Pixelbook Review: Not Your Father's Laptop

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  • When it launched ten years ago, the original iPhone was widely criticized by the power users of the day (myself included). It cost about as much as the competition, but lacked essential features like multitasking and 3G that had come to define the smartphone. But the iPhone succeeded partly because it was willing to re-define what it meant to be a smartphone. The analogy to Google’s Pixelbook is imperfect -this is not the first Chromebook, nor is the laptop market as ripe for a shakeup as was the smartphone world of 2007- but the Pixelbook does strike me as the notebook of the future in the same way the iPhone proved to be the phone of the future. That makes the Pixelbook very compelling, despite its high price point. I’m MrMobile and my second-ever Chromebook video is a doozy: join me for the Google Pixelbook Review!
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  • @timoschannel1363
    @timoschannel1363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    I saw that Windows XP wallpaper in there, Mr Mobile!

    • @TheMrMobile
      @TheMrMobile  6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      bliss.jpg

    • @timoschannel1363
      @timoschannel1363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      MrMobile [Michael Fisher] there is a whole Wikipedia page on that wallpaper, you know.

  • @ashoif77
    @ashoif77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    Mr Mobile: *"An irritating trend in 2017 has been the prevalence of technology that does too little and asks too much"*
    Me: *"Yep..."*

    • @sudipchatterjee
      @sudipchatterjee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ashoi F Most perfectly put. Some people are receiving the latest pixel phones without an OS installed?!
      That is ridiculous....

    • @YonatanAvhar
      @YonatanAvhar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The best example is Samsung's "Infinity display" the curves just make the phone easier to brake

    • @exquisite8493
      @exquisite8493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Come on... Animoji is the only thing you could ask for, that justifies it's $1000 price tag. Right?

    • @bamb0ostick
      @bamb0ostick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

    • @richarddr1234
      @richarddr1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ashoi F also correct is the statement: "most people just spend their time on Chrome, and when they do need a native app, chances are, it's an app on their phone."

  • @maxgreece1
    @maxgreece1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    One potential market for the Chromebook not mentioned is the elderly market. Having gone through years of giving my father endless support through all iterations of Windows I bought him a Chromebook about 18 months ago. After an initial panic period he doesn't call for support anymore, not for months. The simpler interface and all chrome functionality is a boon for people not so technically minded. Of course his was WAY less expensive than this option.

    • @1MinuteFlipDoc
      @1MinuteFlipDoc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      same story! no more viruses to uninstall off his old windows pc!!

  • @atlas-vista
    @atlas-vista 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Michael has his hands on A Oneplus 5T

    • @haarissherwani8375
      @haarissherwani8375 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      LEO Messi good catch

    • @raphaelkhoury218
      @raphaelkhoury218 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      LEO Messi oh yeah! i didn't notice😂😂😂😂😉 great!😍😍😍😍😉

    • @joshuamandaglio4125
      @joshuamandaglio4125 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know I was about to say. That

    • @sjf96
      @sjf96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He didn't even mention it. Comedy

    • @benjmiester
      @benjmiester 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dat tease tho!!!

  • @davidhunsinger1587
    @davidhunsinger1587 6 ปีที่แล้ว +677

    Hold on, Michael you only have 500K subscribers? That's a crime, you're easily one of the best reviewers. And that's not just limited to TH-cam, either.

    • @TheMrMobile
      @TheMrMobile  6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Thanks very much! And yes, sad but true. Share at will. :)

    • @nohcho84
      @nohcho84 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He actually went from 200k to 500k fairly fast, he will reach a mill soon.

    • @enriquerodriguez2431
      @enriquerodriguez2431 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      What u talking about?? He IS the best reviewer

    • @redstar40
      @redstar40 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I totally agree. I was shocked at that number. Let's get him some more!

    • @jimmyjw88
      @jimmyjw88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agreed!

  • @calmpuffin
    @calmpuffin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    You don't know my father

  • @efficientapp
    @efficientapp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    One of the few reviewers that actually used the laptop for a couple weeks as their daily driver and it shows. You hit the nail on the head here. The education market who wants a premium laptop running Chrome OS.
    I for one love my Pixelbook and have used my custom built Windows PC less and less since getting the PB. I make excuses to go to the coffee shop more to work for the day even over having a nice mouse + mechanical keyboard at my home office.
    You either "get" the Pixelbook or you don't. Just as you mentioned Michael. If you just view Chrome OS as a glorified chrome browser, you weren't going to buy this thing anyway. If you realize that you use Chrome for most of your day-to-day work and have Android Apps to fall back on to fill the voids, this is the best laptop that will do just that. The hardware is incredible on this thing as well. Next to the Samsung Chromebook Pro for example, you can feel the extra $500 in the hardware and build quality.
    Performance is great too, the only time I have really felt some issues are when having two personas configured and regularly jumping between the two (which sadly is a very normal workflow for me). Have you experienced this Michael? I saw that you only had 1 account logged into the Pixelbook though.
    Keep up the awesome work and I'm glad this review exists to actually do this device justice. This review and The Verge are the two that hit the nail on the head with the Pixelbook.

  • @dfgdfg_
    @dfgdfg_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    MrMobile Michael, please consider a different font for specs at 1:40, and expand the area to use full words instead of batt, conn, dims. There are cleaner ways to convey that info. Love your vids!

  • @peter1088
    @peter1088 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you please start narrating audio books? Every time I'm on audible, I keep thinking "Damn, I wish Mr Mobile was reading this."

  • @jeremiamangena825
    @jeremiamangena825 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm not even going to but this, but I will not let that stop me from watching this awesome review I've come to expect from MrMobile.

  • @bettysayshey23
    @bettysayshey23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You called out what I was thinking the whole time: THOSE BEZELS.

  • @laxpsy9285
    @laxpsy9285 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You just earned a subscriber! Amazing video. Best quality and point-to-point details.

  • @NeXMaX
    @NeXMaX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    That Windows XP wallpaper in some shots, though.
    I wouldn’t pay $1000 for a Chromebook though.

  • @bobshoba
    @bobshoba 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watch all your videos. You're my favourite tech reviewer for a while now. Keep up the good work, we'll try to support.
    A fan, from the far land of Sudan.

  • @alexanderho4740
    @alexanderho4740 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always like your review which look at the things from a different perspective. Keep in up Mr Mobile!

  • @brijeshchandrakar
    @brijeshchandrakar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Waiting for Surface Book 2 review. Can't afford it though.

  • @TechTrigger
    @TechTrigger 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    your videos inspire me, you have that style. just awesome!

  • @darkzsniperz3914
    @darkzsniperz3914 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your video format. You make insanely high quality video that are a pleasure to watch! For example the background music and simple but elegant aesthetics of your videos make them a pleasure to watch.

  • @madhunittor
    @madhunittor 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously your videos are awesome. You are on a whole new level. Your reviews are art.

  • @mrhrd7560
    @mrhrd7560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Review .. Still Waiting Your Review For SurfaceBook 2

  • @RobWatkins
    @RobWatkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have 500,000 subscribers! Congrats! You're one of the best!

  • @redstar40
    @redstar40 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michael, you are awesome. Thanks. Great and even handed review.

  • @MrTimdtoolman1
    @MrTimdtoolman1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on almost half a million subs, you are well on your way to a million which you will no doubt be celebrating sooner rather than later IMHO. without a doubt one of the best YT tech channels, period.

  • @raghavendra123ist
    @raghavendra123ist 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What music is that? It’s so soothing... great vid btw,keep up the good work!

  • @kevinphilip3968
    @kevinphilip3968 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video Michael, can you please make a video on the Nubia Z17s.

  • @WiggysanWiggysan
    @WiggysanWiggysan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the best for that 500K Mr F.
    I doff my cap / raise a glass to you Sir.

  • @sipenarekbecha7193
    @sipenarekbecha7193 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    yo Mike, we love to see the if you gonna do a review about top wired headphones & earphones in the future.

  • @user-dx1kj6kj7t
    @user-dx1kj6kj7t 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have great reviews

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank YOU for the great review.

  • @travelstories2529
    @travelstories2529 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your reviews and the way to present things, don't know why you have less followers, that's unfair.

  • @FelipeFujimori
    @FelipeFujimori 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your reviews. They are very complete and feels honest.

  • @ZeusFuentes
    @ZeusFuentes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow never really thought about it that way, amazing analogy btw!

  • @sathishmechy
    @sathishmechy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work!

  • @fabipuello
    @fabipuello 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way you read the product. Healthy approach.

  • @techpassion4126
    @techpassion4126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Just talking about looks alone, I think the Pixel Book looks gorgeous. If I had a lot of extra cash, I'd have one of these alongside my main laptop just because I wanna have a piece of that hardware in my collection ^^

    • @punn1692
      @punn1692 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TechPassion if you are not a power User I can imagine this thing being super cool!

    • @EstherTakumi
      @EstherTakumi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, if I have money, I definitely buying this Pixelbook, it look good and stunning, pretty good to handle all basic thing

    • @harpocrates302
      @harpocrates302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The chip in the pixelbook is the most suitable for silent fans.

  • @BrendrumJones
    @BrendrumJones 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    500K congrats

  • @thebeast-puntomk2878
    @thebeast-puntomk2878 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review.

  • @ricardosiguenza5847
    @ricardosiguenza5847 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey michael i have a question, if i watch the entire advertisement you recibe a better compensation? btw great videos keep it going

  • @boristindo2880
    @boristindo2880 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This review is just Awesome; so well done. This pixelbook is so beautiful, Google is doing a great job.

  • @ShaunCullen
    @ShaunCullen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michael are you gonna have a long term review off the Pixel XL 2? i need to decide between it and the Pixel 2. I need help! Thanks man!

  • @PiyushKumar-lg9is
    @PiyushKumar-lg9is 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You deserve a lot more than a million subscribers man. Your content quality and transparency in the videos is par excellence 👌

  • @ronwaldru478
    @ronwaldru478 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OnePlus 5T hands on videos popping up everywhere then there's MrMobile Pixelbook review, gotta watch MrMobile! Haha

  • @judsonbonneville6685
    @judsonbonneville6685 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite youtuber and reviewer! I am let down when I see a review not by Mr. Mobile :P

  • @SaintKendall
    @SaintKendall 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, as always! 🙂

  • @aronspiess9490
    @aronspiess9490 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fair and honest review from all perspectives. Great job!

  • @mrdadecounty3056
    @mrdadecounty3056 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome review , best one I've seen and not actually bias

  • @mikexbox1
    @mikexbox1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    @mrmobile you have a little black dot or smudge on your camera lens! i noticed it in the last video as well! its to the cemter left amd noticable when there is white like at 5:38

    • @mikexbox1
      @mikexbox1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      look at the earpods at 5:42

  • @antiderivativex
    @antiderivativex 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn good review!

  • @StrikeFreedom1920
    @StrikeFreedom1920 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost half a mil subs in such a short time? My hat's off for you Mr. Mobile, keep it up. You'll reach the full mil before you know it =)

  • @sidhantkaistha2442
    @sidhantkaistha2442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please do a video on lenovo chromebook duet for budget category

  • @romitmajumdar5052
    @romitmajumdar5052 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One Plus 5T I saw it on your hands when the review is coming ?

  • @Chemy.
    @Chemy. 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend less than 2K and 500k, so this will be this weekend I think, congrats!!!

  • @khaldounal-nuaimi3594
    @khaldounal-nuaimi3594 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously your conclusion is the best I have heard about this device from anyone. Thanks for being as good as always with your videos

  • @benjaminh9081
    @benjaminh9081 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That whole updating thing, my $300 Dell refurb does that, most of the time it just restarts when I'm not using the lap top

  • @anandpanure
    @anandpanure 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why the hell subscribers r only 500k ,man you r the best tech youtube...

  • @joshfarr6404
    @joshfarr6404 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was that a OnePlus 5T on the table next to your pixelbook?!

  • @angelcortez8158
    @angelcortez8158 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Classy as always, Mr Mobile.

  • @rohankumar2910
    @rohankumar2910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    And STAY MOBILE MY FRIENDS.

  • @BrantJabrile
    @BrantJabrile 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That was actually a pretty good point about the market target. One of the reasons why I love your reviews is that you offer a more reasonable perspective. One based on the bigger picture. Keep going strong!

  • @mabrego
    @mabrego 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! but the audio is a little weird...

  • @shubhbhushan1184
    @shubhbhushan1184 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A special guest appearance by one of the greatest smartphone in 3:03 sec. Very well played mr. mobile. This has served the purpose of two thing. Great

  • @FelipeMatarazzo
    @FelipeMatarazzo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Tony Sta...Mr Mobile! Talking about Chrome, have you tried the new Firefox?

  • @RobbyPayne
    @RobbyPayne 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this was fantastic! So level-headed! I tend to love on the Pixelbook as a die-hard Chromebook fan, but I love seeing a sensible review from a tech reviewer who dabbles in a little of everything. Honestly, I thought MKBHD's review was narrow and ignorant in many ways, and he's normally right on point. Glad to get to meet you at Google's event in October and glad your channel continues to grow. You deserve it, my friend.

  • @martgf
    @martgf 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mr Mobile,
    Could you make a review about the new Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro?

  • @stevenjames1138
    @stevenjames1138 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this new Pixelbook! I'm looking forward to upgrading from my Samsung Chromebook Plus. But... how about that stylus performance, Michael? I saw one review saying that it didn't work well without a lot of pressure. Did you find that during your two weeks of use?

  • @davormaletic374
    @davormaletic374 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the Cameo. That was awesome.
    I was thinking "hey, that guy looks kinda like Jerry." Then I saw what he was doodling and I totally cracked up. I think that this is your best video ever! Well, at least the funniest.

  • @thecolortheoryyy
    @thecolortheoryyy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gosh dang Mr. Mobile tech reviews are so godly

  • @mikestevenson1334
    @mikestevenson1334 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could review a piece of toast, and I'd watch it! :D

  • @Wytchbroox
    @Wytchbroox 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    MrMkbile do you think this would be good for me i mske digital srt but not much else would this be able to replace something like a surface pro for digital art? ?? THANKS and GREAT REVIEW!!!!! PLUS 1 :D

  • @shethsa
    @shethsa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Mobile, what're your thoughts on the pixel c tab that is so similar to this chrome book?

  • @therealrossy
    @therealrossy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you present is so much better than others. so calm and cool... bro.... Its like if James Bond was going over all the Gadgets he had

  • @legoboy305
    @legoboy305 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do a review of those meze 99 classics!

  • @MrWillypanda88
    @MrWillypanda88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been thinking about making Chromebook my replacement laptop, but I need my zotero app....

  • @JoostterLaak
    @JoostterLaak 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    cograts on the 500k landmark tho !

  • @shibbycobain
    @shibbycobain 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to install a version of windows or mac os on the pixelbook? It looks like a nice pack of hardware coming with not fully developed software.

  • @djsnowpdx
    @djsnowpdx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What can this do that the Samsung Chromebook Plus can't? It's more than double the price for the entry models!

    • @theinevitable6262
      @theinevitable6262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Pixelbook IS the Samsung Chromebook. They just changed the hardware design and rebranded it as a pure Google product.

    • @theinevitable6262
      @theinevitable6262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      And because they rebranded it, they decided to bring up the price just because they can.

    • @ad78
      @ad78 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Processor, backlit keys, hardware, better speaker. Now its $899 - 10%

  • @Sandipan-yt
    @Sandipan-yt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best voice in TH-cam right now .the pitch is just perfect.keep amazing us Michael.

  • @girishrocks2007
    @girishrocks2007 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are without a doubt the best reviewer in the tech space. Always waiting for your videos.

  • @towfiqfahimbd
    @towfiqfahimbd 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    your are one of the best reviewer.

  • @malcolmh5736
    @malcolmh5736 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review, thanks! I dig your reviews! Since the Pixelbook tethers to the Pixel phone, it should really allow apps like Google Message, which is the Google texting app on the Pixel and Duo, which is video calls. It's stupid to me that these Google apps don't run on Pixelbook. I'd like to see more integration with the Pixel 2 and Pixelbook like texting and calls/video calls. Speaking of that, how is the forward facing cam on the pixelbook???

  • @cipsaz01
    @cipsaz01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    M. Fisher rocks. He always brings the memories of the 90s in his reviews.

  • @LukeToridrift
    @LukeToridrift 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the best tech reviewer of all time. I was very sad when you left Pocketnow but now you stepped up your game with your own channel and your wonderful reviews. Sure you deserve a lot more subscribers. Keep it up man!

  • @gabeweiner2557
    @gabeweiner2557 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    On your phone, what widget was that? With the weather and time

  • @sujaykumar
    @sujaykumar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really wish you had 5M subs instead of just 5 Lakhs. Great content and quality videos brother, keep going...

  • @mLswanson
    @mLswanson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you dock this thing? I'd like to get one but I need to be able to plug in a monitor from time to time and use a keyboard and mouse ...

  • @ayu2345
    @ayu2345 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Video!

  • @chinmaysethi7228
    @chinmaysethi7228 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best reviewer michael.. !!..

  • @cowboys402005
    @cowboys402005 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I'm in a dilemma, do I get the pixelbook or the 2017 13" macbook pro? I don't do video editing just browsing and watching video. Just trying to figure out which is better for my money, the 13" MB 128GB will be about the same price as the pixelbook on Black Friday. Love your reviews by the way!

  • @ronaldomanzoli3964
    @ronaldomanzoli3964 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stay strong Michael!
    You're the best reviewer out there!
    Keep up the good work!

  • @nikkoa.3639
    @nikkoa.3639 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you please re-review the Huawei mate 9?

  • @ajespinoza7897
    @ajespinoza7897 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    could you please do a laptop showdown?

  • @jamo19781978
    @jamo19781978 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the base model in this review can you playback 1440P & 2160P video files from TH-cam and other sources or does it struggle?

  • @BenjaminMedlock
    @BenjaminMedlock 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a Ticwatch S you are wearing?

  • @thebeast-puntomk2878
    @thebeast-puntomk2878 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you doing a HTC U11+ review?

  • @kenguan2983
    @kenguan2983 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, look at that screen wobble towards the end.

  • @Bonestorm1990
    @Bonestorm1990 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    In which world does updating the OS locks one out for 20 minutes? On no other OS this is the case, for some of them not anymore at least.

  • @AbdullahTech
    @AbdullahTech 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just subscribed 👍

  • @majkati69
    @majkati69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you announced that you had 500000 subs I thought this was an old video because with this kinda quality content I assumed you had MKBHD numbers.

  • @watersa77
    @watersa77 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 4:57, what app is that on the left side? It looks like Android Messages. Does the Pixelbook sync your text messages from your Android phone, and can you send texts from your Pixelbook?

  • @fatmax2195
    @fatmax2195 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Michael Fisher, what is your favorite smartphone of the last 2 years? The HTC 10?