Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap -- both in cost and construction. However, a handful of premium models have always challenged that preconception, from Samsung's Chromebook Pro ( $490 at Amazon ) and HP's Chromebook 13 , to Google's own Chromebook Pixel models.

The Google Pixelbook has a sleek convertible design; Its sharp touchscreen is bright and colorful; Performance is fast, lag-free and smooth; The dedicated Google Assistant button is useful

It's expensive; The stylus is sold separately; It has the same built-in limitations as other Chrome OS systems

I'll start saying that this is by no means my primary computer. I have a desktop which i use mostly for gaming and heavy stuff if needed. My idea about this computer was to have a light, fast equipment that i can use for relax and the occational Excel/Word things. The Pixelbook is great for that.

Very good experience. Sketching is good. WIth linux introduced, coding is good. Used lenovo active capacity pen instead of google's pen.

Even with the Core i5 edition, the Pixelbook delivers an exemplary, flawless web experience, with a user interface that can be smoother than more powerful PCs.

Excellent thin and light design; Very good perceived performance; Great power usage / battery capacity ratio; Can run Android apps

Sound could be better; Android apps are mostly for small screens

Delivered very quickly. And packaged superbly. This device delivers on the promise of capability and build quality up there with the best. If your world is Google-centric, and you've owned lesser Chromebooks, you will not regret your purchase. Read more

The Google Pixelbook is the best Chromebook ever made.

Extremely slim; Handsome look; Beautiful; pixel-dense display; Feels snappy in everyday use; Battery can easily last a full workday

Chrome OS has limited inking support; Assistant isn't as useful as it could be; Android apps are supported; but buggy

A bit more than I wanted to pay, but it turned out to be worth a bit extra. A great product.

Without a doubt, the Pixelbook is the best Chromebook yet. It nails the look and feel of an upmarket, aspirational laptop and support for the Play Store opens up a whole new world of potential for the platform.

Beautiful design; Fast charging; Runs Android apps

ChromeOS not yet suited to every task

We would be surprised if the Google Pixelbook didn't experience some renewed interest, considering all it can do these days. A true hybrid in every sense of the word, the Google Pixelbook brings a lot to the table, both in performance and compatibility, that the similarly priced Chromebook Pixel...

Sublime design; Full Android app support; Awesome keyboard; Excellent stylus support

Pen sold separately; Poor audio performance; No biometric login

Thanks to a comprehensive hands-on leak, we now know much more about Google’s next-gen Chromebook