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Google Pixel Tablet – 128GB, Porcelain - Pristine Refurbished - (Au Version)
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Google Pixel Tablet – 128GB, Porcelain - Pristine Refurbished - (Au Version)
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TLDR - If you’re looking for a premium Android tablet without any fluff/bare Android, you cannot really look anywhere else. Amazing media consumption device, but can stutter/suffer in some gaming scenarios.First impressions - feels great to hold, feels decently premium being glass and aluminum. The screen is bright enough for most use, and looks great. Battery life seems decent, while being a touch slow to charge.Screen - They used a great screen in the Pixel tablet, the 2560x1600 resolution is crazy sharp, and HDR content really pops. It gets bright enough for most use, but will be a bit low for outdoor use. I watched a couple episodes of a current video game based show, and it looks absolutely stunning for indoor video viewing. I will probably never even watch ... MoreTLDR - If you’re looking for a premium Android tablet without any fluff/bare Android, you cannot really look anywhere else. Amazing media consumption device, but can stutter/suffer in some gaming scenarios.First impressions - feels great to hold, feels decently premium being glass and aluminum. The screen is bright enough for most use, and looks great. Battery life seems decent, while being a touch slow to charge.Screen - They used a great screen in the Pixel tablet, the 2560x1600 resolution is crazy sharp, and HDR content really pops. It gets bright enough for most use, but will be a bit low for outdoor use. I watched a couple episodes of a current video game based show, and it looks absolutely stunning for indoor video viewing. I will probably never even watch small youtube videos on my phone with this thing nearby.Speakers - Usually I wouldn’t put a separate section for tablet speakers, but HOLY COW, I was REALLY surprised how good they sound. There is some actual depth to the sound, and it gets louder than some mid tier laptops I’ve used before. I’m not an audiophile by any measure, but I give the speakers an easy 10/10.Chassis - The glass seems very solid, and the whole unit has great fit and finish with an aluminum back.Battery - I ran a 4K60 youtube video that was over an hour at around 80% brightness, and the battery only dropped from approx 80% to 67%. I would expect an entire day's use with mixed multimedia and web browsing would leave you with about half battery or more depending on brightness used.Performance - The only lackluster part of this device is the overall performance. Main competing tablets in this category usually have similar amounts of memory, but usually faster to much faster processors. Most normal daily use won’t see any issue with the Google Tensor G2, but many games and switching tasks can bog down. Not the end of the world, just something to be aware of.Accessories - only including a USB-C cable and no brick is the norm, but should not be. I feel like including a small 15-20w USB-C brick shouldn’t be an issue for any electronics company.
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OVERVIEW: I currently own two other tablets, both purchased from Best Buy over the past 3-years. One is an entry level economy device running Android 10 and used by my grandsons (3 & 7) in “kid-mode” when they are visiting and occasionally by myself. The other is a high-end unit running iOS-17 used by my wife and I primarily for FaceTiming with family members. Now this Google Pixel 11” tablet is quite the upgrade from our current Android unit. Plus, this new Pixel is also a competitive and a suitable replacement tablet for our IOS unit (minus the proprietary full FaceTime features). And I have found I am now gravitating to, and prefer to use, the Pixel for my daily “online time”.DISPLAY: The display is just stunning to watch 4k videos, daily internet surfing, ... MoreOVERVIEW: I currently own two other tablets, both purchased from Best Buy over the past 3-years. One is an entry level economy device running Android 10 and used by my grandsons (3 & 7) in “kid-mode” when they are visiting and occasionally by myself. The other is a high-end unit running iOS-17 used by my wife and I primarily for FaceTiming with family members. Now this Google Pixel 11” tablet is quite the upgrade from our current Android unit. Plus, this new Pixel is also a competitive and a suitable replacement tablet for our IOS unit (minus the proprietary full FaceTime features). And I have found I am now gravitating to, and prefer to use, the Pixel for my daily “online time”.DISPLAY: The display is just stunning to watch 4k videos, daily internet surfing, emailing tasks, picture taking, or when used for monitoring our outdoor security cameras. And I prefer the “Hazel” color primarily due to the screen’s black screen bezel verses the white bezel found on the “Porcelain” colored Pixel. But hey, that’s me.PROCESSOR: The Tensor G2 is one snappy processor chip that boots up quickly and it delivered excellent performance. For the past 5-days I have not had any issues with lagging speed or hanging up issues. Now I will admit, technically the G2 may not be at the top of the competitor’s benchmark heap, but for our use, it well fast enough.BATTERY & CHARGING: Can’t complain about battery life. I am able to use for the entire day without needing to stop and recharge. Although this did not include its own charger, I have so many of those around the house, that the included USB-C to USB-C cable is all that I needed. Note the speed to fully charge depends on the output wattage of your charger.SPEAKERS: The four side mounted speakers provide sufficient output for a tablet of this caliber and are somewhat musical, but “thin” sounding lacking any soundstage presence. Decent enough for watching videos or movies by yourself. But I get it, they are what they are, very small drivers that have a limited output range due to their diminutive size. I will note that when you are holding the tablet in landscape position, I found my hands would cover two of the four speakers. Probably why there are four, so however held, at least one, if not two, are not muffled.OUTDOOR SECURITY MONITORING: I presently own a hodge-podge of outdoor cameras from three different vendors. (Not the ideal setup; but it’s what I got.) One of those cameras is a Google Nest Home Wired Doorbell Version 2 and the best of the four I have outside. Using this Pixel tablet’s embedding “Home” app to view and/or continuously monitor our front porch is the primary reason for getting this tablet. And zero issues encountered at all, they are designed to work together, and effectively function as a single unit. My goal being, replacement of my other vendor’s cameras with Google’s Nest devices for one consolidated system.I do not own the dedicated Docking / Charging station that would add another layer of functionality, but may consider purchasing one in the foreseeable future when on sale. Until then, I am using an after-market folio stand that is sufficient for my use and a very cost-effective solution.INITIAL SETUP: Ok, this was not the quickest setup and was quite a lengthy process at over 3 hours (@ 300mbps internet) with all updates and downloading of required application from the Google Store. Appears every Android-14 default application required updates (53 of them if I recall). Also, I was able to setup two profiles, one for myself along with one from my wife.FINGER PRINT READER: I am not a fan of the small power-button type finger print readers and would prefer a larger area for scanning fingerprints. After another lengthy setup process, it does appear to function as designed. I must mention that the setup process feedback showed numerous errors when reading the areas required to establish the secure print detail. Although it was suggested to scan multiple finger tips, I’ll have to pass on that due to the amount of time it took to scan just one finger.SPLIT SCREEN: The ability to have dual displays, with varying scaling options, may well be a very useful feature for some. But other than playing around with split screens for this review, I’ll personally do not have a current use. However, it is nice to have options. I would rather have a feature and not need it, versus actually needing a feature and not having it…NO MICRO-SD: While the stock 128gb should be sufficient for now, I don’t agree with Google’s move to not include a MICRO-SD card slot, especially at a $400 price point. And I understand one should be able to use the single USB-C charging port as a temporary memory input/output with the correct USB adapter (SETUP / Connected Devices / Use USB For / File Transfer). One would think Google could have added a Micro-SD slot feature, versus customers paying for additional cloud storage if/when needed. Whatever…KIDS SPACE: I did encounter a major failure with trying to set up a Google Kids Space account. And after three attempts of a somewhat long and involved process, I finally gave up and removed not only three kids accounts, but I ended up disabling the Google Kids Space app entirely. (I’m done!)The problem I encounter was, after a Kids Space account was established, when I would want to change to that account, it displayed a normal “adult” profile and not a “kids” profile. I require my grandsons to have limited access to online material, age-appropriate sites, games, searches, etc. But it just was not happening. Every ICON for the default adult desktop was accessible, with the default bird in open wings graphic, and not an animated looking child display graphics.My background is one where I have retired from a career in the communications and computer business environment, including mainframe, 3270, desktop, laptops, tablets, and mobile phone. Over the years I have setup numerous systems and devices for myself, family members, and of course business customers. Nevertheless, I could not setup this Pixel for a “Kids Space” child’s profile. Something that should have been simple turned out to be a royal pain. Note I was able to setup a kid’s profile correctly on our older Android tablet without issues.The bottom line here is, I will have to continue to use our old Android-10 tablet for our grandsons when they visit. And since this Pixel tablet is actually a somewhat pricier device, in hindsight it will be better served as a dedicated adult only tablet.RATING: After 5-days of assorted use, the Google Pixel 11” tablet (GA06158-US) earned itself a solid 4-Star Rating primarily for its speed and wonderful looking display. If you are not intending to use for any children’s profiles, do not require a Micro-SD slot, or can pick up the Pixel on sale, then add another Star.
originally posted on bestbuy.com
My wife and daughter are Apple users. They both have iPhones and iPads. On the other hand, I am an Android user. I like android because of all the versatility, the many functions, and third party apps available for android devices. However, every time I was needing a tablet for a work event, or just browsing the internet, I borrowed my daughter’s iPad, so this is my first android tablet, and so far I am really pleased and very impressed with the fast performance, great look, weight, intuitive use, clear sound, and display resolution.Let me start by the most noticeable feature which is the display. I have always been a great fan of the apple display resolution. It is well known that it is one of its strengths, but I compared the Pixel tablet side by side with the ... MoreMy wife and daughter are Apple users. They both have iPhones and iPads. On the other hand, I am an Android user. I like android because of all the versatility, the many functions, and third party apps available for android devices. However, every time I was needing a tablet for a work event, or just browsing the internet, I borrowed my daughter’s iPad, so this is my first android tablet, and so far I am really pleased and very impressed with the fast performance, great look, weight, intuitive use, clear sound, and display resolution.Let me start by the most noticeable feature which is the display. I have always been a great fan of the apple display resolution. It is well known that it is one of its strengths, but I compared the Pixel tablet side by side with the iPad air we have and the color and resolution is way better. Very impressive and that is beside the fact that the screen size of the Pixel is slightly bigger than my iPad. The screen resolution is 2560x1600. The colors are vivid, deep and bright, watching videos is a pleasure, either streaming videos on Disney plus, Netflix, or youtube, or transferring my mp4 format movies using a USB-C male to USB-A female and a USB multi reader adapter. I love the versatility and adaptability that the android OS offers to play videos and editing pictures which makes it more pleasant doing it on this great display.The setup is really easy. It will ask you for the regular setup questions like, setting up your account, profile, wifi connectivity, fingerprint unlock, and if you already have a google account, which is also my case with my android phone, I can transfer all my settings and apps to this new configuration, and after that, if you follow the included printed reviewers guide, after the OS updates and apps optimization, the setup process is very simple and fast. The unit comes with a USB-c to USB-c Cable, it does not include Power adapter, however for the first time in years I had the pleasure to find that a company spent the money to send a physical 17inx11in full color reviewers guide, with big fonts, which gave me the chance to sit down and take my time to read and follow more closely all the steps to setup. All the basics and main information to get familiarized with the unit is there, fingerprint lock and unlock, photo editing, voice enabling, app updates, quick tips, etc, all explained in a simple way to get the tablet ready. This is a big plus.Battery life is very good. I was browsing the internet and watching videos, reading the news, and the battery lasted for about a day until it reached the 10%. I have a 3amp USB-C Power adapter which makes the charging process quick. However, I assume it may take longer with other regular Power adapters which usually are 1 or 2 amps of power.The sound is pretty good for the 4 built-in speakers, with the enough volume to appreciate the sound of movies and music. According to the Google Web site the specs states that there are 3 mics.Video conference is great, whether the video quality, the sound and mic performance are good as well. The 128 Mb of memory and the Tensor G2 processor, makes this tablet very comfortable to use in terms of performance and apps processing speed.The case feels solid and high quality finish, not plastic, very similar to my wife’s iPad.Something that I missed was a micro USB socket, which is not included in this unit, however I was able to use the USB-c port with an adapter to USB-A, so you can connect a pen drive or a micro USB-A reader adapter that I have and I was able to import, export, copy my photos, mp4 videos and my mp3 music files. Once you connect the USB adapter to the USB-C port, look for the "Files" Icon and then look for the Flash USB Icon, and you can copy and transfer all your files both ways. That is something that I dont think you can do on IOS.Now, I have left for the end what I consider is the most fascinating part. When I was setting up the tablet, I noticed that you can import your configuration from your other android devices, like an old android tablet or android phone, calendar, apps, contacts, etc. That is not new, it is something that you can do on Apple products as well. However, it also offers the option to transfer your configuration from Apple devices, which for me was something new. I never thought Google Pixel OS would be capable to communicate with IOS. So I did it, using my daughter's iPad with her credentials (easy because her account was a gmail) and voila, all her apps, contacts, calendar, etc, were transfered from her iPad to the Google Pixel tablet.In terms of performance, quality, appearance, durability, internet browsing, video conferencing, and everything else this tablet is the right fit for me. Honestly, I couldn’t find any con other than it does not include the power adapter or a micro USB reader, but in my case that was not an issue at all. The Google Pixel Tablet offers features like great performance, versatility, and adaptability at a very affordable price. I would say at least half the price of an iPad. I am very happy with it.
| Release date | 20 Jun 23 |
Google Pixel Tablet – 128GB, Porcelain - Pristine Refurbished - (Au Version)
Free delivery between 8–16 Sept
Google Pixel Tablet – 128GB, Porcelain - Pristine Refurbished - (Au Version)
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Google Pixel Tablet (With Charging Speaker Dock) (128GB+8GB, Porcelain)
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Google Pixel Tablet (256GB+8GB, Porcelain)
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Google Pixel Tablet 128GB with Charging Speaker Dock (Porcelain) GA04750-AU
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TLDR - If you’re looking for a premium Android tablet without any fluff/bare Android, you cannot really look anywhere else. Amazing media consumption device, but can stutter/suffer in some gaming scenarios.First impressions - feels great to hold, feels decently premium being glass and aluminum. The screen is bright enough for most use, and looks great. Battery life seems decent, while being a touch slow to charge.Screen - They used a great screen in the Pixel tablet, the 2560x1600 resolution is crazy sharp, and HDR content really pops. It gets bright enough for most use, but will be a bit low for outdoor use. I watched a couple episodes of a current video game based show, and it looks absolutely stunning for indoor video viewing. I will probably never even watch ... MoreTLDR - If you’re looking for a premium Android tablet without any fluff/bare Android, you cannot really look anywhere else. Amazing media consumption device, but can stutter/suffer in some gaming scenarios.First impressions - feels great to hold, feels decently premium being glass and aluminum. The screen is bright enough for most use, and looks great. Battery life seems decent, while being a touch slow to charge.Screen - They used a great screen in the Pixel tablet, the 2560x1600 resolution is crazy sharp, and HDR content really pops. It gets bright enough for most use, but will be a bit low for outdoor use. I watched a couple episodes of a current video game based show, and it looks absolutely stunning for indoor video viewing. I will probably never even watch small youtube videos on my phone with this thing nearby.Speakers - Usually I wouldn’t put a separate section for tablet speakers, but HOLY COW, I was REALLY surprised how good they sound. There is some actual depth to the sound, and it gets louder than some mid tier laptops I’ve used before. I’m not an audiophile by any measure, but I give the speakers an easy 10/10.Chassis - The glass seems very solid, and the whole unit has great fit and finish with an aluminum back.Battery - I ran a 4K60 youtube video that was over an hour at around 80% brightness, and the battery only dropped from approx 80% to 67%. I would expect an entire day's use with mixed multimedia and web browsing would leave you with about half battery or more depending on brightness used.Performance - The only lackluster part of this device is the overall performance. Main competing tablets in this category usually have similar amounts of memory, but usually faster to much faster processors. Most normal daily use won’t see any issue with the Google Tensor G2, but many games and switching tasks can bog down. Not the end of the world, just something to be aware of.Accessories - only including a USB-C cable and no brick is the norm, but should not be. I feel like including a small 15-20w USB-C brick shouldn’t be an issue for any electronics company.
OVERVIEW: I currently own two other tablets, both purchased from Best Buy over the past 3-years. One is an entry level economy device running Android 10 and used by my grandsons (3 & 7) in “kid-mode” when they are visiting and occasionally by myself. The other is a high-end unit running iOS-17 used by my wife and I primarily for FaceTiming with family members. Now this Google Pixel 11” tablet is quite the upgrade from our current Android unit. Plus, this new Pixel is also a competitive and a suitable replacement tablet for our IOS unit (minus the proprietary full FaceTime features). And I have found I am now gravitating to, and prefer to use, the Pixel for my daily “online time”.DISPLAY: The display is just stunning to watch 4k videos, daily internet surfing, ... MoreOVERVIEW: I currently own two other tablets, both purchased from Best Buy over the past 3-years. One is an entry level economy device running Android 10 and used by my grandsons (3 & 7) in “kid-mode” when they are visiting and occasionally by myself. The other is a high-end unit running iOS-17 used by my wife and I primarily for FaceTiming with family members. Now this Google Pixel 11” tablet is quite the upgrade from our current Android unit. Plus, this new Pixel is also a competitive and a suitable replacement tablet for our IOS unit (minus the proprietary full FaceTime features). And I have found I am now gravitating to, and prefer to use, the Pixel for my daily “online time”.DISPLAY: The display is just stunning to watch 4k videos, daily internet surfing, emailing tasks, picture taking, or when used for monitoring our outdoor security cameras. And I prefer the “Hazel” color primarily due to the screen’s black screen bezel verses the white bezel found on the “Porcelain” colored Pixel. But hey, that’s me.PROCESSOR: The Tensor G2 is one snappy processor chip that boots up quickly and it delivered excellent performance. For the past 5-days I have not had any issues with lagging speed or hanging up issues. Now I will admit, technically the G2 may not be at the top of the competitor’s benchmark heap, but for our use, it well fast enough.BATTERY & CHARGING: Can’t complain about battery life. I am able to use for the entire day without needing to stop and recharge. Although this did not include its own charger, I have so many of those around the house, that the included USB-C to USB-C cable is all that I needed. Note the speed to fully charge depends on the output wattage of your charger.SPEAKERS: The four side mounted speakers provide sufficient output for a tablet of this caliber and are somewhat musical, but “thin” sounding lacking any soundstage presence. Decent enough for watching videos or movies by yourself. But I get it, they are what they are, very small drivers that have a limited output range due to their diminutive size. I will note that when you are holding the tablet in landscape position, I found my hands would cover two of the four speakers. Probably why there are four, so however held, at least one, if not two, are not muffled.OUTDOOR SECURITY MONITORING: I presently own a hodge-podge of outdoor cameras from three different vendors. (Not the ideal setup; but it’s what I got.) One of those cameras is a Google Nest Home Wired Doorbell Version 2 and the best of the four I have outside. Using this Pixel tablet’s embedding “Home” app to view and/or continuously monitor our front porch is the primary reason for getting this tablet. And zero issues encountered at all, they are designed to work together, and effectively function as a single unit. My goal being, replacement of my other vendor’s cameras with Google’s Nest devices for one consolidated system.I do not own the dedicated Docking / Charging station that would add another layer of functionality, but may consider purchasing one in the foreseeable future when on sale. Until then, I am using an after-market folio stand that is sufficient for my use and a very cost-effective solution.INITIAL SETUP: Ok, this was not the quickest setup and was quite a lengthy process at over 3 hours (@ 300mbps internet) with all updates and downloading of required application from the Google Store. Appears every Android-14 default application required updates (53 of them if I recall). Also, I was able to setup two profiles, one for myself along with one from my wife.FINGER PRINT READER: I am not a fan of the small power-button type finger print readers and would prefer a larger area for scanning fingerprints. After another lengthy setup process, it does appear to function as designed. I must mention that the setup process feedback showed numerous errors when reading the areas required to establish the secure print detail. Although it was suggested to scan multiple finger tips, I’ll have to pass on that due to the amount of time it took to scan just one finger.SPLIT SCREEN: The ability to have dual displays, with varying scaling options, may well be a very useful feature for some. But other than playing around with split screens for this review, I’ll personally do not have a current use. However, it is nice to have options. I would rather have a feature and not need it, versus actually needing a feature and not having it…NO MICRO-SD: While the stock 128gb should be sufficient for now, I don’t agree with Google’s move to not include a MICRO-SD card slot, especially at a $400 price point. And I understand one should be able to use the single USB-C charging port as a temporary memory input/output with the correct USB adapter (SETUP / Connected Devices / Use USB For / File Transfer). One would think Google could have added a Micro-SD slot feature, versus customers paying for additional cloud storage if/when needed. Whatever…KIDS SPACE: I did encounter a major failure with trying to set up a Google Kids Space account. And after three attempts of a somewhat long and involved process, I finally gave up and removed not only three kids accounts, but I ended up disabling the Google Kids Space app entirely. (I’m done!)The problem I encounter was, after a Kids Space account was established, when I would want to change to that account, it displayed a normal “adult” profile and not a “kids” profile. I require my grandsons to have limited access to online material, age-appropriate sites, games, searches, etc. But it just was not happening. Every ICON for the default adult desktop was accessible, with the default bird in open wings graphic, and not an animated looking child display graphics.My background is one where I have retired from a career in the communications and computer business environment, including mainframe, 3270, desktop, laptops, tablets, and mobile phone. Over the years I have setup numerous systems and devices for myself, family members, and of course business customers. Nevertheless, I could not setup this Pixel for a “Kids Space” child’s profile. Something that should have been simple turned out to be a royal pain. Note I was able to setup a kid’s profile correctly on our older Android tablet without issues.The bottom line here is, I will have to continue to use our old Android-10 tablet for our grandsons when they visit. And since this Pixel tablet is actually a somewhat pricier device, in hindsight it will be better served as a dedicated adult only tablet.RATING: After 5-days of assorted use, the Google Pixel 11” tablet (GA06158-US) earned itself a solid 4-Star Rating primarily for its speed and wonderful looking display. If you are not intending to use for any children’s profiles, do not require a Micro-SD slot, or can pick up the Pixel on sale, then add another Star.
My wife and daughter are Apple users. They both have iPhones and iPads. On the other hand, I am an Android user. I like android because of all the versatility, the many functions, and third party apps available for android devices. However, every time I was needing a tablet for a work event, or just browsing the internet, I borrowed my daughter’s iPad, so this is my first android tablet, and so far I am really pleased and very impressed with the fast performance, great look, weight, intuitive use, clear sound, and display resolution.Let me start by the most noticeable feature which is the display. I have always been a great fan of the apple display resolution. It is well known that it is one of its strengths, but I compared the Pixel tablet side by side with the ... MoreMy wife and daughter are Apple users. They both have iPhones and iPads. On the other hand, I am an Android user. I like android because of all the versatility, the many functions, and third party apps available for android devices. However, every time I was needing a tablet for a work event, or just browsing the internet, I borrowed my daughter’s iPad, so this is my first android tablet, and so far I am really pleased and very impressed with the fast performance, great look, weight, intuitive use, clear sound, and display resolution.Let me start by the most noticeable feature which is the display. I have always been a great fan of the apple display resolution. It is well known that it is one of its strengths, but I compared the Pixel tablet side by side with the iPad air we have and the color and resolution is way better. Very impressive and that is beside the fact that the screen size of the Pixel is slightly bigger than my iPad. The screen resolution is 2560x1600. The colors are vivid, deep and bright, watching videos is a pleasure, either streaming videos on Disney plus, Netflix, or youtube, or transferring my mp4 format movies using a USB-C male to USB-A female and a USB multi reader adapter. I love the versatility and adaptability that the android OS offers to play videos and editing pictures which makes it more pleasant doing it on this great display.The setup is really easy. It will ask you for the regular setup questions like, setting up your account, profile, wifi connectivity, fingerprint unlock, and if you already have a google account, which is also my case with my android phone, I can transfer all my settings and apps to this new configuration, and after that, if you follow the included printed reviewers guide, after the OS updates and apps optimization, the setup process is very simple and fast. The unit comes with a USB-c to USB-c Cable, it does not include Power adapter, however for the first time in years I had the pleasure to find that a company spent the money to send a physical 17inx11in full color reviewers guide, with big fonts, which gave me the chance to sit down and take my time to read and follow more closely all the steps to setup. All the basics and main information to get familiarized with the unit is there, fingerprint lock and unlock, photo editing, voice enabling, app updates, quick tips, etc, all explained in a simple way to get the tablet ready. This is a big plus.Battery life is very good. I was browsing the internet and watching videos, reading the news, and the battery lasted for about a day until it reached the 10%. I have a 3amp USB-C Power adapter which makes the charging process quick. However, I assume it may take longer with other regular Power adapters which usually are 1 or 2 amps of power.The sound is pretty good for the 4 built-in speakers, with the enough volume to appreciate the sound of movies and music. According to the Google Web site the specs states that there are 3 mics.Video conference is great, whether the video quality, the sound and mic performance are good as well. The 128 Mb of memory and the Tensor G2 processor, makes this tablet very comfortable to use in terms of performance and apps processing speed.The case feels solid and high quality finish, not plastic, very similar to my wife’s iPad.Something that I missed was a micro USB socket, which is not included in this unit, however I was able to use the USB-c port with an adapter to USB-A, so you can connect a pen drive or a micro USB-A reader adapter that I have and I was able to import, export, copy my photos, mp4 videos and my mp3 music files. Once you connect the USB adapter to the USB-C port, look for the "Files" Icon and then look for the Flash USB Icon, and you can copy and transfer all your files both ways. That is something that I dont think you can do on IOS.Now, I have left for the end what I consider is the most fascinating part. When I was setting up the tablet, I noticed that you can import your configuration from your other android devices, like an old android tablet or android phone, calendar, apps, contacts, etc. That is not new, it is something that you can do on Apple products as well. However, it also offers the option to transfer your configuration from Apple devices, which for me was something new. I never thought Google Pixel OS would be capable to communicate with IOS. So I did it, using my daughter's iPad with her credentials (easy because her account was a gmail) and voila, all her apps, contacts, calendar, etc, were transfered from her iPad to the Google Pixel tablet.In terms of performance, quality, appearance, durability, internet browsing, video conferencing, and everything else this tablet is the right fit for me. Honestly, I couldn’t find any con other than it does not include the power adapter or a micro USB reader, but in my case that was not an issue at all. The Google Pixel Tablet offers features like great performance, versatility, and adaptability at a very affordable price. I would say at least half the price of an iPad. I am very happy with it.
I’m a tablet fan, personally. When I am at home I rarely, if ever, utilize my phone for anything other than actual calls. I often will be consuming media or news on my TV and pick up my tablet to research a fact or look up an actor in a movie or show that I’m watching. I prefer the larger format of not only the screen but the device itself. The first table I ever bought was a Google Nexus 7 and I STILL was able to use it until I traded it in this year to Best Buy. This shows that when Google is serious about a device, they can make something that can be useful for years if you treat it right.And the latest Pixel Tablet shows this same pedigree in its build quality, I really enjoy picking it up and using it. I’m just worried that Google isn’t quite sure how to ... MoreI’m a tablet fan, personally. When I am at home I rarely, if ever, utilize my phone for anything other than actual calls. I often will be consuming media or news on my TV and pick up my tablet to research a fact or look up an actor in a movie or show that I’m watching. I prefer the larger format of not only the screen but the device itself. The first table I ever bought was a Google Nexus 7 and I STILL was able to use it until I traded it in this year to Best Buy. This shows that when Google is serious about a device, they can make something that can be useful for years if you treat it right.And the latest Pixel Tablet shows this same pedigree in its build quality, I really enjoy picking it up and using it. I’m just worried that Google isn’t quite sure how to market it properly. But I’ll get into that in a minute…Setup on Google Pixel devices just gets more impressive every time I set up a new device. Since I have a Google account, I was able to get all my services set up merely by logging in and I was able to use my last tablet’s backup (a Samsung) to get all my necessary apps installed. I let it sit for a couple of minutes (and a few reboots) and when I got back to it, everything was “just there” – ready to go. It even brought over all my data as well; something that in the case of my Smart Home apps would have been a nightmare to recreate from scratch. (I even had the option of connecting directly to my old tablet during setup, but I opted for using my cloud backups.)Aesthetically speaking, it feels good in the hands. I find it strange, but this is one of the first tablets that I felt as comfortable using in landscape as in portrait. A lot of that is due to Android’s tablet tweaks that take advantage of landscape mode. It comes with more than enough storage for me at 128 gigs, but if I was a gamer I’d probably opt for the 256 GB variant. I can’t speak to gaming performance, but for everyday use and content consumption, I found the UI and app quite snappy with little to no lag. The screen is sharp and fairly contrasty and although it is an LCD screen, I found the brightness to be pretty adaptable to various lighting conditions. The other thing I found quite impressive was the fingerprint sensor, which works surprisingly well once you do the initial setup.Overall, it’s a really good tablet – which is what it should be. It’s not an iPad, nor does it need to be compared to one as I feel the target users are in two completely different classes.But I’m not sure if Google knows how to market the device properly, given their recent unbundling of the tablet from the dock. For some reason, Google decided to lower the price by unbundling it from the dock and selling it separately, but in my opinion the dock is what really makes the Pixel Tablet a standout from other devices in this form factor. I immediately bought a dock when I tested this because as much as I love the tablet, the dock was what made it a must have for me. I’ve always kept my tablets on a side table next to my couch because that’s where I use it the most. It’s always been a pain point for me that I’d have to plug and unplug my tablet and that the only way I could put it on the table was to lay it flat, which took up too much space. With the dock, not only is it easier to charge but it also keeps the tablet upright, with the additional virtue as serving as sort of a smart speaker like my Nest hubs. And there’s a really satisfying grab of the magnets when you attach to the dock.They should be lowering the price of the dock significantly to encourage purchasing more than one. I would definitely buy another dock to put in my bedroom or office so I could move the tablet with me and feel like they could offer them at a lower price given the basic construction; it is after all just a charger, speaker, and some magnets. All of the smarts are in the tablet itself. Also, if they are going to pitch the tablet as a ‘part time’ smart speaker then they need to mirror more features from the Nest hub. At the VERY LEAST, it should really support Nest Doorbell on screen announcements! That it still doesn’t support this after a year of being out there is puzzling; especially since the tablet itself is a Chromecast target device!Despite these small shortcomings, I love this tablet and its form factor. But I would highly recommend also buying the dock to get the most out of it. If you use your tablet like I do, I think you’ll be much happier with the combination of the two.
After a long hiatus of not having a Google branded tablet, in 2023 Google released a new Pixel Tablet with an included charging dock/speaker combo. This 2024 Pixel Tablet is the same hardware, minus the charging/speaker dock, but at a lower price of $399. The charging dock is now available separately for $129.First impressions: you are immediately greeted by a slim, premium feeling box that includes a USB-C charging cable. Google is following the industry trend of excluding a USB-C power adapter, a minor gripe since you likely already have one from another device. It would be nice if manufacturers included a power adapter, but alas this is the new normal.The tablet itself is compact, lightweight, and feels very sturdy. The 11” 2560x1600 screen is bright, ... MoreAfter a long hiatus of not having a Google branded tablet, in 2023 Google released a new Pixel Tablet with an included charging dock/speaker combo. This 2024 Pixel Tablet is the same hardware, minus the charging/speaker dock, but at a lower price of $399. The charging dock is now available separately for $129.First impressions: you are immediately greeted by a slim, premium feeling box that includes a USB-C charging cable. Google is following the industry trend of excluding a USB-C power adapter, a minor gripe since you likely already have one from another device. It would be nice if manufacturers included a power adapter, but alas this is the new normal.The tablet itself is compact, lightweight, and feels very sturdy. The 11” 2560x1600 screen is bright, gorgeous, and a joy to use. The four speakers are outstanding and have a full sound that’s a welcome departure from other tablets that have 1-2 tinny sounding speakers. Watching movies, YouTube, or streaming music is seriously impressive from both a visual and audio perspective.This tablet features the Google created G2 “Tensor” processor, which has awesome AI features built-in. Paired with the latest version of stock Android, you get all the Google AI goodies without unwelcome apps that cannot be removed (e.g. other Android tablets). It is very fast and lean, making the entire experience feel clean and premium. I would, however, have appreciated a 120Hz screen, but for the price, 60Hz is perfectly fine. Google has done an outstanding job building out its Pixel brand, so you can use your Pixel phone, Pixel buds, Watch, etc. all in Google’s ecosystem. Very convenient! Not only that, you can add a stylus if you like so you can write, draw, etc., directly on the tablet. Although there isn't (yet?) a Google branded stylus and keyboard, there are 3rd party options that work very well. I’d recommend the Amazon Fire pen, which is about $35 on Amazon (USI 2.0). I also purchased (separately) the Spigen case since I wanted something that covers the screen, however there are other case options, including a Google branded one without a screen cover.Overall, I really enjoy using this tablet and would easily recommend it to anyone, especially if you use Google services, and especially if you have a Pixel phone. It finally feels like Android is maturing for tablets, providing a much-needed alternative to an iPad. Samsung’s tablets are of course very nice, but have a price tag to match, along with a redundant app store and overall software approach. This Pixel Tablet is clean, crisp, and fast. I’m very happy with it and would wager you will be too!
The Google Pixel Tablet 11" for 2024 is the same Google Pixel Tablet that came with the speaker dock late last year. Google has now separated the two and started selling the tablet by itself. Can it stand on its own after losing arguably its best feature? Let's find out:The Google Pixel Tablet 11" comes in 3 distinct colors. Porcelain White, Hazel and Rose Pink. Made of high-quality aluminum that features an anodized coating on the back of the tablet to provide a better holding surface and almost eliminates fingerprints. This is a nice touch indeed. The tablet does feel great to hold in your hands and provides a good gripping surface as well.Internally the Google Pixel Tablet is rocking Google's own Tensor G2 SOC chip for increased security as well as better ... MoreThe Google Pixel Tablet 11" for 2024 is the same Google Pixel Tablet that came with the speaker dock late last year. Google has now separated the two and started selling the tablet by itself. Can it stand on its own after losing arguably its best feature? Let's find out:The Google Pixel Tablet 11" comes in 3 distinct colors. Porcelain White, Hazel and Rose Pink. Made of high-quality aluminum that features an anodized coating on the back of the tablet to provide a better holding surface and almost eliminates fingerprints. This is a nice touch indeed. The tablet does feel great to hold in your hands and provides a good gripping surface as well.Internally the Google Pixel Tablet is rocking Google's own Tensor G2 SOC chip for increased security as well as better battery performance. This is the same chip inside the latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro mobile phones. The tablet display provides good color accuracy and can reach up to 500 nits depending on what content you are viewing. The resolution is 2560 x 1600 for sharp images. Overall, the display gets the job done nicely. The tablet is also equipped with either 128GB or 256GB of storage and 8GB of LPDDR5 ram for all your media consumption needs. The Tablet features 4 surround sound speakers, fast charging and pretty good battery life. The main drawback is the lack of deep bass coming from the onboard speakers. If there had been Dolby Atmos included in the software, it might have made the speakers sound better overall.Inside the box you will find the Google Pixel Tablet, USB-C charging cable and instruction pamphlet.Powering on the tablet for the first time, you are greeted with the Googler Setup screen. Setup is a breeze and does walk you through each step nicely. You can also protect your account with either a security pin or using your fingerprint with the built-in sensor in the power button.Overall, the Google Pixel Tablet is a medium range Android Tablet that will hit the mark for a lot of average users looking for a decent 11inch Android Tablet however without the speaker dock, this tablet falls short on its appeal.If you are in the market for a decent android tablet to watch movies, play light games on or listen to your favorite music, the Google Pixel Tablet might just be the one you are after. With its $399 price tag, this tablet has very stiff competition to go up against.
This Google Pixel tablet comes in at 11 inches for screen viewing while having crisp screen resolution in Full HD (2560x1600). The model tested was the 128GB model, in Hazel; the next model up is the 256GB model and the secondary color offering is porcelain. Please note the third color option, Rose is only available if you were to order the Google Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock. If you’re a fan of the Google product line, this tablet pairs very easily with the various accessories available from Google. Built-in Chromecast enables you to cast music and videos from your mobile devices to your tablet quickly and to any device supporting cast with ease. Very Smart Home friendly and easy to connect various devices throughout your smarthome. Supports multiple-user ... MoreThis Google Pixel tablet comes in at 11 inches for screen viewing while having crisp screen resolution in Full HD (2560x1600). The model tested was the 128GB model, in Hazel; the next model up is the 256GB model and the secondary color offering is porcelain. Please note the third color option, Rose is only available if you were to order the Google Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock. If you’re a fan of the Google product line, this tablet pairs very easily with the various accessories available from Google. Built-in Chromecast enables you to cast music and videos from your mobile devices to your tablet quickly and to any device supporting cast with ease. Very Smart Home friendly and easy to connect various devices throughout your smarthome. Supports multiple-user profiling to eliminate profile customization cross-over when someone else picks up your device for use. The anti-reflective coating could be better as there is a little bit of a glare issue in certain lighting. Overall sound is good, and immersive when playing games.Desktop.Tries to act as 2 devices in one as a tablet and possible desktop device replacement using the additional dock accessory. You can connect a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, and even a stylus for note taking. There’s also Google Board’s (G-Board) hand-writing mode you can use your “hand” or stylus to write with.Charging/Adaptive Battery.Rated for 12-hours of video playback, roughly getting almost 9-hours at an almost fully charged battery. Charging is done in a similar manner to mobile phones via a USB-C port. Found on the left edge when viewing the tablet. The smart adaptive battery keeps the battery healthy by charging only to 90%, this eliminates any overcharging as we have begun seeing in most Android driven devices.Tensor G2 Processor.Designed around latest Artificial Intelligence for better dictation, providing excellent speech recognition. Very responsive when looking asking for apps to be opened, responses to questions,and setting appointments or reminders. Playing graphic driven heavy games on the tablet run surprisingly smooth, this include a highly popular game where you build with blocks in a virtual world. Overall the Tensor G2 provides fast and smooth streaming, increased quality of video calls, dictation, and multitasking via split screen. It has been designed to improve performance while increasing battery life efficiency during use and uses the Titan T2 security chip that isused in the Google Pixel phone line.Power Button with Fingerprint Unlock.Easy to setup and works very fast when setup via the power button that has the built-in fingerprint sensor. Easily found by a highlight on the screen edge when the tablets detects you’re looking for it.Artificial Intelligence.Aides in photo editing to choose your best look and can edit images saved in Google Photos from other devices. Video audio can be cleanup when taken in a loud environment to remove certain background noise or wind. Search for anything by screen capture, photo, voice, and even circling what it you’re looking for in any screenshot or photo. Supports “Live Translate”, enabling you to ask questions when travelling tolocations where you’re not familiar with the surrounding language via photo, voice to conversion.Overall, very happy with the way Google has been working towards becoming your in-home go to device, while complimenting all your connected home devices. This ties to the AI interface andits various capabilities available for use. This review was built in Google Docs, edited, and posted using this Pixel Tablet with ease.
Google’s attempt at making a 2-in-1 tablet and smart home hub have ultimately made a device that doesn’t really excel at either tasks.Android’s security gets in the way of this device acting as a multi-user hub in the same vein as a proper Nest device. This can be mitigated but it doesn’t stop the setup from feeling hacked together, with a distinct lack of synergy. Google Assistant often trips up on how to execute commands, trying to launch things using the Android side of the equation; which won’t work if the device is locked. This wouldn’t be a problem if Extended Unlock worked as intended. But like most Google software, it often doesn’t do as it’s told.Many decisions also impact its ability to function as a tablet. For example, the 4 apertures for the ... MoreGoogle’s attempt at making a 2-in-1 tablet and smart home hub have ultimately made a device that doesn’t really excel at either tasks.Android’s security gets in the way of this device acting as a multi-user hub in the same vein as a proper Nest device. This can be mitigated but it doesn’t stop the setup from feeling hacked together, with a distinct lack of synergy. Google Assistant often trips up on how to execute commands, trying to launch things using the Android side of the equation; which won’t work if the device is locked. This wouldn’t be a problem if Extended Unlock worked as intended. But like most Google software, it often doesn’t do as it’s told.Many decisions also impact its ability to function as a tablet. For example, the 4 apertures for the speakers are incredibly small, and positioned in such a way that they will always be blocked when holding the tablet in landscape. You can’t even enjoy them with the tablet docked, as they will be disabled in favour of the dock’s base-heavy speakers. A more sensible manufacturer might have used them for treble, since they’re there anyway.Many apps on Android simply aren’t optimized for tablets, and will run in a shrunk-down window unless manually forced to stretch out; a process that’s very hit-or-miss. This is a stark contrast to other tablet OSes who’s apps “just work”.The Tensor G2, while often “good enough” for most tasks, will randomly fumble. Leading to choppy video and long pauses while switching between apps. For people who are used to mid-range Android devices with middling performance, this won’t be much of a nuisance; but other Android tablets with this level of performance exist at much lower prices.It’s certainly not the worst piece of hardware, and it has a great look & feel. But it seems like Google can’t nail the software experience on Android tablets, never mind when they give themselves extra work by making a device pull double duty like this.
I wasn't sure what to expect from the Google Pixel 11" tablet. I've used regular tablets in the past but have preferred using a laptop 2 in 1 for a few years now. But, I wanted something for my desk that was bigger than my phone but smaller and more portable than my laptop. So far, this seems to be fitting the bill. It was incredibly easy to set up. It just transferred everything from my Android phone to the tablet, including my WIFI passwords for the various networks I use. Now it is quite easy to use it either at home, the office or my hotspot without having to constantly change the network. You can either use a pin or fingerprint for locking the tablet. The pin was quite easy. I did have a bit of trouble with the fingerprint timing out until I learned what I was ... MoreI wasn't sure what to expect from the Google Pixel 11" tablet. I've used regular tablets in the past but have preferred using a laptop 2 in 1 for a few years now. But, I wanted something for my desk that was bigger than my phone but smaller and more portable than my laptop. So far, this seems to be fitting the bill. It was incredibly easy to set up. It just transferred everything from my Android phone to the tablet, including my WIFI passwords for the various networks I use. Now it is quite easy to use it either at home, the office or my hotspot without having to constantly change the network. You can either use a pin or fingerprint for locking the tablet. The pin was quite easy. I did have a bit of trouble with the fingerprint timing out until I learned what I was doing wrong - I was leaving my finger on the sensor too long instead of moving it. It is easy to know when you are properly on the sensor as the fingerprint and the circle showing how far you've gotten is in blue, it turns red if you aren't properly covering the sensor. Once I figured it out, that part went very quickly. You can input your fingerprint up to 5 times which makes it easier to unlock the tablet without having to worry about whether you have your finger exactly right. You can add up to 8 profiles on it so it makes for great tablet to share between the kids particularly as it does have parental controls. There are a lot of widgets available for your home screen though I do have to say their choice of clock faces leaves a lot to be desired but that's just subjective as none of them fit my aesthetic. I do appreciate that you can add other places to your time and weather. With a child away in another country at the minute, I like having both their time and weather easily available so I'm not trying to message them when they are probably partying, er, sleeping. A swipe down gives you access to more settings. Basically, it is a nice combination of my phone and laptop.Some great features are the Google Meet app, using Google Assistant to type and send emails and messages, split screen so you can view two things at once, good video quality, the ability to edit photos just like on the laptop, control of smart home devices, "casting" something from the tablet to another device on the same network, such as a video onto a smart TV, and a screen saver that can be used as a photo album as it rotates through the photos you'd like to see.Google Assistant is proving to be a godsend. A big reason for getting the tablet was to be able to keep a to-do list open and available. As I've gotten older, my memory isn't what it used to be so I need to write things down. It's not always convenient to do that. Now, all I have to do is ask Google to add something to my to-do list and I can continue what I'm doing while still making sure I don't forget anything. Of course there is the usual assistance you can get asking questions but this gives new meaning to Assistant. It truly is hands-free help.There appears to be so much this tablet can do and I know I've only just scratched the surface. It is easily charged with a charging hub or a USB-C cable and it appears to hold a charge quite a long time. I charged it overnight then did not have any worry about battery life until it was once again time to charge it overnight.So far, I love it and it is proving to be a very useful and practical addition to my daily routine.
Our family enjoys the use of multiple PCs, laptops, & smartphones, but we’ve been missing a key tool to fill a much-needed gap among the array of devices we utilize daily. Enter the Pixel Tablet, which has the potential to be a good fit to bridge that gap. Over the last 5 days, we’ve discovered how useful it is to have a free-floating tablet in the downstairs kitchen & family room as an added convenience for multiple users.Out-of-the-Box: This sleek, smooth, minimalist tablet is so light that I’m tempted to use an anthropomorphic term & call it “svelte.” In fact, I like the physical feel of this tablet so much that I wanted to know more about what materials were used in its manufacture. When I read the specs & learned that it was built with a strong, durable ... MoreOur family enjoys the use of multiple PCs, laptops, & smartphones, but we’ve been missing a key tool to fill a much-needed gap among the array of devices we utilize daily. Enter the Pixel Tablet, which has the potential to be a good fit to bridge that gap. Over the last 5 days, we’ve discovered how useful it is to have a free-floating tablet in the downstairs kitchen & family room as an added convenience for multiple users.Out-of-the-Box: This sleek, smooth, minimalist tablet is so light that I’m tempted to use an anthropomorphic term & call it “svelte.” In fact, I like the physical feel of this tablet so much that I wanted to know more about what materials were used in its manufacture. When I read the specs & learned that it was built with a strong, durable aluminum frame but finished with an “AED/nano-ceramic coating,” I was compelled to drill down a little further to find out what that really means. I learned that “AED” stands for “Anodic Electrodeposition.” Technically, an anodic coating material utilizes anodizing to provide increased thickness, color, & corrosion protection to aluminum or any type of substrate. All I know is that this tablet weighs in at a mere 17½ oz., or about 1 lb. It’s light as a feather & yet it still feels elegant & well-made when I hold it in my hands. In fact, it’s only 6 oz. heavier than my large screen Android smartphone in its protective case.Color: I like the “Hazel” color w/its black bezel vs. the other 2 color options of Porcelain & Rose which both include a white bezel. In a perfect world, my preference would be for a 4th color in black. Both at home & at work, we’ve always chosen classic/basic business black for all our electronic devices when given the option.Setup: Although I gave it a quick charge, the Pixel arrived almost fully charged. There’s a recessed power button on the top right frame of the tablet. Also included is a fingerprint sensor for authentication which will allow you to create up to 8 profiles for family/extended family. With the pre-charge, I was able to log in with my Google account & get started with setting up the device without delay. The tablet comes preloaded with all the basic Google Apps we need. I went ahead & updated the Apps, & it was ready to go in about 10 mins. So, right out of the box, this tablet proved itself easy to use with a quick & simple setup. Of course, you must have a Google account. If not, then you’ll need to create one, which is easy enough & only takes a few mins. Happily, the startup screen guided me through all the setup options as a new user. If you’re already an Android or Pixel user, then this process will feel familiar & comfortable. It’s pretty much paint-by-number, which builds your confidence from the get-go. As mentioned earlier, this tablet allows for up to 8 users. Each person can have his own profile settings. There are parental controls including a ‘Kids Space’ profile that you can create to ensure age-appropriate content for the youngsters. You can manage their apps & limit screen time, etc.Little Niceties: As part of the minimalist look, the recessed power button & toggle volume tab are a nice touch. The 2 rubber grip pads on the bottom of the frame (in landscape mode) are another small, but thoughtful & helpful feature. When I’m working in the kitchen, I usually prop up my smartphone against a nearby object or fixture while listening to a podcast through a pair of Bluetooth-connected earbuds. But annoyingly, my phone often slides & falls flat on our slick granite countertops. So, the convenient rubber grip pads at the bottom of the tablet allow me to easily position the tablet & lean it against any object without having to worry about it eventually falling over.Screen: This 11” screen with a 2560 x 1600 resolution provides sharp, clear images with beautiful color for movies, TV shows, & photos. Although I would’ve preferred a tablet with a Super AMOLED/OLED display & a 120Hz refresh rate vs. this model’s slower, dated 60Hz screen, I’m trying to make allowances for Google’s reentry into the Android tablet space. But at this price point for a mid-range tablet, Google will need to level up their hardware & software if they hope to compete in this space going forward. The next iteration of this model line will reveal a lot about whether Google plans to make a serious run at the tablet market.Speakers: The 4 speakers sound surprisingly good in the higher frequencies when I listen to Johan Johansson’s “Arrival of the Birds,” performed by the Cinematic Orchestra. But there’s strikingly little bass, which I’m guessing would be corrected/rebalanced if I were to pair the tablet with its speaker dock. Nevertheless, with the ability to pair the tablet with multiple listening devices, we’ve enjoyed listening to music & podcasts with our Bluetooth-connected earbuds. I do feel that the quad speaker array could be improved/repositioned so that our standard hand placement while holding the tablet doesn’t cover up or muffle the speaker output.Apps: The tablet comes pre-loaded with about 60 apps, but you can always download more apps from the Google Play Store. Although I like the ability to view Android smartphone apps that are optimized for the larger screen of the Pixel Tablet, & I enjoy the efficiencies inherit in the Pixel’s adjustable split screen capabilities, there are still far too many popular 3rd-party apps that aren’t optimized for the Pixel Tablet display. Although I’m an Android guy, I can see how & why the fanboys loyal to the other half of the duopoly (in the U.S.’s current portable digital divide) continue to advocate so vehemently for their chosen platform/ecosystem.Summary: For the Google/Android/Pixel user, this device checks a lot of boxes as a multi-use tablet. With the ability to share content w/nearby phones & apps, copy-&-paste content across our own devices, automatically switch which device our Pixel Buds are connected to (from tablet to incoming phone calls & back again), cast content from our tablet to our TV, get hands-free help with Google Assistant, control all our connected compatible smart home devices with just 1 app, play games, utilize Google Meet for HD video calls, watch videos, take & edit photos, view 2 webpages at once w/split screen, utilize voice recognition software to type, edit, & send messages, etc.--to say that this tablet is a powerful, versatile, little lightweight laptop-substitute is an understatement. But on the downside, the slower G2 processor, the number of still un-optimized apps adaptable to the larger tablet display, the latency of a slower 60Hz refresh rate, the rather average screen, speakers, & cameras, the lack of a microSD card slot for more storage, the limited battery life when streaming HD video & playing graphic-intensive video games, & the lack of a stylus pen, etc., all combine to take off 2 stars. There are just too many other great tablets out there with better hardware at the same or lower price pt. for this tablet to be a serious contender. Perhaps later this summer, we’ll buy the Charger Speaker Dock to try & gain a better perspective of this tablet’s full potential as a 2-in-1 device with smart home hub capabilities.
| Release date | 20 Jun 23 |
Google Pixel Tablet 128GB With Charging Speaker Dock (Porcelain)
The power and speed of Google Tensor G2. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet with the Google Tensor G2 chip built in. It features Google smarts and enables fast and smooth streaming, high-quality video calls, accurate voice typing, efficient multitasking and more. Home is where the dock is. The Pixel Tablet's unique speaker dock keeps it charged and ready, 24/7. And it doubles as a speaker for high quality, room-filling music.[ 1] The only tablet with Chromecast built in. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet that comes with Chromecast. So you can cast music and videos from your phone to your docked tablet with just a few taps.[ 1] Quick and easy smart home controls. The Pixel Tablet gives you quick access to smart home controls and actions.[ 6] It's an easy way to view, control and make adjustments to the devices in your home, all without unlocking your tablet.[ 3] Just say 'Hey Google' for hands-free help at home. Google Assistant is standing by to give you hands-free help. Just say things like “Hey Google, turn on the lights” or “Hey Google, turn up the music”.[ 6] Home is where Hub Mode is. With Hub Mode, you get the best features of a smart display when your tablet is locked and docked – like a digital photo frame, smart home controls and hands-free help from Google Assistant.[ 6] The perfect setup for video calls and streaming. Simply dock the tablet for stationary work and play. It's the ideal setup for Google Meet calls and binge-watching your favourite TV shows. See your photos come to life. View your pics on the Pixel Tablet's immersive screen. A simpler way to share. With Nearby Share, you can quickly and securely share photos, videos, contacts, links, and more between your Pixel Tablet and nearby Android phones and Chromebooks.[ 8] Fix photos from other devices. Easily remove distractions in the background of your pictures with Magic Eraser in Google Photos. Or change the colour and brightness so that an object blends right in.[ 9] Manage your home more easily with the redesigned Google Home app. Bring your compatible lights and cameras together in the Google Home app – new and improved for a more personalised, organised view.[ 10] [1]Subscriptions may be required for certain content. [3]Requires compatible smart home devices (sold separately). [4]Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 11 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Subscriptions may be required. [5]Battery testing conducted in California in early 2023 on pre-production hardware and software. Video content was streamed via the YouTube app at 1080p resolution. Tablet settings were the default display settings except for 82% brightness, adaptive brightness off and Ambient EQ off. Battery life depends upon many factors and the use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. [6]Home control features require compatible smart devices (sold separately). [7]Requires Google Home app. [8]Requires compatible phones running on Android 6.0 or newer or Chromebooks running on ChromeOS 91 or newer. [9]Requires Google Photos app. May not work on all image elements. [10]Requires Google Home app and compatible smart home devices (sold separately).
The power and speed of Google Tensor G2. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet with the Google Tensor G2 chip built in. It features Google smarts and enables fast and smooth streaming, high-quality video calls, accurate voice typing, efficient multitasking and more. Home is where the dock is. The Pixel Tablet's unique speaker dock keeps it charged and ready, 24/7. And it doubles as a speaker for high quality, room-filling music.[ 1] The only tablet with Chromecast built in. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet that comes with Chromecast. So you can cast music and videos from your phone to your docked tablet with just a few taps.[ 1] Quick and easy smart home controls. The Pixel Tablet gives you quick access to smart home controls and actions.[ 6] It's an easy way to view, control and make adjustments to the devices in your home, all without unlocking your tablet.[ 3] Just say 'Hey Google' for hands-free help at home. Google Assistant is standing by to give you hands-free help. Just say things like “Hey Google, turn on the lights” or “Hey Google, turn up the music”.[ 6] Home is where Hub Mode is. With Hub Mode, you get the best features of a smart display when your tablet is locked and docked – like a digital photo frame, smart home controls and hands-free help from Google Assistant.[ 6] The perfect setup for video calls and streaming. Simply dock the tablet for stationary work and play. It's the ideal setup for Google Meet calls and binge-watching your favourite TV shows. See your photos come to life. View your pics on the Pixel Tablet's immersive screen. A simpler way to share. With Nearby Share, you can quickly and securely share photos, videos, contacts, links, and more between your Pixel Tablet and nearby Android phones and Chromebooks.[ 8] Fix photos from other devices. Easily remove distractions in the background of your pictures with Magic Eraser in Google Photos. Or change the colour and brightness so that an object blends right in.[ 9] Manage your home more easily with the redesigned Google Home app. Bring your compatible lights and cameras together in the Google Home app – new and improved for a more personalised, organised view.[ 10] [1]Subscriptions may be required for certain content. [3]Requires compatible smart home devices (sold separately). [4]Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 11 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Subscriptions may be required. [5]Battery testing conducted in California in early 2023 on pre-production hardware and software. Video content was streamed via the YouTube app at 1080p resolution. Tablet settings were the default display settings except for 82% brightness, adaptive brightness off and Ambient EQ off. Battery life depends upon many factors and the use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. [6]Home control features require compatible smart devices (sold separately). [7]Requires Google Home app. [8]Requires compatible phones running on Android 6.0 or newer or Chromebooks running on ChromeOS 91 or newer. [9]Requires Google Photos app. May not work on all image elements. [10]Requires Google Home app and compatible smart home devices (sold separately).
The power and speed of Google Tensor G2. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet with the Google Tensor G2 chip built in. It features Google smarts and enables fast and smooth streaming, high-quality video calls, accurate voice typing, efficient multitasking and more. Home is where the dock is. The Pixel Tablet's unique speaker dock keeps it charged and ready, 24/7. And it doubles as a speaker for high quality, room-filling music.[ 1] The only tablet with Chromecast built in. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet that comes with Chromecast. So you can cast music and videos from your phone to your docked tablet with just a few taps.[ 1] Quick and easy smart home controls. The Pixel Tablet gives you quick access to smart home controls and actions.[ 6] It's an easy way to view, control and make adjustments to the devices in your home, all without unlocking your tablet.[ 3] Just say 'Hey Google' for hands-free help at home. Google Assistant is standing by to give you hands-free help. Just say things like “Hey Google, turn on the lights” or “Hey Google, turn up the music”.[ 6] Home is where Hub Mode is. With Hub Mode, you get the best features of a smart display when your tablet is locked and docked – like a digital photo frame, smart home controls and hands-free help from Google Assistant.[ 6] The perfect setup for video calls and streaming. Simply dock the tablet for stationary work and play. It's the ideal setup for Google Meet calls and binge-watching your favourite TV shows. See your photos come to life. View your pics on the Pixel Tablet's immersive screen. A simpler way to share. With Nearby Share, you can quickly and securely share photos, videos, contacts, links, and more between your Pixel Tablet and nearby Android phones and Chromebooks.[ 8] Fix photos from other devices. Easily remove distractions in the background of your pictures with Magic Eraser in Google Photos. Or change the colour and brightness so that an object blends right in.[ 9] Manage your home more easily with the redesigned Google Home app. Bring your compatible lights and cameras together in the Google Home app – new and improved for a more personalised, organised view.[ 10] [1]Subscriptions may be required for certain content. [3]Requires compatible smart home devices (sold separately). [4]Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 11 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Subscriptions may be required. [5]Battery testing conducted in California in early 2023 on pre-production hardware and software. Video content was streamed via the YouTube app at 1080p resolution. Tablet settings were the default display settings except for 82% brightness, adaptive brightness off and Ambient EQ off. Battery life depends upon many factors and the use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. [6]Home control features require compatible smart devices (sold separately). [7]Requires Google Home app. [8]Requires compatible phones running on Android 6.0 or newer or Chromebooks running on ChromeOS 91 or newer. [9]Requires Google Photos app. May not work on all image elements. [10]Requires Google Home app and compatible smart home devices (sold separately).
The power and speed of Google Tensor G2. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet with the Google Tensor G2 chip built in. It features Google smarts and enables fast and smooth streaming, high-quality video calls, accurate voice typing, efficient multitasking and more. Home is where the dock is. The Pixel Tablet's unique speaker dock keeps it charged and ready, 24/7. And it doubles as a speaker for high quality, room-filling music.[ 1] The only tablet with Chromecast built in. The Pixel Tablet is the first tablet that comes with Chromecast. So you can cast music and videos from your phone to your docked tablet with just a few taps.[ 1] Quick and easy smart home controls. The Pixel Tablet gives you quick access to smart home controls and actions.[ 6] It's an easy way to view, control and make adjustments to the devices in your home, all without unlocking your tablet.[ 3] Just say 'Hey Google' for hands-free help at home. Google Assistant is standing by to give you hands-free help. Just say things like “Hey Google, turn on the lights” or “Hey Google, turn up the music”.[ 6] Home is where Hub Mode is. With Hub Mode, you get the best features of a smart display when your tablet is locked and docked – like a digital photo frame, smart home controls and hands-free help from Google Assistant.[ 6] The perfect setup for video calls and streaming. Simply dock the tablet for stationary work and play. It's the ideal setup for Google Meet calls and binge-watching your favourite TV shows. See your photos come to life. View your pics on the Pixel Tablet's immersive screen. A simpler way to share. With Nearby Share, you can quickly and securely share photos, videos, contacts, links, and more between your Pixel Tablet and nearby Android phones and Chromebooks.[ 8] Fix photos from other devices. Easily remove distractions in the background of your pictures with Magic Eraser in Google Photos. Or change the colour and brightness so that an object blends right in.[ 9] Manage your home more easily with the redesigned Google Home app. Bring your compatible lights and cameras together in the Google Home app – new and improved for a more personalised, organised view.[ 10] [1]Subscriptions may be required for certain content. [3]Requires compatible smart home devices (sold separately). [4]Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 11 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Subscriptions may be required. [5]Battery testing conducted in California in early 2023 on pre-production hardware and software. Video content was streamed via the YouTube app at 1080p resolution. Tablet settings were the default display settings except for 82% brightness, adaptive brightness off and Ambient EQ off. Battery life depends upon many factors and the use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. [6]Home control features require compatible smart devices (sold separately). [7]Requires Google Home app. [8]Requires compatible phones running on Android 6.0 or newer or Chromebooks running on ChromeOS 91 or newer. [9]Requires Google Photos app. May not work on all image elements. [10]Requires Google Home app and compatible smart home devices (sold separately).
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The lowest price for Google Pixel Tablet 128GB With Charging Speaker Dock (Porcelain) right now is $445.00 at Tristar Online, compared across 7 retailers.
The all-time low was $314.99 on 27 Feb 2026 — today's price is 41% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 2 Sept 2026.
