Google Pixelbook review

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[@backlon]

Yes, I called it "Chromebook Pixel" instead of "Pixelbook" in LITERALLY THE FIRST LINE and I am ashamed and abashed. Force of habit!!!

[@HenningGu]

Fake

[@blur5e]

How about the speakers? are they loud enough?

[@AlexanderCaley]

R u really not gonna re-record that audio? Like your part of one of the top tech publications and you said the name of the product your reviewing incorrectly.... in fact you didn't even say it incorrectly you said a different product entirely

[@backlon]

KZbin doesn't let you upload new versions without deleting the original :(

[@kopper7509]

/s

[@NateCress]

I just got a Pixelbook. This thing is awesome. I keep finding new things it can do that I didn't think a Chromebook was capable of. This is the future of personal computing. I love this thing. It's blazing fast. It does everything I need including graphic design with linux software. I can only see this getting better over time.

[@Dino-yu4nj]

Hey, im an illustrator/artist and use affinity designer and photo, is that possible here?

[@TheHolyMustard]

This is one of those things that's so pretty I wish I had a reason to buy it.

[@MHandlykken]

Nice review! I like your style Dieter and always appreciate your reviews.

[@MattUebel]

Great review! For me, the assistant integration is a big differentiator for this laptop. One question, when you've got the keyboard facing down, how do the keys hold up? That's one concern I have with this and other convertible laptops. Seems that, over time, the keys would suffer.

[@jitkr1489]

you got Cortana which will do everything this thing will do!! for less.. Dell XPS 13 will be yours for about that much

[@Fabio-rg9nv]

Saying „it has an Intel Core i5“ is like saying „it has a CPU“.

[@inzane.hanson]

What a great review! Well thought out and logical, Dieter's killing it yet again! Also, what a cool location for this shoot, video has some beautiful shots!

[@jenorosity2047]

Great review. I want to know if the Citrix receiver works well on this.

[@dubswagen]

This guy made me resubscribe to TheVerge a couple videos back 👌🏽

[@ScottGibbs]

This is by far the fairest Pixelbook review I've seen from a non-Chrome OS enthusiast. Thank you.

[@NAKROMOTO]

Dieter Bohn is a beast and probably the best reviewer at the verge :)

[@Dennis-Ong]

ORKAN Agree, don't seem biased

[@bartdemczuk7111]

Ya he's awesome!

[@BballerPete]

Facts

[@deathstar001]

Agreed. He’s my favorite reviewer.

[@nevmiku]

"You can click the mouse."

[@AnandRao19]

0:54 Primitive Technology ❤️

[@backlon]

Maybe my favorite channel.

[@efp722]

hands down, the best channel.

[@archiewebster4277]

REMEMBER TO WATCH PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGY'S VIDEOS WITH CAPTIONS!!!!

[@RichardTapia42]

I barely found the channel. Glad to know that it's actually popular

[@priyanshu4434]

Anand Rao 7

[@smorisch]

Super awesome review. I've never bought an actual Brand New laptop and I'm a huge Google fan., I broke down and spent the grand for the new box and I'm so excited to get it. :) I'm so glad this review is as good as it is! I have a Galaxy 9S phone, the Google Home, and 2 Chromecasts, so super thrilled with this purchase.

[@akhilcsurendran]

Thanks for the review... Can it support Solidworks...

[@dumb9300]

Thanks! This was a really helpful video :) Subscribed!

[@mongots7216]

Thank you for a honest review, with detailed parts. You gave me some things too look out for when buying one. But it mostly seems like it had pros rather than cons, which is good.

[@mohsinazmi5032]

I watch only your review videos Dieter Bohn sir. Your reviews are really really honest about every device.

[@bushidohimself5756]

Could you download windows 10 on this device?

[@nic_ccc3366]

Great review. Might be an option in 2 years. I don't do any video editing so I think this could possibly serve me as a daily driver for social media, word processing, emailing and light entertainment.

[@Seanseanseanseanseanandsean]

Very appreciative of the CPGGREY shout out at 6:30

[@KeithTomlinsonPhoto]

Is it worth getting one of these today?

[@armanpeksevim3903]

fantastic review! very well done!

[@shelleybevacqua]

Loved this review and that you liked the Pixel book. You were fair with your assessment.

[@Efrem]

0:42 4:02 isn’t that on the right the new beme logo?

[@kylepayne6684]

Would this be good for a writer who also does KZbin and gaming streams??

[@upsizemotivation]

Verge, Dieter.. you are the best ( Super Review ) ..

[@mistamaog]

I like this guy, he's really good at providing an unbiased review

[@bartdemczuk7111]

Love this reviewer, awesome job!

[@KeiranB]

Shout out to CGP Grey...

[@jonathanrouse]

Keiran B and brady....

[@nanoadrian1]

Can you run fusion 360 on it or any cad software?

[@TeodorKubena]

Is this able to run things like KED, PS, apps for creating advanced 3D etc...?

[@ErMac2187]

I just bought a chromebook and i'm really really liking it so far.

[@shanghai_city]

You sir are very good reviewer. Plz review more tech stuff on verge.

[@simonfein3095]

The wallpaper for the chromebook is pretty nice. Kinda want it

[@ShawnZiemba]

Thanks for the review! I hope the 8GB version of this is as fast as my 16GB 2015 LS. I use it for my business and so far its been the only machine that handles the 100+ tabs I have open constantly, and the other 100+ tabs I have open on two other screens I have connected to my LS.

[@castle_novelist]

The Pixelbook handles 100+ tabs?

[@stevenjames1138]

Great review! I think I might just spend the money I had earmarked for the Pixel 2 XL on this machine instead!

[@daanvissers]

Very good review. I just wish it weren't as expensive as it is, and that ChromeOS could do more stuff. I think it would be cool to run Linux on this, but I wonder how well it would be supported.

[@KusoTrevor]

Would like to see a new review considering the updates coming down the pipe where Linux apps can be installed. Seems like a full OS instead of an expensive Android laptop.

[@PTYC933]

Tent mode is this form factor is from Lenovo yoga right?

[@Tibadude]

How install Windows? or OSX? Or Linux? An OS that is actual useful?

[@lorizmetalfontrab]

Can you use another browsers in the pixelbook?

[@TheShapingSickness]

Wow Verge this was an incredible review.

[@moshecohen470]

Hi. Love the review thank you i also like your sofa a lot can you tell me the model and the maker. Thank you

[@williamchapman2371]

that couch is the best part of the Pixelbook review

[@technoalah]

such a great review. cheers

[@Irnbruist]

such a well done review!

[@professionallylay703]

The "10%" is covered by Linux.

[@kaidms]

Yes and I know this is 2 years later but, don't think Linux is getter premier, or a couple music production programs.. so I guess that's like 2%

[@MsChihua]

Any of you any idea which chromebook is best for office tasks away from home? Word, excel, etc. Thanks!

[@postxtito]

this is a objective good review - thanks!

[@TerabitTech]

What about installing Windows or Linux on it?

[@brooklyn560]

Can't wait to get mine!!

[@joepphoto]

good review Dieter!

[@RohitKhilnani]

Super helpful review !

[@postxtito]

im still a few years away from getting a laptop - but im certain, if not confident that it will be a Google Chrome book - fo sho! im loving what im hearing - and i think this review is pretty unbias. The Verge Rocks!! Yes there are cheaper chrome books out there but i want a premium Chrome book.

[@oscarv1234]

This is a great laptop what people need to understand is that the fact that there 10% behind when chormebook is relatively new is amazing and I'm sure most of the software issue will get fixed by updates

[@jullyangreen7106]

Where can I get a Couch like the one in the video

[@brodyjames4126]

i ended up going with the pixelbook over an ipad pro 12.9 inch as my mobile driver computer/tablet. the keyboard is way more enjoyable for me than what apple has to offer with the new keyboard as I suck with it. the design and quality makes me feel like i am not missing out and I don't regret getting this over a tablet or macbook. when people ask me is it a mac killer i say flat out no, but it is an excellent ipad killer as an Apple head for so long. i really don't regret the purchase and this review helped me in educating myself in what i what to spend my money on. thanks verge!

[@rushguha5846]

can we do programming in it?

[@MroStudios]

Your shoes on the sofa killed me at 0:20

[@ediraldeguzman2247]

Sound cool but Is that a tablet or laptop?

[@ranaaliyarkhan8570]

Hey Verge. I have owned a pixelbook for almost a year and half but recently my touch screen has stopped working. Rest of the pixelbook is fine and there is no external damage or I don't remember dropping it. The screen is in perfect condition. Any idea how I can fix the touchscreen? It doesn't respond to any touch. I tried powerwashing and resetting it to factory setting but nothing seems to work. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks

[@arminchaharlang4872]

Is it possible to connect an external hard drive?

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

These are really good quality videos, one can see a lot of work going into these. I prefer if they called it the Chromebook Pixel - having a hard time saying Pixelbook out loud.

[@IrfanShaikh-ld3mf]

Excellent review

[@jonepaulfagan9360]

I love this review.. Being honest and not dissapointing other with comment like "oh don't buy it because it not worth the price". It to worth it to some people like me.

[@sidikaza7279]

Dieter bohn or nilay Patel? Who's is verge boss?

[@Jordan-cz5hc]

one of the best reviewers ive seen lately.

[@hilmyakatsuki1665]

Mind touching review . Thump up!!!

[@Bubinga]

I really like that watch he's wearing, does anyone know what it is?

[@cesarcastillo2405]

loved the background music

[@jackharington3126]

Loves that CGP Grey!

[@djhokey]

Whoah the It Runs Chrome edit jumped out

[@eandean]

why you have to fold it with keyboard facing the table surface when you can view it the normal way? just curious.

[@parwaazkothariya4178]

I spent almost about $600-700 on a Windows laptop (HP Pavillion G6), it lasted 6 years. My sister bought a $1K MacBook Air and damn that thing floats so smoothly. Guess what? You can even buy a $300 laptop that can run CHROME! $1K for a browser? No way, no matter how "cute" it looks or however types of Yoga it can do.

[@sSHARPZz]

Your sister.... not you.

[@arress2052]

Have you ever used a high end Chromebook? Probably not but keep making comments about a product you have never used.

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

Parwaaz K I bought the HP Pavilion 15-cc055od for $630 on August 4th (tax free weekend) and I love it. It's a lot better than any Chromebook will ever be.

[@NathanKeen]

It's not just a browser anymore, Chrome OS has the Google Play Store and runs Android Apps now

[@NathanKeen]

I use a Asus C302 and Android Apps run fine for general use, some are still just bloated up mobile apps but more are being optimised for Chromebooks. If there is anything specific i need i still have a high end Windows Laptop but there is pretty much nothing in general i cant do on this and its much quicker/better at it. Chrome OS hasn't matured enough yet to fully justify replacing if you need a high end computer with specific applications but for the average user Chrome OS is far better. Boots up in 10 seconds, doesn't slow down, built in security, doesn't fragment, etc.

[@fouririlyass2288]

1080 or 4k are available ?

[@ushapanchal603]

The Verge. How much price is this?

[@ajdrifter9169]

I'm getting the pixelbook, is it as good as they say?

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

You pay a max of $400 for a Chromebook. I have one and it's bloody brilliant. $1000? Just get a decent Windows machine.

[@nanobreaker]

And have the hardware (I'm looking at you Dell) fail on me? No thanks.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

I have had the Toshiba Chromebook 2 2015 for nearly two years now. As good as new. Purchased for about $300.

[@nanobreaker]

TheBlooRayChannel no I'm sure you've had a good experience with your Toshiba. I've heard decent things about Acer and Toshiba in particular. But I've also had good experiences with ChromeOS specifically the 2015 Chromebook Pixel model as well. Even though I installed Linux for coding purposes I found myself using ChromeOS mainly for everything else.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

Agreed. ChromeOS has a place of course. But nowhere near that price point for what it offers. Plenty of excellent Windows options out there.

[@matthieulucas9059]

This. Chromebooks are outstanding machines when you get cheap ones. Acer R11, Asus Flip are great examples. Expensive chromebooks are just not worth it.

[@auwymohamad6193]

can install adobe photoshop in Google Pixelbook?

[@kamraniqbal270]

I would totally buy this if I wasn't a developer. Man just look at it's design😍

[@Arturcik666]

Can you do programming on this laptop?

[@badriance8407]

Yes, it runs Linux.

[@pjmq]

I want to love this, but given I have an older MBA for my development work and an iPad for my on the go stuff, how on earth could I justify buying this (If not to myself then to my other half)

[@Poohbify]

I wish you mentioned the color accuracy.

[@muroadriano]

Love the design. I'd love to be able to install Windows on that machine

[@AshwinShroff]

Great Video! I'm wondering when The Verge is going to upload videos in 4k! it's 2017 and they still have only 1080p

[@colbyjackson2908]

Is this good for photoshop

[@sabretoothz3]

Lol.. 2 seconds in and Dieter incorrectly calls it the Chromebook Pixel..

[@backlon]

AAAH I FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT

[@kenway1102]

I have a question ... Does this thing runs windows applications

[@joshking9537]

Very nice video editing

[@pumarules]

Anyone know the make/model of the couch Dieter is sitting on?

[@BlazingCaligraphy]

Guys that are saying to get a windows machine or a Macbook, can you get a laptop with those specs in that form factor with touchscreen? Ignoring the fact that it has ChromeOS, can I get a laptop that sleek and that battery life with those specs? I think the only thing I can think of that even comes close is the Dell XPS models. Serious question, are there any other suggestions? Edit: In that price range as well.

[@bournesach]

Is that the beme logo at 4:02?

[@MysteriousGeek]

what about the speaker output?

[@shaynemcallister]

Well done easter egg with the guy drawing a heart around a picture of Sen. Jeff Flake.

[@josefholzer2433]

I had a Chromebook that stop working with update. And some software that is on Windows that is not on Apple or chrome.

[@ahmersalahuddin6738]

is it multi-touch trackpad

[@MJJSmoothCriminal]

Nice! It looks good!

[@PeterLoRe]

Other than backlighting, and some other things, how is this not a Samsung CB+?

[@TheNokturnalTimes]

But it's not able to do 4k editing?

[@jacobsanchez1587]

Would this pixelbook be good for programming?

[@AndrewUHS]

It's no better for programming than any other high end laptop, and in some ways worse. However, I used a cheap chromebook with Linux on it for a number of projects, android apps, node.js... It's very doable, but that doesn't make it ideal.

[@gintomino4136]

He is the best host of The Verge. Nice quality here as well.