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Google is desperate to sell Pixel Tablets, pushing ads via notifications (www.androidpolice.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I found this, I'm wanting to get a pixel tablet in about a week or so. Title just got me wondering a bit, though it's probably just a little bit sensationalized

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I think the speaker stand is a good product for the google nest users out there, but it should have maybe been a separate option or something.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I think it'd be nice if they offered an option without the base for $400 especially since the hub experience on it as it is currently isn't very good. All hub mode does currently is turn it into a glorified digital picture frame with the home controls button in the bottom corner and the Google Home experience isn't as good as a Nest Hub.

As it is right now, I wouldn't consider the Pixel Tablet as a replacement for the Nest Hub.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Out of curiosity what makes the nest hub better/what features does Google home lack?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I initially hoped it would have a hub specific interface that looks similar to the Nest Hub. Instead though, the dock basically puts it into screensaver mode and the home icon pulls up the basic Google Home like if you were to tap the quick settings icon.

As a tablet, it's decent but I wouldn't get it if you're mostly planning to use it with Google Home as I think the current experience is disappointing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the clarification!

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