Google Pixel C - Thoughts?

Bilbo1967 · 05-03-2017, 09:39 AM

I'm in the market for a new Android tablet and one of the ones that I am thinking of is the Google Pixel C.

It seems to have mixed reviews on-line, so I thought I'd ask here if anybody has any first hand experience of one.

I would mostly use it for leisure purposes (e-mail, internet, movies) but would also be interested to know if anybody has used one as a laptop replacement (i.e. could I use it occasionally as a work machine when travelling?).

Thanks in advance

barryem · 05-03-2017, 10:04 PM

I'd amost forgotten about the Pixel C. I rarely run into mention of it lately. I've seen a few reviews and they make the thing sound pretty good to me but the price is very high.

I recently got a 10" Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen for slightly more than half the price of the Pixel C. It's probably not nearly as fast although it seems very fast to me. I don't use it for gaming. I like to draw on it and kill time with coloring books, etc. I do play a game now and then but nothing that'll stress it. Or me!

The screen is full HD, lower density than the Pixel C but still excellent. Everything works great and it's fast. It is just Android 6.01 but I'm not sure I care. I'll be a little surprised if it doesn't eventually get 7 but only a little. There's no promise of that.

I'm not suggesting this as a replacement for the Pixel C. I'm just pointing out that there are cheaper tablets that will be just as good for the tasks you've mentioned.

I don't do any productivity things anymore, being long retired, so I can't comment on that.

Barry

stumped · 05-04-2017, 12:44 AM

read the pixel C reviews and updates. I recall there being some serious flaws, which may or may not have been addressed now.
google pixel C flaws
to get started

Bilbo1967 · 05-04-2017, 06:31 AM

Thanks both

Maybe, considering my usage, a less expensive option is worth looking at. I'll certainly do that Google search.

Alpha o · 05-05-2017, 10:09 AM

Lenovo makes tablets. Lenovo bought the Motorola name and has put out phones under Motorola.

The phones come with NO bloatware and Android. Moto has issued updates for them.
They have fairly good components.

Here's a review of tablets.
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...e-world-905504

Some here are liking the Yotaphone. There is also a Yota tablet.

I think I've read that Google has decided that Pixel is the last of the line. No more phones or tablets.

Samsung does have nice gadgets, but all the extra stuff is a pain.

Bilbo1967 · 05-08-2017, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha o

Lenovo makes tablets. Lenovo bought the Motorola name and has put out phones under Motorola.

The phones come with NO bloatware and Android. Moto has issued updates for them.
They have fairly good components.

Here's a review of tablets.
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...e-world-905504

Some here are liking the Yotaphone. There is also a Yota tablet.

I think I've read that Google has decided that Pixel is the last of the line. No more phones or tablets.

Samsung does have nice gadgets, but all the extra stuff is a pain.

Thanks. I hadn't even thought of some of those!

05-03-2017, 09:39 AM	#1
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Google Pixel C - Thoughts? I'm in the market for a new Android tablet and one of the ones that I am thinking of is the Google Pixel C. It seems to have mixed reviews on-line, so I thought I'd ask here if anybody has any first hand experience of one. I would mostly use it for leisure purposes (e-mail, internet, movies) but would also be interested to know if anybody has used one as a laptop replacement (i.e. could I use it occasionally as a work machine when travelling?). Thanks in advance

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barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I'd amost forgotten about the Pixel C. I rarely run into mention of it lately. I've seen a few reviews and they make the thing sound pretty good to me but the price is very high. I recently got a 10" Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen for slightly more than half the price of the Pixel C. It's probably not nearly as fast although it seems very fast to me. I don't use it for gaming. I like to draw on it and kill time with coloring books, etc. I do play a game now and then but nothing that'll stress it. Or me! The screen is full HD, lower density than the Pixel C but still excellent. Everything works great and it's fast. It is just Android 6.01 but I'm not sure I care. I'll be a little surprised if it doesn't eventually get 7 but only a little. There's no promise of that. I'm not suggesting this as a replacement for the Pixel C. I'm just pointing out that there are cheaper tablets that will be just as good for the tasks you've mentioned. I don't do any productivity things anymore, being long retired, so I can't comment on that. Barry

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stumped Wizard Posts: 3,305 Karma: 10259306 Join Date: May 2016 Device: kobo forma, Kobo Libra, Huawei media Tab, fire HD10, PW3 HDX8.9,	read the pixel C reviews and updates. I recall there being some serious flaws, which may or may not have been addressed now. google pixel C flaws to get started

05-04-2017, 06:31 AM	#4
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Thanks both Maybe, considering my usage, a less expensive option is worth looking at. I'll certainly do that Google search.

05-05-2017, 10:09 AM	#5
Alpha o Addict Posts: 282 Karma: 2603524 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Onyx Boox Darwin, inkBOOK Obsidian	Lenovo makes tablets. Lenovo bought the Motorola name and has put out phones under Motorola. The phones come with NO bloatware and Android. Moto has issued updates for them. They have fairly good components. Here's a review of tablets. http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...e-world-905504 Some here are liking the Yotaphone. There is also a Yota tablet. I think I've read that Google has decided that Pixel is the last of the line. No more phones or tablets. Samsung does have nice gadgets, but all the extra stuff is a pain.

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