Unveiled: The 'Pixel Tablet Pen' is now up for purchase [Gallery]
The Pixel Tablet Pen, a stylus designed for the Google Pixel Tablet, has found its way into the market, despite never being officially launched or sold by Google. This intriguing development has left many wondering about the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of this product.
Google, in a surprising move, developed and certified the stylus, model number GM0KF, which supports the USI 2.0 standard and boasts an off-white and grey design with a physical button and USB-C charging. However, the reasons for the cancellation of the official launch remain unclear, with no public explanation given by Google.
After the cancellation, units from the existing production batch began to leak into the market, initially appearing on the Chinese marketplace Goofish, and later spreading to Amazon and other online retailers. These pens are genuine Google products, complete with official Google branding and packaging, and they function correctly with the Pixel Tablet.
The pricing on these third-party sales is competitive, with the Pixel Tablet Pen available for around $25, significantly lower than typical first-party styluses from other major brands.
The Pixel Tablet Pen, despite not being officially released, can be found on Amazon from various sellers. It is not listed by its actual name, but as a generic USI 2.0 stylus carrying Google's GM0KF model number. The stylus has a "Designed for Google" badge and Google's own logo on the button. It also features a USB-C charging port with a status light, charging up quickly.
This unexpected situation sheds light on a piece of Google history, as the Pixel Tablet Pen was developed but never officially launched. Despite the uncertainty surrounding its future, users can now find and purchase this stylus for their Pixel Tablet on various online platforms.
- Interested buyers can find the Pixel Tablet Pen, an unlisted USI 2.0 stylus with Google's GM0KF model number, on various online platforms such as Amazon.
- This stylus, designed for the Google Pixel Tablet, features a competitive price of around $25, making it a desirable gadget and smartphone accessory for many tech enthusiasts.