Four Reasons Why The Chromebook Pixel is Not Worth Buying

Google's newly released Chromebook Pixel might seem like an awesome product when you consider the technical specifications/configuration. But when you look at it from the right perspective it's not worth wasting your money on. Of course the Chromebook Pixel's specifications are really impressive for a cloud based PC considering it has 4GB of  DDR3 Random Access Memory and an Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with its impressively high touch screen resolution of 2560 x 1700 compressed into a 12.85 inch screen. Sure you would think that with the specs mentioned above, the Pixel is definitely worth spending your money on. But is it? You never know. Let's find out some of the reasons why the Chromebook Pixel is not worth it below: Note: The points you are about to read below are not condemning the Chromebook Pixel but are just showing what it lacks and why it is not a good choice for you if you don't already have your first Notebook/PC. 1.     It is a Cloud Based Device                 Google's Chromebook Pixel runs Chrome OS, a linux-based operating system designed specifically for use with the internet. This means you are only able to to perform most tasks like editing and saving a document, presentation and others only when you're connected to the internet. This also means that you have to rely on internet availability to work which is pretty bad since internet connection is not available everywhere. Imagine trying to work with your Chromebook Pixel while on a camping trip. An iPad and a keyboard dock, or better yet, a windows 8/7 notebook/netbook would do the job. 2.     The Price Tag                 For a small device like the Chromebook Pixel, the price tag of $1299 for the 32GB version and $1499 for the 64GB LTE version is too high for cloud based device. Since, basically, the device is a computer with a browser and a 32GB hard drive it shouldn't be that pricey. 3.     It Offers Too Limited Functionalities Compared to Windows 8 Notebooks                On Windows based Notebooks and (sometimes) Ultrabooks, video editing, native programming (Python, C, C++, Java, e.t.c.) are possible. So are tasks like running a Virtual Private Network, running a remote desktop and playing graphics-intensive video games like Call of Duty: Black Ops II. You can even perform tasks like developing CGI models for animation using a software like Autodesk's Maya or Blender. This means more productivity while you are still able to browse the internet with a Windows based notebook. But on Pixel's side, none of these is possible. The Chromebook Pixel's impressive tech specs are just there for you to use about 10% of their total abilities (unless you like streaming up to 10 1080p quality videos at once). 4.     Security                 I shouldn't spend too much time in this since everyone knows how insecure the internet is. Your data can be highjacked during transmission especially if you spend too much time in the internet. So can your login information and others. The Chromebook Pixel could be an easy target for hackers since it needs an internet connection to perform tasks. The Chromebook Pixel is really a nice product if you want to acquire one to add to your collection of PCs. But if you're thinking of getting one as your first personal computer, you're thinking wrong. Go for a Macbook Air instead (at least), but prefferably a Windows machine.