Google Pixel Slate review: An expensive work in progress

Another year, another powerful Chrome OS device from Google. Like clockwork, flagship devices have accompanied milestone releases of the Mountain View company’s lightweight, Linux-based operating system for the past several years and doubled as showcases for spotlight features. Now it’s the Pixel Slate‘s time to shine.

The Slate has the distinction of being Google’s first 2-in-1 convertible that doesn’t run Android, following on the heels of the Pixel C. And in some respects, it’s Google’s strongest showing yet, thanks to bespoke accessories like a custom keyboard — the Pixel Slate Keyboard — and a category-leading display, plus new multitasking features optimized to take advantage of its form factor.