While Google’s tablet history is a bit sad, with the exception of the beloved Nexus 7, the Pixel Tablet aims to meet the needs of tablet users who primarily use their devices for entertainment purposes such as watching videos and playing games at home. At least that’s what Google tells us.
The Pixel Tablet has an 11-inch LCD display with thin bezels and a matte back. It comes in three colors: white, dark green and light pink.
A unique addition to the Pixel Tablet is the included magnetic speaker dock. It serves several purposes: it serves as a place to store the tablet, charge its battery, and provide better sound quality. In this case, the tablet looks like Google’s Nest Hub Max display, which costs around $250.
When docked, the Pixel Tablet can show slideshows of Google Photos images and provides quick access to the Google Home app for controlling smart home devices. It also supports voice requests to Google Assistant. Tablet lock screen hides personal information by asking users to unlock the device to access their account. So, in the docking station, its functionality is similar to the Nest Hub Max mentioned above.
Hardware-wise, the Pixel Tablet is powered by the same Tensor G2 processor found in other recent Google devices. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage options. The tablet offers up to 12 hours of video streaming battery life and is equipped with a USB-C port for wired charging.
Specifically, the fact that the Pixel Tablet is only available in a Wi-Fi configuration indicates that it’s aimed at home use. The tablet is equipped with eight-megapixel rear and eight-megapixel front cameras, as well as a fingerprint scanner.
While the Pixel Tablet was running Android 13 at launch, it will receive the Android 14 update later this year.
So think about it, is it worth paying for a device that is almost the same as a cheaper option, but even inconvenient to take with you on a trip due to the lack of the ability to use a SIM card.
Source: Ferra
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