glad it's appreciated!

[@geneanthony3421]

I was interested in the Pixel because I want a pure Android tablet, but it seems very odd that it doesn't get updates quick. One major perk I discovered with my Apple devices is that updates are released very fast. I figured that vendors needed to play with the software to get it working on their devices, but Pixel would get first class support for updates. Odd it doesn't.

[@joylessdancer4554]

The comparisons to the ipad pro at well over dohble the price seems strange.

[@Dew4lk]

Totally

[@GarNelson1]

How about memory? Is the smaller memory unit fine, or is the larger memory worth the extra cost?

[@esem718]

Love the concept of the channel!

[@zkproof]

I have an Uncle in a nursing home and he has no mobility due to a stroke. I need to control KZbin on a device remotely so I can play him videos from a remote location (my cell phone not on the same WiFi network miles away). This way he can have his favorites played while I'm not there. Any help would be good. (I just bought a Nest Hub Max today and just saw this, don't know if Hub Max will solve my dilema) Thanks!!

[@hayleyharrison5127]

Cool review. It’s really too bad they haven’t added the doorbell feature. That would prevent me from replacing my nest hubs with this, and the fact that I really just want Apple to steal this concept. Hopefully they’ll get close with standby mode next year.

[@michaeldextermonroe8548]

Quick question. When in dock mode, can the tablet be used as a security camera?

[@Brandon-ez6ej]

Nope

[@extra4542]

Big miss for the software not having ALL the nest hub features especially at a much higher price tag. This alone means it’s not automatically a better nest hub alternative. Also the fact that you can’t use it as a home hub when it’s not docked

[@BananaBlooD9517]

There should be an option to switch between the two modes and it should have all the features of a nest hub. Let's hope they do a second generation that will be much better.

[@jreid2171]

Like the Nest Hub does this have the digital clock and sounds scapes with this? One of the best features of the hub was that clock feature thanks

[@lance3198]

I appreciate this with you because I want to see if it was replaced. My nest hub mats and it clearly does not yet so not yet

[@ShellymanStudios]

I'd pass, this tablet doesn't look future-proof at all. Plus, its having a 60Hz and LCD display is a big turn-off for me.

[@FlyingCsongor]

Its screen was meant to be always on because of the hub feature. You do not want an OLED screen for that, just think about the burn-in issues. And 60 Hz is still a standard on most low and mid range TVs, displays, if you are not a framerate fanatic, I don't think it's a deal breaker.

[@BananaBlooD9517]

@@FlyingCsongor If it's like the nest hub than you can close the screen when away and the pictures should change every minute or so. It shouldn't be an issue with modern OLED display. Goggle could eventually make 2 or 3 models of the table with one having a better screen & 120Hz display.

[@markkendall6144]

You can also split the keyboard like on the Pixel fold so the keys are closer to the edges. I use that now all the time on any device that'll let me

[@MelancholyMusicOnly]

It would be better if you can use the speaker dock via bluetooth too

[@23angelo23]

Is there a way to install 32bits app in this tablet?

[@jakehh2010]

I'd buy it if it had a tensor g3 and an OLED with HDR and if the made a pixel pencil and cellular

[@JeskidoYT]

i'll definitively get this when it's half off.

[@FlyingCsongor]

Same here. Not worth the full price, but for a discounted price I will get one.

[@Sowar]

Lack of doorbell support is a deal breaker for me.

[@herkenham]

Thanks!

[@paul_london]

It's too expensive for what it is.

[@user-mn3vt2sl1m]

Can I use Microsoft word on it ? Thanks

[@Tony_Cannoli]

Yes

[@user-mn3vt2sl1m]

@@Tony_Cannoli thanks

[@ForeverMoore98]

Can anybody tell me how Gemini is on this thing ?

[@RichardWilliamsowdrick]

My newly bought Pixel Tablet is average in every area at best, in comparison to other Tablets I've owned, Lenovo , Samsung, or iPad. First; when docked on the charger, the audio doesn't become surround sound. The display is okay, except in bright daylight, or sunshine, when the display is practically unreadable! The worst aspect for myself, is the fact that my Pixel 8a phone, will not connect directly ,or via Bluetooth to my Pixel Tablet , to play music for example! I am not pleased with the Pixel Tablet. The charging dock, is absolutely useless when not used for charging!

[@abhijoyful]

09:42 Must have been trying Yoga stretching for palms & fingers for someone who tries to type on tablet screens in landscape mode.. why not get a low angle case and type on screen like you type on physical keyboards..

[@Eurypsi]

Why do tablets have insanely huge bezels?

[@whoever_81]

Great value for money in Europe. $780 RRP (128GB). That's a steal.

[@MobileDecay]

You can fix that same problem by plugging the tablet into power when you're done. 🤔

[@jaedo71]

A Google tablet SHOULD be as amazing as any iPad or Tab S.... And Google when are you coming out with a superb PEN??? NO EXCUSE!!!

[@christopher480]

if they put chrome os on this it would be way better....especially if they sold a backlit keyboard and pen....oh and if they used usb c on the base too

[@GadZookz]

Great review but I have to say the tablet itself does not appear to excel at anything in particular except for mediocracy. It won’t even cost you more to get a better tablet from some other company.

[@lutztech]

Worth having it if it's a couple hundred bucks at most.

[@Fastersonic]

Can you stop mentioning "my ipad, my iphone, my ipad pro, the apple natural scrolling" and writing apple every two sentence? Thank you

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

As someone who doesn't use a Smarthome hub, I'd rather have a Samsung tablet.

[@TownGirl04]

Sound like it need more work, before I,get one. Especially glare. And watching movies in high quality.

[@jamwheelgaming2543]

"Mind craft" :D

[@christopher480]

also it would b nice when undocked you could use the speaker via bluetooth

[@jvpwmedia]

Sounds perfectly acceptable but I already own an iPad Pro so I've set myself up for disappointment haha. Thanks for the update!

[@gaganpreetxp]

60hz, not for me.

[@BenjaminLee2009]

I'm watching this close-up on my 50" TV and can I just say that you have very beautiful eyes. Take good care of them okay

[@Carroll-dude]

15 wired charging forget.

[@kjeldkaj]

Hoping apple copies this!

[@danielosawaru9045]

It's a cool device, but google still could do better with the quality of life uses of this device.

[@MrPatwalsh]

Hardwood on the stairs, unless there are kids.

[@michaelperrigo]

"Birdkeeper Toby here!..."

[@KianFloppa]

#PixelTeam

[@tvee4756]

Waaay too expensive mediocre tablet. There is no reason * whatsoever * to buy this one. Get a Samsung instead or wait for Google's second attempt.

[@Redeemer8916]

I love my Pixel Tablet! The problem is I bought it on credit. So, in my mind, the price was relatively unimportant. However, being that I couldn't afford one outright, and given how much I use it (or have to encourage myself to use it), it's definitely not worth it for someone who hasn't already bought into the Google ecosystem.

[@leonardmolin3066]

Hey, if credit makes the price unimportant, you might need to reevaluate how you think about credit. (Hope you don't take it the wrong way, it just sounded risky)

[@Redeemer8916]

You're probably right. I'm not totally careless, but I'm not very attentive either. I'm poor and getting financial advice isn't on the top of my bucket list. I will pay it off in time.

[@ddvantandar-kw7kl]

Good review however we have selected 2k resolution 120Hz keep it up .

[@noelv1976]

If it's like the previous Android tablets I had, it won't last a year or two. I've been rocking a 2017 iPad Pro and the only issue I have atm is the battery degradation. And as of right now Best Buy is selling it for $329 lol

[@LV2355]

It doesn't worth. Good idea, bad implementation. Nest hello doesn't work on the tablet. No image when someone rings the Nest hello. Useless.

[@ShellymanStudios]

That's Google for ya!

[@DarkestVictory]

Negative Nelly

[@LV2355]

@@DarkestVictoryright, dark man spoked

[@LV2355]

@@DarkestVictory I'm negative when I point out a feature which should exist but it's missing... Go back to school. Or you're homeschooled?

[@montgomeryb04]

​@@LV2355 don't listen to those weirdos with nothing better to do but comment emotionally charged nonsense under someone else's comment 😂 Anyway, I appreciate your feedback bc I was looking into getting one to add to the Google/Nest ecosystem but that's a deal breaker for me too ngl. I'll just get another hub for the guest room. Thank you! 👍🏿

[@BrienGerber]

first xd

[@ratkooporonty]

Anything that GOOGLE does is violence itself, in the "interest" of users. When I started working with this machine, it was still quite fast, the many "updates" (W-10) have now slowed it down to Pentium 1, after the update everything is a little worse, and the violent personalization is getting bigger and bigger, I have no problem with personalization , if I can choose the old one, but they force me to do so. I'm thinking of giving up the internet and uploading an old W-2000 so the Jews don't destroy my nervous system.

[@psps6623]

What language did you originally write your comment in? It looks like it was translated into English from another language.

[@dwpix]

Unsubscribed… I couldn’t see that same exact facial expression again.