Google's Pixel Tablet is $190 off for a limited time
The Pixel Tablet hit the scene back in 2023, so by tech standards, it's relatively old. That being said, the discount certainly makes up for the older specs, especially since you get double the storage for less than it costs to buy the 128GB model. The tablet is as straightforward as tablets get, providing users with plenty of screen real estate to consume media, play games, and browse the web. In his Pixel Tablet review, former Verge editor Dan Seifert noted that the device doesn't seem interested in pushing the boundaries, but its solid hardware and speedy performance make it a great option for Android users.
The device features a sharp 11-inch LCD display, a soft-touch matte finish, and four speakers that provide clear audio and noticeable stereo separation. Like most modern devices, it lacks a headphone jack, so you'll have to either use Bluetooth or USB-C headphones. It also has an 8-megapixel webcam on the long edge of the screen, so you can keep the device in landscape during video calls. Meanwhile, the tablet integrates well with an optional fabric speaker dock. The tablet can magnetically attach to the dock and instantly transfer any music, podcast, or audiobook to play over the dock's louder, better speaker.
At this point, Google's tablet aspirations are up in the air, with rumors suggesting any subsequent sequels have been canned. The company has an event scheduled for August 20th, where we're expecting new Pixel phones to debut, including a new book-style foldable. Whether or not we'll see a new tablet remains to be seen. Either way, the device has rarely been this low, making it a good opportunity to pick it up. It's worth noting, however, that Google is only promising three years of software upgrades and five years of security updates from its release in 2023, which is much shorter than the seven years of support offered for newer Pixel phones.
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