Google has rolled out something exciting for the users who love to read on bigger screens than the conventional smartphone screens. To forays its re-entry into the tablet space, Google has officially launched the new Pixel Slate tablet in the global market alongside third generation Pixel smartphones and Google Home Hub. The company announced that the newly launched Pixel Slate will run on Chrome OS. Priced at $799, the Google's new tablet will be available for pre-orders later this year. Moreover, Google Pixel Keyboard and Pixelbook Pen are priced at $199 and $99 respectively. Google Pixel 3 XL & Pixel 3 Officially Launched; Prices Starts From USD 799.

While this will not be the first time that a tablet will run on Chrome OS, what makes this one special is the fact that it is built to compete with iPad, iPad Pro and other premium tablets. Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Smartphones Launched with Starting Price of $799; Pre-orders, Features & Specifications.

The Pixel Slate will reportedly be priced at $599 and the upper variable at $1,699. Consumers will have to shell out extra for a keyboard, said reports. The reason this tablet is more expensive than its competitors is because it contains an Intel processor under the hood, and has the aptitude to work as a computer. Check the specs in the table below:

OS Display Audio Chip Memory & Storage Dimensions &

Weight

 Battery Camera Security
Chrome

OS

 12.3-inch  Display Dual front-firing speakers for better surround sound Intel 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB RAM 11.45 in (290.85 mm) •

7.95 in (202.04 mm)

 48Wh battery 8 MP with wide FOV Finger-print Sensor

The large screen smartphones. With high end processors in mobile phones and now the Pixel Slate supposed to be a 'computer in the body of a tablet', makers of phones and tablets are bound to cross over into each other's territory. There is no word on the India lauch date for the device yet by the company but customers can expect the product to be available for sale in December 2018 or early next year.

The large screen smartphones. With high end processors in mobile phones and now the Pixel Slate supposed to be a 'computer in the body of a tablet', makers of phones and tablets are bound to cross over into each other's territory. There is no word on the India lauch date for the device yet by the company but customers can expect the product to be available for sale in December 2018 or early next year.

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