Google Releases High-End Chromebook Pixel

Summary

In this article, we discuss the release of Google’s new high-end Chromebook, the Pixel. Unlike previous versions, the Pixel is built entirely by Google and has no explicit hardware partner. It is a high-end machine that costs $1,300 for the Wi-Fi only version and $1,500 for the version with Verizon 4G LTE capabilities. The Pixel has a touch screen with an incredibly dense 3.2 aspect ratio, making it denser than a retina display.

Google’s New High-End Chromebook
Encouraging Touchscreen Chromebooks
Chromebook Pixel for Developers
Konami Code Easter Egg
Conclusion

Google’s New High-End Chromebook

Google has announced the release of their new high-end Chromebook, the Pixel, which is unlike any other Chromebook that has come before. The Pixel is designed for power users who want a high-end machine and a better screen that they can reach up and touch. The aspect ratio is taller than a wider screen, which is a unique feature of this Chromebook. The trackpad is made of glass, and the touchscreen is beautiful. The performance inside is very smooth, with a Core i5 and integrated graphics.

Encouraging Touchscreen Chromebooks

Google is trying to encourage other manufacturers to make touchscreen Chromebooks to compete with Windows 8 machines. They want to push the Chrome ecosystem in the direction of high-resolution displays and touchscreens. The Chromebook Pixel may be able to court developers to create web apps that have not been made before.

Chromebook Pixel for Developers

The Chromebook Pixel runs only on web apps and is a pricey investment, but still has a beautiful screen and impressive hardware. The speaker finds it cool and mentions that Nate’s review will be available on Wire in a few weeks.

Konami Code Easter Egg

The transcript mentions the Konami code Easter egg, where the code sequence “up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A” is entered, and the LED strip lights up with various colors.

Conclusion

Google has released a new high-end Chromebook that is expensive but has impressive hardware. The company is also throwing another product into the mix with the Android operating system, which runs on a variety of touchscreen devices. Both Android and Chrome are working on using touchscreens for their future computing visions. The Chromebook Pixel is a unique machine that may be able to court developers to create web apps that have not been made before. Join them on Gadget La for more updates.