GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL ... Tablet that will brighten up your day Agencies

Tablet that will brighten up your day

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The slim, aluminiumbuilt tab feels sturdy and the optional Bluetooth keyboard doubles up as the tablet's cover

The Pixel C was the first tablet designed and built by the search giant Google.While it's seen some serious rivals show up in the form of the iPad Pro 9.7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, the recent software update to Android 7 Nougat has managed to keep it relevant.

The 10.2-inch, 2560x1800 display and premium metal build means the Pixel C sits at the top end of the tablet market. You could pick up the Google Pixel C in two storage sizes: 32GB and 64GB. The 32GB version sets you back by $499, while the larger storage size is available for $599.

Decent design

Finished in anodized aluminium, the Pixel C looks and feels like an expensive piece of tech.That style isn't light though. At 517g, it's heavier than the iPad Pro 9.7. There's a healthy amount of bezel surrounding the Pixel C's display, and considering there's no physical home key, it feels like wasted space. The USB-C port enables you to charge the tab and transfer data. There are also dual stereo speakers on either side of the tablet.

Dazzling display

Apart from an impressive resolution, the tab has a pixel density of 308ppi, outperforming the Air 2 (264ppi) and Nexus 9 (281ppi). The Pixel C screen is 25 per cent brighter than leading tablets (according to tests by DisplayMate). It can go up to 500 nits, which makes outside viewing more viable. The screen has also been enhanced with Low Temperature PolySilicon technology -it's good news for the battery, as it helps to keep the display's power consumption down.

Clever keyboard

For an additional $149 you can supplement your Pixel C with a full-size keyboard. Its best feature -automatic pairing. The Pixel C knows when the keyboard is attached. Just make sure Bluetooth is on, and the slate will do the rest.

Then there's the docking system. There are no latches or pins to line up here ; instead the keyboard sports a heavy-duty magnet that clings to the bottom third of the Pixel C. The connection is strong, and you can pick up the assemblage via either the or tablet without any keyboard or tablet without any fear that the two will become disconnected .

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