**A Comparison of the Apple iPad Pro and Google Pixel Slate**

As I've been exploring different devices, I've had the opportunity to try out the Apple iPad Pro and the Google Pixel Slate. Both of these tablets have impressed me with their fast processing and extensive libraries of apps. However, upon closer inspection, I realized that each device has its own unique strengths and weaknesses.

One of the things that sets the Google Pixel Slate apart from the Apple iPad Pro is its support for trackpads and keyboards. The trackpad allows for precise cursor control and gesture navigation, which makes editing feel more like a desktop experience. Additionally, the keyboard provides a comfortable typing experience, making it possible to use the device as a full-fledged computer. This feature is particularly useful when working on documents or browsing the web, as it feels much more like using a traditional computer than an iPad.

Another feature that I appreciate about the Pixel Slate is its support for multiple windows. Unlike the iPad Pro, which has limitations on how you can arrange and resize windows, the Pixel Slate allows for seamless multi-window mode. This means that I can have multiple apps open at the same time, and drag them around to suit my needs. This feature feels like a breath of fresh air, especially when working with multiple tabs or apps in a browser.

The browser on the Pixel Slate is also noteworthy, as it provides a traditional desktop experience that's similar to using a Windows or Mac computer. It supports extensions, multiple tabs, and integrates well with other Google apps, making it feel like a natural extension of my existing workflow. In contrast, the iPad Pro requires me to download and install separate apps for tasks like Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Docs.

One aspect that I'm particularly fond of is the ability to sign in with multiple accounts on the Pixel Slate. This feature allows me to have both personal and lab accounts active at the same time, which is a huge convenience when working or studying. On the iPad Pro, this functionality is not available, making it feel more like a device geared towards individual use rather than collaborative or shared workflows.

On the other hand, there are some aspects of the Pixel Slate that don't quite live up to my expectations. The price point, for one, feels steep, especially when factoring in accessories like the keyboard or Pixel Book 10. While it's not uncommon for premium devices to come with a higher price tag, I'm hesitant to pay upwards of $1000 for a Chromebook that doesn't feel as refined or polished as the iPad Pro.

Another area where the Pixel Slate falls short is in terms of gaming performance. As an Android-based device, it struggles to match the smoothness and responsiveness of iOS devices like the iPad Pro. This is disappointing, given the promise of high-performance capabilities on a Chromebook that's supposed to feel more like a computer.

Finally, I couldn't help but compare the Pixel Slate to other options in its class. The HP Chromebook x2, for example, offers a similar detachable design and keyboard experience at a significantly lower price point. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of the Pixel Slate, it feels like a more compelling choice for those looking for an affordable, all-around device.

Overall, I'm impressed by the direction that Google is taking with the Pixel Slate, but there's still work to be done in terms of price, performance, and overall polish. With some tweaks and refinements, this device could potentially become a top contender in the market.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI think I finally found my dream computer the only problem is that it lives between two different devices the Apple iPad pro and the Google pixels slate the Apple iPad pro has always been a tablet that I've liked going to for its fast processing and it's library of apps but it lacks certain things those certain things happen to be on the Google pixel slate however the pixel slate is also not necessarily the tablet computer that I'm looking for sure there's a Microsoft Surface but I think these both carry it forward they both cost about a thousand dollars when you add up all the accessories one of my favorite things about the Google pixel slate that's also true of Chromebooks and that supports trackpads the thing you can't do on an iPad pro the trackpad plus the keyboard means that you could type on this you can also move a cursor around you can do things for editing it also supports Bluetooth mice so you could do this and you compare and look at that you can actually use this Microsoft Surface Mouse you could highlight you can have second click you could use the scroll wheel this is sort of stuff that's not a magic trick but you can't do it on an iPad and you really should and it's really nice to have it and stated here it makes it feel a lot more like a computer the other thing you can do in a pixel slate that feels like other Chromebooks is you can have multiple windows there's no restriction to how you drag around windows and apps which feels again like a regular desktop but also the browser feels like a real computer browser in the sense that it supports a whole lot of tabs it supports extensions and chrome feels the way they don't work on a laptop or regular Windows or Mac computer it also works with most apps and tools I would expect it to you work within a web browser including Google's suite of apps no surprise because the Chromebook is made by Google but Google Apps Drive Gmail being able to use them in a browser is the way you would normally use them on an iPad pro you'd have to download the app separately and interconnect them and apps you know there are a lot more apps than you might think on the pixel slave because it taps it a lot of apps on Android not everything can be downloaded but a whole lot can and it really feels like a pretty decent collection that's on tap that and chrome ones that work in browser ones that are standalone that work on the built-in storage so pretty good app library and another thing I really like is multiple users sign in now this is again not new but the ability to sign into different accounts like a lab account and a personal account that's easy on a pixel slate and it means that when you log in all of your apps and all of your settings are all ready for you to use that's not the case on an iPad it's something that I really appreciate here and makes devices like Chromebooks really good to use in schools what don't I like about the pixel slate well a lot of it has to do with its size and price it's heavy and even though it's really pretty compact it still doesn't feel like a great one-hand device and similar to the 12 point 9 inch iPad pro I don't feel like I'm gonna want to use this on the go all the time without a protective case or on a desk now the price $5.99 for the starting price of this with 32 gigs of storage is not awful but when you factor in all the accessories you'd want like the keyboard which is $200 or the pixel book 10 which is $100 you're getting really close to a thousand and the version I reviewed this is a thousand dollar configuration with 128 gigs of storage so you can be even paying a lot more that's kind of like the iPad pro and I don't want to pay that sort of price for a Chromebook and it didn't really feel all that fun and maybe that's because I use an iPad a lot and I use a lot of iOS apps there are certainly other apps to play with on this but it does feel a little more like a work device than something though being all around fun device and I feel like game performance on this so far at performance that are Android based it's not quite as smooth or as nice as you get on an iPad and for this price I would expect it to be now if you're looking for something that's like the Google pixel sleep it costs a lot less the HP Chromebook x2 is the way to go it comes with a keyboard it's also a Chromebook and it's also detachable cost a lot less than this one I really like the direction of the pixels light is going in but I don't think the price and its current performance match up to what you would want but maybe in 2019 we'll see a lot more affordable options and hopefully some of those trackpad and browser things end up on the iPad pro as well pleaseI think I finally found my dream computer the only problem is that it lives between two different devices the Apple iPad pro and the Google pixels slate the Apple iPad pro has always been a tablet that I've liked going to for its fast processing and it's library of apps but it lacks certain things those certain things happen to be on the Google pixel slate however the pixel slate is also not necessarily the tablet computer that I'm looking for sure there's a Microsoft Surface but I think these both carry it forward they both cost about a thousand dollars when you add up all the accessories one of my favorite things about the Google pixel slate that's also true of Chromebooks and that supports trackpads the thing you can't do on an iPad pro the trackpad plus the keyboard means that you could type on this you can also move a cursor around you can do things for editing it also supports Bluetooth mice so you could do this and you compare and look at that you can actually use this Microsoft Surface Mouse you could highlight you can have second click you could use the scroll wheel this is sort of stuff that's not a magic trick but you can't do it on an iPad and you really should and it's really nice to have it and stated here it makes it feel a lot more like a computer the other thing you can do in a pixel slate that feels like other Chromebooks is you can have multiple windows there's no restriction to how you drag around windows and apps which feels again like a regular desktop but also the browser feels like a real computer browser in the sense that it supports a whole lot of tabs it supports extensions and chrome feels the way they don't work on a laptop or regular Windows or Mac computer it also works with most apps and tools I would expect it to you work within a web browser including Google's suite of apps no surprise because the Chromebook is made by Google but Google Apps Drive Gmail being able to use them in a browser is the way you would normally use them on an iPad pro you'd have to download the app separately and interconnect them and apps you know there are a lot more apps than you might think on the pixel slave because it taps it a lot of apps on Android not everything can be downloaded but a whole lot can and it really feels like a pretty decent collection that's on tap that and chrome ones that work in browser ones that are standalone that work on the built-in storage so pretty good app library and another thing I really like is multiple users sign in now this is again not new but the ability to sign into different accounts like a lab account and a personal account that's easy on a pixel slate and it means that when you log in all of your apps and all of your settings are all ready for you to use that's not the case on an iPad it's something that I really appreciate here and makes devices like Chromebooks really good to use in schools what don't I like about the pixel slate well a lot of it has to do with its size and price it's heavy and even though it's really pretty compact it still doesn't feel like a great one-hand device and similar to the 12 point 9 inch iPad pro I don't feel like I'm gonna want to use this on the go all the time without a protective case or on a desk now the price $5.99 for the starting price of this with 32 gigs of storage is not awful but when you factor in all the accessories you'd want like the keyboard which is $200 or the pixel book 10 which is $100 you're getting really close to a thousand and the version I reviewed this is a thousand dollar configuration with 128 gigs of storage so you can be even paying a lot more that's kind of like the iPad pro and I don't want to pay that sort of price for a Chromebook and it didn't really feel all that fun and maybe that's because I use an iPad a lot and I use a lot of iOS apps there are certainly other apps to play with on this but it does feel a little more like a work device than something though being all around fun device and I feel like game performance on this so far at performance that are Android based it's not quite as smooth or as nice as you get on an iPad and for this price I would expect it to be now if you're looking for something that's like the Google pixel sleep it costs a lot less the HP Chromebook x2 is the way to go it comes with a keyboard it's also a Chromebook and it's also detachable cost a lot less than this one I really like the direction of the pixels light is going in but I don't think the price and its current performance match up to what you would want but maybe in 2019 we'll see a lot more affordable options and hopefully some of those trackpad and browser things end up on the iPad pro as well please\n"