It's next model up from the Pixel B.

Tha feck is a Pixel C?

No...it comes with Android Marshmallow. Why would Google sell a tablet without their own software installed?

and this should be of some help. http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/03/11/otas-from-the-android-n-beta-program-are-soft-bricking-some-devices-but-google-has-a-fix/

thanks for your reply. Much appreciated. So it's not linked to an email address.
I am after a code as well. I would appreciate if those who have unused code are able to pass one on. Thanks

Hi, if anyone has a spare discount code, I'd greatly appreciate it. My mother is looking to buy a Pixel C and wasn't aware of the option to request a code. I'd be more than happy to return the favour somehow in the future.

I have. But managed to brick mine the day I received it by installing a system update, so be warned! Hope they won't charge full price for the replacement...

Has anyone who requested a spare discount code managed to get any? Is it linked to an email address?

I missed out on this and wondering if anyone had a spare developers discount code?

+1 I missed this too any unused codes welcome - This deal has expired now?

Doh, missed the application date.

Does anyone have a code that they are not going to use, if so please drop me a PM

mine has shipped, hope to get it Monday or Tuesday.

I have a spare discount code if anyone wants it PM me.

I don't know if it is linked to my email or not

Have had the Pixel C now for almost two weeks. I was a first unsure about buying it due to the mixed bag of reviews however I'm glad I did. this is is a brilliant bit kit. I have tried and test many tablets. Apple, Android and Windows. I would say this is the best tablet I have ever used. I'm I went with my instinct. I find that I am using the pixel c as my daily driver.

Just ordered mine, delivery early next week :stuck_out_tongue:

Just checked and still got my email, will be ordering tomorrow, just waiting for the Google I/O to finish in case they announce anything else I would prefer.

Funny my email has vanished as well

I'd also like to join the list of people on their knees pleading for an unused code!

I bought it in the end, amazing tablet, the screen is incredible, it's super fast, very pleased!

If anyone got a code and never used it 'd really appreciate it if at all possible, planning on buying this tablet for my Dad's birthday.

Yeah, I'm waiting for next weeks Google IO conference on the 18th to see if they reveal any new tablets now! If you only have the code in the email then it might be an idea to copy it down somewhere as mine vanished from the email last week so I had to get another one!

​I hope so as plan to use mine on Friday.

This has expired now, you can no longer get a code, however if you already have a code and haven't used it yet I think you still can!

Thanks for posting the deal.

I have received my code for 25% off, need to save up and use this before the 19th of July now.

Hot

I'm sure I'll get used to it. Thanks for the quick reply :smiley:

​i don't think you can.

Got mine delivered today. Great device and well worth the money. Does anyone know if it's possible to get the navigation controls back into the centre as I kind of prefer them there?

​Thanks, gonna order min in a couple of weeks then.

I wouldn't think so. I know some have talked legalities but it is a normal retailed PIXEL C so if I had problems then I would send it back to Google.

Any issues with warranty if buying as a developer. Had my code for a few weeks now but not used it yet (but plan too)

You do not need to be a developer. You get the exact same DEVICE as a normal consumer ( same hardware and software). Comes with MARSHMALLOW and just update SOFTWARE to latest MARSHMALLOW software. I got my code within a few hours and link send you to Google store and automatically redeems the offer. Was delivered to me last week, and it is great.

No. You do not need to be a developer. I applied last week and got a code to be applied when I go through order process. It is best to decide whether you want the 32gb for £299 or 64gb for £359( or £369 I can't remember). I bought the 64gb, without code it is I think £479. When you have decided which one then go through process ( I changed from 64gb to 32gb then back to wanting 64gb, and found it difficult to retrieve the code, because once you choose a tablet it says YOU HAVE REDEEMED CODE). It comes with ANDROID MARSHMALLOW and updates to latest MARSHMALLOW FIRMWARE. IT is the exact same DEVICE( HARDWARE and software) you get if you buy it without the developer code. I am extremely pleased with my 64gb PIXEL C. I always buy PURE GOOGLE DEVICES( NEXUS 4, NEXUS 6 , NEXUS 7) AND NOW bought PIXEL C ( INSTEAD of NEXUS 9).

Don't believe you. Can you screenshot it and put it on Google Plus please.

Let us know what you think..tempted myself.

Arrived

I requested my code 3 days ago and nothing, maybe the promotion stopped :disappointed: Anyone has a code and not planning on using it? Thanks!

Did u buy the keyboard..

What about 32 or 64gb?

it is the best tablet I have ever had by far and I have had dozens. If you want a tablet can't get better. If you want a two in one then there are probably better.

So those that have bought... What r ur opinions so far on the tablet? And without a keyboard how much of a drawback in experience is it? Any features that most android phones don't offer?

thanks .

anyone got opinions on which is the best keyboard ?

Haven't noticed mine being significantly worse then any other of my numerous devices.

so everyone's WiFi OK with these ? even a few rooms away from router ?

Oh ok that would make sense I suppose. With the folio case you just open and close it like normal right? Whereas the other pixel c keyboard comes apart completely and you have to sort of slide it off which I imagine would be a bigger problem.
If it's just the surround touching the screen then that's probably alright!

I hadn't considered that... I've just looked at it and I think the keys are fractionally recessed so the padded keyboard surround is all that's touching the screen... actually less likely marking than a "full touching" case?

Was put off the keyboard, I don't understand how it closes without potentially scratching the screen etc. Surely closing them together a number of times is going to cause some kind of wear? Just going off some videos I've seen, might be completely wrong!

Had it a couple of weeks now. It's very good, very fast, I bought the folio keyboard case too and that is also excellent. Very pleased with the purchase.

The pixel is the best tablet I have had and I have had dozens including nexus 10, nexus 7 etc. Absolutely love it.

Samsung view tablet is 18.4inch

got my code just deciding between this and tab s2

Surely a price drop is due before June for non code users....?

The email did arrive in the end, took about a day :smiley: the one sent to my gmail account was quicker than my hotmail one haha

Anyone know if a price drop is due on this?

Good to know. Thankyou.

I was just about to ask if he'd received his yet as I've been waiting 12 hours or so. I'll be patient and wait longer. :laughing:

They're account specific. Mine took almost 2 days to come through, so hang in there.

Anyone got a spare link/code ? I entered my email about 8 hours ago but no email from them yet.

think I'm gunna take the plunge, hope it lasts a good few years like the Nexus 4 I'm typing this on!

Just looked at mine and it's running 6.0.1 and I've done nothing with it so I guess the answer is yes!

To the people who received their pixel c using this 'developer offer' did the tablet turn up with marshmallow 6 installed and you didnt need to do anything but turn it on and it was ready to use

That's what I did. Like going from an inflatable dinghy to a Ferrari.

Where is Pixel A

Think samsung announced something new recently.

Go for it. It's so much better than my 9.

I'm debating flogging my Nexus 9 16gb for one of these

I fancy a bigger screen, I've got the Nexus 10 but it's starting to show it's age so looking for something nippier and bigger... is the iPad Pro really the only 12inch tablet out there?

​Have you got the latest patch?

My pixel c WiFi isn't as good as my phone or other tablets. In the furthest room away from my router the pixel WiFi drops out all the time and I wouldn't bother trying to watch YouTube in that room. Running WiFi analyser app on my phone, galaxy tab s 10.5, iPad air 1 and the pixel c they all are showing the same signal strength but for some reason they pixel has a crap connection. I haven't noticed any other WiFi problems as yet.

thanks all for the info on WiFi, I'll go ahead and order one today. how do you go about installing andoid N ? and should I ?!

Hi thanks for posting , does anyone know how long the code takes to come through

Okay there seems to be a few of use with this tablet now and for me it was a good buy

suggestions on good cases ?

No WiFi issues here.

No issues with wifi here either.

I've had no problem with the 4 different wifi networks I've tried.

Mine arrived on Tuesday. Best tablet I've owned to date. I'm glad I ignored the outdated reviews and comments in this thread :-D

Thanks very much for posting this deal.

is the WiFi OK? even at a distance from router ?

Certainly is a nice bit of kit. I'm loving mine.

Screen is stunning and I'm enjoying the screen estate over my nexus 9.

Best type of screen aspect ratio for reading IMHO.

The screen ration is designed to take advantage of split-screen, which appears to be imminent in the next Android release. It's going to be a big deal, and will really help with some of the perceived limitations that people have with tablets as productivity devices. Try the screen with two apps running side-by-side - you may come to appreciate why the screen is that shape.

Although, if you only want to watch videos, there are many other tablets that will allow you to do that, on a screen shape you prefer.

I have 16:10 on my galaxy tablet and can say is not all good with that ratio. So much so that Samsung have completely moved away from it in their s2 tablets so I'm not sure this will ever be a feature of the big manufacturers.

It's fine for YouTube which is what most people with tablets will be watching videos on.

The 1:√2 screen aspect ratio puts me off. A tablet that has a screen shaped like a piece of A4 paper is not good for watching video content.

Mind you Apple are stuck in the dark ages with their awful 4:3 screens, so I'm not sure what is worse.

Also I would never buy another Google tablet, especially as my Nexus 10 screen went patchy yellow - Google has refused to acknowledge or help with this. There are many others with the same issue.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/G0zLHMvjx9I

I vote cold.

Rebooting randomly and wifi issues have appeared since the Marshmallow update on my N7 too. Im on the fence, I want this but I feel it'll drop more than 25% in a few months due to the lack of tablet apps and maybe an updated one with 4G and GPS.

OK, got the return details this morning, so everything should be fine.

As for the device, I really like it.

Good:
- solid build quality (everything seems to be fine apart from the speaker output imbalance) - doesn't flex at all - on par with the iPad, I would say
- (almost insanely) fast, graphics bench mark scores are outstanding
- battery seems to be decent
- photo colours look natural, unlike on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 which tend to over saturate the colours.

Bad:
- right now, this is probably one of the most unstable android device I have used - rebooted by itself a couple of times in the past 24hrs;
- had issue with dropping wifi connection a couple of times
- volume control switch behaves erratically - there's a noticeable delay between pressing volume up/down and the actual voulume going up/down
- (I knew this from the spec but) it is pretty heavy
- (I knew this from spec too) lack of micro SD card slot is a bit annoying, especially when USB 3.1 / C standard isn't widely adopted yet.

Considering you're almost guaranteed a long product support life and latest stock Android availability, I would say the device at the price is a very good buy.

I'm waiting for the Pix L.

The keyboard looks identical to a ZX81. Is the performance any better?

​not as good as a pixel D imo

you have 14 day cooling off period for any reason so in your case I would just do a straight return and reorder

They have my order number, which means if they cared about their customer they would have known that I only got the item this morning.

I gave them my serial number and the customer service guy told me he now has to talk to the warranty team before he can give me the details of how to return the item!?

Sorry but I did expect Google to be more professional and be smarter. This was my first encounter with their customer service and first impression counts.

Also with the sort of tax dodging they do, I did think the device would be delivered by a chauffer driven delivery boy.

So many developers on here :stuck_out_tongue:

I got mine today. Very fast delivery. My initial thoughts are that it's pretty heavy and quite slippy to hold. Also there is no home button. From my limited use so far I've noticed it's blazing fast and very well optimised. It's actually noticeably faster than any other tablet I've used. I'm really hoping the battery life is good.

So far loving the pixel. Have slammed android N on it.

Certainly significant better than my nexus 9.

Just need to find a nice sleeve for it. Guess a generic ipad sleeve will suffice?

Seems the code applications have slowed. I got my code within 12 hours. Been 2 days since a friend tried after me, nothing yet.

These are all fairly standard responses (do you honestly expect them not to check the warranty status ffs?).

What did you expect? Two Google employees to drive to your house - one to get on their knees and make a grovelling apology whilst the other presents you with a brand new device on a silver platter?

That all sounds perfectly reasonable.

I've got N beta installed and so far so good.

​Not promising...

Just been told they have to check my warranty status...for gods sake I only got it three hrs ago!

Also they asked if I damaged it / opened it up, etc

And not even the slightest apology for the inconvenience...

Didn't really expect this sort of response from them really.

I might shove android N on it. I know some apps won't work but it seems to hang together pretty well on my nexus 9.

Anyway I've been reliably informed that my parcel is sat at home.

My Pixel C is stuck on 1Dec security update, has anyone got an OTA for feb? The feb update has minor fixes which should sort out any wifi or touchscreen issues.

just got the device. I am not impressed. The speaker is faulty on one side (right) of the device...

For fear of repeating myself, has anyone who has one of these been having wifi problems ? Reports suggest its a big problem ?? would buy one if it werent for this

"After a brief encounter with what I can only describe as the worst keyboard I've ever used, I'm ready to throw this dumb accessory against a wall and fling its parts into a bottomless pit of flames. I cannot believe Google has the nerve to charge $150 for this worthless keyboard that's more of a hindrance than a help. "

http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/google-pixel-c-keyboard-bugs

rofllf! This one is defo. not for you bro!

Nice tablet but overpriced given how terrible Android is as a productivity/desktop type OS and the additional cost of the magnetised keyboard. Surface competitor might have been the intention but it doesn't even come close.

If you want a 10" tablet, I'd tempted to take a punt on dual boot Windows/Android tablet such as this (~£135):
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_286366.html

Congrats :smiley: maybe you live near the parcelforce hub or something, as I ordered at 6pm on Saturday and its still at the parcelforce national hub!

Got the 32gb version and it arrived at 2pm. Amazing as I ordered noon of Sunday!
Paying extra £60 for 32gb is still a bit too much to bear but I know I'll regret it but for now it's ample as my current lg g pad 8.3 only had 16gb (microsd is full of crap which I rarely use).

Thanks. Mines just shipped so hopefully get it tomorrow.

Quick update - ordered the 64gb (only £60 in it once you apply the discount)+keyboard on Saturday afternoon and arrived via Parcelforce this morning - good service from Google. just setting up now will share some thoughts later (upgrading from Nexus 9).

Can anyone recommend me a third party bluetooth keyboard for this? I feel the Pixel branded one is a little bit over priced.

I ordered it on 13 March 2016 at 11:22

Ordered yesterday and its out delivery today with Parcel Force:D

could anyone please explain why it is better to purchase this tablet Pixel C rather than Nexus 9 ?

No HDMI. No barometer. I curse Google for not continuing support for the Nexus 10 which was by far the best tablet when launched, and for a couple of years thereafter.

Odd that they don't even specify precisely which CPU is has. That would be enough to stop me from buying. With these sort of generic tablets from the Far East, personally I'd go for something that been tested/reviewed independently and properly over the sales specs. The Teclast has been reviewed by sites such as techtablets.com whereas I can't find anything for the tablet in your link.

good luck with that :laughing:

Decided to go for this after thinking hard about the lack of GPS - not really a big deal as I can't imagine sticking a 10 inch tablet on the windscreen.

I am a developer. I would especially be developing to build up portfolio if unemployed

OK. Just so we aren't abusing this and causing moral issues that cannot be swept aside, enroll on this free android dev course.

https://www.udemy.com/learn-by-doing-android-for-beginners/

You could be a developer and never develop an app, or use it as a dev device, just have the intention to. Unless the T&c's make you agree to do so ie prove you develop an app. Which they won't,as it would be silly.

anyone who registered today received a code?

​Haha, I had to Google that. Definitely was abandoned which is very naughty of them but it wasn't one of their phones or tablets.

He might've meant the 15th to 17th ?

Lots of cases and keyboards on Amazon. I've got my code and thinking of getting my order in.

Is the battery replaceable on this? As in, can you get it replaced later on down the line?

Quite the opposite. I can think of nothing more chavtastic than having the latest iPhone. The local jobcentre, last time I looked, had more iPhones than an Apple store. :innocent:

​where do you live? still says 1-2 days on the purchase page for me

Depends really if it's a fault with that one particular keyboard or widespread. I'm sure if it was chronic it would have been widely reported.

Indeed all of the bespoke keyboards are pricey.

Mine is on its way too. :smiley:

Got an email mine has been shipped. £100 off and free delivery too :smiley:

How do I put an Android os on this?

This device will become good when N is released.

Wait til then and maybe snag it for £200-250.

Was there something called the Nexus q?

Just read a few reviews and articles about the Pixel C, and it's put me off. Sounds very much like a device that wasn't quite ready for the market when it was released, and although a lot of the issues have been fixed since, there's still issues with certain Google apps and it's alleged that the device was never intended to run Android in the first place, instead being planned as a Chrome OS tablet. Makes me wonder how long Google will continue to sell or even support it; they don't exactly have an excellent track record in that department.

Maybe I'll go for the next one.

It's not apple hot :stuck_out_tongue:

It's a fact. Like the typical hukd user, you believe in "if it's cheaper, it's better" and "I hate Apple because I can't afford it".

​I would agree with you a couple months ago, but having used the Sony Z4 tablet as my main driver since september with its fantastic keyboard, screen, specs etc I have to say android is a more than capable system

£300 for an Android tablet? cold.

I don't get that review. The cons don't really have anything to do with the tablet itself. Keyboard is expensive, don't like Android and aren't enough apps. Like rating a windows laptop down because its case is expensive, you don't like Windows 8 and your favourite Mac apps aren't available for it.

​Presume if your developing apps your doing it to make money and if your doing this on your Pixel C then it's for business use and as such your purchase will fall outside of the Consumer Rights Act ( as it did with its predicessor the Sale of Goods act). In same was as if a hairdresser and purchase a washing machine to wash your towels, it wouldn't be covered under CRA. The hint is in the title "consumer". Businesses are not classed as consumers

what does it do .lol.

Tha feck is a Pixel C?

I'd like to get an android tab but it seems manufacturers don't support them anywhere near long enough. How old an iPad 2 is and with the specs it has and its still supported. I know Google will support this tab for a while compared to others but I don't think you get a lot for your money. Think I'll stick to my 2nd hand iPads and try and get a 2013 Nexus 7...

Really...? I thought he was being serious... o:|

Well, i never!

The situation is ridiculous, the aps on my phones get updated almost every day. At irregular intervals some of my android devices get an update to the os.
Are the old versions of the aps or the os less secure, who knows, there's no time to see as another update is on it's way. And lots of these aps seem to require unnecessary access to almost everything, Even paid for aps, show you ads, probably contain what, in pc terms, was considered at least spyware.
Was MS so bad?

Thanks went for it, should get even better when Android N comes out for it,

​Totally agree best price and people slate a product that they haven't used its a deal!

this looks like a good deal been looking to replace my 2012 note 10.1 might bite :wink:

Super deal from Google I got my code this morning and ordered one.

THE only thing better than this deal is the comments on this thread!! What silly and petulant comments and I love them all :smile: Please keep making fools of yourselves because it makes for funny reading :smiley:))))

Still waiting for my code

Got my code, have until July 15, 2016 to redeem it so plenty of time to think about getting one.

Will discount work on other Google products I.e Nexus 6p?

I don't think the whole developer thing should worry anyone. I think this offer is likely due to some big competitor tablet events coming up in the weeks ahead, and a clever way to pass on a discount without losing face. And should they get some developers building more tablet optimised app it's a bonus. Either way it's a win for the consumer!

CRA is what I was referring. Late night typo. As long as you're buying from Google, there really isn't much to worry about. If it turns up and doesn't turn on, then send it back and get a refund whether you're a consumer or a business. If it turns up and over the next few weeks / months etc, people realise that the software is a piece of junk, apps don't scale properly, apps randomly close down, the wifi doesn't work properly, the touch screen is laggy and all sorts of other problems, then that's just tough really because that's what the machine is like anyway and people were stupid to buy it in the first place at this price.

Apple fan boys! Cos be together, not the same :smiley:

I was talking about the CRA (consumer rights act) which replaced the SOGA. Not the CPA. I'm pretty sure there's no coverage for businesses under the CRA, unless it's been amended.

UCTA SMEs do have coverage under, but that doesn't nearly approach consumer protection. Moreover its not the type of protection one would expect to need from the likes of Google or other major retailers. I'd be surprised if many consumers knew about it.

I'll leave it at that, as the point was to inform people for the future. In this case I've already said for 25% discount (plus given to google) its probably worth foregoing your consumer rights.

Yeah that's not too bad but that tab is more than capable of running 6 and likely 7. Technically it's only been updated from 4 to 5. I'm not one of those that always needs the latest software but some apps stop getting updated on the older OS'. It's a non issue most of the time but when I spend a lot on a phone or tablet I like it to be supported for 2 major versions at least. Unfortunately this limits me to Nexus' and iPads. Annoying as I do prefer the Xperia tablets to the Nexus!

Note at the bottom of page reads "Just sign up below to receive updates from the Pixel team, and we’ll email you back within a few days with a unique discount code to be used on the Google Store.""

Few Days ? how many ?

Oh yes, those deals that were £150 cheaper than anywhere else but still got voted cold because this is HUKD and, therefore, the following statements are generally true:
1. Apple deals, regardless of how good they are, generally attract cold votes.
2. People often vote like sheep and follow the trend.

How much cheaper than elsewhere is this deal? Just saying..

anyone who has one experiencing wifi problems that have been widely reported ?

https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/nexus/CM9tv3pjTfQ

i really want one, but wifi is really imoortant !

I love how many people slating this tablet have never actually used it! I've had one since launch and I love it. I've even started to take it places instead of my macbook air as it's a great size vs productivity device. Split screen is all people harp on about. As an 11 inch macbook air owner and not a fan of spaces I just alt tab most things. With office 365 on it there isn't much I can't do. I have also paired an apple magic mouse with it and it works great. Just gutted that as an early adopter I paid a lot more but then it has been worth it. I'm running N on my Nexus 6 and it's really amazing. Seems like M on acid...it seems so much smoother and faster. Weirdly my Pixel C isn't showing as an option to update but having found issues with sky go and a fair few other apps actually glad to keep that on M. Also weirdly after doing a reset on my 6 due to these issues now can't unenroll but not bothered. Some bugs like no detection of my 5Ghz network and the settings keep going back to top of menu but worth it for the pace alone!

Would want it but it's going to seriously lack tablet specific apps compared to iPad.

Got my code.
Still deciding if this is worth replacing my ancient ipad3

*FFS!

*smiled FCA

Whoosh!

I think Picard was being sarcastic; I smoked when I read his comment.

Oh the irony of you writing fail! :-)

I wonder if these will slow to a crawl after a few updated android versions like all four Nexus 7s I bought did?

Wit Fail - no such thing.

Hot on this but still awaiting my code...

Cold on iPad pro deal.

Been wanting this tablet since launch but could never justify the price... Its still quite expensive even with the 25% off but I think it would make a great family(18+ family, no kids :confused:) tablet with multiple accounts set up on it.
Just waiting for my code

I'd rather have an iPad Pro and pay more for it.

I believe google will honour the warranty and plus just because someone is a developer doesn't mean they are actually running a business or using the device for business purposes. Many people are into developing apps as a hobby and their are a lot of people who are offering their apps free of charge. Also how many developers even have a registered business?

Oh here come the fan boys

^ Also see Part 2 (current legislative framework for businesses):

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/433139/bis-15-209-protection-of-small-businesses-when-purchasing-goods-and-services-call-for-evidence.pdf

Anyway, we're skewing this thread off track (though it is an interesting discussion!)

There's a lot of confusion going on here. The CPA applies to 'consumers'. SoGA, SSGA etc applied (or applies as the case me be) to both consumers and business though the exclusion and limitation of liability provisions apply differently in that a seller cannot exclude the implied terms under SoGA etc when dealing with consumer. However, it can exclude implied terms when dealing with a business buyer provided the exclusion meets the requirements under UCTA. Typically, the exclusion or limitation of liability clause needs to meet the requirement of reasonableness in the circumstances, otherwise it falls foul of UCTA and would be unenforceable. For example, the pints of milk scenario.

In simple terms, the CPA offers consumers a good deal of protection (as you would expect). Businesses get less (statutory) protection but they're not left without the right of redress either. It simply depends what they're looking to seek redress on, and the particular circumstances of the case.

Thanks, will help when I start getting into Android development.

I don't think SMEs are covered unless they can bring themselves within the typical definition of a consumer. For example a printer purchased to be used by a home worker rather then the office may be covered.

The following blog has some examples and elaborated further.

http://blogs.lexisnexis.co.uk/comet/do-we-need-a-consumer-rights-act-for-smes-or-micro-businesses/

I haven't looked at it recently, so apologies if things have changed. To be honest I find the best thing to do is not give the retailer an excuse, it's hard enough dealing with the likes of Currys when you are a consumer :/

If you run/own an SME buy with your own credit card and expense back where possible. These days theres very little advantage to Business cards as most banks want you to waive limited liability once you get over a few k :/

What rights do you say that a consumer would have in this case over and above a micro or small business purchasing one of these?

For anyone confused this runs on Android Marshmallow, the same as the nexus 9.

You are talking complete nonsense. it's runs on Android Marshmallow.

really wanted to purchase this when it came out, complete with keyboard, but doesnt it suffer terribly from wifi issues . https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/nexus/CM9tv3pjTfQ

Better call Saul

I thought that businesses, particularly micro and small businesses, were covered by the implied terms under SoGA, SGSA etc and any limitations or exclusions are subject to reasonableness under UCTA?

Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense for example if you were a small business and bought 100 pints of milk only to find that they were all spoilt or contaminated upon arrival. That would fail the requirements of 'satisfactory quality' and 'fit for purpose' under SoGA etc. If the supplier could exclude those obligations under contract, that would simply open the floodgates for con merchants and dodgy suppliers everywhere. That wouldn't make sense and would defeat the purpose of the legislation.

I was looking forward to the fifth gen of this, but I heard it was Pixel E.

It's got nothing to do with the Google Play developer agreement or its terms. What matters is wether telling them you are purchasing as a developer means they will consider it a purchase for other then general consumer use.

Its the terms of sale and the terms of the offer that matter. And even if they don't explicitly mention they would consider it a B2B sale they may well tell you they consider it one if you try to exercise your consumer rights later.

Once you give the indication to a retailer your purchase is not for regular consumer use you take the risk of losing your consumer rights. Ask Currys for a VAT receipt and you'll notice they will ask you if the purchase is for business use.

In this case it's probably worth the risk for the discount. But it's an important point people need to understand. You should avoid giving a retailer any indication a purchase is for use as part of a trade/profession/business/hobby that earns you money/etc.

My code arrived about 3 hours after registering my e-mail address.

Yes, I have ordered the 64Gb version.
Some initial reviews praised the hardware but was cold to the software. A major update earlier this year has turned this around. (The original reviewers have returned to the reviews to confirm)
I am replacing a Sony Tablet Z (Yes, the original one). I was deciding between the Sony Tablet Z4 or this.
The discount swayed it.
I don't want or need the keyboard (which is not optional to purchase on the Z4 in the UK)
This is heavier, but better specced. Its similar in weight to the Tablet Z I have already, so no biggie.

Things have improved a lot since the Pixel C was released three months ago...

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9996/revisiting-the-google-pixel-c

Buying as a developer means your saying your in trade, if you do this you will get a discount but you will lose your consumer rights under the consumer rights act 2015. Oh and if you later protest that you are a consumer should things go wrong, you have just given google proof you defrauded them, which may severely cost you as its an offence.

No, what he is saying is consumer rights are only applicable if you make a purchase as a consumer.

Any B2B (business to business) transaction does not offer the purchaser consumer protection. Only the terms of the purchase contract apply. So if there was a problem with the Dell computers your company bought, you could only seek redress under the terms of the contract of purchase you entered into with Dell.

Whereas if you purchased them yourself as a consumer your consumer rights and the CCA (if you used credit) would supercede the contract of purchase.

Your consumer rights and CCA are almost always far far stronger then B2B terms of purchase. Therefore it's an important point you should be aware of when making purchases which could mean you forego them. For example buying from a trade only retailer like PC World Business or using offers which are for the trade.

(NB: The second bit in his post about fraud is a bit far fetched.)

great deal but I hear bad things about this. Google products have been high quality and solid buys but apparently this has had a lot of issues.

If you want to pay £300+ to be a development mule for a unfinished product that offers little real benefit over something half the price, then be my guest.

Is a shame about lack off a memory card especially a device that has marshmallow an option for adoptable storage.

It's funny because that's exactly what I was going to say before. Plenty of infants coming home developing apps now so may as well call them 'infant developers' lol

Yes. If you like Pure Android and what it offers, it's the best. I'd happily concede that an iPad offers a better experience for most consumers. I'm not most consumers, and as far as Android goes, it's a powerhouse.

Anyone got their discount code yet?

Some of the criticism, such as lack of split-screen/windowing, has already been rectified. I wonder how the reviews would read if they went back and used the latest Android. I prefer to look at the hardware first, something that doesn't change, rather than the software, something that can and will change for the better.

No expandable memory, deal breaker.

It does appear to be an unfinished product judging by some of the reviews.
Anadtech review

My Sony Tab Z is on Android 5.1.1 Not bad for a device that came out in 2013.
It wont be getting 6.0 however.

But those are some of the the poorest quality review sites around. Trusted Review's reviews are almost like an advertising stream for their commercial partners since they were taken over by Time. Their reviews nowadays are so superficial so as to be almost useless. They even have people who review washing machines and lawnmowers reviewing computers. How in depth do you think that's going to be?

Have a look at some proper consumer electronics review sites where the reviewer isn't afraid to be critical of the product eg. Verge, PocketNow, Engadget etc etc.

Nobody is saying that the tablet hardware isn't good. It's the non-optimised software (and keyboard) that's the problem.

No OS on this I believe so unless you know how to do that I'd avoid, techies only!

Got my code also. Not much in it. Only £40 odd for an extra 32gb. Most reviews says it's a meh tablet. I've got a Galaxy Tab S at the moment which I'm gutted to say the least that updates have been abandoned as of Lollypop.

Anyone jumped in on this yet? :smirk:

I've got my code already. :smiley:
And I actually do intend on using this as a development tool.

A failed attorney :laughing:

A developer is anyone who could develop apps. Google haven't locked down the definition in their T&Cs for the simple reason that they want to push Android and increase the potential developer user base. If you look at the Play store, all sorts of people have 'apps' on there, some very useful, many mediocre and some abysmal. I could develop a torch light app for an Android tablet pretty easily. Tap screen and it turns white to act as a torch. Tap it again and it turns black. I'm a 'developer'! The term is very generalised.

The Google Play Developer distribution agreement doesn't say anything about having to have a business. Anyone can pay the registration fee and upload Android apps to the Play Store.

Apart from owning a Nexus 7 from 2012 to 2014 and the Nexus 9 from 2015 to now, nope, never used Android on a tablet

Excellent tablet good price shame the keyboard cost a lot was out off my price range picked up the Nvidia shield tablet k1 instead.

Very tempted, we'll see after another glass of wine :innocent: Thanks for posting

No ARM targeted OS is good for productivity. x86 or bust.

£300 is expensive. Throw in another £120 for the cramped magnetised keyboard, and the £400 you've just paid is completely disproportionate to the productivity of the device that you've just bought.

https://store.google.com/product/pixel_c_folio_keyboard

£400 for this and keyboard is really mad.

About as cheap as a £100 pair of socks discounted to £50...

You clearly haven't used Android tablets much (other than perhaps to play Angry Birds). Even in 2016, the number of apps that don't scale properly at higher resolutions is pretty laughable. Android simply isn't a productivity/desktop orientated OS. Great for phones but it simply doesn't scale well.

Just hope I have the spare cash before they run out. Looking forward to Nutella (I'm calling it)

I think N will improve that aspect a lot with native split screen for multitasking. But then this will undoubtedly be cheaper when N drops.

This is the best Android tablet. You can argue all day whether it's a capable desktop or whether it's as good as an iPad,but if you want the best Android experience, this is it. Great deal. Heat!

I registered an hour ago, I'm assuming the invites aren't automatic?

I'm waiting for Pixel D, due out next quarter...

mines better, yeeha!

think you need to flash the dev build on there before you can do anything..! has anyone got their code yet?

In US, the offer is $350 ie £250 ish if you are travelling anytime soon.

Huh? Comes with Android, not sure what you're on about.

Awesome! I had been nagging the store to open the offer up to the UK too. Just ordered! Should be a lot better with N

Nice find. I've been looking to replace my 2013 Nexus 7. Heat added

Source: http://www.greenbot.com/article/3042597/android/google-will-sell-you-its-high-end-pixel-c-tablet-for-25-off-if-you-say-youre-a-developer.html

Does this work with the Chromebook Pixel?

Does this just work on the pixel c?

So I don't need to be a developer?