Our first look at the ASUS Googlebook shows Google’s laptop plans taking shape

Leaked images have unveiled the ASUS Googlebook CX9406, another laptop designed to run Google's Android-based Aluminium OS. This model joins a series of Googlebook leaks, including those from Lenovo, and features the same distinctive Glowbar and Google-specific keyboard controls. ASUS is among the five confirmed launch partners, with the first Googlebooks anticipated to arrive this fall.

Although Googlebooks are still some time away from their projected fall debut, the hardware is becoming increasingly transparent. Following the appearance of Lenovo's forthcoming models in leaked renderings, 9to5Google has obtained the first images of the ASUS Googlebook CX9406. Originally listed as a Chromebook on iF Design's page, the listing also identified Google's Android-based Aluminium OS as the operating system, providing further indication that this is a unique device.