Is there a better alternative?

　　

The Pixelbook Go’s closest competitor is the Acer Chromebook 13. The build quality there is nowhere near as good, but it does come with a higher resolution screen. The $700 base model comes with a similar dual-core processor but only 32GB of storage. You also can see how the earlier Pixelbook and Acer Chromebook 13 match up in our eyes through our side by side comparison of both devices.

　　There are some impressive 15-inch Chromebooks out there, though they don’t have the same portability the Pixelbook Go has. The Lenovo Yoga Chromebook is a 15-incher, but has a great screen and impressive performance.

　　Otherwise, if you’re willing to switch to Windows, the Asus ZenBook 13 UX333 offers a similar price to the Core i5 Pixelbook Go, all while offering better performance, thinner bezels, and more varied port selection.

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How long will it last?

Google has supported the original Pixelbook through continuous software updates, which has kept that laptop surprisingly agile. As long as it doesn’t get quickly canceled like the Pixel Slate, I expect a similarly long shelf life for the Pixelbook Go. It comes with with just a one-year warranty, but you can add Google’s Preferred Care for an extra $150.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. This is the first Google laptop that’s made for the average person. It’s the best Chromebook you can buy.

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