While Google has all but confirmed the reveal of the Pixel 4 for the upcoming October 2019 hardware event, 9to5Google reports the search giant will also present a Pixelbook, specifically a 13.3-inch Chromebook with a 4K display.
Supposedly dubbed the "Pixelbook Go," the device sees Google adopt a more traditional laptop form factor, as opposed to the 2-in-1 hybrid design of the original Pixelbook. The company had already hinted at making such a device back at the April Google Cloud Next 2019 event, with a presentation slide reading “now, our goal is to empower your agile, modern workforce to be productive on-the-go," while suggesting a future laptop.
9to5Google says the Pixelbook Go features a light design, with the bottom having a "tactile feel" making it easier to hold. The 13.3-inch display is in a 16:9 aspect ratio and touch-capable, and higher-end models will offer 4K resolution display bearing the same "Molecular Display" branding as the Pixel Slate.
The laptop will be available in a range of configurations depending on processor, RAM and display. The news website points out Intel Core m3, i3 and i7 options with either 8/16GB of RAM and 64/128/256GB storage. Also included are a pair of front-firing speakers, two microphones and a 2MP front-facing camera, as well as a Titan C security chip. Connectivity comes through two USB-C ports, wifi and Bluetooth.
We should learn more about the Pixelbook Go, together with all the devices Google has in the works, on the 15 October event.
Go Google’s next laptop is ‘Pixelbook Go’ w/ 13.3-inch 4K display (9to5Google)
