Recently TQ updated its readers about the strong rumours that Google is looking to introduce a touch enabled Chromebook during this year. Finally after creating a lot of buzz the rumour has been proven true and the search engine giant has made it official that it is releasing the Chromebook Pixel on Thursday, February 21st. The 12.85-inch touch enabled Chromebook boasts a 2,560 by 1,700 display that sports a “the highest pixel density (239 pixels per inch) of any laptop screen on the market today.” In addition to this the touchscreen Chromebook features a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Processor that is supported by 4G of RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000 and a 32GB SSD. Moreover, there are two USB ports in the brand new device along with two in one card reader and mini display port.
Google also mentioned that the battery of Chrombook Pixel can keep it active for up to five hours. However, the touch enabled notebook display is the main attraction for potential buyers and 9to5google has detailed its screen specifications as:
“12.85″ display with a 3:2 aspect ratio
2560 x 1700, at 239 PPI
400 nit screen
178° extra-wide viewing angle”
“The Pixel has been engineered with the highest quality components to ensure it’s comfortable to use all day long and meets the needs of demanding power users. The body of the Pixel is made from an anodized aluminum alloy to create a smooth and durable surface; vents are hidden, screws are invisible and the stereo speakers are seamlessly tucked away beneath the backlit keyboard. The touchpad is made from etched glass, analyzed and honed using a laser microscope to ensure precise navigation. The Pixel also has powerful, full-range speakers for crisp sound, a 720p webcam for clear video, and a total of three microphones designed to cancel out surrounding noise.”
Google has made the Chrombook Pixel available for sale in the UK and US from Google Play on the very day it has announced the new device. Plus the tech giant has also said that people will be able to buy the touchscreen Chromebook from the BestBuy online store as well. There are two different versions of Chromebook Pixel including a LTE edition and a Wi-Fi version. At this point in time, Google will only sell the Wi-Fi edition of the device for £1,049 in the UK and for $1,299 in the US, whereas LTE version of the notebook will cost $1,449, but it will be shipped to buyers in April.
“However, factoring in the free 1TB Google Drive cloud storage that Google is offering (for 3 years), the price comes down significantly for those who will want take advantage,” according to 9to5google. Usually Google charges $50 for a month and in case of a year its $600 for 1TB.
Source: 9to5Google
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