New Chrome antics
Google wants to redefine what you can do with its desktop OS - and if the Pixelbook Go is as talented as it looks, it could be a cloud-computing contender
Words Natalya Paul
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The Pixelbook Go is an ode to minimalism, and Google’s latest attempt to convince creatives that Chrome OS has a place. A limited operating system with a lack of pro software has essentially ruled out the likes of 3D animators and videographers; but with editing apps like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Express on offer, perhaps there’s life in it for us non-nerdy lightweights.
Ignoring the entry-level model, we’re focusing on the next step up - with 8GB of RAM, an 128GB SSD and an Intel i5 - which is the one we’d probably recommend anyway. With only 64GB of storage and an inferior CPU in the base model, and a terrifying price-tag on the 4K range-topper, this £829 model represents the sweet spot.