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You need a Pixelbook. I switched to a Pixelbook recently and haven't looked back. It's great for note-taking, email (way better keyboard than an iPad keyboard,

You need a Pixelbook. I switched to a Pixelbook recently and haven't looked back. It's great for note-taking, email (way better keyboard than an iPad keyboard, Mac (eww)), etc. Has a terminal that runs whatever I want (<signaling>I get to continue using emacs</signaling>) and use it in tablet mode for reading (I read on the kindle a lot). I'm going to try out the pen soon. I'd kill for the ability to write down notes in cursive or draw boxes. Cons are keyboard getting dirty in tablet mode and Slack randomly crashing.

plg 7y ago
I thought pixelbook is being discontinued?
- ktamura 7y ago
  It may or may not. It’s more that google has a poor track record of investing in niche hardware.
- nvrspyx 7y ago
  Google's hardware division (phone hardware is a different division) was scaled back and people were sent elsewhere in the company. However, the Pixelbook line being discontinued is not confirmed, just speculated.
- lazzlazzlazz 7y ago
  You're reasonable to assume so - after the news that Google was scaling back that team, there was rampant speculation and deafening silence from Google. They really ought to say something. I actually avoided buying a Pixelbook that same day despite a pressing need for that very reason.
- jdietrich 7y ago
  There are a number of alternatives from other manufacturers: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/professional-series/acerchromebookspin13 https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/professional-series/ac... https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-n-series/Yoga-Chromebook/p/88YGCC61096 https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-n-series/... https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-chromebook-x2-12-f015nr https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-chromebook-x2-12-f015nr
- paulie_a 7y ago
  Does it really matter? In it's current form it hits the mark for note taking and is a really nice piece of hardware and software.
civility 7y ago
I have a Pixelbook too, and agree it is a really great tablet and laptop. I love that it runs Debian Linux in a container, along with Android apps too. The security model keeps random Android apps from messing with my shell, and X11 apps from Linux run nicely (installed by apt get, or ones I've developed for myself). I can also charge it from the 12V cigarette plug in my car. Whenever it becomes time to upgrade or replace it, I'll be disappointed if it's been discontinued.
- sridca 7y ago
  Don't forget the Pixel Slate, which I own. It is Pixelbook for people that prefer the tablet form factor. https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/comments/a1rltn/why_i_chose_pixel_slate_over_pixelbook/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/comments/a1rltn/why_i_chos... I hope Pixel Slate 2 comes with LTE.

plg 7y ago

I thought pixelbook is being discontinued?

ktamura 7y ago
It may or may not. It’s more that google has a poor track record of investing in niche hardware.
nvrspyx 7y ago
Google's hardware division (phone hardware is a different division) was scaled back and people were sent elsewhere in the company. However, the Pixelbook line being discontinued is not confirmed, just speculated.
lazzlazzlazz 7y ago
You're reasonable to assume so - after the news that Google was scaling back that team, there was rampant speculation and deafening silence from Google. They really ought to say something. I actually avoided buying a Pixelbook that same day despite a pressing need for that very reason.
jdietrich 7y ago
There are a number of alternatives from other manufacturers: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/professional-series/acerchromebookspin13 https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/professional-series/ac... https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-n-series/Yoga-Chromebook/p/88YGCC61096 https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-n-series/... https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-chromebook-x2-12-f015nr https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-chromebook-x2-12-f015nr
paulie_a 7y ago
Does it really matter? In it's current form it hits the mark for note taking and is a really nice piece of hardware and software.

civility 7y ago

I have a Pixelbook too, and agree it is a really great tablet and laptop. I love that it runs Debian Linux in a container, along with Android apps too. The security model keeps random Android apps from messing with my shell, and X11 apps from Linux run nicely (installed by apt get, or ones I've developed for myself). I can also charge it from the 12V cigarette plug in my car. Whenever it becomes time to upgrade or replace it, I'll be disappointed if it's been discontinued.

sridca 7y ago
Don't forget the Pixel Slate, which I own. It is Pixelbook for people that prefer the tablet form factor. https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/comments/a1rltn/why_i_chose_pixel_slate_over_pixelbook/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/comments/a1rltn/why_i_chos... I hope Pixel Slate 2 comes with LTE.