Pixel C
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]
Google Pixel C with keyboard running LineageOS | |
Also known as | Dragon (Board) or Smaug (Bootloader) |
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Developer | |
Manufacturer | Quanta, Foxconn (as contract manufacturers) |
Product family | Google Pixel |
Type | Tablet computer |
Release date | December 8, 2015 |
Introductory price | 32 GB: US$499 64 GB: US$599 Pixel C Keyboard: US$149 |
Discontinued | December 28, 2017 |
Operating system | Original: Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" Current: Android 8.1 "Oreo" (without Treble)[1] |
System-on-chip used | Nvidia Tegra X1 |
CPU | 1.9 GHz "big.LITTLE" octa-core 64-bit ARMv8-A |
Memory | 3 GB LPDDR4 RAM + 1 GB VRAM |
Storage | 32 or 64 GB flash memory |
Display | 10.2 in (260 mm) 1:√2 (64:45) aspect ratio, 308 ppi pixel density 2560x1800 px backlit LTPS IPS LCD |
Graphics | 256-core Maxwell, 16M colors |
Sound | Dual side-facing speakers |
Input | Multi-touch screen, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, quad microphone |
Camera | Rear: 8 MP Front: 2 MP |
Connectivity | 3.5 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 |
Power | Internal rechargeable non-removable lithium-ion 3.8 V 34.2 W·h (9,000 mA·h) battery |
Online services | Google Play |
Dimensions | 242 mm (9.53 in) (h) 179 mm (7.05 in) (w) 7 mm (0.28 in) (d) |
Mass | 517 g (18.2 oz) |
Predecessor | Nexus 9 |
Successor | Google Pixel Slate |
Website | store |
Specifications
Hardware
The Pixel C is powered by the Nvidia Tegra X1 octa-core system-on-a-chip, which is based on ARM's "big.LITTLE" architecture: four cores are faster, while the other four are slower and more power efficient.[4][5] 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.
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]
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
- Here are all the phones updated to support Project Treble
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- Haselton, Todd. "Android 7.1.1 for Pixel and Nexus out now, adds new features". TechnoBuffalo. TechnoBuffalo LLC. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- Li, Abner. "Android 7.1.1 rolling out to Nexus, Pixel devices w/ new Moves and December security patch". 9to5Google. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- Amadeo, Ron (April 4, 2017). "Android 7.1.2 leaves beta, arrives on Pixel and Nexus devices". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- Walter, Derek (April 7, 2017). "Android device updates: Android 7.1.2 arrives for Pixel and Nexus devices". Greenbot. International Data Group. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- Gao, Richard. "Google has only sold about one million Pixel devices, according to Pixel Launcher download figures from the Play Store". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- Whitwam, Ryan. "Android 8.0 Oreo system images are live for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel C, and Nexus Player". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- Hager, Ryne. "Android 8.1 OTA files and factory images are now live". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 13 January 2018.