Hi! I'm struggling with Zoom meetings.. every time I'm in a meeting I get a warning about Low bandwidth connection (and internet speed is not the issue). I just use chrome and zoom so for me it's weird to get stuck on my calls. Is it time to get a new Chromebook? Any tips to fix this?

Mine is the Pixelbook Go 8gbs version.

I just bit the bullet and bought a 2nd Pixelbook Go (£200 on eBay). I wanted a bit more power than my trusty M3 offers, and this new i5 should suffice to make running multiple applications and tabs smoother.

I love my Pixelbook Go M3. It's been my main driver for work and research (I am a uni lecturer/academic) for a couple of years now. The i5 should take me through to when/if Google decide to create a worthy successor, or the sun expands into a red giant. Whichever comes first.

Now a question... should I sell my M3 or keep it for... I don't know. Any ideas what I could do with my old Pixelbook Go M3.

If I do sell the M3, I am going to have to remove all these stickers :(

Aside from powerwashing, what tips do you guys advise to speed up our aging, beautiful device?

Memory saver turned on in Chrome

Swap enabled for more RAM

More Chrome extensions to optimize Chrome

Anything else you guys want to add?

I tried to install Ubuntu on Pixelbook Go 2019, but always fails with method on internet.

Who have experience successfully installation?

I have a original Pixelbook i7/256GB and it's simply one of the best devices I've ever owned. I've had mine for 6 years. But I was curious what options are out there when it's time to replace it?

I'm wonder if there's anything physically similar to the og Pixelbook that I could find to run a linux distro on? What I love most about the Pixelbook is the slim form factor and amazing battery life combined with lightweight OS.

Just asking what people thought, thanks.

I want some opinion about my new purchase. Do you guys still the pixel book is still worth getting .. honestly I love the design and all ... I got it in excellent refurbished condition so I'm hoping it work smooth and quick.... Mainly need it for multi tasking... And some gaming , heard chrome book are working with steam for online gaming... Finally want to mention I got it i7 which I'm assuming it's better than i5.

I am looking at some options for sharing internet across my devices when I travel. Has anyone connected a travel router (or another computer via usb-c lan adapter) to a pixelbook that is connected via wifi?

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Can I track my Pixelbook using Google's "Find My Device" network?

My android devices and pixel watch work no problem, but I'm having trouble with my chromebook. Not sure if it's compatible.

Just wondered if this happened to anyone else. The screen brightness also will not go above about 50% by using the hardware keys. If I do "ALT + brightness up/down" I get an on-screen icon but the progress/brightness bar stays at zero.

TL;DR: 6ish year old pixelbook that decided it was Quittin’ Time. Can I retrieve anything off its local storage if I can’t get it to boot up?!

Hi guys!!

So truth to tell my pixelbook bit the dust at the tail end of last year. It just shut down overnight (lid closed, mind you) and I couldn’t turn it back on. Nor would any of the indicator lights show there was a charge, despite it being attached to its charger cable all through the evening. I’m at peace with not having it be functional anymore, (I replaced it with a shudder iPad and Magic Keyboard setup) but what I’m wondering is if there’s a way to access any of the files in its hard drive storage?! I honestly haven’t tried to charge or turn on the computer since, but the files in its local storage have been something in the back of my mind. Do I need a pro’s help here? Like. Is there a shop I could take my poor pixelbook baby to in order to get it repaired?! Honestly it’s totally ok if this just isn’t possible, but I had a surprisingly large amount of files on it that would be nice to have at least some access to. And before it gets asked— no, I was not low on hard drive storage! I had only filled it a bit over halfway if you can believe that. Either way, I’m grateful for my lil laptop that could. It got me through college and then some. It also got me more solidly into digital art!!!!

Sigh. Thanks for reading this far and for any advice you might have! Sending good vibes to those with their own pixelbooks; I hope you too get oodles of time with your own and get to do a lot of cool stuff with it. :)

I jumped to a Pixelbook i7 from an old 2012 MBP last week. No more Apple in my life. As a Google user I'm very impressed with the Pixelbook so far; fits perfectly into the eco-system. I use Figma a lot and I don't use a mouse but a Wacom Intuos Pro M. It connected to the Pixelbook just fine albeit only serving as a mouse. Buttons didn't work and there was no pen pressure. But lo and behold...as of the latest Chrome OS update version 123, my Wacom Intuos Pro tablet and pen buttons are no longer obsolete! Google added a Pen Tablet setting supporting Wacom Intuos Pro tablet and pen button configuration. No drivers or Wacom Centre needed. I tried the pen in Canvas and it appears there is pen sensitivity too. Now the only thing I need is more Display settings so I can smoothly move the cursor from one screen to the other. That, and a solid replacement for the Affinity Suite.

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Last December I was looking for a light "in between" machine in between my "mobile desktop" (17 inch laptop) and my phone. After trying various chromeos machines this group convinced me to try a og I7 16gb laptop. Bought one used for $175 on amazon (88% battery health btw) and it's always my daily driver for browsing and answering work emails on my train commute to work. On some days, I plug it into my ultrawide and it works flawlessly. Only time I go with my main machine is when I need to go into office suite (e.g. excel and word).

I hope to use this as long as I am able. Long live #pixelbook !!!

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For years, I said that if Google just released an identical device with slimmer bezels, I'd happily pay for another one. As I was an original preorder and a really heavy user for the first few years, my PB has taken a beating. Yellowing wrist pads, trackpad stopped clicking, dings and dents all around, but still going strong.

There are a couple great options that are powerhouses by today's standard, but the form factor was the only thing I really cared about, so getting anything bigger/thicker/heavier was a nonstarter. As most of you know, that rules out literally all options except one.

After another month or two of thinking specifically about this device, I decided to take a chance on an Amazon refurb version to save myself $250. It arrived today, and I definitely feel like I made the right choice. The device is absolutely perfect (condition)... not a single scratch or mar even on the closest inspection, and the battery health is showing 100% (actually, it's a couple tenths over 100, so I'll let it run through a full cycle or two and re-run the crosh test). So far, it has completely met my expectations. I'm sad to say it, but my OG PB is looking seriously dated now that I have a newer device right next to it. I'm still tempted to pick up a new old-stock original Pixelbook just to have in my collection, but for now, this is an incredible stand-in.

Just wanted to share these thoughts if anyone else has also been bummed about a lack of a true successor and isn't all-in on the thicker/heavier options out there these days.

Three of us on my team use pixelbooks. I have the M3/8g pbg with a second screen and have no problems. The others, with an i5/8g pbg and i716g pb and no extra screen, see lots of recent slowness despite 200M+ wifi. No android apps installed. No extensions other than the defaults. The problem is acute when running Zoom with more than 2 tabs open. I don't know what else to check.

I'm thinking about getting a Google Pixelbook Go. But there is a big problem for me. Since I would use the laptop for school, I would have to type in various formulas (fraction lines, etc.) in math. I read that you can't use a touch pen on the Go. What can I do there?

By the way: I would prefer to use Notion or Supernote

Hello,

No matter what I do I am unable to install linux on my pixelbook.

Interestingly, I did not have any problem installing linux before but recently I had to powerwash the machine and since then I am not able to reinstall linux.

When I set up the installation it starts az normal - Downloading the virtual machine.

Somewhere halfway, the installation stops with the following error message:

Error intalling LInux

The linux container set up didn't complete.

Please try again.

I allocated 30 gig for the linux container so lack of harddrive space can't be the problem.

I have the latest chrome os installed.

Thanks for all the help

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The hard reset did nothing, so going from five year old posts am I right in thinking I have to suck this up and just buy a new chromebook?

Saw this one on eBay with 100% battery and only 1 cycle that looks solid. Not sure how much it will bid up though. Do you think it's legit? I can never find used ones like this so jw

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266734517892?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=__6v0a2gS9-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=__6v0a2gS9-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Should I buy Google Pixelbook Pen?

I'll use it for my work&study, not art jobs really.

Do Wacom pens or Lenovo pens work well on Pixelbook?

Or I want some recommendation.. thx :)

I'm a huge Google fan. Phone, all home devices, etc and want to get a Chromebook. I'm conflicted as I want the pixelbook go because it just seems awesome but on other hand I could go with a plus, a cx54, or wait for xol.

Need honest opinion, would I regret buying a 16g i5 go in 2024?

When the battery is completely drained, my PixelBook is refusing to charge through any other device other than the Google charger that came with it. It's not charging through my friends Apple MacBook charger nor through my Anker Powerport 60W, even when I leave it charging all night. These are not slow charging devices. Any other idea why this doesn't work? When it's half way charged, the PixelBook has no issue taking juice from them. Do you guys have the same experience?

Loving this sexy device, got it for roughly $90 here in the PH, FB Marketplace, 94% BH, so far so good, not my first CB but this thing is lovely! the glass trackpad, the form factor, I don't really mind the bezel, so worth it.

One of their screenshots shows 95% battery health with 68 charge cycles. While 95 is a strong battery at this point, does 68 seem low to have degraded it that much?

I'm an original day one PB owner, and it's still kicking. I use it for work occasionally, and almost daily personally. Making this post on it right now. Battery is abysmal at this point but otherwise in great condition, other than fears that it just won't turn on one day. I've been on the fence about cracking it open to replace the battery and get some skins for the discoloring palm rests, as we all know there hasn't been a true replacement from Google or anyone else. I see that people are picking up used spares, so that's why I've been browsing eBay for this for the first time. Glad this sub and the resources in here are still flowing.

Powerwashed my PB recently and the keyboard shortcuts seem to have disappeared; "ALT + Down Arrow" no longer takes me to the end of the line and "SEARCH + SHIFT + P" no longer enables/disables the touchpad. Rather frustrating; has anyone else had this/does anyone know how to fix it? Very grateful for any responses!

My Pixelbook trackpad just died, is there any source for replacement parts other than cannibalizing another Pixelbook?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOn2CX3BnT0

I'm still using an i5 as my personal laptop. My work i7 now just runs Debian 12 (after disassembling it so I could flash the bios). Both still a pleasure to use.

Hi, when I connect "pixel buds pro" to Chrome OS and Android through the multipoint feature, the sound only plays on the Pixelbook and not on the phone. Bluetooth is connected on both devices and multipoint is also enabled. On the phone, audio switch is enabled, but I don't see it in the settings options on the Pixelbook. What am I doing wrong? What else can I set up? Thanks for the advice

Alright, I have a Pixelbook that I flashed the uefi to and it never came back again. Yes, I reached out to Mr.Chromebox but I wasn't able to get it working and I don't want to waste his time seeing if he will save it for me. I also don't know how much he would charge. Anywho. It has a good screen. Does anyone know of a board that I can plug into the LVDS cable and use it with windows for touch and display? I'd like to give my little buddy at least some use instead of rotting away on a shelf.

Hello 👋

I love my Pixelbook (2017) and even got my dad one. Unfortunately he spilt coffee on his 😭

I tried to open it up and clean up the keyboard but now it won't turn on at all. When you plug it in you get one solitary white flash from the charging LED and then nothing.

I could understand if I'd made the keyboard worse but to not turn on seems strange. Perhaps I missed a connection somewhere but hopefully not shorted it out.

I tried the power and refresh trick and that made no difference.

Any suggestions would be most welcome.