Google - Keyboard for Pixel Slate - Midnight Blue
Model: GA00400-US
SKU: 6306368
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Customers often highlight the keyboard's excellent typing experience, praising its quality, ease of use, and lightweight design. Many appreciate the integrated stand and strong magnets for secure attachment. However, some users express concerns about the keyboard's stability, particularly when used on a lap, and find the price to be relatively high.
This must have accessory connects to your Google Pixel Slate tablet and turns it into a compact Chromebook. It uses magnets to snap onto the tablet. It also functions as a protective case for the Slate and the magnets keep it in place. Be aware that it needs a surface that is somewhat stable to stay upright. So, if you like to sit it on your lap, you will need to place it on something stable when typing. My legs do not provide adequate stability so when I use it in bed I set it in front of me on the mattress. They keyboard is functional and easy to use. The keys are nicely backlit and feature an ambient light sensor to trigger the illumination. To adjust the keyboard illumination use the Alt button and brightness up and down buttons on the keyboard. The first time I connected it performed a firmware update. ---VERDICT--- The Google Keyboard is expensive but absolutely worth it because it transforms the very capable Pixel Slate Tablet into an even more capable tablet/notebook hybrid.
Posted by Kotor
The Pixel Keyboard SHOULD be included with the Pixel Slate. It is nearly a must have accessory. The keyboard attaches to the Pixel Slate via a magnetic connector. Placing the Pixel Slate overtop of the connector snaps it into place easily. The rear part of the case connects magnetically to the back of the Slate. The magnetic connection is the full length of the tablet so the angle of the Slate can be adjusted to any angle which is extremely nice. The keyboard itself is fairly nice to type on, the keys are large enough with decent travel to make it feel natural. The keys are backlight making it easy to type in a dark room. The keyboard itself sits flat on the surface making it not fairly ergonomic but doesn’t hurt typing. The keyboard is far best used on a hard surface, typing on your lap is possible but not ideal and can be a bit uncomfortable and awkward. The keyboard gets its power from the Slate so no butteries or power supply needed. When closed, the keyboard covers both the front and back of the Slate securing all sides. However, when picking it up, the keyboard side allows for the Slate to slide around making it really awkward to carry and needs to be done with caution. It seems there should have been a way to attach to top from moving so much. The touchpad works well, though could be more precise. It gets the job done. It has a dive board style left and right click like most laptops. It is large enough, but I would have appreciated a much larger touch surface so when selecting large areas there is more finger room. Overall it tracks well enough and it fine when you need to use a mouse pointer. External mouse would be far better overall though if using on a desk. The keyboard is composed of metal body with a rubbery cloth like underside to help eliminate slippage and adds grip when carrying around. The midnight blue color is fantastic and matched the color of the Slate itself. Overall this is, in my opinion, a necessary accessory despite it’s shortcomings. I would not use the slate without this very often, if ever.
Posted by elitegangsta
This keyboard... the buttons, the tactical, the response, the comfort... It's going to be an absolute struggle trying to use any other keyboard due to the fact at how amazingly comfortable these circle keys are on the keyboard. The flexibility of the keyboard is great too. Whether you want to use it in tablet form, laptop form or even as a canvas to best utilize the Google pen, it offers an option for everything. This is a must add when purchasing the Pixel Slate. The keyboard experience is so comfortable, you will not regret it.
Posted by Anthony116288
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