Customer Ratings & Reviews

--HIGHLIGHTS— Beautiful 12.3 High Quality Display, Portable and Lightweight, Great for Watching Videos, 128 GB Flash Drive, Fingerprint Reader, Google Keyboard and Google Pen Compatible, USB-C port --SETUP-- Setup is as simple as charging it for a short time, turning it on, and then connecting to a Wi-Fi network. The next step is to create or sign on to a Google Account. Since I already have a Google account, my settings and data synced up immediately. There were some mandatory updates to the Chrome OS, the keyboard, and some of the Apps that needed to be immediately done but I was soon up and running. Included is a 45W power adapter with a USB C connector and a USB C charging cord. USB C is now the charging standard, so I appreciate the versatility that it affords by allowing one cord to charge multiple devices. The power adapter also has prongs that neatly fold into the body of the adapter which makes it great to take on the go. Using a phone power adapter will charge this device, but much slower than the included adapter but it is a nice option when travelling light is a priority. --DESIGN AND FEATURES— This tablet can be connected to the Google Keyboard which turns it into a Chrome notebook. The Keyboard uses magnets to hold it to the tablet. Another nice feature to using the Keyboard is that is doubles as a protective case for the Slate and the magnets help keep it in place. The keyboard needs a surface that is 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 or use it as a tablet. My legs do not provide enough stability to use the keyboard. When I use it in bed, and I have found that the mattress provides enough stability to use the keyboard. The battery charges fully in about 2 hours and lasts for about 10 hours. The 12.3 inch, high resolution screen looks amazing! One of the best features of this tablet is the big beautiful screen. It is exactly what I would expect at this price point and is great for watching videos. I used the following Apps and found the performance to be excellent: YouTube, Vudu, Netflix, HBO, and Hulu. The touch screen is very responsive and works well. It is also compatible with Google Pen if you want to use a powered stylus. They keyboard is functional and easy to use. The keys are nicely backlit and feature an ambient light sensor to trigger the illumination. The power button is also the fingerprint scanner. It scans prints accurately but can only be used to unlock the screen. The print scanner cannot be used to when it is off. When the device is powered on you must use your password or pin. I hope Google upgrades this feature in the future. The wireless adapter worked flawlessly and creates a strong, reliable connection. This tablet has nice sounding speakers with sound quality that is typical for a tablet. For critical listening I use headphones. --BUILD QUALITY AND APPEARANCE— The build quality of this tablet is excellent. It not only looks great, but is also light, and easy to handle despite its size. The color (called Midnight Blue) is has a shade of black/blue. --VERDICT— The Google Pixel Slate is for users heavily invested in the Google ecosystem that are willing to pay the premium price for a full-size tablet that can also be used as a compact Chrome notebook, when attached to the Google Keyboard. This hybrid notebook/tablet is expensive, but has a bright, beautiful screen that is great for watching videos and viewing pictures. M significant other takes it with her all over the house with her to watch videos.

I'll start off by saying I've owned Google products for many years from their phones, tablets, wifi routers, etc. and, being a tech geek, appreciate most things they design and develop. That being said, I was excited to see what they had in store for the update to the Pixelbook which I thought was a great design. The immediate difference I noticed out of the box was the Pixel Slate's sleekness; it's not as square as the Pixelbook and definitely much lighter without the keyboard attached, almost a full pound less. It still feels durable and comfortable to hold. The bezel is also not as prominent in the Slate and the edges are rounded instead of square. Another change from the Pixelbook to the Slate I really like is the front firing speakers built into the bezel. I'm pleased they added the fingerprint unlock/power option on the top of the Slate as I would get frustrated having to have my phone around to unlock the Pixelbook or entering my PIN/password. The fingerprint reader is not only convenient but it is also very responsive. Speaking of responsiveness, after charging and booting up, the Slate handled tasks with ease and the browsing and finger scrolling felt very smooth. You will also notice in the pictures how much more compact the Slate is compared to the Pixelbook. You'll notice the bezel and keyboard aren't as bulky but the Slate provides the same screen size with slightly better quality. The Slate does NOT have a headphone jack so you'll need to rely on either wireless headphones or use the included USB-C adapter which will take up one of the two USB-C ports. On the bottom of the tablet is the connector for the wireless keyboard which is not provided. After I synced my Google account, it automatically started downloading my apps and setting up my device with how I had my other Google devices set up. Perhaps the best upgrade to the Slate is simply the option to remove the keyboard; that, to me, is the game changer, especially for the weight difference if you don't have much need to type. My opinion is the mid-range Slate specs with the i5 processor, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage is a happy medium for everyday users. I also recommend considering the optional keyboard not only to type much easier but also for the protection it provides. The pen is also a great option for drafting, drawing and writing. The Pixel Slate is just another reminder why I continue to remain a fan of all things Google.

The Pixel Slate has received a lot of slack since it's release and after some time using it I feel like it is not justified. Updates have made this device so much more stable and reliable compared to when it first launched. ( and yes, Google intends on supporting this product for software purposes ) The screen on this device.. wow.. I can't express how absolutely stunning this screen is. The colors and visuals just pop. This tablet is ideal for video streaming, games, photo editing and video editing. The colors are just amazing and I feel like this, along with the sharp, clear images it portrays, makes it ideal for all the above. The speakers are probably the best speakers I've ever heard on a tablet or even a laptop for that matter. You will have no issues watching movies, YouTube, streaming any content or music. These are high quality speakers. I'm amazed at how they are able to pack so much boom and power in them. I really enjoy the Google Ecosystem and how simplistic and streamlined this software is, especially if you are someone that utilizes all that Google offers like Play Music, Drive, Sheets, Keep, Photos and Messages. I think the best thing about the Google Ecosystem is how it can be a pick up and go with any phone. I own an Android, but I know if I had an iPhone Id be able to utilize all those apps and have them sync fine as well ( except messages for obvious reasons . ) The essential add-ons. The keyboard and pen.. First off.. 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. The google pen is fluid and accurate to the touch on the screen. The overall hardware and performance of this product is premium and feels solid. The fingerprint sensor works great, the two USB C ports are convenient. I really cant pin point and specific flaws about this entire package. If you want the best of Android and Chrome OS together, than this is the product for you. If you work daily in the Google Ecosystem, frequent video calls using Duo for business or personal use, then this is really the total package for you.

I am really enjoying using this Pixel Slate. From the start I have been impressed. When unboxing the tablet, it was reminiscent of a competitor; very sleek but simple. The packaging was definitely something that was well thought out for this device. Out of the box, my only small complaint was that the Pixel Slate had 0 charge on the battery and it took about 30 minutes to come to life. Once it started charging, I completed the setup and it was fully charged after about two hours. I have used it now for about an hour or so a night for close to a week and I’m still at 20% which is very good. I did watch one movie on it as well and it didn’t do much to drain the battery. Unlocking the tablet with a fingerprint is great and works just about every attempt. I will remove and re-add my print to see if it improves but this has not caused any angst at all. It is very responsive to touch with your finger or the Pen accessory. I have the keyboard as well and it completes the experience. The google store has plenty of apps for the device, most of which are generally available on a multitude of platforms. The 12 inch screen is very crisp and is great for movie watching or goofing around with some games. I am also very impressed by the sound from the tablet. Before putting headphones on, just sitting there playing music was very enjoyable. The sound was crisp and clear, I believe this could be a laptop replacement if you don’t need to crunch video software or feel you must use other office products. Getting used to storing your data on the cloud is not difficult once you have it setup properly and have enough storage so that you are not concerned with having everything on a local hard drive. All in all, the Pixel Slate from Google is an excellent device with a screen large enough to watch movies, build spreadsheets but also light enough to take anywhere.

I was upset when I read of Google’s decision to get out of the tablet business as I use tablets very extensively and find them quite convenient. I like the portability of a tablet over a full size laptop and I am a big fan of the Android operating system as well as Google’s ecosystem. I appreciate how I can interact with my other Android devices, like my Nexus 6P phone and my Shield TV. But when Google announced the Chromebooks were taking over this slot, I wasn’t really enthusiastic about it. I’d had some experience with Chromebooks in an educational environment (I worked as an IT consultant for education) and while they were a good solution for that market, they were still a ‘laptop’ in my mind and too bulky for what they offered. Great central management though. I started getting excited again when they introduced the Pixelbook though; this was the tablet I wanted with all of the features of a laptop and none of the bulk. I figured it was too good to be true. It's the "Goldilocks Promise - Not too much, not too little... Just enough! Until I got my hands on one. This is an elegant and powerful device. And for anyone invested in the Google platform, nothing comes close. I know we’re not supposed to talk about competitors in reviews, but it’s almost impossible not to conjure up comparisons to a certain convertible tablet that runs Windows. Let me save you some time; there is no comparison. The Pixelbook is superior. From the guided setup, to the first time you see the home screen everything is easy, straightforward and feels polished. It’s amazing how well information from your Google account is pulled in and populates your device. Between that and Chrome, most of the blanks are filled out for you already and you simply have to make a few choices and you're up and running. Some of my most important links and apps were already waiting for me on my homescreen. Others were available in a simple trip to the Play store. In the Chrome browser, not only were my necessary plugins instantly installed, but even my theme was ported over. That made hitting the ground running all that much quicker. And it even detected my Android phone; setting it up to be used as a smart unlock device as well as a network point of access. The Pixelbook is great for working anywhere - in fact I am writing this review in Google Docs now while I am in a waiting room for later upload - but you can’t overlook it as an entertainment device either. The screen is sharp and well lit and the sound is pretty impressive as well. Last night I watched an entire movie from my Google Play collection and it never felt like a compromise. And even better, I was watching it while laying in my chaise in my backyard. Sound was excellent for the size of the speaker in it but even if it wasn’t, Google thoughtfully provides a USB to ⅛” jack to plug in some headphones. This is not to say that there aren't some issues. For instance, when I did the initial set up, my Android phone was automatically detected and added for tethering, but I couldn’t get tethering to work consistently. It would connect, but it wouldn’t stay connected for long and I still need to research this a little deeper. ChromeOS takes a little getting used to with some of the settings buried in the menuing system, but you pick it up fast and there’s plenty of online resources to learn from as well as guidance within the OS itself. Also; accessory-wise, I think that while the Pixelbook Pen can be a very useful tool, it may not be for everyone and you should make sure you have applications and use cases for it before spending $99 on it. Would be nice if the case had some kind of loop or storage for it as well! But these are small issues in the larger context and some of them are simply subjective. Overall, I’m extremely pleased with the Pixelbook and compared to other platforms I have tried (including ones from a certain fruit logo’d company…) I think the performance and value are unbeatable for the price. The truth is, most of us don’t need a full fledged laptop even working mobile and Pixelbook more than fits the bill. In a business environment, ChromeOS can be centrally managed and maintained and is infinitely more secure than comparable options. You can do remote meetings with Duo and the GSuite for presentations, you can work on documents anywhere and with a mobile phone or cellular hotspot, your office can be anywhere. There’s been a lot of promises made in mobile computing, but based on my experience the Pixelbook has come closest to fulfilling those promises and does so at a reasonable price. I’d recommend it to anyone who needs more than a tablet and less than a laptop… which is a larger market than you might imagine.

I’m a huge Google user; from the Smart Home to Gmail and even the monthly-costing GSuite for some consulting work. I also own a number of Nexus devices (N5, N6, N9), of which sadly they are now too old and no longer receive updates, so that makes me pretty familiar with “vanilla Android” and how to use the OS. When I was offered this Pixel Slate, keyboard and pen to review, I was more than excited to put all of the Google services that I use today, together on a single, modern Google hardware platform, // Experience // After about two hours to charge (it was just about totally dead when it arrived), I started to play. Right off the bat, I imported my favorite Apps from Android/ChromeOS and gave them a whirl. Having all of my favorite phone apps on a 12 in display is awesome, even if they all don’t support being on a tablet. I went right to Gmail & YouTube and snapped them to each side of the screen. I find that 12.3 isn’t quite enough to have them cleanly run on half of the Pixel Slate’s display, unless you mucked with the resolution a bit -- 80% got me there perfectly (1667x1111). From YouTube to Google Play Music, I’ve used the Slate to play music for my desk area out of the really decent speakers, as well as streaming over to Chromecast hooked up to a full home theater; great sound. When using YouTube for video, I didn't suffer any pixelation, lag, stuttering or anything that would make me want to switch to a different device. I’ve also casted Google Maps to my TV to go through a trip we were planning and did notice some blinking happening on the casted television; enough blinking to the point that it was annoying and I stopped casting to the TV. I also like the fingerprint reader, as it's solid on the first try and it fails with the wrong finger (it's fast, so I was skeptical). I have it mated to Google Messages so texts show up on screen and I can unlock the tablet by SmartLock, if needed. All very cool ways to mix the different security and messaging options. // Slate // The display is great; crisp and very easy to work with. The touch is responsive and swiping gestures provide the perfect amount of feedback. The tablet is Slim, light and very easy to hold. As with any tablet I try not to use it while walking around or anywhere that if it dropped, I'd suffer a total loss of the device; The same goes with this Slate. The dual front-facing speakers are great and I have other tablets that I’ve compared them to; I prefer these over the HP X2 and by far over any other tablet in my household (old pre-ChromeOS, Nexus devices and iPads). I also paired the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds to this to listen to music during the day at work, when I need to focus; no issues, hiccups or stutters. I also picked up a 3rd-party USB-C Power Distributing (PD) wall adapter and USB-C - USB-C cord and that charged without issue just as the OEM one does. I do have some difficulties with the dictation capability on the Slate. Unlike my HP, or Samsung phones I find myself having to really read what it translated to text, as it's not often what I was asking of it. When I wanted 'pen' I got 'pain' or 'pin'; it really was a ‘pin’ to write this review when that kept happening. Inconsistent capitalization was also something I ran into quite frequently and it required some manual changes. Overall, I really like this device and have been bringing it everywhere with me over the past two weeks!

This has to be my new go to laptop/tablet. I have one other chrome book laptop and I still say chrome OS is just more user friendly and overall smoother plus it’s super safe. I had to start with the OS because there are many tablets and small-ish laptops out there. And I, like many people are moving towards more portable options. So this google slate takes my time vs my old traditional laptops. The slate is simply beautiful if not simple. Very light weight and sleek. Well built and pretty. But I would have preferred a red option. As far as performance mine has the i5 processor paired with a 128gb super fast ssd. Which is plenty and the lowest option I would recommend. Fingerprint scanner works great. No issues. This feature is standard but not on all new tablets.The screen is probably the best part. It’s resolution is beautiful and I’m not over exaggerating either. So nice to look at. Plus great viewing angles. I find myself using this in place of my tv even. Sometimes* It even plays 4K video through YouTube. I spend a lot of time on YouTube so that’s great for me. 2 usb C connections. Although I don’t think as of right now I will use the ports for external components just yet. But the support is there. Another Huge strong point to this tablet is the speakers. WOWWW. Literally the best I’ve heard so far. Plenty loud and very clear. Front facing should be a standard on all tablets and laptops. It’s night and day. Great job on google for that. I highly recommend getting the OEM google slate keyboard. They work perfectly together. I always have the pen. That’s something to consider as well. I have no complaints on this unit. And I’m very picky. Great product. The price is warranted but at the same time. If you can get a deal on this I would jump on it for sure.

I have absolutely fallen in love with my Pixel Slate! I use it to play all my favorite Android games on a much larger screen, but it also has a desktop web browser so I no longer need a laptop. Two USB C Ports, a huge beautiful display, and more than enough power to run Office apps. I could not be happier with this Tablet, and honestly will use this as my daily driver for a long time to come.

Ignore the reviews from a year ago. This latest and least expensive edition of this device sports a full-on Intel i5. Gone is the Celeron, 16GB RAM & either 64GB or 128GB of onboard memory. The screen is amazing and the apps universally show no lag. The stylus is good and the keyboard, though a little wiggly in the lap, is still great for typing on a more-or-less even surface (even a bed). It is lightweight and runs Linux and Android flawlessly. What more could one ask from such a reasonably priced unit? (I did get this on Cyber Monday).

the pixel slate is the first Chromebook i ever owned and second tablet. As a 2 in 1 it works great for me as i can use it for schooling checking emails,typing and reading documents in any orientation. i tend to use it during my off times for entertainment watching videos, searching the web or sometimes drawing. The slate as a bright big screen and great speakers. I want to say i was like a lot of you who took the reviews serious and seen this a total flop, but after using it can say that this is a pretty neat device that should have been great from the start. i only held off cause of the price and i rather stay within the google ecosystem than get an ipad (im not an apple fan) or even a surface book since they are both good choices depending on your preference. Maybe it was the software or the price range the held it back but now i think we should give it a shot.

This is a really nice piece of hardware. It feels good in the hands and doesn't weigh to much. The battery seems to last pretty long, but i haven't actually tested how long. The thing i think that makes it better than the Surface pro is the standby. I left it for almost a week when I went on vacation. When I came home it was still at 80% . I don't use it for much, but it has handled everything I've needed it to do. The Google made keyboard works great also. It is a little floppy to use as a cover when carrying it, but otherwise it works really well.

I had my reservations at first but later learn to love the Pixel Slate after days of usage. Battery life is spectacular! Speakers are loud and crisp. I'll admit, tablet mode is not the greatest experience. It works good, just not well. I haven't experienced any over heating only a few hiccups with the notifications. With every Chrome OS update the device feels polished and refine. Android apps are not really that good. Chrome web apps look nice and clean and are a HUGE part of the OS experience.

Good specs, very good hardware, easy to use OS. Unlimited possibilities... This Pixel Slate from Google is a very remarkable device (as usual). It looks like Google releases some devices for people who want to go beyond the average stuff and check what technology can offer. Slate is really well built. With available accessories, it can turn into a Chromebook laptop. Offering very good experience in everyday use. Nice Keyboard, accurate pen, Sharp wide screen, long lasting battery and very efficient operating system. While the price is not the best part of the deal, what you get for what you pay is the best deal. Slate processor is very capable (running Linux and android apps with no problem). I already have google Pixelbook for long time now. I really love it but it can't beat the tablet mode the Slate is. Also, it has some issues running some android apps and some other apps are not available at all. The Slate has longer lasting battery, less weight and slimmer profile with 2 cameras available. Detachable (accessory) keyboard. WiFi is not bad at all. No complains. Getting good coverage in all the places where I use my devices. Talking Camera, the Cameras on the Slate are just amazing. I'd say more than what you really need on a Tablet/Laptop. Connectivity might be an issue for some people... I already got over it with the Chromebook by buying USB-C hub that has multi possible connectors (including HDMI) that solved all needs. Back to the Slate. Battery is lasting about 9 hours so far (says 30% left) with light to medium use including web browsing, documents editing, Youtube, Skype and some PCB design (Linux). It is holding well through the day. The speakers on the front are kind of enough (for my application). Some people complaint about them being not loud enough. The stereo sound is really good. I like it. I played some songs and music (from WEB) and they run fine through the speakers. I tried some android games that not available in Chromebook, they work fine and fast. No problem at all running on Intel i5 processor. The RAM capacity is 8GB. Well, it is not bad for Chrome OS but I've had some ACER chromebook with 16GB RAM. Do I see any difference in usage? No! It is just the numbers that we like or don't like. Tracking resources with Cog, I noticed that there is always about 1GB RAM free no matter what is running there. With many tabs and programs running, I felt some lag but I was really pushing it to the limits. Talking pushing it to the limits, I'd say the CPU heated up a little when running GIMP (under Linux) then it slowed down a little. Still, I was capable to do the job just fine. Who should buy Slate? Well, I use Google for very long time now. I have several Chromebooks (first release) and I feel very comfortable with it. I can do all my tasks on Chrome OS. I use Windows from time to time to play some games or some programs that don't run well on Linux (and some Windows only work programs). I'd suggest you try Google Chrome on your windows computer. Try and see if you can do most of your daily tasks using it... If so, get a Chrome OS machine. Looking for the best, get a Google product. Looking light weight, good battery and good performance? Get the Pixel Slate... I recommend also getting the accessories, at least the Keyboard for better performance and easier typing.

I have had iPads for years and have a Windows tablet, and I’ve found that it’s the form that I now prefer most. The Google Pixel Slate tablet is my first Chrome-based tablet and it’s fabulous. Sign in with your Google account and if you have other Chrome devices, it downloads updates and replicates your settings from the other device, if you have it set to sync properly. This one area of the Google ecosystem with Chromebooks that has traditionally been far better than Windows. In about 10 minutes, due to the updates downloading, my Pixel Slate was up and running just like my other Chromebook. You have some minimal logging in to do with the non-Google apps, but anything in Google’s ecosystem is available already. As far as the hardware, it’s premium. It’s very nice to hold and feels great, but be careful because it is very slick and you can drop it easily. The screen is super nice and extremely clear. The speakers sound great. I’ve done some streaming and everything loaded quickly and looked and sounded great. There was no log or buffering, so the hardware is up to par. The biggest way that the Pixel Slate excels over the traditional laptop computer Chromebooks is that it’s not nearly as heavy. My other Chromebook’s keyboard flips around so that you can go tablet mode with it. But it’s extremely heavy when trying to use that way and the added bulk of the keyboard is obvious. I end up using it in the traditional laptop mode all the time. With the Pixel Slate, I take it off the keyboard about 1/3 of the time. Speaking of the keyboard, I consider it a must have. It connects very securely at the connection point and the magnet on the back holds tight. You slide the cover on the back that has the magnet up and down to change the angle of the tablet. It’s simple, and I like it far better than the hinge type stands on some computers. I understand the hinge’s usefulness. If you don’t have the keyboard, it’s a built in stand. But without the hinge, the tablet looks much sleeker and it’s one less thing to break. The keyboard also acts as a protective cover. When closed, the magnet cover on the back covers the entire back and keyboard connect magnetically to the front of the Pixel Slate. Typing on it is also great and saves the entire screen for what you’re doing rather than blocking part for the on screen keyboard. I do have a few complaints. Even though it holds magnetically to the front of the slate, those magnets are not as strong as the one on the back. So the keyboard side slides when it’s closed. It’s also has a lot of give if you’re not typing on a solid surface, like a table. If you have it on your lap, it bends just a little as you type, especially in the middle. Neither of those things would make me say it’s not worth it. I still consider it a must have. But I worry about the wear over time, especially from the give while typing. But still a must have. The pen I’m not the biggest fan of for one reason. I was excited that I would be able to write words and numbers in some cases. I have found the recognition to be very bad. One example, I was writing “forever” and it came up with “f fuvvr” for whatever reason. I’ve tried make sure that I’m writing clearly and that the letters are close enough that it does not think I’m starting a new word, but it doesn’t matter. On the up side, I do like the integrated Google Assistant on the pen. It’s the reason to get the pen. You circle something on the screen and hold the button and a Google Assistant window pops up and gives suggestions and search results. I use that mostly in tablet mode. My biggest problem with the pen is that it has nowhere to attach on the tablet or even keyboard. So if you’re taking the Pixel Slate somewhere, you have to put it in a pocket or somewhere. Not the biggest deal, but I like the minimalism of the tablet in the keyboard and don’t want another case to carry it in. It would be great if it held magnetically to the tablet (which I actually tried touching it around everywhere hoping that someone thought of that). I even hoped it would stick to the keyboard cover since that has magnet, but it did not. Not a deal killer, but just an annoyance. Since I’m not an artist to draw with the pen, the poor handwriting recognition makes me not recommend the pen. I’d rate it 4 stars on its own. It’s nice to have and if it were included, that would be great. But I would not recommend it as a separate purchase unless you’re going to be drawing. So all around, I would recommend the Pixel Slate. I automatically go for it now and my other Chromebook is collecting dust and will probably end up being the kids’. As a set, I think that the tablet, keyboard and pen are great. They work well together and I like them all. But as a separate purchase, the keyboard is a must and the pen is not.

Excellent purchase. I bought the i5 version and it runs great!! You have a pic feel with the availability of Android apps, pairs well with my pixel 3 xl

I don't understand the hate on this thing. Maybe updates changed it, but this is perfect. I can code/develop software, create artwork, do web based work, play games, run mobile apps and much more. This has more to offer than any other device alike, as long as you aren't glued to a specific Windows app that isn't available on Linux (there's some loopholes to run them on here, but not preferred). Good job Google!

This tablet is fast, very fast. I've seen several things online about it being sluggish, but that's not the case for me. It charges really fast, I mean really fast. It was completely dead when I got it out of the box, so I had to charge it. So within about 1.5 hours it was full and ready for use. Setup is easy, just sign into your Google account and you are good to go. It will start to download all of the apps you have on your other device, if you have other Android tablets or Chromebooks. It's a little bit heavier than I right it would be, but that's a good thing in this case. It feels really premium. The camera on the front is really nice, and really clear. This will be good very video chats or video recordings. DUO. Battery life send good so far, as I've been on it for a while now and it's barely moved about 3%. I suggest you buy the keyboard case for this, as it makes it more complete to me in my usage. Glad I gave the keyboard, because it turns it into the hybrid you will love. When you dock it, clears the screen and looks more like a computer or a regular Chromebook. Performance is really good on this model, (core i5 w/8gb RAM 128GB storage. I like that it has 2 type c ports, because I can hook an external monitor if I want to or use a USB hub if I need more ports. For now, this is a great tablet/Chromebook because it's very portable.

Already a Pixelbook owner, I jumped and bought a Slate for its portability and convenience. ChromeOS needs to evolve further but with the OS and Android Apps, I can do almost anything, anyplace.

Google slate is the perfect tablet for everyday work when you're away from your actually desk. Does everything a regular copter does but more compact for the road...

This review is based on using the tablet to surf, check email, stream, work inside the GSuite tools, video chat and play Andriod games. Overall this tablet does everything well, but really excels in both streaming and working in the Google ecosystem. In the box is the tablet, usb-c charger, 3.5 headphone adapter. To set up, remove from packaging, turn on. It does come partially charged, but to charge it fully took approximately an hour. When the battery is low, it takes just over 1.5 hrs to fully charge. The auto setup prompts will walk you through the system, starting with wifi, then moving on to logging into your Google account, done. There is also the option at boot up to setup the fingerprint sensor. You can then chose to go to the playstore to find your favorite Andriod apps to install. So far the only app I've found that doesn't play well on the Pixel Slate is Facebook. Out of the box you will notice that the display has impressive resolution, low reflection, and highly responsive. The Pixel Slate has a front and back camera, which integrate seamlessly into the Google Duo video calling app. The speakers are crisp and clear, with a wider range than most tablets this size. During voice calls, audio is clear and the people I called said my audio was clear and easy to understand. To use the tablet with Google Docs, Gmail, or anything else that required typing, I added in the external keyboard (not included) this made the tablet feel more like a chromebook. You can use the onscreen keyboard but it takes up some of the screen and found it cumbersome if having to type more than a few sentences (such as this review). The keyboard locks in with magnets, and also doubles as a cover / stand. When using the keyboard I found it to be lightweight, responsive, and was small yet had enough space so I wasn't hitting multiple keys. There is also the option to purchase a battery powered Pixel stylus pen to draw, sketch, write. It pairs seamlessly with the tablet and the response was 100% accurate, it doesn't have the lag, jitter, or slight bias that some pens give. Overall this tablet is wonderful for working with Google tools or streaming. I found that the GSuite of tools offered everything I needed to do basic daily tasks, and even some working from home needs such as spreadsheets. The experience is superb to Windows laptops since you don't have to deal with the bloatware or Microsoft office tools. Highly recommended!