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Google Pixel Tablet $397 (C&C/ In-Store), Tablet Charging Speaker Dock $187 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ OnePass/ C&C) @ Officeworks

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Google Pixel Tablet $397 (C&C/ In-Store), Tablet Charging Speaker Dock $187 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ OnePass/ C&C) @ Officeworks
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E5TOQUE on 24/08/2024 - 01:36 officeworks.com.au (7481 clicks)
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Google Pixel Tablet & Charging Speaker Hub

Officeworks have the Google Pixel Tablet and Google Pixel Tablet Charging Speaker Dock discounted (when buying them separately)

  • Google Pixel Tablet (C&C/ In-Store Only) = $397
  • Google Pixel Charging Speaker Dock (C&C/ Delivery Only) = $187

If you were to get them bundled they are normally $847. So there is a saving of $263 here.

More information about Google Pixel Tablet here:

https://store.google.com/au/product/pixel_tablet?hl=en-GB

Google Nest Hub Max or Google Pixel Tablet with the charging Speaker Dock?

The important thing to remember here is they are two different devices:

  • Google Nest Hub Max runs Google's Fuchsia sofware and is designed from the ground up to manage your smart home.
  • Google Pixel Tablet runs Google's Android software and is primarily an Android Tablet with the added benefit of a charging speaker dock, and having Google's Home Hub app, which tries to replicate some (but not all) of the Google Nest Hub Max features.

So limitations I am aware of from reading reviews are:

  • Google Nest Hub Max has much better speakers compared to the Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock
  • Google Pixel Tablet Charging Speaker Dock doesn't work as a standalone device. It must have the tablet attached to function.
  • Google Pixel Tablet doesn't have the ability to distinguish between different people in the household based on face or voice.
  • Google Pixel Tablet "Hey Google" detection outside the primary user is not very good
  • Up until recently the Google Nest Doorbell didn't work within the Google Home Hub app on the tablet. So when someone rang the doorbell you wouldn't know.
  • Up until recently the setting timers via "Hey Google" didn't work on the Pixel Tablet. Apparently they are still very glitchy and will randomly drop off.
  • Adding the tablet to a speaker group in Google Home can result in problems, because the Tablet must be paired to the speaker dock for it to work.

As a tablet, the Pixel Tablet is brilliant, especially with the speaker dock. Having it on display and always on charge is a great idea.
As a Home Hub, its much less impressive. Don't expect it to replace your Google Nest Hub Max.

NOTE: free delivery with OnePass excludes areas classified by Officeworks as rural.

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  • erifyx on 24/08/2024 - 05:21
    +4

    Appreciate the comparison.

    Surely they could've throw the electronics of a Nest Mini into the speaker dock.

    Glad you can buy the tablet seperately.

    • Yogi555 on 24/08/2024 - 06:11
      +5

      Without considering the pricing, speaker dock is actually super helpful. That is the USP of this tablet. It keeps my tablet charged always so that it's ready to be used whenever I need. Also it converts tablet into google home like device and enhances the sound quality as well.

      For me, getting only the tablet is a waste. Either get it with the dock or instead buy a different tablet for cheaper price.

      • AndrewMTG on 24/08/2024 - 07:24
        +3

        wouldn't the battery die quicker if it's always charged at 100%

        • webtherapist on 24/08/2024 - 07:42
          +1

          smartphones and tablets these days have control unit built in to ensure devices not overcharged :)

          • TheWetArmpit on 24/08/2024 - 10:45

            @webtherapist: How does it work? I'm not sure if this is just a marketing thing or not.
            Let's say it's kept at 90% max, so that 90th cell will be constantly discharged and recharged hence reduce it's lifespan, no?

            • BartholemewH on 24/08/2024 - 12:22

              @TheWetArmpit: There aren't 100 cells so no.

              • TheWetArmpit on 24/08/2024 - 12:37

                @BartholemewH: You realize that 90 is a figure of speech right?
                Same thing if there is two or 10 or 20 cells.
                They might rotate which cell to charge and which to use energy from first so all cell's lifespan degrade equally.
                But then again, that has nothing to do with "there aren't 100 cells".

                • RichardMelbourne on 24/08/2024 - 14:17
                  +1

                  @TheWetArmpit: Surely it would discharge all cells at the same time and not one after the other?

                  • TheWetArmpit on 24/08/2024 - 14:48

                    @RichardMelbourne: So would they charge all cells at the same time as well? Then all cells are constantly discharged/charged. What would make it "smarter" than charging technology 10-15 years ago? Genuine question btw.
                    I'm just kinda sick of companies that slab AI into everything and everyone's buying it.

                • Aldrin120 on 24/08/2024 - 22:48
                  +1

                  @TheWetArmpit: The cells in a tablet battery will almost always be charging simultaneously and not cascading. The Li-Ion cell has a voltage range of about 2.5v to 4.2v. The charge controller sets the voltage to about 4.12v and this means the cells will never reach "full" charge. This slows the internal dendrite forming and increases the lifespan of the cells.

          • MrFunSocks on 24/08/2024 - 15:00

            @webtherapist: It's not a matter of "overcharging" it - unless it has pass through power where it essentially doesn't use the battery, it will constantly be charging the laptop back to full or a set level. This degrades the battery over time. It's not debatable. You cannot keep a battery charging without degrading the battery. To keep it at 90% it has to be constantly charging it from 89% back to 90%, then when it drops to 89% it charges to 90% again (in very laymans terms)

        • Yogi555 on 24/08/2024 - 07:47
          +4

          I see it will be at 90% max when placed on docker. There is a mechanism set to not overcharge it

        • indian81 on 26/08/2024 - 09:33

          It keeps the charging to adaptive at 89-90%. Mine one is still going good since it released initially.

  • ozchobie on 24/08/2024 - 06:29
    +8

    There were so many issues mentioned on reviews when this was first released, I imagine Google would fix them. Such a shame. I have the nest hub max and also feel they have just abandoned software support on their smart home devices.

    • slankets on 24/08/2024 - 07:08
      +1

      Gemini is coming in future apparently to smart speakers.

      • AngryAlfred on 24/08/2024 - 10:39

        Via update or via new hardware? My nest minis are getting dumber and dumber

        • cheaplee on 24/08/2024 - 21:10
          +1

          All my Google speakers get worse as time goes by.

          It's such a joke now I've actually considered just getting rid of them and starting again with Alexa.

          The home max is a really nice compact speaker though…

  • go2home on 24/08/2024 - 07:06

    without the dock, why not just buy something else? with the dock, why the price increased comparing with previous promotions?

    • bobokingdom on 24/08/2024 - 07:30
      +4

      For $400, it is not a bad deal as the processor is quite fast compare to most tablet at this price point.

      • bcYield on 24/08/2024 - 11:51
        +3

        Thought it was just a basic mid-range tablet. I'd bite if it comes with the dock for the price. Otherwise, I think I will hold for the next gen since it has been over a year by now.

        • digitalane on 24/08/2024 - 14:47

          Same. Would possibly even push to 499 for the tablet and dock

      • pn on 28/08/2024 - 16:08
        +1

        This deal is no longer obtainable (sold out), but is a great deal at under $400. The Pixel is an all rounded tablet, hard to find any competitors at $400-$500.
        Compared to Android tablets:
        * CPU is top tier. Only $1000+ Galaxy S lines have somewhat faster CPU. Tab A9+, for example, is much slower than the Pixel tablet
        * Software support is top tier. Still 2 more years of major Android upgrades, and 4 more years of security updates
        * Everything else is on the high-end side: screen, speakers, RAM, storage, build
        * Cons: 60Hz refresh rate and no USB C video out
        Compared to iPad (9th or 10th):
        * Screen is laminated
        * Much better-sounded speakers
        * Comfortable storage capacity at 128GB, unlike the worrying low 64GB storage of iPad
        * 8GB RAM is huge compared to 3GB/4GB in the iPads, especially useful when running memory-demanding apps
        * OS is personal taste. I myself prefer Android for many reasons - being able to run Stremio is a big one
        * Performance: on par with iPad 9, 16% slower than iPad 10 (based on Antutu scores)

    • Cataclysm on 25/08/2024 - 13:05

      what is something else that you recommend

  • fadzsolz on 24/08/2024 - 07:32

    Don’t you need the tablet case to use the speaker dock?

    • Nick7 on 24/08/2024 - 08:04

      No

    • go2home on 24/08/2024 - 16:39

      Yes, the dock is just a charger with speaker. It can't work standalone.

  • zyj494949 on 24/08/2024 - 08:36
    +1

    Great comparison with Google hub max. I was about to buy this as a home hub.

    • Yogi555 on 24/08/2024 - 08:41

      But you need dock to convert it as home hub

      • 11112007 on 24/08/2024 - 08:55
        +1

        $584 is much more reasonable compared to $847. I prefer having this on my desk compared to a Hub Max as you can use Android apps on the side when you need to do something else quickly.

        There's also no rumours on a Pixel Tablet 2 yet.

        • Yogi555 on 24/08/2024 - 08:58

          Yes I have this and it's infact great when used with dock. Just wanted to clarify !!

        • abs898 on 24/08/2024 - 10:31

          These have been 599 a fair few times as a bundle. So 584 is atl but nothing extra ordinary for a half baked product that needs a lot of software fixes

          • Pidgeon on 24/08/2024 - 11:24
            +1

            @abs898: I got this as bundle for $550 plus a free tablet case December last year by buying from Google and price matching. And I also got 10% credit with Google one.

  • jeppetto367 on 24/08/2024 - 12:30

    Can you use this as a Nest Cam yet? Only thing that was stopping me from buying one. Can’t see much info online so I’m guessing not.

    • 11112007 on 24/08/2024 - 15:15

      Yep it was updated a few months ago so you can view your Nest Doorbell for example.

      • go2home on 24/08/2024 - 16:41

        No he is asking if it can run as a nest cam from your mobile as Nest Hub Max. As I know it doesn't work like that.

        • wataripoff on 24/08/2024 - 18:31

          Can confirm is not recognised as a camera in the home app so cannot be used remotely. Front camera can only be used in general tablet apps.
          Such a waste

  • Ozmrtw on 24/08/2024 - 12:34

    If the Google Pixel Tablet would be capable of DisplayPort Alt Mode / USB C video out then the tablet/dock setup might have a really good USP.

    There doesn't seem to be any mention in the Android Beta 15 release though on DP Alt so I assume that the hardware just isn't capable.

    Anyone would have more info on that?

    • shroomish on 24/08/2024 - 13:36
      +1

      No support for hdmi out with g2 chip. G3 yes.

  • shroomish on 24/08/2024 - 13:30

    This or Samsung a9+?

    • pao2x on 24/08/2024 - 14:37
      +1

      This. Faster better software support and screen

    • smartProverble on 24/08/2024 - 15:06

      The Samsung, simply for the multi window.

      …is what I would have said in the past, but now Google / Android supports that natively and have caught up there I think, so…

      The Pixel, because it more powerful than the A9+.

    • go2home on 24/08/2024 - 16:43
      -1

      Of course Samsung. Much better specs, performance etc. Seems Google will aband this line soon.

    • mostlygordon on 25/08/2024 - 21:35
      +1

      I now have both. The Pixel screen is better and seems faster. The A9+ supports Instant Hotspot if you have a Samsung phone, has MicroSD card slot and a headphone jack. For me the A9+ is a take it with you tablet, Pixel is for around the house.

  • digitalane on 24/08/2024 - 14:48

    Still waiting for a sub $500 price to buy….

    • E5TOQUE on 25/08/2024 - 18:17
      +1

      The tablet is sub $500.

      • digitalane on 26/08/2024 - 15:42

        I obviously meant the two items together (which is always how its been sold previously)

  • ChipsChicky on 24/08/2024 - 16:07

    what's the ram and storage?

  • wearytraveller on 24/08/2024 - 16:34
    +2

    "Google Pixel Tablet "Hey Google" detection outside the primary user is not very good"

    Voice recognition across all Google devices (inc Hub) has degraded badly over the last few years. It's infuriating.

  • SnappyPenguin on 25/08/2024 - 07:58

    Has anyone used this for note taking? Does a stylus pen work well with it? Thanks!

    • mostlygordon on 25/08/2024 - 23:17
      +1

      Needs a USI 2.0 stylus.

  • nosrad on 25/08/2024 - 14:34
    +2

    The speaker dock is kinda expensive though. Wish there’s a better deal somewhere!

  • Jagavar on 03/09/2024 - 17:18

    deal has now expired

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