Chromebook Pixel (2013)

Chromium Projects

Coolstar

MrChromebox

Microsoft Windows

Partial Success

Battery indicator not working

Debian Linux

Fully working

Remap volume & brightness keys

macOS

Partial Success

Touchscreen & battery indicator not working

Display

The screen's 4.3-million pixels work together to deliver crisp text, vivid colors, and extra wide viewing angles. The 12.85" screen had the highest pixel density of any laptop in it's time, and used a 3:2 photographic format designed for the web.

Interactions

A 0.55 mm layer of touch-enabled glass fused directly to the screen provides smooth touch interactions while preserving picture clarity.

Appeal

The Pixel boots-up in seconds, requires almost no setup or maintenance, and comes with virus protection built-in. It stays up to date with updates every few weeks.

Backlit keyboard

The backlights in the screen and keyboard respond to both the room's ambient lighting and how Pixel is being used. When watching a full-screen video, the keyboard automatically dims to an appropriate level.

Glass touchpad

The Pixel's touchpad is made from etched glass, analyzed and honed using a laser microscope for smoothness and accuracy during use.

Motherboard

Manufacturer: GCE

Display

• 12.85-inch high resolution IPS
• Max Resolution 2560 x 1700
• Pixel Density 239 PPI
• 178° extra-wide viewing angle
• 400 nit brightness
• 3:2 aspect ratio
• Atmel mXT224SL maXTouch touchscreen controller

CPU

• Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge with Panther Point PCH
• Processor Number i5-3427U
• 22 nm lithography
• Intel 3rd Gen Processor
• 1.8GHz dual-core

Graphics

• Intel Graphics HD 4000

Chipset

• Mobile Intel HM75 Express Chipset
• Intel BD82HM75 PCH

Memory

• 4GB Elpida DDR3 RAM
• Soldered on-board

Storage

• 32GB or 64GB SanDisk iSSD
• Soldered on-board

Battery

• Integrated 59.2 Wh
• 8000mAh Li-ion
• 7.4v

*Approximately 5 hours run-time

Connectivity

• Dual-Band WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Qualcomm Atheros AR5BMD22 802.11 integrated
• Bluetooth® 3.0 compatible
• Soldered on-board

External ports

• Internal USB 2.0 SD/multi card reader
• Mini-DisplayPort
• Combination headphone/microphone jack
• Two USB 2.0 ports

Audio

• Creative CA0132 Audio CODEC (CA0132-4AN HF)

Other features

• Full color power state indicator
• Integrated 720p HD camera
• Backlit Chrome keyboard
• Fully clickable etched glass trackpad
• Integrated stereo speakers
• Two built-in microphones for noise cancellation

Dimensions

• 297.7 × 224.6 × 16.2 mm (11.7 x 8.8 x 0.6 in)

Weight

• 1.52 kilograms (3.4 lb)

Case Material

• Anodized aluminum