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I just recently came upon this thread, as I am contemplating a computer purchase. I view the Chrome devices very positively. Although they are designed to be used online, you do not have to use them on the net. Many of the apps work offline. They also have removable media storage, so there is no limit on storage space.
The pixel is not nearly as inexpensive as the other chromebooks, but it is a much different device. A touchscreen laptop will set you back $600. Most of them run closer to $1,000. However, those devices do not have as high a resolution screen. I do not think that the price is totally out of line, given the high res touch screen.
I think that Google has a buyer in mind: someone who wants to work online, and consume media through the computer. Such an individual would probably value the security of the operating system, and the high quality screen.
You only get one set of eyes and thus I value high quality screens.
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