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Google's extra-versatile Pixel Tablet is extra-appealing at its first ever discount

Published: Aug 04, 2023, 3:22 AM

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Google's extra-versatile Pixel Tablet is extra-appealing at its first ever discount

Have you been waiting patiently for Google's first own-brand tablet in nearly half a decade ever since the device was teased back in May 2022 only to end up disappointed by its official pricing structure?

Well, now you have the chance to purchase the Google Tensor G2-powered Pixel Tablet (along with its handy speaker dock) at a nice discount obviously meant to improve the wide appeal of the versatile 11-incher.

Google Pixel Tablet

Wi-Fi Only, 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, Google Tensor G2 Processor, Android 13, 10.95-Inch IPS LCD Screen with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution, 8MP Rear-Facing Camera, 8MP Front Camera, 7,020mAh Battery with 15W Charging Capabilities, Multiple Color Options, Charging Speaker Dock Included

$60 off (12%)

Buy at Amazon

Google Pixel Tablet

$60 off (12%)

$439

$499

Buy at BestBuy

Google Pixel Tablet

Wi-Fi Only, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM, Google Tensor G2 Processor, Android 13, 10.95-Inch IPS LCD Screen with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution, 8MP Rear-Facing Camera, 8MP Front Camera, 7,020mAh Battery with 15W Charging Capabilities, Hazel and Porcelain Color Options, Charging Speaker Dock Included

$80 off (13%)

Buy at Amazon

Google Pixel Tablet

$80 off (13%)

$519

$599

Buy at BestBuy

You don't need to jump through any hoops, meet any special conditions, or even look for the deal in many places to find and take advantage of it, as both Amazon and Best Buy, for instance, are currently listing the Android-based slate/smart display at $60 and $80 less than usual with 128 and 256GB internal storage space respectively.

Given that the Pixel Tablet normally costs $499 and $599 in those two configurations (with the aforementioned docking station bundled in), the first-of-a-kind discounts still don't make this bad boy as affordable as, say, Apple's 9th Gen "regular" iPad or many of Lenovo's feature-packed mid-rangers.

But a 128GB Pixel Tablet (with a dock) costs roughly as much as a 64GB iPad 10 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE right now, and although those comparisons are not entirely fair for a few different reasons, it's definitely hard to argue with the improved value proposition of Google's newest slate.

The battery life, overall audio quality, and raw performance are all fairly unimpressive, as shown in our in-depth Pixel Tablet review, but the 10.95-inch IPS LCD screen is almost surprisingly good, the software support is guaranteed to be tremendous, and of course, the charging speaker dock can come in handy for, well, both charging and smart speaker purposes.

The correct way to analyze the Pixel Tablet from a competition perspective is perhaps to compare it with a mid-range tablet like the ones mentioned above and a smart display like the Amazon Echo Show 10 or Google Nest Hub, in which case you'll probably appreciate the value for money equation here a lot more. Could it get even better? Maybe, but likely not until Black Friday or Cyber Monday in late November, and who's willing to wait that long to potentially save a few extra bucks?

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.