The Google Pixel Slate i5 tablet has a larger 12.3-inch screen. It has a resolution of 3000 x 1927 and produces extremely fine detail with 293 pixels per inch. The rectangular screen is more suited to viewing films than images. At the time of testing, the tablet had a 1.3GHz Intel i5-8200Y processor and was running the Chrome Operating System 71.0.
It contains 8 GB of memory and can be expanded to 128 GB of storage. You can connect to the internet via 802.11ac Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel Slate. It includes an 8 Megapixel webcam as well as an 8 Megapixel camera. The Google Pixel Slate (Core i5, 128GB) has dimensions of 11.5 inches by 7.9 inches by 0.3 inches. It weighs 1.6 lbs without the console.
Google is also including a free Pixel Slate pen and console, which would have raised the price to $1,300 if purchased with the tablet when it was first released. The Pixel Slate is available in a few different configurations that range in terms of storage and processor, but the one we’re talking here includes an eighth generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage for $599. It also comes with a Pixel book pen and a Pixel Slate console.
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The Google Pixel Slate in Midnight Blue is the epitome of sophistication. The chassis is composed of anodized aluminium, giving it a sturdy and strong feel. The Pixel Slate’s bezels appear to be a little thick, especially when compared to the new iPad Pros. The Pixel Slate without the keyboard weights 1.6 pounds and is 0.3 inches thick, making it somewhat lighter than the Microsoft Surface Pro 6, which weighs 1.7 pounds and is 0.3 inches thick, and the Samsung Galaxy Book 2, which weighs 1.8 pounds and is 0.3 inches thick. It is, however, heavier and thicker than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which weighs 1.4 pounds and measures 0.2 inches thick and was released in 2018.
When connected to the console, the Pixel Slate’s weight nearly doubles to 2.9 pounds and its thickness double to 0.6 inches, making it less handy. This makes it heavier and thicker than the Google Pixel Book, which weighs 2.5 pounds and is 0.4 inches thick, and it is roughly a pound lighter when paired with the connectable consoles of the Galaxy Book 2 and Surface Pro 6.
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Google Pixel Slate fits into any cutting-edge working environment and, in fact, has more twin USB Type-C connections than the new iPad Pros and supports external storage, which the iPad Pro does not. Having said that, the two laptops consistently outperform the Surface Pro 6, which requires a $80 connection for a Type-C port.
But, as nice as the Pixel slate appears to be, it does have a pretty unpleasant flaw. When you attempt to load a huge multi-gigabyte file into the Google Pixel Slate, it crashes and reboots. After a few moments, the screens go black, and a new blank chrome tan appears. Aside from that, the file transfer action is effective. You may connect the console that comes with the Google Pixel slate by utilising the Pogo post located on the bottom edge. Because the Pixel Slate lacks an earphone jack, Google included a Type-C to 3.5 millimetre audio adaptor.
Google Pixel Slate review
The 12.3-inch screen of the Google Pixel Slate has exceptional shading and detailing. The Pixel slate 3,000 x 2,000 pixel panel has a lot of fine details. The Google Pixel Slate has an incredible brightness function that is strong enough to view content from reasonable viewing angles.
The Google Pixel Slate’s 12.3-inch screen is fantastic in terms of how quickly it senses touch. It provides smooth touch recognition when navigating the internet, and scrolling is smoother than you could have expected. The Pixel slate responds swiftly to movements from the bottom to the top. You can also enable split-screen apps, however this is only available when using it in tablet mode.
Keypad for Google Pixel Slate
The Pixel Slate Keyboard incorporates reclining folds that allow it to be used in a variety of settings. Similarly, rather than the two angles provided by the iPad Pro’s Smart Keyboard Folio, you can travel from 135 degrees to roughly 90 degrees.
The Google Pixel Slate i5 Pen has 2,048 degrees of pressure sensitivity, which is half of what you get with the Galaxy Book’s S Pen and the Surface Pen, which both have 4,096 degrees of pressure sensitivity, however Apple does not determine the pressure sensitivity of the Apple Pencil.
I had mixed success while using Pen’s Google Assistant component, which involved holding the button while circling a picture and asking the AI for assistance in differentiating the image or individual you marked. Assistant effectively identifies between individuals by circling them in a photograph.
Google Pixel Slate: The Positives
Make no mistake: the Slate is a genuinely outstanding tablet, capable of handling both business and entertainment duties.
Power and Spec Options
When it comes to the Slate’s technical specifications, there are numerous possibilities. It all starts with an Intel Celeron CPU. Although its $599 price tag is modest, it appears to be the equivalent of purchasing a Porsche and only driving it in first gear. For real performance, choose for the 8th Gen Intel i5 or i7 processors, which cost $999 and $1,599, respectively. For our review, we used the Intel i5 variant with 8GB RAM. It handled everything we threw at it with ease, maintaining consistent performance. At an extra $600, it’s harder to justify getting the i7 over the i5, unless you’re going to be running demanding apps (it’s worth mentioning that the i7 doubles the RAM to 16GB).
Audio Clarity
Speakers are the bane of many a mobile device, and all-too-often we’re forced to put up with tinny sounds or break out the headphones. The Slate, on the other hand, has some of the best tablet sound quality we’ve heard. Not only can you turn it up very loud, but it’s also delivered crisply, and there’s some genuine bass going on. When you combine this with the razor-sharp, 12.3-inch screen, you’ve got yourself a darn good portable streaming gadget. A short note about wearing headphones: Google has followed Apple’s lead (pun intended) and removed the headphone connector. On the plus side, Google does offer a USB-C-to-headphone-jack convertor in the box.
Screen Resolution
The iPad Pro’s Retina display is without a doubt the best tablet screen available. And the screen on the Slate might just outperform it. Let’s start with the sharpness: the Slate has a pixel density of 293 Pixels Per Inch (PPI), which is higher than the iPad Pro 12.9-inch’s 264ppi. Watching movies on a large screen provides clarity and crispness that will significantly improve the quality of your latest Netflix binge. Colors are vivid, and movement is handled with precision.
If we were to fault the screen, it would be that it is a touch too reflective. When you watch a movie with a gloomy scenario, the black colour reproduction essentially transforms the display into a mirror, presenting your own gawping face looking back at you. Whether or not that is flattering, it removes you from the experience.
Utilization Ease
Using the Slate is a natural experience, and you can easily switch between applications. Security is handled by a fingerprint sensor on the power button, which is placed in a logical enough location to allow the tablet to be comfortably woken up.
Finishing Up
That’s all there is to the Google Pixel Slate Core i5. Nevertheless, there is a lot more to the Pixel Slate Core i5 that will make you fall in love with the technology even more. It has a long battery life, fantastic audio, a stunning screen, and a very comfy keyboard. But, as good as technology is, it has weaknesses and glitches that must be addressed.