Google is bringing back the Chromebook Pixel, with a slightly different name. The new Google Pixelbook is a high-end Chromebook 2-in-1 that looks like a cross between a Lenovo Yoga laptop and Microsoft’s Surface Book. Just like the leaks we saw last month, Google’s Pixelbook has a blocky design with big keys, a wide trackpad, and a 12.3-inch display. It’s the new premium Chromebook that we haven’t seen for a couple of years now, and it’s priced starting at $999..
While most PC manufacturers are moving to displays with thinner bezels, Google has opted for a tall 12.3-inch display with a 3:2 screen aspect ratio and rather large bezels. On the base model, priced at $999, there’s a 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage. There are two USB-C ports for charging or accessories, and if you’re using a Pixel phone you can even set it to automatically tether data.
Google is also building its Assistant into this laptop, thanks to a  dedicated Google Assistant key you can tap to then talk or type to the assistant. Some PC makers also have a dedicated Cortana key for Windows 10 laptops, and Apple has integrated a Siri key into its MacBook Pro models with the Touch Bar.
The 12.3-inch touchscreen display also supports a separate pen, priced at $99,  that acts like a traditional Wacom stylus. The Pixel book Pen includes support for both  pressure or angle, and is powered by AAA batteries. The stylus has only 10ms of latency, and it will work with the Assistant for annotations. It’s not clear how many Android-powered apps will support the stylus, though.
Source: theverge