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{{short description|Laptop developed by Google}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Google Pixelbook Go
| type = [[Engineering:Chromebook|Chromebook]]
| logo = 
| photo = 
| releasedate = {{Start date|2019|10|15}}
| lifespan = 
| caption = 
| os = Chrome OS
| cpu = [[Company:Intel|Intel]] [[Engineering:List of Intel Core M processors|Core m3]]-[[Kaby Lake#List of 8th generation Amber Lake Y processors|8100Y]], i5-[[Kaby Lake#List of 8th generation Amber Lake Y processors|8200Y]], or i7-[[Kaby Lake#List of 8th generation Amber Lake Y processors|8500Y]]
| storage = 64, 128, or 256&nbsp;GB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]]
| memory = 8 or 16&nbsp;GB RAM
| display = {{convert|13.3|in|abbr=on}}:<br/>1,920 × 1,080 <small>(FHD)</small> or<br/>3,840 × 2,160 <small>(UHD "Molecular Display")</small> resolution
| graphics = 
| connectivity = {{ubl|2×USB-C|1×3.5 mm jack|[[Wi-Fi]] 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac|[[Bluetooth]] 4.2}}
| weight       = {{ubl|{{convert|1.061|kg|abbr=on}}&nbsp;(FHD)|{{convert|1.090|kg|abbr=on}}&nbsp;(UHD)}}
| dimensions   = (W×L×H):<br/>{{convert|206.3|×|311.0|×|13.4|mm|abbr=on}}
| manufacturer = [[Company:Google|Google]]
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Pixelbook|Pixelbook]]
| family = [[Software:Google Pixel|Google Pixel]]
| related = Google Pixel Slate
| website = {{URL|store.google.com/us/product/pixelbook_go}}
| discontinued = 
| successor = 
}}

The '''Google Pixelbook Go''' (codenamed '''Atlas''' during development) is a portable [[Engineering:Touchscreen|touchscreen]] [[Engineering:Laptop|laptop]] computer developed by [[Company:Google|Google]] which runs [[Software:Chrome OS|Chrome OS]]. It was announced on October 15, 2019 as the successor to the [[Engineering:Google Pixelbook|Google Pixelbook]], and shipments began on October 27 for the United States and Canada. The Pixelbook Go was later made available for the United Kingdom in January 2020. Unlike preceding Google-branded [[Engineering:Chromebook|Chromebook]] devices, the Pixelbook Go is not considerably more expensive compared to Chromebooks with similar functionality and specifications.

==History==
An anonymous Google spokesperson told ''Computerworld'' it was "very likely" that a Pixelbook 2 would launch in 2019, when Google announced that it was discontinuing tablet hardware development in June 2019, following the disappointing reception to the [[Engineering:Pixel Slate|Pixel Slate]] detachable tablet/laptop.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/20/18693399/google-abandoning-tablets-pixel-slate-failure |title=Google says it's done making tablets and cancels two unreleased products |date=June 20, 2019 |author=Welch, Chris |work=The Verge |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> A laptop codenamed "Atlas" during development had previously leaked as early as March 2019, and other details were gleaned by examining [[Software:Chromium OS|Chromium OS]] source code. Final details, including the name and specifications, were published in September 2019, several weeks prior to the official announcement.<ref name=95G-190923/>

Internally, the new Pixelbook Go used many of the same components as the preceding Pixel Slate.<ref name=95G-190923>{{cite news |url=https://9to5google.com/2019/09/23/exclusive-google-pixelbook-go/ |title=Exclusive: Google's next laptop is 'Pixelbook Go' w/ 13.3-inch 4K display |author=Hall, Stephen |date=September 23, 2019 |work=9 to 5 Google |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> The two devices were developed closely together in 2018; 'Atlas' (the eventual Pixelbook Go laptop) was to be accompanied by 'Meowth' (a convertible tablet), but due to supply chain issues, development of 'Meowth' was discontinued in favor of 'Nocturne' (which eventually became the Pixel Slate).<ref name=95G-190924>{{cite news |url=https://9to5google.com/2019/09/24/everything-google-pixelbook-go-specs-leaks/ |title=Everything we know about the Google Pixelbook Go, codenamed 'Atlas' |author=Bradshaw, Kyle |date=September 24, 2019 |work=9 to 5 Google |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref>

Preorders were opened the same day as the announcement, October 15, 2019, and shipments for the Pixelbook Go began on October 27.<ref name=AP-191015>{{cite news |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/15/google-announces-pixelbook-go-available-for-pre-order-today-starting-at-649/ |title=Google announces Pixelbook Go, available for pre-order today starting at $649 |author=Kerns, Taylor |date=October 15, 2019 |work=Android Police |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> The top-end version with a Core i7 processor was not available to order until December 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.androidcentral.com/4k-pixelbook-go-models-finally-available-purchase |title=4K Pixelbook Go model finally available for purchase |author=Wagoner, Ara |date=December 13, 2019 |work=Android Central |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref>The Pixelbook Go was made available for the United Kingdom on January 15, 2020.<ref name=AP-200115>{{cite news |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/15/google-pixelbook-go-is-now-on-sale-in-the-uk/ |title=Google Pixelbook Go now on sale in the UK |author=Scrivens, Scott |date=January 15, 2020 |work=Android Police |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref>

==Design==
The Google Pixelbook Go features a {{convert|13.3|inch|adj=on}} touchscreen design with an aspect ratio of 16:9; however, with a conventional clamshell hinge, the device cannot be used like a tablet, unlike its predecessor, the [[Engineering:Pixelbook|Pixelbook]].<ref name=95G-190924/> The device also features [[Software:Google Assistant|Google Assistant]] with a dedicated button. It runs [[Software:Chrome OS|Chrome OS]] and can launch [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] applications natively.<ref name=Verge-191025>{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/25/20931476/google-pixelbook-go-review-the-price-of-simplicity |title=Google Pixelbook Go review: The price of simplicity |author=Bohn, Dieter |date=October 25, 2019 |work=The Verge |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> The laptop uses a magnesium chassis with an exterior finished in one of two colors, which Google call "Just Black" and "Not Pink".<ref name=AP-191015/> The bottom chassis has a ribbed structure to aid grip.<ref name=Verge-191015/> There is a front-facing camera capable of recording video at 1080p, 60 frames per second.<ref name=Spex/>

Either of the computer's two USB-C ports may be used for charging;<ref name=Ars-191025/> using the provided 45&nbsp;W charger, charging for twenty minutes provides up to two hours of use. The 47&nbsp;W-hr battery has a claimed life of 12 hours;<ref name=Spex/><ref name=Ars-191025/> the UHD model comes with a larger 56&nbsp;W-hr battery.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/08/pixelbook-go-review/ |title=Pixelbook Go review: Google's cheap laptop is too expensive (Update: Two weeks later) |author=Kerns, Taylor |date=November 8, 2019 |work=Android Police |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> The Pixelbook drops support for the active stylus Pixelbook Pen.<ref name=Ars-191025>{{cite news |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/pixelbook-go-review-a-cheaper-pixelbook-does-not-come-without-compromises/ |title=Pixelbook Go review: A cheaper Pixelbook does not come without compromises |author=Palladino, Valentina |date=October 25, 2019 |work=Ars Technica |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref>

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%;text-align:center;"
|+Pixelbook Go initial pricing and configurations<ref name=95G-190924/><ref name=AP-200115/><ref name=Verge-191015>{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/15/20908076/google-pixelbook-go-chromebook-photos-video-price-specs-features-hands-on |title=Pixelbook Go: Google finally made a reasonably priced Chromebook |author=Bohn, Dieter |date=October 15, 2019 |work=The Verge |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref><ref name=Spex>{{cite web |url=https://support.google.com/pixelbook/answer/9481398 |title=Pixelbook Go specifications |publisher=Google, Inc. |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref>
|-
! Processor !! RAM !! Storage !! Graphics !! colspan=2 | Screen !! Price<br/><small>(USD/GBP)</small>
|-
! [[Engineering:List of Intel Core M processors|Core m3]]-[[Kaby Lake#List of 8th generation Amber Lake Y processors|8100Y]]
| rowspan=2 | 8&nbsp;GB || 64&nbsp;GB
| rowspan=4 | [[Engineering:Intel Graphics Technology#Kaby Lake Refresh / Amber Lake / Coffee Lake / Whiskey Lake / Comet Lake|Intel UHD 615]]
| rowspan=4 | {{convert|13.3|in|-1|abbr=on}} || rowspan=3 | 1920×1080 (FHD)
|{{USD|649}} / {{GBP|629}}
|-
! rowspan=2 | Core i5-[[Kaby Lake#List of 8th generation Amber Lake Y processors|8200Y]]
| rowspan=2 | 128&nbsp;GB
| {{USD|849}} / {{GBP|829}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 16&nbsp;GB
| {{USD|999}} / {{GBP|949}}
|-
! Core i7-[[Kaby Lake#List of 8th generation Amber Lake Y processors|8500Y]]
| 256&nbsp;GB
| 3840×2160<br/>(UHD "Molecular Display")
| {{USD|1399}} / {{GBP|1329}}
|}

==Response==
The Pixelbook Go had generally favorable reviews; although the pricing was closer to competing computers than prior Google-branded Chromebooks,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/google-announces-the-pixelbook-go-a-premium-macbook-style-chrome-os-laptop/ |title=Google announces the Pixelbook Go, a premium, MacBook-style Chrome OS laptop |author=Amadeo, Ron |date=October 15, 2019 |work=Ars Technica |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> some reviewers pointed out that equivalent features and specifications could be purchased from other vendors at or below the cost of a Pixelbook Go.<ref name=Verge-191025/><ref name=Ars-191025/>

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