Pixel C
{{Short description|2015 Android tablet computer by Google}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Pixel C
| logo =
| image = Pixel C.png
| caption = Google Pixel C with keyboard running LineageOS
| aka = Dragon (Board) or Smaug (Bootloader)
| developer = Google
| manufacturer = Quanta, Foxconn (as contract manufacturers)
| family = Google Pixel
| type = Tablet computer
| generation =
| releasedate = December 8, 2015
| lifespan =
| price = 32 GB: US$499
64 GB: US$599
Pixel C Keyboard: US$149
| discontinued = December 28, 2017
| unitssold =
| unitsshipped =
| os = Original: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"
Current: Android 8.1 "Oreo" (without Treble)[http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/26/phones-updated-support-project-treble-continuously-updated/ Here are all the phones updated to support Project Treble]
| power = Internal rechargeable non-removable lithium-ion {{nowrap|3.8 V 34.2 W·h (9,000}} mA·h) battery
| soc = Nvidia Tegra X1
| cpu = Quad-core 1.9 GHz 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57
| memory = 3 GB LPDDR4 RAM + 1 GB VRAM
| storage = 32 or 64 GB flash memory
| display = {{convert|10.2|in|mm|abbr=on}} 1:{{radic|2}} (64:45) aspect ratio, 308 ppi pixel density 2560x1800 px backlit LTPS IPS LCD
| graphics = 256-core Maxwell, 16M colors
| sound = Dual side-facing speakers
| input = Multi-touch screen, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, quad microphone
| controllers =
| camera = Rear: 8 MP
Front: 2 MP
| touchpad =
| connectivity = 3.5 mm combo headphone/microphone jack, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-band) (2x2 MIMO), USB-C 3.1
| service = Google Play
| dimensions = {{convert|242|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} (h)
{{convert|179|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} (w)
{{convert|7|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} (d)
| weight = {{convert|517|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| topgame =
| compatibility =
| predecessor = Nexus 9
| successor = Google Pixel Slate
| website = {{URL|https://store.google.com/product/pixel_c}}
}}
The Pixel C is a 10.2-inch (260 mm) Android tablet developed and marketed by Google. The device was unveiled during a media event on September 29, 2015. On October 9, 2018, it was succeeded by the Pixel Slate.{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/28/google-retires-the-pixel-c-tablet-as-it-shifts-focus-to-the-pixelbook/|title=Google retires the Pixel C tablet as it shifts focus to the Pixelbook|last=Heater|first=Brian|work=TechCrunch|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en}}
Specifications
= Hardware =
The Pixel C is powered by the Nvidia Tegra X1 quad-core{{Cite web |last=Choi |first=Brian |date=2017-07-20 |title=Tegra X1: The Powerful Processor Behind SHIELD |url=https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2017/07/20/shield-tegra-x1-processor/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=NVIDIA Blog |language=en-US}} system-on-a-chip. It features 3 GB of RAM and models are available with 32 GB and 64 GB of storage. The Pixel C features a {{convert|10.2|in|mm}} 2560×1800 resolution IPS panel with a pixel density of 308 ppi.
An optional keyboard accessory is available for the Pixel C. The tablet can attach to the keyboard magnetically via a hinge (to use as a laplet), or the keyboard can be attached to the front or back of the tablet for storage. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth and is battery powered; when the keyboard is snapped to the front of the tablet, it can be charged inductively by the tablet.{{cite web|title=Google unveils Android-based Pixel C tablet|url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/29/9415607/google-pixel-c-tablet-android-marshmallow|website=The Verge|date=29 September 2015 |publisher=Vox Media|access-date=29 September 2015}}
The rear camera has eight megapixels and the front camera two. Both can record video at Full HD (1080p) resolution.{{Cite web |date= |title=Pixel C specifications |url=https://support.google.com/pixel/answer/6328677?hl=en |access-date=2022-06-20 |website=support.google.com}}
= Software =
The Pixel C shipped with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.{{cite web|title=Google Pixel C hands-on: A well-built but clunky convertible Android tablet|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/09/google-pixel-c-hands-on-a-well-built-but-clunky-convertible-android-tablet/|website=Ars Technica|date=29 September 2015 |access-date=30 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=Google Announces The Pixel C Tablet|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/9670/hands-on-with-the-google-pixel-c|website=Anandtech|publisher=Purch, Inc.|access-date=30 September 2015}} Android 7.0 "Nougat" was released for the Pixel C, among other devices, on August 22.{{cite web |first=Sameer |last=Samat |title=Android 7.0 Nougat: a more powerful OS, made for you |url=https://blog.google/products/android/android-70-nougat-more-powerful-os-made/ |website=The Keyword Google Blog |publisher=Google |date=August 22, 2016 |access-date=February 27, 2017}} Google released Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Pixel C (among other devices) in December 2016.{{cite web|last1=Haselton|first1=Todd|title=Android 7.1.1 for Pixel and Nexus out now, adds new features|url=https://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/05/android-7-1-1-for-pixel-and-nexus-out-now-adds-new-features/|website=TechnoBuffalo|publisher=TechnoBuffalo LLC|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010210813/https://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/05/android-7-1-1-for-pixel-and-nexus-out-now-adds-new-features/|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Li|first1=Abner|title=Android 7.1.1 rolling out to Nexus, Pixel devices w/ new Moves and December security patch|url=https://9to5google.com/2016/12/05/android-7-1-1-update-ota-nexus-pixel-december/|website=9to5Google|access-date=21 June 2017}}
Android 7.1.2 was released in March 2017; it added the Pixel Launcher and System UI, as well as a redesigned recent apps menu with a new grid-based layout.{{cite web |first=Ron |last=Amadeo |title=Android 7.1.2 leaves beta, arrives on Pixel and Nexus devices |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/04/android-7-1-2-leaves-beta-arrives-on-pixel-and-nexus-devices/ |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |date=April 4, 2017 |access-date=April 9, 2017}}{{cite web |first=Derek |last=Walter |title=Android device updates: Android 7.1.2 arrives for Pixel and Nexus devices |url=http://www.greenbot.com/article/3188274/android/android-device-updates-android-712-arrives-for-pixel-and-nexus-devices.html |website=Greenbot |publisher=International Data Group |date=April 7, 2017 |access-date=April 9, 2017 |archive-date=October 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019162826/https://www.greenbot.com/article/3188274/android/android-device-updates-android-712-arrives-for-pixel-and-nexus-devices.html |url-status=dead }} However, the Pixel Launcher that the Pixel C runs is reportedly separate from the launcher the Pixel phones run,{{cite web|last1=Gao|first1=Richard|title=Google has only sold about one million Pixel devices, according to Pixel Launcher download figures from the Play Store|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/06/13/google-sold-one-million-pixel-devices-according-pixel-launcher-download-figures-play-store/|website=Android Police|date=13 June 2017 |publisher=Illogical Robot LLC|access-date=21 June 2017}} even though they are visually extremely similar, if not identical.
Google released Android 8.0 Oreo (without the Treble feature for device independent system updates) for the Pixel C, among other devices, in August 2017.{{cite web|last1=Whitwam|first1=Ryan|title=Android 8.0 Oreo system images are live for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel C, and Nexus Player|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/08/21/android-8-0-oreo-system-images-live-pixel-pixel-xl-nexus-5x-nexus-6p-pixel-c-nexus-player/|website=Android Police|date=21 August 2017 |publisher=Illogical Robot LLC|access-date=3 September 2017}} Android 8.1 Oreo was released for the Pixel C, as well as some other devices, on December 5, 2017.{{cite web|last1=Hager|first1=Ryne|title=Android 8.1 OTA files and factory images are now live|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/05/android-8-1-ota-files-factory-images-now-live/|website=Android Police|date=5 December 2017 |publisher=Illogical Robot LLC|access-date=13 January 2018}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://store.google.com/product/pixel_c}}
{{Android tablets}}
{{Google Pixel}}