While the idea of a premium Chromebook still doesn't make a lot of sense, the Pixelbook at least gives Google something to offer beyond the disappointing Pixel C. The company claims this is its thinnest laptop ever -- its 10-millimeter-thick frame seems reminiscent of Microsoft's slim Surface Laptop. It also weighs just 2.2 pounds, or 1 kilogram. The Pixelbook features a 12.3-inch QuadHD (1,440p) display, and it's powered by Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. You can also configure it with up to 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.

As for new features, the Pixelbook can automatically tether with your Android phone when it doesn't detect a WiFi network. Google says it can get up to 10 hours of battery life (which is standard for most ultraportables today). It also charges over USB-C, just like the Pixel C, which lets it get two hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. Google Assistant is built into the laptop, and it's accessible with voice commands and typing.

Like the latest Chromebook models, you can install Google Play Android apps on the Pixelbook. That makes it far more useful than the past Pixel laptops, which were mainly showpieces for ChromeOS. That means you can download apps like Spotify for offline listening -- and yes, you can also view downloaded Netflix shows when you're away from the internet.