I love how you give a full disclaimer at the end of all your videos. No other reviewer I watch has anywhere close to your level of honesty and openness.
I randomly woke up and can't turn down a Mr Mobile video, so here we are. Edit: Now that I've seen the video, I've long ago waved off Chromebooks just because I've always figured it more worth it to just get a laptop with Windows. That being said, while this is expensive, there's a lot to like about the Pixelbook. Thanks for another great review!
@@patcola7335 lol. Believe it or not I actually got scared out of my wits. I just got a Pixel 4 XL, and I was using my old Samsung wireless charger. The phone ended up sliding off the charger, made all these banging sounds as it fell between the wooden frame of my bed and the mattress, and I was positive it was broken or cracked... I lucked out like hell though, and everything's fine! Edit: run on sentences are dumb
So, you have a Pixel 4 XL, believe me you're gonna be pulled to other Google made products and services. For the past couple years, I've seen plenty of people in Reddit and other social media that they first bought a pixel phone then got tempted to buy a Google home, then Google WiFi, then Pixelbook and so on. Google is playing the same game that Apple has absolutely nailed.
@@nadeemshaikh7863 I understand the feauture of the google environment but I still not understand to whom the chromebook are interested. I Had to convert an old XPS 13 to a kubuntu for reduce the coilwhine and I am using it as a chromebook basically: internet, spotify, e presentation, but god if I miss windows. as a student use the office online version sucks. professionist: nope. people that need to use this device just to browse? they can get a cheaper one.
@@peteralexander17 I have a Pixel 3a and now that the new Pixel 4 is available on AT&T i will stick with the 3a. until the 4a is released. Assuming they will continue the trend .
I'm a writer both story writing and blogging, I also own a small business and all of that can easily be done on a chromebooks especially with so many services now web based. I can even make my graphics with web services like Canvas. Wish more people understand how enjoyable a ChromeOS is to use it's highly underrated imo.
I bought the m3 model and it's a pretty good deal for the frame, keyboard, and Android/Linux functionality. I use it for just about everything now, and I thought I'd miss Windows or a full Linux distro, but it's become a steady and reliable OS with an amazing body. I highly recommend it for how it feels to hold, touch, and type.
I use the OG Pixelbook. And I love it. Got a great deal on it with a black Friday thing. But if I were buying a new one, is definitely get this one. It looks great.
Some polls show that at least 50 percent of Note users appreciate the S-Pen. Everytime I watch a video about the S-Pen and it's capabilities, I am surprised and amazed at it's capabilities (heck even much of the comments section of those videos are amazed or are happy to have the S-Pen) that I wonder why some UA-camrs kind of dismiss it (especially when wanting higher refresh rates and crazy levels of zoom on a phone).
Same thoughts. Stylus pens are just natural pairs for 2-in-1s and laptops. Although I wouldn't spend a dime on a chrome book. For me, if it ain't a mobile device like a phone or a tablet, it has to be Windows.
Been using a note 8 for 2 years now and S-pen was just an unwanted feature of this device. Its a great device no doubt, but after 2 years of usage, there’s a noticeable delay. Maybe its true that android suffers after an year of use. My battery has drained drastically thank to the fast charger. I changed the battery soon after and now I rely on normal slow chargers. I feel apple should be really appreciated. They know where android suffers
@@shouryeningle3688 All phones degrade over time. Do check out techquickie's video on it. Its just that apple has good processors, leading to a smooth experience. But since your note is a flagship, i dont think there will be much difference in experience, except in software updates.
This guy deserves more subscribers! I love his content, editing skills, transition animations, and chosen background music. I'll keep coming back in this channel! 😍
I absolutely love that you're doing the videos in the stretched aspect ratio so they fill up the whole phone screen, that's just another detail that makes you the go to reviewer!
So many tech sites could learn from you. It's clear you're not a regular Chromebook user, but you don't let that cloud your reviews of Chromebooks. You review what's in front of you, and base it's merits strictly on what it is. As a longtime user of Chromebooks, I thank you.
Michael Fisher's reviews are the most relatable and consumer oriented review on UA-cam. Something about his reviews are so satisfying and enjoyable even if I'm not gonna buy the device. You've come a long way since the pocketnow days. Hope you reach the 1 million mark soon enough.
Chrome OS has come a long way. That being said it's still not too the point where I would consider buying a Chromebook. Sidenote: still wondering if we'll ever get a Pixelwatch
The only thing killng Google's Chromebooks, for me at least, is the lack of an expandable storage option via sd card. That's what led me to save myself $300 to buy my ASUS C302 when I was in the market for a Chromebook.
I appreciate the webcam sample. Most people don’t show it in reviews. I wish you gave a more in-depth review of the webcam and the microphone quality. Hardly anyone does that with chrome books. I don’t understand why since chrome books are aimed mainly at education. The webcam and audio quality is an important aspect of a chrome book especially during these times. With A lot more people doing online schooling it is more important now than ever to have a good quality mic and video camera. Mr mobile please include these more in future reviews. Thanks
I need a new 2nd laptop for light browsing/ music/ basic linux apps. I keep coming back to this thing. I really want a starlabs labtop 4 or lenovo x1 nano but the price and over all quality of this thing is just hard to beat. Small, thin, light, fanless and clean aesthetics make it a winner for me.
I have one core i5 8 gig ram 128 ssd. works great, quality to notch, screen great, speakers awesome, battery life solid, It’s the MacBook of Chromebooks...the Acer Spin 713 is really great to but the speakers are as good and its ways over three pounds
We need to Pixelbook Go 2 with modern updates cause imo it’s the best Chromebook I ever used; even now. My wife has been using this since day 1 no issues at all
I have the i7 Go and yesterday I had the screen on for 7 hours and had 52% left. Maybe that was the model they were quoting for the 12 hour battery life...since google usually undersells their battery specs.
I'm a web dev (mostly back end) and android dev and recently I've been looking for replacements for my MacBook pro and my company gave me the pixel book go and man. It's been really really really nice. Having Linux available and all of chrome and Google syncing has been a HUGE plus. Typically when I'm not at my desk I just plug my s10 in to a work station and use DeX but the pixel book is surprisingly really really really nice. I don't think it's powerful enough to do my android development but I now understand why there's an i7 Chromebook. I also found a couple of Linux based video editors if you want to give it a go
I think you hit the spot. Clearly Google is holding features back for some reason. No LTE option is just a deal breaker for a device that meant to be portable, regardless how well designed it is.
I couldn't agree less about it being a deal breaker. I carry my phone basically everywhere, so why would I need LTE when I can use the hotspot? That's just more money to have a cellular connection running on my laptop, and quite frankly, I don't need more money being charged after paying so much.
@@harpocrates302I get what you are saying but windows 10 ultrabook fiited with an SSD and a decent amount of ram is almost as fast with more productivity options! the pixel book probably has slightly better battery life but I feel got nothing else on a sub 900$ windows ultrabook
@@bhargavA12 The point is It won`t stay fast, the bloatware will strangle it eventually. Chromebooks are tailored as fast on-line devices. Original 2012 chromebooks still work now.
@@harpocrates302 oh yeah you probably are right ,but in my experience if the windows laptop has just ssd and no hdd then I dint't find the the speed of an ultrabook coming down with time,I have a hp envy of 2014 with 512gb ssd,still works almost as fast... as the day I bought it! Bloatware can make a difference here as you mentioned!
I'm still looking for a place to fit a new Chromebook in my life as my many years old one still is fine. Everything else I do on my MacBook or Pixel 2 or now 3Axl. The price is still a hard sell.
fdsdas adfsadfs which actually none makes sense. $649 model only gets you 64 gb which is very limited. Besides, they’re promoting the usability of android apps. Let alone the android apps aren’t even optimised.
Harold Lee 64gb for a chrome browser machine is more than enough. I seriously doubt anyone is going to use this as their only pc. It’s good for people that are more into tower PCs to take on the go or that just generally only answer emails, listen to music and watch Netflix, for which 64gb is still enough.
@@gianni982012 Cloud storage won't get you too far, mate. If I don't stream music, I can't even get my music library on board. To be fair, the $649 should already have 128gb. Android apps also eat up tons of storage.
I see every review you post even about things I absolutely do not need. Just for that voice! ❤️ Google really should contact you for Google assistant voice! 😁
Man, I bought one of the first Samsung Chromebooks Series 3 for about 75$, used. I *LOVED* that Chromebook. It was snappy, the battery life decent and I pretty much enjoyed everything about it. Sadly, it got PAINFULLY slow over time, and not even restoring it to factory settings helped, at all. I was really sad to have to discard it. I would gladly have another Chromebook, but for the asking price, I honestly feel you get so much more value from a 7th gen iPad with the Apple Pen and a bluetooth keyboard, and you get a much better experience.
the thing I'm most shocked to see in this video, as a Brazilian, is Michael walking with a laptop on his hand on the street. Dude, take care, someone's gonna rob it!
Just picked one of these up int he 128gb variant... at a PAWNSHOP of all places.. in the box, with everything in there. 99% perfect(some light dust on the screen).. for 150 bucks before tax. Works PERFECT. Beyond ecstatic would be an understatement.
The biggest issue is restricting the UHD screen to the excessivly priced highest end config. The i5 is perfect...that's what my Pixelbook is. Good battery life....amazing performance.
If you want a super high end chromebook, get a 2013 or 2015 Pixel. The 2013 doesn't support android apps but they only cost about $150 on ebay. They are still insanely nice. The 2015 does support android apps and is only about $250 now. For less than half the price you can get a 2015 Pixel which has a better screen, better build quality, and a better design.
Chromebooks were a pretty big improvement in how I worked on the go. I bought an ASUS chromebook that had a full 15.1" display, good speakers, and it lasted, no BS, 12 hours the way I worked. I'd have UA-cam open in one tab, and then use an android RDP app to connect to the servers I managed for work. I could work from basically anywhere, never worry about plugging it in for my entire work day, and for the screen size, it was super light weight.
Looks very nice but too many compromises for the price. After using detachables and 2-in-1's it would be hard to go back to a standard form factor with no versatility. Also, the 16:9 aspect ratio is not my favorite. I'll keep my HP Chromebook X2 and wait for something else.
I really don't see why you would go for the higher end i7 options, I mean, what can you run in Chrome OS that needs that power? Most Android apps are built to run well one Snapdragon 6xx phones, so you're probably never going to use the CPU to its full potential.
On a related note, I don't recommend high-resolution monitors. Everything about my PC is worse now at 4K. Most websites don't look great. Pixellation is everywhere: 1080p-only videos, emails, logos, images on websites etc. Decent-resolution images look small. The entire internet is worse. This is with scaling enabled of course. Get 1440p if you're upgrading from 1080p. The world is not ready for 4K imo.
I would say if you don't already have a Pixelbook this would be a must buy. My 2 year old Pixelbook is still as good as it ever has been. I would love that 10 hour battery tho!
Great video! I've been using my Pixelbook Go for a almost 2 weeks, and I had a quick question. Other than being able to unlock the Pixelbook with your Android phone; are there other advantages to using an Android phone with the Pixelbook instead of an iPhone?
You should revisit the Pixel Slate. I've heard that it is a whole new device after all the updates it received. Granted you shouldn't have to wait a whole year for a device to perform as intended but hey that's Google for you! Also, I was thinking of purchasing this but I wish the display was at least the same as the Pixel Slate.
Hey Michael, a little correction. Google doesn't claim 12h of battery life, instead it's *UP TO* 12h, so technically their claim is valid & not misleading
MrM, Great review. Chromebook still needs to be under $500. The value proposition isn't there as you approach 5 benjamins no matter how much Chromebook goes its own way on design. Sad trombone sound.
Thanks Michael for your review. I wish Pixelbooks were available here in AU. I agree that the focus in this product is better than a 2-in-1 for my use case. I require GNU/Linux compatibility so this product is more appealing to me than the MS Surface Pro X.
850 is a stupid amount of money for a chromebook. You can get a very well rounded laptop for that price. On top of that it seems to be lacking quite a few features to fill that on the go lightweight machine niche. Only the battery life and charging seem to be decent.
Ok I have the Acer chromebook r11 and it can do everything that this device can do, and that is not a newly released device! It even has google voice assistant now as well! Makes no sense!
I mean, I'd pay that doubled price for four times the SSD and twice the RAM as the base model, plus the 4K screen. Also, the sunglasses problem is probably caused by some design in the screen to make it more compatible with that privacy screen that they sell.
Hopefully we will see a mid-life refresh of the actual Pixelbook...with face unlock, UHD, and maybe some other perks. Go is a budget pixelbook....which means we haven't really seen a Pixelbook 2.
Why aren't chromebooks made on ARM chips? There's probably tons of potential for those chips to produce something amazing here, probably more than Windows on ARM or a the possible Mac on ARM.
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I love how you give a full disclaimer at the end of all your videos. No other reviewer I watch has anywhere close to your level of honesty and openness.
Not even flossy Carter or Ben's Gadget Reviews?
Lon Seidman does really well in this way and tends to review more obscure/entry level consumer tech because his channel isn’t big yet
Dave 2d
"This full HD panel is... fine, but I wish it was sharper."
*cries in 1366x768
watching from my macbook air 11, which is sharp enough for me.... (especially for video)
4k panel on my display
me too man :)
You're not alone my friend
Comparing to other laptops you dufus!
Sponsors Surf Shark, has tunnel bear open during review
0:35 for anyone wondering when (3:43 it’s very clear)
he probably run out of surf shark license, i think it only for 3 devices
Surf shark: you're cheater
6:00 The webcam image quality is indeed more outstanding than other laptops!
Pixelbook..... No.
Never change MrMobile.
Saw that, Hit like
I own this Chromebook and I have already watched this video like 3 other times but this videos so well made I just keep watching it
I randomly woke up and can't turn down a Mr Mobile video, so here we are.
Edit: Now that I've seen the video, I've long ago waved off Chromebooks just because I've always figured it more worth it to just get a laptop with Windows. That being said, while this is expensive, there's a lot to like about the Pixelbook. Thanks for another great review!
You didn't randomly wake up. The LORD kept you through the night.
@@patcola7335 lol. Believe it or not I actually got scared out of my wits. I just got a Pixel 4 XL, and I was using my old Samsung wireless charger. The phone ended up sliding off the charger, made all these banging sounds as it fell between the wooden frame of my bed and the mattress, and I was positive it was broken or cracked... I lucked out like hell though, and everything's fine!
Edit: run on sentences are dumb
So, you have a Pixel 4 XL, believe me you're gonna be pulled to other Google made products and services. For the past couple years, I've seen plenty of people in Reddit and other social media that they first bought a pixel phone then got tempted to buy a Google home, then Google WiFi, then Pixelbook and so on.
Google is playing the same game that Apple has absolutely nailed.
@@nadeemshaikh7863 I understand the feauture of the google environment but I still not understand to whom the chromebook are interested. I Had to convert an old XPS 13 to a kubuntu for reduce the coilwhine and I am using it as a chromebook basically: internet, spotify, e presentation, but god if I miss windows.
as a student use the office online version sucks.
professionist: nope.
people that need to use this device just to browse? they can get a cheaper one.
@@peteralexander17 I have a Pixel 3a and now that the new Pixel 4 is available on AT&T i will stick with the 3a. until the 4a is released. Assuming they will continue the trend .
I'm a writer both story writing and blogging, I also own a small business and all of that can easily be done on a chromebooks especially with so many services now web based. I can even make my graphics with web services like Canvas. Wish more people understand how enjoyable a ChromeOS is to use it's highly underrated imo.
Yeah even if they want apps people can still install Linux apps in ChromeOS
I bought the m3 model and it's a pretty good deal for the frame, keyboard, and Android/Linux functionality. I use it for just about everything now, and I thought I'd miss Windows or a full Linux distro, but it's become a steady and reliable OS with an amazing body. I highly recommend it for how it feels to hold, touch, and type.
How's the performance tho??core m3 so....
Alejandro Mujica does ChromeOS support the full version of Microsoft Office? If it does, I would consider it for my next computer.
I use the OG Pixelbook. And I love it. Got a great deal on it with a black Friday thing. But if I were buying a new one, is definitely get this one. It looks great.
Same!
Have both Pixelbook and Slate (dont ask why lol) love both, the i5 Slate is so much better now
Damn, I was about to do some coursework, but you know how it is. If MrMobile releases a video, its the law to watch it
I'd still go for the Samsung Chromebook
The stylus in a tablet is much more useful on laptop than on a phone
Some polls show that at least 50 percent of Note users appreciate the S-Pen. Everytime I watch a video about the S-Pen and it's capabilities, I am surprised and amazed at it's capabilities (heck even much of the comments section of those videos are amazed or are happy to have the S-Pen) that I wonder why some UA-camrs kind of dismiss it (especially when wanting higher refresh rates and crazy levels of zoom on a phone).
Same thoughts. Stylus pens are just natural pairs for 2-in-1s and laptops.
Although I wouldn't spend a dime on a chrome book. For me, if it ain't a mobile device like a phone or a tablet, it has to be Windows.
Been using a note 8 for 2 years now and S-pen was just an unwanted feature of this device. Its a great device no doubt, but after 2 years of usage, there’s a noticeable delay. Maybe its true that android suffers after an year of use. My battery has drained drastically thank to the fast charger. I changed the battery soon after and now I rely on normal slow chargers. I feel apple should be really appreciated. They know where android suffers
id get a t480
and upgrade as i go
@@shouryeningle3688 All phones degrade over time. Do check out techquickie's video on it.
Its just that apple has good processors, leading to a smooth experience. But since your note is a flagship, i dont think there will be much difference in experience, except in software updates.
This guy deserves more subscribers! I love his content, editing skills, transition animations, and chosen background music. I'll keep coming back in this channel! 😍
I absolutely love that you're doing the videos in the stretched aspect ratio so they fill up the whole phone screen, that's just another detail that makes you the go to reviewer!
"until next time, thanks for watching and stay mobile, my friends"
got me always
This channel should be at atleast 5 million subs.
So many tech sites could learn from you. It's clear you're not a regular Chromebook user, but you don't let that cloud your reviews of Chromebooks. You review what's in front of you, and base it's merits strictly on what it is. As a longtime user of Chromebooks, I thank you.
Michael Fisher's reviews are the most relatable and consumer oriented review on UA-cam. Something about his reviews are so satisfying and enjoyable even if I'm not gonna buy the device.
You've come a long way since the pocketnow days.
Hope you reach the 1 million mark soon enough.
The Samsung Chromebook plus (minus the lte) is also on sale a Best buy, I got mine for less than 400 and I love it
Chrome OS has come a long way. That being said it's still not too the point where I would consider buying a Chromebook.
Sidenote: still wondering if we'll ever get a Pixelwatch
I'd love a Pixelwatch, but we all know the tech enthusiasts, tech nerds, and spec heads will rip it to shreds for not having
Chrome OS is good. You can do Android and Linux apps. I use the HP chromebox and Ubuntu box for my work. No need for Mac's or PC.
Try looking at the Pinebook Pro if you're in the ARM market.
Or Pixelbook, with Crostini.
Well Google did just buy fit bit
The only thing killng Google's Chromebooks, for me at least, is the lack of an expandable storage option via sd card. That's what led me to save myself $300 to buy my ASUS C302 when I was in the market for a Chromebook.
I appreciate the webcam sample. Most people don’t show it in reviews. I wish you gave a more in-depth review of the webcam and the microphone quality. Hardly anyone does that with chrome books. I don’t understand why since chrome books are aimed mainly at education. The webcam and audio quality is an important aspect of a chrome book especially during these times. With A lot more people doing online schooling it is more important now than ever to have a good quality mic and video camera. Mr mobile please include these more in future reviews. Thanks
Glad to hear the True Persistence by Cymatix once again
Ultraboost by cymatix is better though in the video
This review is great. I love my pixelbook and I’m getting more excited for the 4K version!
I need a new 2nd laptop for light browsing/ music/ basic linux apps. I keep coming back to this thing. I really want a starlabs labtop 4 or lenovo x1 nano but the price and over all quality of this thing is just hard to beat. Small, thin, light, fanless and clean aesthetics make it a winner for me.
I have one core i5 8 gig ram 128 ssd. works great, quality to notch, screen great, speakers awesome, battery life solid, It’s the MacBook of Chromebooks...the Acer Spin 713 is really great to but the speakers are as good and its ways over three pounds
Thats the best webcam I've seen in a while.
Get this man 1 Million subs
Seriously I don’t care what kind of tech you cover, I just love your videos and I will watch every single one of them.
With all the Star Trek easter eggs in his videos, over the years, Paramount or CBS should offer dude a walk on cameo.
We need to Pixelbook Go 2 with modern updates cause imo it’s the best Chromebook I ever used; even now. My wife has been using this since day 1 no issues at all
I have the i7 Go and yesterday I had the screen on for 7 hours and had 52% left. Maybe that was the model they were quoting for the 12 hour battery life...since google usually undersells their battery specs.
You should try the i7 model. The screen is just incredible.
I'm a web dev (mostly back end) and android dev and recently I've been looking for replacements for my MacBook pro and my company gave me the pixel book go and man. It's been really really really nice. Having Linux available and all of chrome and Google syncing has been a HUGE plus. Typically when I'm not at my desk I just plug my s10 in to a work station and use DeX but the pixel book is surprisingly really really really nice. I don't think it's powerful enough to do my android development but I now understand why there's an i7 Chromebook. I also found a couple of Linux based video editors if you want to give it a go
Only Mr. Mobile could pull off a button down shirt with red racing stripes.
Absolutely the best review, absolutely
I think you hit the spot. Clearly Google is holding features back for some reason.
No LTE option is just a deal breaker for a device that meant to be portable, regardless how well designed it is.
Saulo Avelar well, you carry your phone anyway anywhere, so that's not a really big deal
this how Google makes all their devices , give you the bare minimum and nothing more .
I couldn't agree less about it being a deal breaker. I carry my phone basically everywhere, so why would I need LTE when I can use the hotspot? That's just more money to have a cellular connection running on my laptop, and quite frankly, I don't need more money being charged after paying so much.
For 800$ you can get a proper windows 10 ultrabook with i5 and a dope ssd ,7-9 hours battery ! This hardware from Google and s not a good deal!
It`s sportscar vs utility truck, chromebooks are fast and stay fast.
@@harpocrates302I get what you are saying but windows 10 ultrabook fiited with an SSD and a decent amount of ram is almost as fast with more productivity options! the pixel book probably has slightly better battery life but I feel got nothing else on a sub 900$ windows ultrabook
@@harpocrates302Harpocrates even an ipad pro is a better option!
@@bhargavA12 The point is It won`t stay fast, the bloatware will strangle it eventually. Chromebooks are tailored as fast on-line devices. Original 2012 chromebooks still work now.
@@harpocrates302 oh yeah you probably are right ,but in my experience if the windows laptop has just ssd and no hdd then I dint't find the the speed of an ultrabook coming down with time,I have a hp envy of 2014 with 512gb ssd,still works almost as fast... as the day I bought it! Bloatware can make a difference here as you mentioned!
Michael's Charisma is great! Thanks for all your hard work with all the review videos you make.
1:25 I didn't know the Pixelbook was used on the Excelsior.
Mr. Mobile should check out more laptops, like Thinkpads. Lots of those (and some other Lenovo laptops) have had fast charging for a while
I'm still looking for a place to fit a new Chromebook in my life as my many years old one still is fine. Everything else I do on my MacBook or Pixel 2 or now 3Axl. The price is still a hard sell.
At 850 it’s comfortably in the full fledged laptop range. Should’ve reviewed the 649 model, which actually makes sense.
fdsdas adfsadfs which actually none makes sense. $649 model only gets you 64 gb which is very limited. Besides, they’re promoting the usability of android apps. Let alone the android apps aren’t even optimised.
Harold Lee 64gb for a chrome browser machine is more than enough. I seriously doubt anyone is going to use this as their only pc. It’s good for people that are more into tower PCs to take on the go or that just generally only answer emails, listen to music and watch Netflix, for which 64gb is still enough.
Harold Lee plus if you’re not using some sort of cloud based storage in 2019 then what the hell are you doing?
@@gianni982012 Cloud storage won't get you too far, mate. If I don't stream music, I can't even get my music library on board. To be fair, the $649 should already have 128gb. Android apps also eat up tons of storage.
Wow that webcam is really good compared to 3000 dollar MacBooks
*I swipe right on other youtubers' upload notifications but not MrMobile's*
Wow! Google's actually made me consider a Chromebook! Thanks for the information and the excellent review!
I see every review you post even about things I absolutely do not need. Just for that voice! ❤️
Google really should contact you for Google assistant voice! 😁
Man, I bought one of the first Samsung Chromebooks Series 3 for about 75$, used. I *LOVED* that Chromebook. It was snappy, the battery life decent and I pretty much enjoyed everything about it. Sadly, it got PAINFULLY slow over time, and not even restoring it to factory settings helped, at all. I was really sad to have to discard it. I would gladly have another Chromebook, but for the asking price, I honestly feel you get so much more value from a 7th gen iPad with the Apple Pen and a bluetooth keyboard, and you get a much better experience.
It's a real treat getting some new Mr Mobile in your Sub Box on a boring Friday night!
Your reviews are so informative & enjoyable 👌🏼
*MrMobile notification pops out*
Stop all activities.
Exactly! 👌
ikr
the thing I'm most shocked to see in this video, as a Brazilian, is Michael walking with a laptop on his hand on the street. Dude, take care, someone's gonna rob it!
Love your videos. So sleek and to the point, classy. My Pixelbook Go is on its way, looking forward to the experience.
Just picked one of these up int he 128gb variant... at a PAWNSHOP of all places.. in the box, with everything in there. 99% perfect(some light dust on the screen).. for 150 bucks before tax. Works PERFECT. Beyond ecstatic would be an understatement.
Best thumbnail I’ve seen it’s not clickbait, and it’s hilarious
Another quality, artistic video from Mr Mobile. Thank you, Sir!
The road to a million subs seems harder than I thought. Still a mystery
As ever Michael, a treat for the eyes and ears. Love the video, great content well presented!! Thanks for doing this!
Your reviews are delightful
The lack of sd/micro sd card slot kills it for me. I don't understand why they left it out. I can't do any photo/video work on this thing without it.
The biggest issue is restricting the UHD screen to the excessivly priced highest end config. The i5 is perfect...that's what my Pixelbook is. Good battery life....amazing performance.
If you want a super high end chromebook, get a 2013 or 2015 Pixel. The 2013 doesn't support android apps but they only cost about $150 on ebay. They are still insanely nice. The 2015 does support android apps and is only about $250 now. For less than half the price you can get a 2015 Pixel which has a better screen, better build quality, and a better design.
As always, a very fair review from Mr mobile: relatively expensive but good Google experience.
upgrade anything, the screen? Only available on the $1400 model.
I'm so glad MrMobile went ahead and reviewed this. I really needed a review that I could trust for this machine!
Chromebooks were a pretty big improvement in how I worked on the go. I bought an ASUS chromebook that had a full 15.1" display, good speakers, and it lasted, no BS, 12 hours the way I worked. I'd have UA-cam open in one tab, and then use an android RDP app to connect to the servers I managed for work. I could work from basically anywhere, never worry about plugging it in for my entire work day, and for the screen size, it was super light weight.
What’s the Chromebook called? Thank you!
Looks very nice but too many compromises for the price. After using detachables and 2-in-1's it would be hard to go back to a standard form factor with no versatility. Also, the 16:9 aspect ratio is not my favorite. I'll keep my HP Chromebook X2 and wait for something else.
I really don't see why you would go for the higher end i7 options, I mean, what can you run in Chrome OS that needs that power? Most Android apps are built to run well one Snapdragon 6xx phones, so you're probably never going to use the CPU to its full potential.
Well you can run Linux apps on the chrome book.....
So theoretically, you could get windows apps and even the os on the chromebook
What’s the problem with just using bluestacks or any other android emulators in a normal laptop?
OMG!! They are freaking slowwww !!
While I like the idea of what bluestacks is trying to do, the experience was pretty broken and awful the last time I tried it.
Bluestacks is atrocious. Runs like a Windows Vista laptop from a decade ago.
On a related note, I don't recommend high-resolution monitors. Everything about my PC is worse now at 4K. Most websites don't look great. Pixellation is everywhere: 1080p-only videos, emails, logos, images on websites etc. Decent-resolution images look small. The entire internet is worse. This is with scaling enabled of course. Get 1440p if you're upgrading from 1080p. The world is not ready for 4K imo.
I would say if you don't already have a Pixelbook this would be a must buy. My 2 year old Pixelbook is still as good as it ever has been. I would love that 10 hour battery tho!
Cool, now I can take my phone out and unlock it to unlock my laptop which was already open anyway.
Can you review a Lenovo Chromebook Duet? A 2-1 with all the extras included.
Google need to refresh their PixelBook Lineup. By using Tensor SoC focused on ChromeOS and Using ChromeOS Plus.
Great video! I've been using my Pixelbook Go for a almost 2 weeks, and I had a quick question. Other than being able to unlock the Pixelbook with your Android phone; are there other advantages to using an Android phone with the Pixelbook instead of an iPhone?
You place your gadgets is some scary places lol
Awesome video. (And awesome shoes Joshua Vergara would approve of! 😁 )
You should revisit the Pixel Slate. I've heard that it is a whole new device after all the updates it received. Granted you shouldn't have to wait a whole year for a device to perform as intended but hey that's Google for you!
Also, I was thinking of purchasing this but I wish the display was at least the same as the Pixel Slate.
Brilliant review Micheal really enjoying your channel thank you.
Hey Michael, a little correction. Google doesn't claim 12h of battery life, instead it's *UP TO* 12h, so technically their claim is valid & not misleading
Great video as always.
But anything that gives me 80+% off, I'm highly suspicious right from the start.
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@@sohail7875 why tf you don't get it, we all relate lol
Ramadhani Buwono I am slow
I hope everyone give the disclaimer like this at end 😊😊
Very nice review as always! Mine will be delivered on Tuesday!
Nice shot of the new Encore Casino in the background.
MrM, Great review. Chromebook still needs to be under $500. The value proposition isn't there as you approach 5 benjamins no matter how much Chromebook goes its own way on design. Sad trombone sound.
Thanks Michael for your review. I wish Pixelbooks were available here in AU. I agree that the focus in this product is better than a 2-in-1 for my use case. I require GNU/Linux compatibility so this product is more appealing to me than the MS Surface Pro X.
850 is a stupid amount of money for a chromebook. You can get a very well rounded laptop for that price. On top of that it seems to be lacking quite a few features to fill that on the go lightweight machine niche. Only the battery life and charging seem to be decent.
Ok I have the Acer chromebook r11 and it can do everything that this device can do, and that is not a newly released device! It even has google voice assistant now as well! Makes no sense!
These cost 2700 to get it to Australia (for the 4K model)
I mean, I'd pay that doubled price for four times the SSD and twice the RAM as the base model, plus the 4K screen. Also, the sunglasses problem is probably caused by some design in the screen to make it more compatible with that privacy screen that they sell.
Tbh i prefer this more than the windows laptops only coz of the google ecosystem
How about a review on the Samsung Chromebook you mentioned on this video? It seems like a interesting product.
"last longer on a charge than full PCs"
Laugh in Panasonic Toughbook
Andrea Andrea that thing is pretty expensive...
Hopefully we will see a mid-life refresh of the actual Pixelbook...with face unlock, UHD, and maybe some other perks. Go is a budget pixelbook....which means we haven't really seen a Pixelbook 2.
This guys voice is so good.
Why aren't chromebooks made on ARM chips? There's probably tons of potential for those chips to produce something amazing here, probably more than Windows on ARM or a the possible Mac on ARM.
Because linux apps?
4K all the way! I hope it goes on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
Still have mine and I love it.
Great review!! Love your work!
WHERE CAN I GET THE "NOT PINK" ONE😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I NEED IT YESTERDAY ALREADDDYY😩😩😩😩😩
I know. I want that color too. :-(
@@hsv361 I ended up getting a Samsung book S...Qualcomm version. It’s not bad~~works well if u treated it like a chromebook☺️
good review, as usual. thanks