Pixelbook Go

An anonymous Google spokesperson told Computerworld it was "very likely" that a Pixelbook 2 would launch in 2019, when Google announced that it was discontinuing tablet hardware development in June 2019, following the disappointing reception to the Pixel Slate detachable tablet/laptop.{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/20/18693399/google-abandoning-tablets-pixel-slate-failure |title=Google says it's done making tablets and cancels two unreleased products |date=June 20, 2019 |author=Welch, Chris |work=The Verge |access-date=15 March 2021}} A laptop codenamed "Atlas" during development had previously leaked as early as March 2019, and other details were gleaned by examining ChromiumOS source code. Final details, including the name and specifications, were published in September 2019, several weeks prior to the official announcement.

Internally, the new Pixelbook Go used many of the same components as the preceding Pixel Slate.{{cite news |url=https://9to5google.com/2019/09/23/exclusive-google-pixelbook-go/ |title=Exclusive: Google's next laptop is 'Pixelbook Go' w/ 13.3-inch 4K display |author=Hall, Stephen |date=September 23, 2019 |work=9 to 5 Google |access-date=15 March 2021}} The two devices were developed closely together in 2018; 'Atlas' (the eventual Pixelbook Go laptop) was to be accompanied by 'Meowth' (a convertible tablet), but due to supply chain issues, development of 'Meowth' was discontinued in favor of 'Nocturne' (which eventually became the Pixel Slate).{{cite news |url=https://9to5google.com/2019/09/24/everything-google-pixelbook-go-specs-leaks/ |title=Everything we know about the Google Pixelbook Go, codenamed 'Atlas' |author=Bradshaw, Kyle |date=September 24, 2019 |work=9 to 5 Google |access-date=15 March 2021}}

Preorders were opened the same day as the announcement, October 15, 2019, and shipments for the Pixelbook Go began on October 27.{{cite news |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/15/google-announces-pixelbook-go-available-for-pre-order-today-starting-at-649/ |title=Google announces Pixelbook Go, available for pre-order today starting at $649 |author=Kerns, Taylor |date=October 15, 2019 |work=Android Police |access-date=15 March 2021}} The top-end version with a Core i7 processor was not available to order until December 2019.{{cite news |url=https://www.androidcentral.com/4k-pixelbook-go-models-finally-available-purchase |title=4K Pixelbook Go model finally available for purchase |author=Wagoner, Ara |date=December 13, 2019 |work=Android Central |access-date=15 March 2021}} The Pixelbook Go was made available for the United Kingdom on January 15, 2020.{{cite news |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/15/google-pixelbook-go-is-now-on-sale-in-the-uk/ |title=Google Pixelbook Go now on sale in the UK |author=Scrivens, Scott |date=January 15, 2020 |work=Android Police |access-date=15 March 2021}}

The Pixelbook Go features a {{convert|13.3|inch|adj=on}} touchscreen design with an aspect ratio of 16:9; however, with a conventional clamshell hinge, the device cannot be used like a tablet, unlike its predecessor, the Pixelbook. The device also features Google Assistant with a dedicated button. It runs ChromeOS and can launch Android applications natively.{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/25/20931476/google-pixelbook-go-review-the-price-of-simplicity |title=Google Pixelbook Go review: The price of simplicity |author=Bohn, Dieter |date=October 25, 2019 |work=The Verge |access-date=15 March 2021}} The laptop uses a magnesium chassis with an exterior finished in one of two colors, which Google calls "Just Black" and "Not Pink". The bottom chassis has a ribbed structure to aid grip. There is a front-facing camera capable of recording video at 1080p, 60 frames per second.

Either of the computer's two USB-C ports may be used for charging; using the provided {{val|45|ul=W}} charger, charging for twenty minutes provides up to two hours of use. The {{val|47|u=Wh}} battery has a claimed life of 12 hours; the UHD model comes with a larger {{val|56|u=Wh}} battery.{{cite news |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/08/pixelbook-go-review/ |title=Pixelbook Go review: Google's cheap laptop is too expensive (Update: Two weeks later) |author=Kerns, Taylor |date=November 8, 2019 |work=Android Police |access-date=15 March 2021}} The Pixelbook drops support for the active stylus Pixelbook Pen.{{cite news |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/pixelbook-go-review-a-cheaper-pixelbook-does-not-come-without-compromises/ |title=Pixelbook Go review: A cheaper Pixelbook does not come without compromises |author=Palladino, Valentina |date=October 25, 2019 |work=Ars Technica |access-date=15 March 2021}}

The Pixelbook Go had generally favorable reviews; although the pricing was closer to competing computers than prior Google-branded Chromebooks,{{cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/google-announces-the-pixelbook-go-a-premium-macbook-style-chrome-os-laptop/ |title=Google announces the Pixelbook Go, a premium, MacBook-style Chrome OS laptop |author=Amadeo, Ron |date=October 15, 2019 |work=Ars Technica |access-date=15 March 2021}} some reviewers pointed out that equivalent features and specifications could be purchased from other vendors at or below the cost of a Pixelbook Go.

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