Engineering:Pixel C

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Short description: 2015 Android tablet computer by Google
Pixel C
Pixel C.png
Google Pixel C with keyboard running LineageOS
Also known asDragon (Board) or Smaug (Bootloader)
DeveloperGoogle
ManufacturerQuanta, Foxconn (as contract manufacturers)
Product familyGoogle Pixel
TypeTablet computer
Release dateDecember 8, 2015
Introductory price32 GB: United States dollar 499
64 GB: United States dollar 599
Pixel C Keyboard: United States dollar 149
DiscontinuedDecember 28, 2017
Operating systemOriginal: Android 6.0 "Marshmallow"
Current: Android 8.1 "Oreo" (without Treble)[1]
System on a chipNvidia Tegra X1
CPUQuad-core 1.9 GHz 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57
Memory3 GB LPDDR4 RAM + 1 GB VRAM
Storage32 or 64 GB flash memory
Display10.2 in (260 mm) 1:2 (64:45) aspect ratio, 308 ppi pixel density 2560x1800 px backlit LTPS IPS LCD
Graphics256-core Maxwell, 16M colors
SoundDual side-facing speakers
InputMulti-touch screen, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, quad microphone
CameraRear: 8 MP
Front: 2 MP
Connectivity3.5 mm combo headphone/microphone jack, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-band) (2x2 MIMO), USB-C 3.1
PowerInternal rechargeable non-removable lithium-ion 3.8 V 34.2 W·h (9,000 mA·h) battery
Online servicesGoogle Play
Dimensions242 mm (9.53 in) (h)
179 mm (7.05 in) (w)
7 mm (0.28 in) (d)
Mass517 g (18.2 oz)
PredecessorNexus 9
SuccessorGoogle Pixel Slate
Websitestore.google.com/product/pixel_c

The Pixel C is a 10.2-inch (260 mm) Android tablet developed and marketed by Google. The device was unveiled during a media event on September 29, 2015.[2] On October 9, 2018, it was succeeded by the Pixel Slate.[3]

Specifications

Hardware

The Pixel C is powered by the Nvidia Tegra X1 quad-core[4] system-on-a-chip. It features 3 GB of RAM and models are available with 32 GB and 64 GB of storage. The Pixel C features a 10.2 inches (260 mm) 2560×1800 resolution IPS panel with a pixel density of 308 ppi.[5]

An optional keyboard accessory is available for the Pixel C. The tablet can attach to the keyboard magnetically via a hinge (to use as a laplet), or the keyboard can be attached to the front or back of the tablet for storage. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth and is battery powered; when the keyboard is snapped to the front of the tablet, it can be charged inductively by the tablet.[2][6]

The rear camera has eight megapixels and the front camera two. Both can record video at Full HD (1080p) resolution.[5]

Software

The Pixel C shipped with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.[6][7] Android 7.0 "Nougat" was released for the Pixel C, among other devices, on August 22.[8] Google released Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Pixel C (among other devices) in December 2016.[9][10]

Android 7.1.2 was released in March 2017; it added the Pixel Launcher and System UI, as well as a redesigned recent apps menu with a new grid-based layout.[11][12] However, the Pixel Launcher that the Pixel C runs is reportedly separate from the launcher the Pixel phones run,[13] even though they are visually extremely similar, if not identical.

Google released Android 8.0 Oreo (without the Treble feature for device independent system updates)[1] for the Pixel C, among other devices, in August 2017.[14] Android 8.1 Oreo was released for the Pixel C, as well as some other devices, on December 5, 2017.[15]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Here are all the phones updated to support Project Treble
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Google unveils Android-based Pixel C tablet". Vox Media. 29 September 2015. https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/29/9415607/google-pixel-c-tablet-android-marshmallow. 
  3. Heater, Brian. "Google retires the Pixel C tablet as it shifts focus to the Pixelbook" (in en). TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/28/google-retires-the-pixel-c-tablet-as-it-shifts-focus-to-the-pixelbook/. 
  4. Choi, Brian (2017-07-20). "Tegra X1: The Powerful Processor Behind SHIELD" (in en-US). https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2017/07/20/shield-tegra-x1-processor/. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Pixel C specifications". https://support.google.com/pixel/answer/6328677?hl=en. 
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Google Pixel C hands-on: A well-built but clunky convertible Android tablet". 29 September 2015. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/09/google-pixel-c-hands-on-a-well-built-but-clunky-convertible-android-tablet/. 
  7. "Google Announces The Pixel C Tablet". Purch, Inc.. http://www.anandtech.com/show/9670/hands-on-with-the-google-pixel-c. 
  8. Samat, Sameer (August 22, 2016). "Android 7.0 Nougat: a more powerful OS, made for you". Google. https://blog.google/products/android/android-70-nougat-more-powerful-os-made/. 
  9. Haselton, Todd. "Android 7.1.1 for Pixel and Nexus out now, adds new features". TechnoBuffalo LLC. https://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/05/android-7-1-1-for-pixel-and-nexus-out-now-adds-new-features/. 
  10. Li, Abner. "Android 7.1.1 rolling out to Nexus, Pixel devices w/ new Moves and December security patch". https://9to5google.com/2016/12/05/android-7-1-1-update-ota-nexus-pixel-december/. 
  11. Amadeo, Ron (April 4, 2017). "Android 7.1.2 leaves beta, arrives on Pixel and Nexus devices". Condé Nast. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/04/android-7-1-2-leaves-beta-arrives-on-pixel-and-nexus-devices/. 
  12. Walter, Derek (April 7, 2017). "Android device updates: Android 7.1.2 arrives for Pixel and Nexus devices". International Data Group. http://www.greenbot.com/article/3188274/android/android-device-updates-android-712-arrives-for-pixel-and-nexus-devices.html. 
  13. Gao, Richard (13 June 2017). "Google has only sold about one million Pixel devices, according to Pixel Launcher download figures from the Play Store". Illogical Robot LLC. http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/06/13/google-sold-one-million-pixel-devices-according-pixel-launcher-download-figures-play-store/. 
  14. Whitwam, Ryan (21 August 2017). "Android 8.0 Oreo system images are live for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel C, and Nexus Player". Illogical Robot LLC. http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/08/21/android-8-0-oreo-system-images-live-pixel-pixel-xl-nexus-5x-nexus-6p-pixel-c-nexus-player/. 
  15. Hager, Ryne (5 December 2017). "Android 8.1 OTA files and factory images are now live". Illogical Robot LLC. http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/05/android-8-1-ota-files-factory-images-now-live/. 

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