Hi 🐠 - About to join Google S&O - any recommendations for laptop? Mac vs Pixelbook vs X1 Carbon? Thanks!

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Yes, Google has many options. Most people choose Mac 13”, some do 16”. Do check the specs of the Mac before placing order, you will receive email for system selection.

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You mean Google lets you use something other than Chromebooks?? Next thing you'll be telling us is that you guys use Outlook instead of Gmail?

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Why so sour?

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You will only use the chrome browser on your laptop.. Chromebook works best.. I have seen both Mac and Chromebook on my team

I tried the Mac and realized I spent half my day figuring out keys and shortcuts. Go for the Lenovo - pretty solid and has a stylus to work with too

Yup, correct!! Mac is stable & provide good performance with both Apple & Intel chip.

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I got the Lenovo and happy with it

So they have Lenovo x1 carbon too?

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