Is Using a Pixelbook in 2024 Just As Amazing as 7 Years Ago?
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I remember it like it was yesterday: watching Google announce the Pixelbook on stage at the 2nd-ever October hardware event they hosted in San Fransisco. It was a crowning achievement in my eyes, seeing a Chromebook up on stage right alongside the new Pixel hardware. And, even though it took a lot of the tech media a bit of time to come around on the brilliance that still is the Pixelbook, I was mesmerized right away. I knew it was an important piece of hardware and that it would shape future Chromebooks in significant ways.
It did that - there's no question about it - and much of the Chromebook and Chromebook Plus landscape we have today is thanks in no small part to the impact of this exceptional Chromebook. But what about 7 years later? Does a device that was so amazing in 2017 still hold its luster so many years after its launch?
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Watching this on mine - i7 16Gb - now. I've taken mine around the world and still love it and when the support stops in 2027 I'm reformatting it with Linux. Great machine!
Oh nice. I thought support was ending this June at the seven year mark. Glad to hear it is sticking around until 2027.
The support EOL depends on the machine. 2027 is my machine's date@@joshmv
In 2027 you will be able to install ChromeOS Flex on it and continue to receive updates 🙂
@@AlexanderPerkov I have been wondering if this would work. It would be a fantastic way to extend the life of some of these devices.
@mrmohitmsc Is that only on newer devices, or all Chromebooks? Of course it wouldn't be a "supported device" for ChromeOS Flex, but it doesn't work at all? Unfortunately I do not have a Chromebook I can test with at this time, so I was curious if anyone had tested.
Picked up a refurb i7 16GB around a month ago, amazing hardware. Noticed the software support date just jumped from this year to 2027. Bonus!
How much did you get it for?
@@thisisa52 Been a while, I think it was about AUD$380.
@@gordonpearce Nice, hope its a good purchase :)
@@thisisa52 It's a cool thing to have. I use it much less than I should. I'm hanging out for a Snapdragon Elite x Linux laptop ATM.
@@gordonpearce How is the battery life like? I'm thinking about getting one for my son, he is in year 5.
Thank you
Still my favorite Chromebook of all time. I carry this and a Macbook Pro with me in my bag... and its keyboard's texture combined with the silent clicks is just SO NICE! It's a slight notch better than the MBP IMO. If they updated this device with today's specs... they would FLY off the shelves. BTW: You CAN clean the silicon palm rests with a pinch of rubbing alcohol on a rag and they brighten right up! (Almost like new!)
Still a daily user. Better than any other laptop I've used, Mac or pc.
Great
My thoughts exactly
I still rock my Asus C302 as my daily driver. It's quite slow now but still great. Looking back I wish I spent a bit more and got a pixel book instead
Me too, only thing that has given out is the battery. (Get about 9 minutes unplugged now)
what company or factory actually manufactured the Pixel book - Google does not have a computer factory - mine still works great except the video camera quit and I could not get it repaired
I have a problem with Google. They quickly give up on their products if they don't hit immediately.
Using one right now. I haven't seen an adequate replacement for it yet on the market here.
I had one of these as my sole office device along with two other people. Still my favorite Chromebook ever. Alas, all three of them experienced intermittent USB-C port issues that forced us to take them out of service too soon 😢
If only Google cared as much as you.
0:34 I see you, Palm. ❤
I am watching this video on a Pixelbook that I bought used on ebay a few years back. Based on the wrist rest area wear, it was likely a developer machine. The battery is pretty worn, but it is still my daily driver. My wife is using the lower spec Pixelbook that I bought new when it was released.
I still have mine, my go to daily.
This video made my day! Thanks Robby for making this!
I love everyday my Pixelbook. Its so light..
Still using one today I keep looking for new and the specs are still relevant. Love it's weight and thinness. And that trackpad! For the price, it's still better than what's out there within it's price range.
Dude...wow! That's my Pixelbook! 😊. Isn't it beautiful?!? Less than 2 lbs. and stunning. Although I finally broke down and got the awesome 8MB Lenova Duet 3 (for$269, based on your recommendation ...thank you), my Google Pixelbook is still my favorite go to. After so many years! Glad to see that you're still loving it as much as me!
Why why did they stop making the pixel book? I loved my pixel book was awesome. I need to find out where to fix mine
Still using mine, same specs! It runs great and compliments my circa 2012 mac mini. some great things last forever!
been my daily driver for 7 years now. in fact, typing this comment on it. even smoother now than it was then. zero issues and battery life still great.
Man, I miss that device. It was the best hardware I have ever owned. I am so surprised they haven't made a legit follow up device by now
The Pixel book go was pretty good too....I was surprised with how fast the screen refresh rate is on it, it has to be 120hz its so smooth. And some great speakers on it, got one used for about a 100 bucks.
I had the base model i5-Y and 8gb ram. The center bottom would get very warm and battery life was 4hrs-5hrs but damn it was really a one of a kind device. I still haven’t seen something similar to the Pixelbook that I liked. A Flagship + Keyboard/Trackpad Case seems to have replaced the Pixelbook niche but it just doesn’t hit the same. Would love an updated Pixelbook device on a powerful Arm processor.
The best piece of hardware Google has ever put out, although it was not worth the $999 original price. I got mine in November of 2018 for $699 and that was a solid price for this excellent hardware. My 5-year-old grandson still grabs it every time he comes in the house of all my gadgets. It is his favorite. I never use it any longer but like I said, best piece of hardware Google has ever put out.
Bought mine way back shortly after it launched. I use Windows at work; Mac at home and travel; and neither were progressing much. I missed my Macbook Air 11" and thought that in terms of hardware, the Pixelbook was what the next gen MBAir should have been. So, I figured I'd try it out, and it "kind of worked" in my corporate environment, and finally just relegated to the sidelines. Now, with Office 365 and everything going online, and the improvements in Chrome OS, it's far more productive than it was. I agree... I wonder what would have happened if Google had kept up its development.
I love my Pixelbook ,will get a new battery fitted soon.
I have a Pixelbook Go with 16GB of RAM arriving tomorrow. It has only 67 charge cycles and I picked it up on eBay for $200!
Absolute beautiful Chromebook but those bezels 😱
Hell yeah! That's the 5th benefit of any Chromebook: longevity. That makes the initial cost even lower. That reduces e-waste. And the new longer support period makes it even more relevant.
You bet! Still using this as my daily driver in my bag. People asked me about this often. Google has also extended its AUE til August 2027 as well!
Anytime life extended is good even if just for security and not full OS upgrades.
Back in the days when it first launched, I could not get one easily since I am in Europe. But last month, I found a refurbished i5 in my country and bought it. I use it as my daily driver and I love it. The support until 2027 is amazing.
I just found out it is an i7 16gb even!
I am still using Pixelbook 2 at home as my primary personal computer. It connects to two 4k Monitors. However, I was so sad I lost the Pixelbook 1 in Orlando airport rental car return.
Pixelbook 2? To my knowledge there was no pixelbook 2. Only pixelbook go which isn't really the same
@@MattK404 I see. The one I lost was Google Chromebook Pixel. Also, I had the CR-48 too.
....That Palm Pre tho!!! 🙌🏾
#Nostalgia
I love my pixel book. I miss it everyday. If you have any influence, have them redo it
But even back in the day, it was obvious that those bezels were horrendously large. I remember holding back on it for that reason. In the end, I succumbed and found it wonderful to use. Now I'm a little older, I'd definitely need a larger screen. SO few decent 15 inch Chromebooks! So few quad HD screens.
They were horrible for laptop mode, but perfect for tablet mode to hold the device comfortably
Fantastic build and ahead of its time for sure. Resale is pretty low on eBay so I gave mine to a relative. Works as good as the day it was new.
Hey!!!!!! The palm pre!!!! That was my first smart phone
I am still using my i5-128gb version, and works great still (battery length is my only issue, drains when off). I don't understand why they never did a refresher, it's been one of my favorites for office work, writing notes, or even watching shows. I am glad I added a skin to my pads, so it still looks clean.
That's my pet peeve with the Pixel book. I want full power off and not just deep standby.
Watching this on my Pixelbook which i bought used and works perfectly well. The most beautiful looking laptop I have ever owned. I hope Google keeps pushing out updates. I would hate to discard this beauty.
🎯🇭🇺 wishes from #MyBUDAPEST, Hungary. Still using it, so light!
I still think it's the notebook/tablet with the most amazing design ever, nothing is coming even close to it.
I also still love my top-spec i7 (the i5 in my first Pixelbook wasn't really slower in doing the everyday tasks I asked from it), although it struggles a bit nowadays, so I'm using it less than I used to, now that I own a very nice Lenovo Notebook that's also very slick. The Pixelbook drains the battery even when fully shut down and sometimes it needs quite a bit of tlc to make it turn on. Nonetheless I was very pleased when I recently read that updates have been extended again by another 3 years to then full 10 years. Absolutely great, thank you Google!
I will use my today...only the Pixelbook...the OG..loves it and still works light a horse!!!..a great great machine!!!!
I picked up a high spec pixelbook in great condition on eBay for just over $100 which, upon using, I realized is such a steal of a deal! It's zippy, has touchscreen capabilities, folds to a tablet form, is beautifully and considerately designed by Google... the plaudits don't end! I truly love it, even in 2024.
I still use my Pixelbook. I don't daily drive them anymore as I carry my Macbook Pro, but it amaze me how it still works. I think its still the best hardware for the pixelbook and they were right to go with powerful cpu because it still does what every other chromebook does, if not better. I really hope that they keep on going that route but with their tensor chip and all that stuff, it seems unlikely. Its unfortunate to see them stop making their own Pixelbook.
This is the device that got me into Chromebooks ❤
Still using mine on a daily basis! Works great! I really wish they would launch a new one. The Bluetooth still isn't that reliable.
Thank you for the revisit this still a good device. I also have the Samsung galaxy Chromebook and pixel slate and they all still work great.
The Pixelbook is my favorite laptop of all time. I've used it daily for more than 6 years. When it finally dies, it will be a very sad day for me. I wish Google would make a new one using the same body... just updated internals and slimmer bezels.
This was a fun video to watch and I loved the Pixelbook as well, so nice to revisit this hardware. Any thoughts on taking a look at the Google Pixel Slate at some point for the same kind of video??? I loved the hardware on this device, and one or two years after launching in the Fall of 2018 the device really came into its own since the software (ChromeOS) finally caught up. If possible please take a look at the keyboard and pen accessories too. Thank you for what you guys do everyday, I love the website and TH-cam videos!
I still use mine on a daily basis. I switch back and forth with my PB Go, since the battery life on the OG PB is slowly deteriorating.
I would love to see this exact Chromebook, but updated with a powerful arm processor. Would be excellent
Rocking the Palm Pre?
Not only do I still use the 2017 Pixelbook - I still use the 2012 Chromebook Pixel (with Linux Mint)!!! And they BOTH elicit comments
Bought one refurbished years ago and I'm using it to write this. Also found the i7 Google Pixelbook on eBay and bought 2. My daughter has not opened her Macbook pro since she picked it up. Yes, it is just as amazing as it was years ago. It just works. BRING BACK THE PIXELBOOK!!
I still have one, when ChromeOS was no longer viable for me I Windows 11 flashed it and it still feels great even now
Looking for some instructions to flash Windows 11. Any chance you could share the resource? Thank you!
@@MicahClymer mrchromebox site. You need standarf google CCD debug cable(or teardown your chromebook)
@@MicahClymer
The process looks like this:
1)Get su (by any method, opening the device or via CCD)
2) Using curl, pull up the script from MrChromebox and run it as root. 3)Check that the device is recognized correctly and select fullFlash. Confirm three times that you accept the risks (although the risks are small. With CCD you can restore your Chromebook even without a bootloader).
4)Wait a minute or two. The script itself will open the BIOS flash drive for writing, download, prepare, install, and close the BIOS flash drive for writing).
At the output you will get a standard coreboot. The system from Google will no longer be available to you, however, you can download any Linux or Windows installer for x86-64 from a flash drive. Modern Linux distributions work well out of the box; Windows installs the necessary drivers via windows update.
They should update the Pixelbook exactly as you described. I’d buy it!
Just found a brand new Brydge G-Type keyboard for my Pixel Slate (because the stupid Google folio keyboard broke like all the others - Google cheaped out on a $200 keyboard and left us *all* hanging - you should do a video about that), and wow it makes the Slate even better now. It's old hardware, but it still runs great 👍
I've been using my Pixelbook (watching this on it, now) since I purchased it for a college course in academic year 2017/18, and I've loved every minute of it. It still works amazingly well, and looks fantastic. I think I will cry when it finally dies, but until then, I will enjoy it and hope that Google pays homage to it's build quality and design sometime in the near future--I will gladly give them my money!
I am still using the i5 Pixelbook 2 to feed two 4k monitors as a home computer. The backside corner area bowed because of the heat over the years.
I missed this one, but i have been using the pixelbook go since launch. I still think its the best 13 inch 4k laptop. It is covered in stickers and I will use it until it dies. If google re released the pixelbook with 2024 or newer hardware I would definitely buy it.
I still use my 16gb version daily and it really is smooth, quick, and flawless. It's been a pleasure!
Work started loaning out ThinkPads for me, and offering $100 for surplus ThinkPads; so in 2022 my use of my Pixelbook went down dramatically. I gave the machine to my parents who wanted a device to watch videos when they went abroad to see family. However, a few weeks ago, I saw they had brought it back from abroad and took it right back, because I missed it and I needed something that could be used as a tablet.
There are some things that make it on its last legs. I bought it when it came out and had been my daily driver for 5 years, both work and at home. So the battery is a bit rough, only at 50% in its lifespan, and the smaller rubber part near the hinge has been completely removed. However, as a tablet to be used sparingly and something to use in bed when I'm lazy, it's still a dream! I was worried about the price point way back when, but it turned into a great investment.
Watching this on my daily use Pixelbook! I freakin' love this thing. I have yet to find anything that I want to replace it with yet! This is my daily work laptop and I'm not ready to give it up!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *🌟 Initial impression of Pixelbook*
- Reflecting on the Pixelbook's introduction and its impact on Chromebook design.
- The Pixelbook set a high standard for Chromebooks.
- Influential in shaping the future of Chromebook designs.
01:14 *🛠️ Build quality and design of Pixelbook*
- Discussion on the Pixelbook's superior build quality and design.
- Comparison with other high-end Chromebooks.
- Emphasis on Pixelbook's unique and lasting design features.
02:25 *💻 Usability and performance in 2024*
- Evaluation of the Pixelbook's performance and usability years after its release.
- Discussion on hardware specs and real-world use.
- Consideration of the device's design and functionality over time.
03:20 *📉 Limitations and aging aspects*
- Identification of aging elements like color discoloration and bezel size.
- The balance of design aesthetics with functional limitations.
- Despite drawbacks, overall positive assessment of display and performance.
04:14 *📈 Longevity and legacy*
- Reflection on the Pixelbook's lasting appeal and its place in Chromebook history.
- Speculation on the potential of continued Pixelbook development.
- Acknowledgment of the Pixelbook's influence on the Chromebook market and technology longevity.
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OMG - mine died and I had a friend who was given one for free. She knew how much I loved the pixelbook, so she sent it to me. I forgot how much I just love the pixelbook. Great video and I appreciate it!! Thanks
I'm still using it.Battery is really terrible now.But it's still the most awesome laptop i've ever seen.
I still can't believe how smooth this pixelbook is. (core i5 / 8gb ram) I recently started using it daily again along with a usb mouse. It would be nice to replace the battery at some point down the road. Great looking machine
Can't believe it has been 7 years.
Great review! I just purchased a refurbished i7 16 GB with 512 GB after watching this video and enjoy it very much. The only real downside is the loud clicky trackpad. The build quality is exceptional and should hold up as it has done so far. Thankful for the extended OS updates to 2027.
Ironically, outside of literal pixels on the screen burning out, my OG still runs strong. Screen cracked early on, so I lost touchscreen capabilities fairly quickly and didn't think it was worth paying for a full screen replacement, but still functions well as a Chrome beast and Netflix/Prime player. Definitely has its glitches and sometimes struggles to turn on, but has lasted much longer than I expected.
Still use mine every day as my main device. Running Chrome OS, Linux for Windows in VM, and Dex via Scrcpy.
How does windows on vm run?
After watching this video, I just got a brand new i5, 128GB on eBay for $150. It had one charge cycle and the AC adapter and cord weren't even opened. When I fired it up, it was on chromeOS version 79. It's still as fast as I remember it.
My battery was a dud, but bought a complete used device, just to get the battery. I don't want anything else (ever). The pixelbook turns heads and I just wish we could still get brand skins for it. That made it the best looking device ever.
Bought one couple years ago, refurbished max spec. It feels smooth even today. Be it Browsing or media cosnumption.
Picked up a 16gb model from eBay for $200. I use it at work for my main machine. That thing stands the test of time. I have another one at home. I wish Google would make a new one. That machine is gorgeous.
Seriously, if they remade this today, same exact design but with a 14-inch oled display and a better peak brightness, along with thinning out those bezels I think it would do incredibly well in selling.
Both the Pixelbook Go and the Pixelbook (both i5) are still my main computers at home.
Thank you for this video! I 💯% agree,!!!
this guys style is just awesome. his demeanor and personality is just very likeable.
Also still using mine. Battery is getting poor, but I still love the machine. I wish they would re-release the device with updated specs.
4:51 why is that? Why did Google stop making chromebooks.
Using mine now to watch this, and forgot how smooth it is. I also found a used one with super low battery usage i5 in great shape for 100 bucks on facebook marketplace. Snatched it up for my daughter.
Google Meet still only works on 720p unless you’re using an enterprise account so the webcam isn’t that much of a problem for most.
Watching it on mine which I bought when it first came out - wish they had more support.
Is there any kickass-spec Chromebooks currently on the market? 32 or 16 GB of RAM, Fast CPU, great screen, doesn't need to be cheap?
Crazy timing (and great algorithmic work by Google to show me your video. Around a week ago I searched for used Pixelbook prices as I couldn't find any decent-hardware current Chromebooks.
I couldn't find any and ended up buying an Asus Zenbook Duo (for Windows) 😮
The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition has a replaceable RAM. You can even install 64GB.
Just ordered one off eBay. Funny how an amazing device like this makes it feel like technology advances slowly, when everything else takes that long to catch up.
Still use mine daily, too.
I’m still using my Chromebook Pixel LS 2015 Corei7 16gb ram, running Ubuntu on it for the last 3 yrs. (had to replace the lcd once) It has the best screen I’ve ever seen. I loved my Pixelbook but without updates… I sold it. Nothing close since…. Pixelbook Go was very disappointing.
Sold mine after several years of solid and reliable use. Probably will buy another used - just miss it so much 😂
I just haven't been able to get rid of Mine. Every time I go to sell it on eBay I play with it and decide to keep it.
Part of the crew: didn't fully appreciate what I was getting at the time but glad I did. Still going strong save for the deteriorating palm rests and a sadly degraded battery.
Still rocking my Pixelbook
I love the Pixel book. It still works super amazing and fast! The only thing is the battery is a little bit bad. Otherwise again, everything is great!
Hands down this is a fantastic laptop! It's a daily driver for me, both professional and personal. Sure, I've love it updated and if Google introduced a new model of this line, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! The laptop get looks and comments constantly. The screen, seven years later, is still one of best (crisp, clear, sharp) even of today's laptops!
Watching this while trying to figure out how to power on my own 6 year old pixelbook 😭 it stopped working this week
Still have mine and still love it!
Sadly my pixelbook died almost 4 months ago. I was using it like any other day all day and had several tabs open. Which was normal for me to have at least 20 tabs running and then i heard a small pop or cracking sound and it went to a black screen and shut down and was totally dead after that. It was a sad sad day. It was my daily driver since 2018. But i really loved everything about it from day one. I have looked at a replacement from other makers but they don't have the style or class the pixelbook had.
I left all of Google except for TH-cam, starting in 2020. It's because they drop everything they do. I just have no faith in any product or service they make. This was a stunning laptop when released, and amazingly still is a stunning laptop today (minus the bezels of course). If Google just stuck to their guns and stood behind their products, they would have a lot more success stories.
I agree with this: my only reservation is the battery life which was never great and is now lousy. My wife just returned the "loaner" I gave her as she no longer needs it and I'm not sure the battery is going to make it to 2027. But it still turns heads when you take it out, and the keyboard and trackpad are just joys to use.
I wish Google would release another version of this! The 3:2 screen is so hard to find in Chromebooks. This couldn't be a huge burden on the hardware team, right??
I bought a Pixelbook Go, 4 years after it's release I love that device. Didn't like the original Pixelbook that much because of the really thick bezels and the convertible style.
Oh shit Palm Pre in background! Game Time!
Still the best laptop I've ever had, I hope they put a team together again and revive this. Praying for a Pixelbook 2 (3?) one day