Google has officially announced the launch of Googlebook, a new category of laptops that combines Android with the desktop foundations of ChromeOS. The Googlebooks are built around Gemini and designed to work closely with Android phones. Google has partnered with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo for the first generation of Googlebook laptops, with prices starting at $899. The first Googlebook laptops will go on sale in the US from October 4, followed by several other markets from October 5. Read on to know more.
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First off, it is important to be clear on one thing, Googlebook is not a single laptop. It is a new laptop category, with five models launching initially from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo.
As for the price, the Acer Googlebook 14 starts at $899 in the US. On the other hand, the Asus Googlebook 14 starts at $1,299, while Dell’s XPS Googlebook starts at $999. The HP Googlebook 14 starts at $1,299 and the Lenovo Googlebook 15 starts at $1,099.
All five models are currently available for pre-order. Google, in a new blog post, also said that the laptops will start reaching stores in the US from October 4. Meanwhile, those in Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Australia will be able to buy them from October 5.
There is no official India availability or price listed for Googlebook at the time of writing. Google has currently announced the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Australia as the launch markets.
Googlebook is Google’s attempt to bring Android and ChromeOS together in a laptop platform. The company says it is built on the Android technology stack while retaining desktop foundations from ChromeOS.
A major focus is the connection between a Googlebook and an Android phone. During setup, a user’s phone settings, saved passwords, Wi-Fi networks and messages can move to the laptop, with the data protected using end-to-end encryption.
Googlebook also has several features designed to make moving between a phone and laptop easier. For instance, Continue On lets users pick up a task on the laptop after starting it on their phone, the Files app can show files and photos stored on the phone, and Cast My Apps allows users to run and interact with phone apps inside a desktop window.
Google is also putting Gemini at the centre of the Googlebook experience. One of the main features is Magic Pointer, which brings Gemini into whatever the user is working on after they move the cursor in a particular way. It can understand text, images and context on the screen and help with tasks such as organising information or analysing content.
Another feature called Rambler is designed for voice-based writing. Users can speak their thoughts, notes or action items, and Rambler can turn that unstructured speech into organised text. Google says it also supports multiple languages.
There is also Create My Widget, which lets users describe a widget in plain language. Googlebook can then create the widget without requiring the user to write code.
Google has left the hardware to its laptop partners, so specifications vary between models. However, the company says all Googlebook laptops are designed as premium devices.
The lineup includes aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon-fibre designs, along with touchscreen displays reaching up to 2.8K OLED resolution. The laptops also feature haptic glass trackpads and backlit keyboards.
The processors come from Intel and Qualcomm, with dedicated NPUs capable of more than 45 TOPS. Google claims up to 14 hours of battery life across the Googlebook category, although individual models can offer more.
The official Googlebook lineup shows that the Acer Googlebook 14 comes with an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, along with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen. It claims up to 16 hours of battery life and has an NPU rated at up to 49 TOPS.
The Asus Googlebook 14 also comes with an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen and up to 16 hours of battery life.
Dell’s XPS Googlebook uses a Snapdragon X Elite processor and comes with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a 13.4-inch 2.5K LCD touchscreen and is rated for up to 18 hours of battery life.
The HP Googlebook 14 also uses a Snapdragon X Elite chip with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen and claims up to 19 hours of battery life.
Finally, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 uses an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a larger 15.3-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen and offers up to 13 hours of battery life.
Google is also bringing back the Glowbar, a visual element placed on the outside of the laptop. It lights up when the laptop starts, indicates the battery level and displays animations when users interact with Gemini.
As mentioned already, for now, Googlebook has remains a US-focused launch, with availability also confirmed for select markets in October. Google has not announced an India launch date or pricing yet. So, users in India will have to wait to get their hands on the devices.
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