Google unveils new high-end Chromebook with colorful, grippy bottom

Google announced a ton of hardware on Tuesday, but none will make Chromebook users happier than the Pixelbook Go.

The company's latest entrant in the laptop arena was shown off at Made by Google 2019 in New York City. It's available for preorder now with a starting price of $649. We knew about it well ahead of time courtesy of 9to5Google, so instead of surprising us, Google confirmed much of what we already knew.

The laptop has a smaller, more MacBook-like form factor compared to the 2017 Pixelbook, but the changes don't end there. A distinctive ridged grip runs along the bottom of the laptop, which could make the machine feel better in the hand as you carry it around. It also has a keyboard that looks very similar to the excellent keyboard from the last Pixelbook, which is a big advantage over any recent MacBook. Read more...