Tech specs: Display: 13.3-inch 1920x1080p touch display | Processor: Intel 1.3GHz Core i5-8200Y | RAM: 16GB | Memory: 128GB SSD | Cameras: 2 megapixel 60fps, 1080p front-facing camera | Ports: Two USB-C (one on each side) and a 3.5mm headset jack | Battery: Up to 12 hours battery life, with fast charging to provide up to two hours of life in 20 minutes
The Google Pixelbook Go is more than fast enough for most students. With its low-wattage 1.3GHz Core i5-8200Y processor, it came in with a decent score of 83 on Principled Technologies‘ CrXPRT 2 Chromebook benchmark.
The body of the black Pixelbook Go has a magnesium-alloy lid with an underside base featuring a ribbed easy-to-grip design. This makes this Pixelbook hard to drop. Speaking as someone who busted a laptop or two due to falls, this is a good thing. At 2.3 pounds and 12.2 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches, it’s also very light.
The model I tested came with 16GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, and a 13.3 inch 1920x1080p touch display. To power the…
