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Review on Google Pixel 12 3 Inch Tablet Aspect by Brent Porter

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Exactly what I was looking for!

I've been using Chrome OS on a variety of devices for years and have watched it keep adding more and more features. I recently had a Pixelbook and it was fantastic, but I've always missed using it as a tablet (which I often do). When the tablet was announced it seemed like the perfect device for me so I ordered it and it met my expectations. I would say that 80-90% of the time I use a tablet I use it in a tablet. Mode. I've read a lot of complaints about Chrome OS and tablet mode, but I really like it. Almost every Android app I use works great, and the Chrome OS tablet UI feels very intuitive and works really well for me. Using it as a laptop, I agree with some of the reviews I've seen about the Pixel Slate keyboard that I ordered with mine. There are definitely improvements that could be made, but as long as the keyboard is used on a flat surface it performs very well and is very comfortable to type on. There's definitely some "jiggling" when typing on the keyboard on your lap, but it works quite well with a little patience. Luckily for me, typing with the keyboard on my lap isn't that important since I'm almost always in tablet mode every time I use the Slate on the couch, but I can see how that works for some problem can be. The best choice for people who care would be the Brydge G-Type Keyboard for Slate. I've used it and it's perfect for typing with the tablet on my lap. The tablet is a great device that, like all Chrome OS devices, only gets better with time. I am very happy with my purchase.

Pros
  • Not cheap but decent
Cons
  • You could have gone for a newer model