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Good riddance: Google doesn't need a Pixelbook anymore
Google is reportedly killing off its lineup of first-party Chromebooks called Pixelbook, and frankly, the market doesn't need them.
Well, that's it. According to a new report, Google has disbanded its team that was working on its next Pixelbook, which means that its first-party ChromeOS hardware program is no more. It joins the growing list of products that the Mountain View company has killed off, playfully known by some as Killed By Google.
Google is reportedly killing off its future Pixelbook plans
According to a new report, there won't be a new Pixelbook laptop this year or new Google laptops altogether as part of a cost-cutting measure
You probably should not expect Google to release a new Pixelbook-branded laptop at all. A new report from The Verge says the company has decided to cancel the follow-up to the 2019 Pixelbook Go and has also moved the team that was making it to other parts inside Google's internal operations. The move apparently is a cost-cutting measure and comes after a similar report from 2021 mentioned that Google wasn't planning another Pixelbook for 2022.
Google isn't planning another Pixelbook for 2022
Google's last high-end Pixelbook arrived in 2017, but anyone waiting for a replacement will have to wait until after 2022.
Google has always relied on traditional PC manufacturers to sell Chromebooks, but Google has occasionally tried to sell its own Chrome OS hardware too. The company's first attempt was the 2013 Chromebook Pixel, which was intended more as a development platform than a retail product, which later received hardware updates in 2015. The most recent entry is the 2017 Pixelbook, and even though that laptop is fairly old (and no longer sold), it seems Google has no plans at the moment for a replacement.
Pixelbook Go long term review: Standing the test of time
In this review we take a look back at the Pixelbook Go, nearly two years after launch. Is this still a Chromebook worth buying?
Google launched the Pixelbook Go nearly two years ago, in October 2019. At the time, it made quite a splash in the Chrome OS world and was one of the best Chromebooks available. Most Google products tend to do that, but the Pixelbook Go is different in many respects. Not only does it have the typical Google design aesthetic, it also comes in a number of configurations that appeal to a variety of users. As with past Google Chromebooks, the Pixelbook Go also launched with an expensive price tag to boot. However, considering the specs and experience on offer, the general consensus at launch was that Google had a hit with the Pixelbook Go.
The Pixelbook Go is Google’s latest attempt at a high-end Chromebook
Google has announced the Pixelbook Go, its latest high-end Chromebook running Chrome OS. Is it a true successor to the Pixelbook?
Speed, Simplicity, and Security: This is Google’s motto for Chrome OS, its Linux-based operating system for laptops. Google has gained a foothold in the education market thanks to the low system requirements of Chrome OS, leading to a proliferation of cheap Chromebooks among students. However, Google has struggled to expand the appeal of Chrome OS outside of this market. They hope to change this with the Pixelbook Go.