The Google Event: A Look at the Announced Hardware Devices

Dave2D here, and I'm excited to share my thoughts on the recently held Google event. The announcement of new hardware devices was certainly a highlight of the event, and I found myself particularly intrigued by some of the products that were unveiled.

One area that caught my attention was the Google Home devices. As someone who isn't typically invested in smart home technology, I was pleasantly surprised by how much interest I had in the Google mini and Max devices. The Google mini is an inexpensive option at just $50, making it accessible to a wide range of consumers. I believe this pricing strategy could be a game-changer for Google Home, turning what might have been a niche product into a mainstream favorite. With its affordability, I envision many people adopting the device and integrating it into their homes.

The Google Home Max, on the other hand, is a more premium offering at $400. While this price point may deter some potential buyers, I believe the device's impressive features and versatility make it a compelling choice for those who want a high-quality smart speaker. One of the standout features of the Home Max is its ability to be placed upright or horizontally, making it suitable for various settings in the home. In contrast to the Apple Home Pod, which has limited capabilities outside of integrating with Apple Music, I think the Google Home Max offers more value and flexibility, particularly in terms of its compatibility with a wide range of services.

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were another area of interest for me during the event. While neither device is perfect, the Pixel 2 XL stands out from its smaller counterpart due to its sleek design and minimal bezels. This makes it an attractive option for those who value aesthetics in their daily lives, as they will be using this phone extensively. In terms of technology, both devices demonstrated impressive capabilities, including augmented reality (AR) features. However, I must admit that the display of these AR features doesn't particularly resonate with me.

While AR is certainly a promising technology, it's not something that sparks my interest. Nevertheless, I'm sure many others will be excited about the potential applications and uses of this technology. It's worth noting that both devices require significant hardware resources to support these advanced capabilities, which may limit their appeal to some consumers. Nonetheless, for those who are enthusiastic about AR or value the latest technological advancements, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL might be compelling choices.

As we move forward from this event, it will be interesting to see how these devices perform in the market and whether they meet consumer expectations. One thing is certain: Google's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction will undoubtedly shape the future of their product lineup.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enHey, how's it going? Dave2D hereAnd the Google event just went down and there was a lot of hardware that was announced, morethan I thought they would.The few items that kind of stick out for me is being like the most interesting areWell actually like the Google home devices, so the mini and the Max both weremore interesting to me than I thought they would be. So I'm not huge on smart home stuffI normally just don't invest in that stuff,but because of how inexpensive the Google mini is I feel like it's something that a lot of people could easilypick up and adapt into their house and makeuse of it and because so many people are kind of using Google servicesI feel like this is the turning point for Google home, or just the whole Google home ecosystem.I feel like that at 50 bucks, so many people are gonna get it. It's gonna changehow people perceive the whole Google home thing. The Google Home Max device was a bit of a surprise and that thing looks reallyimpressive to me. It's unfortunately really expensive. It's 400 bucks, but the thing is: It, to me,just kills anyInterest that I ever had in the Apple Home Pod. Not that I was in love with the home pod or anythingbut that thing is$350 and like let's forget about everything about speaker quality and stuff like thatI'm just gonna assume that they're both really good.But for theservices that the Apple home pod can connect to, and that's being only Apple Music, it makes no sense for people to purchase that thingunless they're so deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem.Google home max islike I think it's just a better product all around and I like the fact we can put them straight up or lie them flatand assuming the sound quality is good, which I think is a pretty safe assumptionI think they're gonna sell way better than Apple home pod devices just because of how much versatility these have in comparison.Okay,The other devices are the pixel devices the Pixel 2 - and the Pixel 2 XL.To me the one that's most interesting is the Pixel 2 XL not that the pixel - is bad or anythingBut because of those bezels, I feel like the excel is just so much nicer to look at.This is a phone that you use and carry with you all the time,It's got to look nice and the regular Pixel 2 just doesn't cut it for me.In terms of the tech on the new phones like they were demonstrating AR. I mean every phone company's doing AR this year.It's super impressive, and I'm sure you need some pretty powerful hardwarebut it just doesn't appeal to me. Maybe it appeals to you guys.I'm curious though, like when you guys see those things does that turn you on like does that make you go: \"Hey,I want to buy that phone\", because Apple did it,Google did it, and I'm sure there's other phones that gonna drop this year that have AR demonstrations.But... it... I don't know it ... Am I like an old or something?I look at that stuff,And I'm like \"who the hell wants to see this stuff, like who's really gonna want to haveCreatures from Stranger Things running around and...,\" I don't know it seems weird.The things that I am excited about on the phones are the camera. It supposedly gets a DxOMark of 98 which isThe highest yet againAnd I'm really stoked for this new feature on the pixel 2 where the phone will actually listen to your ambient environmentfor songs and try to identify them without even you tapping the screen or anything like that. I love thatThere's so many times where I've want to know the name of the songAnd I'll be too lazy to hit up Shazam or by the time. I hit Shazam upIt's too late, and the song is gone. I love that!I think it's such a simple thing, but hopefully doesn't drain batteries like crazy, but I love that,I think I'll use it pretty frequently. Okay the device that I'mmost interested to find out more information about though is without a doubtThe Pixel Book. So, the Pixel Book if you didn't watch the event is this thousand-dollar Chromebook, which isSuper expensive, right? That's the first question that comes to mind: Why would you pay$1,000 for a Chromebook when you can get Chromebooks for like three or four hundred dollars - a pretty good ones?And I think the answer to that is that you can always findChromebooks, inexpensive Chromebooks, easily you go on the market you can buy like two three $400 Chromebooks everywhere.So if you want to buy something a little more expensive you could there's some Samsung devices and Asus made a really premium oneBut this one kind of steps it up to the next level, and I'm interested to try this thing,I really want to see if $1,000 gets you a devicethat's actually worth it. The other thing isand I think this is the question that's most pertinent to me andprobably you guys - even if you do have a thousand dollars to spend on something, is it really worth, like,you have to really think about that thousand dollars.It's a lot of money, but if you have that budget is really worth buying a pixel bookover something like an XPS 13 or an LG gram 13 or any kind of the top-end13-inch devices that have a thousand dollar price tagandI think that's an interestingquestion, that I mean the the immediate reaction, the knee-jerk reaction is no there's no way because you could do so much more on aWindows laptop or even like an older MacBook. You can do so much more on those devicesthan a Chromebook, right? That's the immediate thought, but there's a reason why this thing exists. I want to explore it fullyI want to test it out. I'm super excited about that thing. I will be going to the event in Toronto tonightJust to check out the different devices, and if I find something interestingI'll do a follow-up video, but otherwise I'll be doing reviews on the stuff as they come in. OkayI hope you guys enjoyed this video, thumbs if you liked it, subs if you loved itSee you guys next time!\n"