Google unveiled the first tablet on Chrome OS

like expectedToday at a presentation in New York, Google showed its first tablet running Chrome OS operating system. Device is called Pixel Slate, and positioned it as a compact solution for business and pleasure.

The all-new Chrome OS adapted for touch control, and complemented by a number of improvements. The system allows you to install apps on Google Play and use a proprietary voice assistant. There is a built-in protection against viruses, split-screen mode, as well as the function of recommendations for various services and applications based on user actions.

the tablet itself was very slim body and high-quality 12.3-inch LTPS screen, with a density of 293 pixels per inch. On each side - in stereo speakers. The top of the device to the power button is located fingerprint scanner. Pixel Slate also received 8-Mn front wide-angle camera and 8-Mn with the basic portrait mode.

By Google to developers, Pixel Slate will be very useful for office applications, especially when paired with the original keyboard. However, this accessory will have to buy separately, as well as new digital stylus. As for the autonomy of the tablet, there is stated up to 10 hours.

Pixel Slate valued at $ 599, with this version of Intel Celeron chip, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. A top option with Intel Core i7 8th generation, 16 GB of RAM and storage to 256 GB will cost already in 1599 dollars. Removable Keyboard trace horse worth 199 dollars and pen Pixelbook Pen - 99 dollars. Home sales will take place later this year.