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Hi. Im in the Army and found out Im going to Afghanistan soon. I am looking for an android tablet/hybrid (not looking for a Surface) to hold me over until I we get things set up and I can have my wife ship my gaming laptop over (which is why i dont want a Surface, as I already have a windows device). what I need it to do: read comics, read ebooks, watch videos (by that I mean mostly 1080p 10bit x265 HEVC videos), play games, and skype. ok, the comics, ebooks, and skype dont need much hardware for that, but the videos and games need a good processor. So far I've read the wifi sucks...and other say that the wifi doesnt suck, that it has issues playing games and others say there isnt an issue playing games, etc. Can someone give me their opinion on if this would meet all my needs. Thanks for your help.
howdy, this would meet all your needs, wifi only has issues if you are at a distance from access point and seems to only affect in higher bandwidth internet connections. (hasnt had any effect on mine but im less then 30 meters from AP with adsl connection).
the screen ratio is really good for reading comic etc, wide screen movies have bars but most tablets do this, these days
performance wise this is still the strongest android tablet on the market, will run everything no problem
battery life is pretty good on this tablet too easy get 11 hours screen time over a 3-5 day period on a single charge.
ive said this before but i have owned every major android tablet release from nexus 7 onward and normally get disappointed and sell after a few months but the pixel c really has given me no regrets and would highly recommend it
Thanks for your response. I do like 4:3 ratio-type tablets better than wide-screen for books and comics. I doubt where I'm going there'll be high bandwidth Internet anyway. Lol
Ive had zero issues with mone from the beginning so i dont really know how much i can add. The screen is great and battery life is superb. Its done everything ive wanted.
I bought one and it's to be delivered tomorrow. I'm coming from a Nexus 9, which I really like, but wanted a change. If for some reason the Pixel C is not what you were looking for, the Nexus 9 is a really good device that will easily do what you seem to want to do with a tablet, plus they've really come down in price lately.
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I bought one and it's to be delivered tomorrow. I'm coming from a Nexus 9, which I really like, but wanted a change. If for some reason the Pixel C is not what you were looking for, the Nexus 9 is a really good device that will easily do what you seem to want to do with a tablet, plus they've really come down in price lately.
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I actually was looking at the Nexus 9 with its keyboard as a 2nd option. saw them for decent prices on Amazon. but, im pretty sure im gonna get the Pixel now since it is new and hoping that Google keeps improving it with updates.
It's a great device, get it.
In my opinion, it's a device that's not ready for prime time. There are issues or have been issues with almost every facet of this tablet from build quality to touchscreen issues to display quality to keyboard support and still currently major wifi issues. One of the reasons I cannot recommend the device. For now, the best android tablet is the tab s2 9.7 inch, you get the 4:3 display, a super amoled screen which makes reading easier. A stable device with fast wifi speeds and one of the lightest tablets out there. For extended all day battery life, keep the display brightness on 40 to 50% and all battery life concerns are solved. You will get all day battery life with this setting. There is also microsd card support if you want added memory.
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I think the no BS answer is that you are rolling the dice. If it works for you, it's an excellent device, although the keyboard is (still) a little glitchy. If it doesn't, you'll be in Afghanistan coping with a device giving you stupid problems. Have a good backup system.
Since I just applied another software update a few minutes ago (March 1 security patch), I will add that the reason I rolled the dice on the Pixel C was exactly that -- the promise of future software updates and the hope that the initial glitches that have been plaguing some people would eventually be fixed. I just read an Anandtech article saying that the Feb update fixed many of the touchscreen issues they were having, which is good news.
on 5Ghz wifi, and no problems. Wifi range is predominately determined by the Wifi router, not the Wifi device...
I really like the Pixel C. However it's the wrong size/format for single handed traditional tablet use. But it sounds like you have already decided to get it with the keyboard, so thats not an issue.
The hardware build quality is amazing, I think you will be pleased with it. make sure to get the latest OTAs it makes a huge difference to the device.
Bought in Dec with the keyboard or whenever it came out and ended up sending it back. It didn't seem ready for prime time. Laggy and stuttery screen pick up.
Excellent build quality for both the tab and the keyboard.
Just purchased with the discount and updated to the latest 6.01 and its great. Very responsive so far, with none of the initial issues. Never had wifi issues but am not far from the router, so likely why.
Didn't get the keyboard this time as overall the two together it was quite heavy, it had no backlit keys and disconnecting from the tab always made me feel like I was going to scratch the screen. Likely wouldn't of happened but didn't feel right. As well as I didn't think it was worth the £120.
@jeebugorn - Not sure if you ever got it, but perhaps also consider Remix OS running on your Pixel C.
Here are the download links and the tutorial on how to flash:
Pixel C: http://www.jide.com/remixos/devices/pixelc
Nexus 9: http://www.jide.com/remixos/devices/nexus9
Tutorial on how to flash onto your device:
https://jide.zendesk.com/knowledge/a...rand_id=449827
Thanks!
I really, really like the Pixel C. I like it so much that I hope my 4th one works. The first one died after one day. The second one died after several months. The third one died after one hour.
I've been debating whether I should actually keep the next replacement when it arrives or sell it while it's still sealed in the box and get something else.
I don't mean to hate on the product or on Google. There must be a large majority of people who just get them and use them without any big issues.
If it doesn't die it's a terrific device. Despite my exasperating experience I'm still going to give it one more go because I don't know of a better tablet I'd get instead.
Mine works fine, but I mostly use it to read comics, so my main concern was the screen - and for an LCD it is amazing. I'd love to upgrade to a tablet with AMOLED display in the future. One thing I have noticed though is that it is strangely sluggish - my Note 4 (having almost the same resolution and older SoC) seems much, much faster. I don't know, maybe WiFi is the reason? But it seems to be doing OK.
The keyboard is quite bad though, I end up using a Logitech bluetooth keyboard instead most of the times.
I have owned my Tab S 10.4 since launch but its getting slow and android 5.02 update isn't great making it laggy.
So last week I bought an ASUS Zenpad 3s 10 which was a fantastic screen etc but the wifi connection is poor. So its been returned.
I noticed yesterday that the Pixel C has £100 off. Is it a great buy, or is something else expected imminently from Google hence the discount?
I've been holding off for the Tab s3 but that seems to be a way off.
thanks loads
You will be blown away
I have both the tab s2 and pixel c. I kinda prefer the tab s2. More vivid screen and sd card support and semi up to date. The c is more premium feeling but wifi is quite weak too due to its all alu construction.
I also had the tab s2 and pixel c. Pixel c is better.
Samsung has more of a vivid screen but the pixel c is sharper and more natural
Pixel c is a lot more powerful. Way better graphics and CPU
It's heavier but a lot more premium feel. The tab s2 feels a bit like a stick I had one for a year and it warped.
Software is much smoother and better on the pixel c
You will always get updates on pixel c. Already on 7.1.1
Who knows when or if the tab s2 will get nougat
Sound is better on the pixel c too
Oh and the keyboard is awesome if you ever get one
The tab s2 is a very good tablet no doubt but the pixel c is much better
I got the Pixel C after my tab s was stolen, it's a worthy upgrade in every sense.
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I got the Pixel C after my tab s was stolen, it's a worthy upgrade in every sense.
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How's the wifi after the latest updates? Has it improved?
My home and work wifi routers are strong and fast, so I'm not expecting much of a problem. I've just been reading a lot of complaining about the Pixel C's wifi...
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How's the wifi after the latest updates? Has it improved?
My home and work wifi routers are strong and fast, so I'm not expecting much of a problem. I've just been reading a lot of complaining about the Pixel C's wifi...
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I've never really had an issue with it because I've always been relatively close to an access point. The thing is that various people have been having screen issues (I started a thread where half my screen froze and I had to RMA it, about a month or two later at least ten other people reported the same thing, even on replacements. The volume down button on my replacement died after about two months).
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I've never really had an issue with it because I've always been relatively close to an access point. The thing is that various people have been having screen issues (I started a thread where half my screen froze and I had to RMA it, about a month or two later at least ten other people reported the same thing, even on replacements. The volume down button on my replacement died after about two months).
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Thanks, man.
I just pulled the trigger and bought one from the Google Play store for $499 64gig.
The play store will be easier to RMA if needed and so will unlocking and rooting. Also Android versions updates will be quick for the time being...
I realise there's little dev support, but just having it rooted with a custom kernel and possibly running xposed, I should be good to go.
Thanks for your input.
No problem buddy. It's a great tablet when it doesn't screw up haha I use mine daily since I got it last year.
I want a pixel C, but I don't want to pay that much for a tablet released in 2015. Looking forward to the next Google tablet.
It's worth the upgrade
Definitely worth it, 3 months and 0 issue with mine so far. I find WiFi seems only problematic with cheap router and crowded WiFi channel. I use a Asus ac5300 and never had a single connection problem and mind you I have a crowded WiFi neighborhood.
The battery life is phenomenal, if you use the magnetic keyboard be mindful I found it's really easy to scratch the screen sliding the kb, I install a screen protector just in case.
i was just thinking about googles new keyboard patent. Than i was thinking about what google has made so far. Chromebook 1,2 and the Pixel C. And i remember reading alot from everyone talking about how the Pixel C possibly was orginally being developed to run Chrome OS. I cant remember finding out why that didnt end up happening. So my prediction they will come out with a new Pixel C that runs Chrome OS. Anyone else agree? Thoughts?
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i was just thinking about googles new keyboard patent. Than i was thinking about what google has made so far. Chromebook 1,2 and the Pixel C. And i remember reading alot from everyone talking about how the Pixel C possibly was orginally being developed to run Chrome OS. I cant remember finding out why that didnt end up happening. So my prediction they will come out with a new Pixel C that runs Chrome OS. Anyone else agree? Thoughts?
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i think there is a place for a Chrome OS tablet but i'd much rather have an 8 inch Pixel C that runs Android. Chrome OS is good in a lot of ways but i still really do prefer Android. maybe the days of Android tablets are gone and i'll just have to accept Chrome OS to fill that use case gap.....
Ya I agree. I prefer Android too. Although with chrome 53+ makes a great case for where its heading. A "blend" of the two. I'm so curious to see what they have planned. If anything at all. I have two Pixel C's, two Pixel XL's and a new Acer 14 with the i5 and 8gigs of RAM and I love them all!
I ordered a Pixel C two days ago, before the leaks showed up. Love the Google design language its infintely more appealing than anything Apple has come up with in the last couple of years. Thinking about return the Pixel C. Why do you guys prefer Android over Chrome OS. I had access to a Chromebook for a couple of hours about a year ago but I don't remember it too be much different from Android?
This was just leaked. I have a Pixel C and use it like once a month Android tablets are useless it's just a big Pixel phone it has no "Tablet" features that make it more justifiable.. And pricing of this is just DOA..
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...id-99-pixelbook-pen-will-start-1199-top-1749/
First it was speculated to come with chrome OS (at one point it was found to have been originally planned for it), then the thing was sent out with bugs (I had the random reboot and now severe lag) that were promised to be fixed by software and never were.
NOW I read were not even getting Android P even thought the tablet is more than capable in handling it.
I have to be honest Im SEVERELY disappointed in googles newest devices. The Nexus and Nexus S were solid, the nexus 5 was a miracle, the 5x was a slight taper down with the bootloop issue but google made sure to take care of a lot of those people. Now my pixel 2 already had the mic bug, was replaced and now has the loose USB C issue and will have to be swapped again. On top of that the pixel c was being sold new about 3 or 4 months ago and now google is basically telling those people "hey guess what you bought something were not supporting!"
Honestly this was a pretty pricey tablet but between the random rebooting and atrocious lag that never got nor will apparently ever be fixed, I for one am completely disenchanted with googles devices. I see the watch may be coming out in fall but I dont know if I can bring myself to even be curious about it.
How do you guys feel about the tablet? Do you have any of the issues? Do you plan on buying another from them?
I don't own this device (yet) but having only every used Nexus tabs (and I have used them all) and hearing about Pixel devices, google needs to either A: reform their in house hardware development system (fire and hire designers, get more people to scrutinize design, better manufactures, etc.) or B: Scrap in house hardware design and go back to other OEM's and re-open the Nexus program, preferably with Samsung and HTC, because let's be honest, the best Nexus devices were made by them hands down. LG Nexus 5 is the ONLY exception and even then the Galaxy Nexus was better. I know option A would cost A LOT, but that extra cha ching is just an investment really. Better hardware sells better and builds more confidence in your brand, which is pretty much non-existent in the Pixel Line up. Case and point it sucks that you are having these issues, and reccomend you sell your Pixel C for a good Nexus 9 or Nexus 10 if you don't mind leeping back down to android 6.0.1 (or staying at 7.1/8.1 if you don't mind a lack of camera or flash)
I think this is the best Android tablet ever built, even if it is a couple years old now.
Great build quality, great screen quality and dimensions, fast and great battery life.
Nvidia X1 is also the best chip ever produced by the company: great Gpu (as K1) but this time also solid CPU.
It is perfectly enjoyable even stock.
I had no reboot or lag or other problems here.
I am coming from Nexus 9 (previously owned also Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 2012) and Pixel C is a great improvement
I am also quite disappointed:
At least I expected that ChromeOS would be ported to the Pixel C. Reading some discussions here, the Pixel C is already fully prepared for ChromeOS. Even the bootloader seems to be a ChromeOS-Bootloader.
The next disappointment was that the Pixel C wont get an official Android P ROM. I expect that LineageOS will deliver a P ROM. We will see.
I also do not intend to buy a Google device again if I can avoid it. Because of an broken display I recognised that Google has a pretty descent support. But the devices are much overpriced, like Apple. But a Killer-Argument for me is an official Support for a custom ROM. (Because I normally intend to use my devices MUCH longer than the manufacturers intend to deliver updates.) Otherwise I would have an Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (because of the pen). So it is possible that i would by another Google device, but it is not very likely.
Hi I have a Question. I have a pixel 6 pro Verizon branded. Last month when the march security update was posted I sideloaded it because i did not see a verizon specific build. I found out later that people on verizon got the ota a week later. Is there a difference? The reason i ask is because the phone is running like crap ever since. It seems to have broken my wireless charging. And my phone only charges rapidly when plugged in. I am using the wire that came with the phone and the gooogle 30 watt charger. Before this update my phone used to charge rapidly till about 50 then it would progressivly slow down until it was at a trickle and it never really charged past 75 or 80 wired or wireless. Except if i used a non usbpd charger then it would charge all the way if i let it. And that was with no alarms set and i do not use the digital wellbeing at all. And i liked it that way. I used to use a chargie but there was no need for it on the p6. My wifes p6 non verizon has the same issue and I allso sideloaded her march update. I factory reset my phone last night. One other thing i want to mention. My platform tools were from 2021 i think version 30 or something so they were old. I updated them today and sideloaded the april update. It is a little to early to tell but it seems like it is still not charging wirelessly.
Can anyone give me any insight about this? And should i leave my wifes p6 and wait for Verizon to send out the ota? And I will not sideload the next update and see if it gets any better maybe. For the record i have never had any issues with sideloading before
I would recommend you do clean flash your P6Pro Verizon version in case of unpredictable thing happening.
How do I clean. Flash it? The bootloader is locked. I can only side load. I did a factory reset and then side loaded the April update. It doesn't seem like there is anything different. I don't see an specific Verizon build.
it seems like Verizon has got an issue with the pixel 6 series. All the other pixel models including the 7 have gotten their updates for April. I think that i messed up my pixel 6 pro by sideloading the march and April update. The battery life is horrendous now. I have to charge my phone all the way to get through an 8 hour shift at work. And I dont even really use my phone while im at work. I used to charge to 80 and get through the shift just fine with some battery to spare.
I am now considering getting the 7 pro because it seems to have better support and the modem is supposedly better too.