Google Pixel Tablet.. Because it has been about a year after the Google Pixel Tablet was made available for presale, many people who are interested in Android tablets are curious about when the Pixel Tablet 2 will be released by Google. A recent rumor says that Google might introduce a new Pixel Tablet as early as the next month; however, it is likely not what you were anticipating or hoping for given the current state of affairs.
Google Pixel Tablet
It has been reported by @MysteryLupin on X (formerly known as Twitter) that Google intends to “relaunch” the Pixel Tablet sans the charging and speaker dock that is now included in the delivery package. The speaker dock is the most notable feature of the Pixel Tablet, as you probably already know. You are able to use the Pixel Tablet on its own as a conventional Android tablet whenever you like, and when you are finished, you can simply place it on the dock to change it into a smart display. There is something intriguing about the possibility of Google selling the Pixel Tablet without relying on its claim to fame.
The current version of the Pixel Tablet, which comes with the speaker dock already installed, can be purchased for $499. Additional docks may be purchased separately at a price of $129 each. It is likely that a Pixel Tablet without a dock would be much more affordable, with a possible retail price of perhaps $370 or $350.
Does this actually meet the requirements for the Pixel Tablet?
On the one hand, I am aware of using this tactic. There is a good chance that Google has a large quantity of Pixel Tablets that it has to get rid of. By taking this action, the firm will be able to repackage the tablet, market it as something else, and sell it at a rate that is cheaper than its current pricing. How about a win, win, and win?
Despite the fact that it could make sense from a commercial point of view, I don’t see their being any attraction for both you and me. Imagine that the Pixel Tablet is reintroduced with a price tag of $350, without the dock. It is still more costly than the 9th generation iPad, which retails for $329, and it is much more expensive than the fantastic Amazon Fire Max 11, which is available for $230. Despite the fact that it is a good lot less than the current Pixel Tablet, which costs $499, this is still a more expensive option.
Furthermore, it is not only a matter of cost. Unfortunately for Google, the Pixel Tablet is a stand-alone Android tablet that is fairly unimpressive in contrast to other Android tablets. The display does not reach a very high level of brightness, the Tensor G2 chipset is not very powerful and it warms up pretty quickly, and the battery life is not particularly impressive. It is true that you would still have the option of transforming it into a smart display by purchasing the speaker dock that costs $129, but at that point, why not simply get a Nest Hub for the price of $99?
In spite of the fact that it has a certain allure, putting a less expensive Pixel Tablet on shop shelves, both online and offline, does not eliminate the issues that are associated with the Pixel Tablet. Although it is still a conventional Android tablet, Google Assistant is still just as unreliable of a digital assistant as it was in the past, and even if there was a reduction of $100 or more, the Pixel Tablet would still be pricey for what it is.
The leaker also mentions that Google is preparing to offer a “Pen and Bluetooth Keyboard” at the same time as the relaunch of the dock-less Pixel Tablet. According to the leaker, both accessories will be sold for a price of one hundred euros each. The Productivity Bundle for the Fire Max 11 from Amazon, which includes a keyboard case and a pen, retails for around $350 when purchased together. This may be fascinating, but for reference, the price is approximately $350 individually. In the event that Google’s current objective is to provide an Android tablet that offers a compelling value, the company is still missing the mark.
It is not known when this “new” Pixel Tablet will be released, but it is reasonable to assume that we will learn anything about it during Google I/O, which will take place. In other words, we shouldn’t have to wait for a significant amount of time to find out what happens (or does not happen) in this situation. To put it another way, I am not quite clear where this is meant to go from where I am standing.
