Google Pixel C
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CPU: Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
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RAM: 8GB
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Storage: 128GB/256GB
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Display: 10.95 inches, 347.7 cm2
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Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm
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OS: Android 13
Introduction
In the fast-paced world of technology, Google is constantly at the forefront of innovation. Their entry into the tablet market with the Google Pixel C was a testament to their commitment to creating high-quality, versatile devices. Released in December 2015, the Google Pixel C was a powerful Android tablet. That aimed to redefine the tablet experience. Let’s take a closer look at this remarkable device and see how it has fared in the years since its release
Design and build
The first thing that strikes you about the Google Pixel C is its premium design and build quality. Google has taken a page from its successful Chromebook Pixel line and applied a similar. Sleek and aluminum construction to the Pixel C The result is a tablet that feels solid and feels luxurious
The 10.2-inch display boasts a resolution of 2560 x 1800 pixels, making it incredibly sharp and vibrant. The display is crisp, bright and color-accurate. Making it ideal for tasks such as web browsing, media consumption and productivity.
Keyboard attachment
One of the standout features of the Pixel C was its optional keyboard attachment. Google marketed it as a tablet designed for productivity. And the keyboard attachment played an important role in achieving that goal. It magnetically connects to the tablet, instantly transforming it into a 2-in-1 device. The keyboard has well-spaced keys and an adjustable hinge. That allows users to position the tablet at different angles.
The Pixel C keyboard attachment was a game-changer for those who wanted to work on their tablets. It made typing emails, editing documents and multitasking a breeze. And was definitely a significant selling point for the device.
performance
Under the hood, the Pixel C was powered by an NVIDIA Tegra X1 chipset and 3GB of RAM. Which was quite a powerful combination for its time. It handles everyday tasks from web browsing to multimedia consumption with ease. More demanding tasks like gaming and light photo editing were handled efficiently.
Pure Android experience was another highlight, with Google constantly providing timely updates. This not only ensured that the Pixel C was protected but also meant that it would remain snappy and responsive throughout its life.
imperfection
While the Google Pixel C had many virtues, it was not without its flaws. A major limitation was the reliance on Android as an operating system. At the time of release, Android was not optimized for large-screen productivity as well as platforms like Windows or iOS. As a result, the Pixel C has struggled to fully replace a laptop for some users, especially those with productivity needs.
Additionally, the high price tag, especially when combined with the keyboard attachment, makes it an expensive investment compared to some of its competitors.
legacy
The Google Pixel C was a remarkable device that showcased Google’s commitment to hardware design and innovation. While it didn’t achieve the level of mainstream success that some other Google products have, it served as a stepping stone for the company’s future hardware efforts.
Earlier, the Pixel C was a precursor to the Google Pixelbook and Pixel Slate, which continued to explore the concept of Android-based productivity tablets with keyboard attachments. Google has learned from the Pixel C’s strengths and weaknesses, refining its approach in subsequent iterations.
Conclusion
The Google Pixel C was an ambitious attempt to blend the productivity of a laptop with the portability of a tablet. Its premium design, sharp display, and optional keyboard attachment make it an attractive option for those looking for a versatile and stylish device. Although it had some limitations in terms of software and price, the Pixel C’s legacy lives on in Google’s latest 2-in-1 devices. It serves as a testament to Google’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of consumer electronics.
Specs
General
| Device Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16.7M colors |
| Model | Google Pixel Tablet |
| Announced | 10 May, 2023 |
| Released | 20 June, 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Price | 32500 |
Design
| Type <strong>Design Type</strong> called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. | Bar |
| Dimensions | 258 x 169 x 8.1 mm (10.16 x 6.65 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 493 g (1.09 lb) |
| Protection |
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| Colors |
Porcelain, Hazel & Rose |
Network
| 2G Network |
N/A |
| SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | No |
Display
| Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16.7M colors |
| Size | 10.95 inches, 347.7 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| Pixel Density <strong>Pixel Density (PPI)</strong> is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 276 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Features |
79.7% screen & body ratio - HDR10 - 90Hz refresh rate |
Media
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes - Stereo Speakers (4 Speakers) |
Camera
| Primary <strong>Camera</strong> is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm |
| Image | 3264 x 2448 Pixels |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Features |
Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Support skin beautification photos, document shooting, HDR, filters, watermarks, time-lapse photography |
| Flash <strong>Flash Light => </strong> There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Yes |
| Secondary | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm |
Software
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 13 |
| Facebook <strong>Facebook</strong> is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages. | |
| Youtube <strong>Youtube</strong> is a popular free video-sharing website, Youtube is the largest video sharing site in the world, Millions of users around the world have created accounts on the site that allow them to upload videos that anyone can watch. |
Hardware
| Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-G710 MP7 - 64 bit |
| RAM (Memory) <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage <strong>Internal Storage</strong> is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 128GB/256GB |
| Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
| Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared <strong>Infrared</strong> connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | |
| Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen 1), magnetic connector |
| GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | No |
| NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| HDMI <strong>HDMI</strong> (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. |
Data
| GPRS <strong>GPRS</strong> (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| EDGE <strong>EDGE</strong> (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. |
Messaging
| SMS <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks. | Yes |
| MMS <strong>MMS</strong> (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol. |
Battery
| Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 27 Wh |
| Placement | Up to 3 hours with Fast charging - Power Delivery 3.0 |
