Googlebook brings premium intelligence to a lightweight ChromeOS-based laptop

Google LLC has launched the Googlebook lineup, a new range of lightweight, high-performance ChromeOS laptops. These devices incorporate Google's flagship Gemini AI assistant, allowing seamless integration with the Android ecosystem. Starting at $899, Googlebooks will be available from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, featuring backlit keyboards, high-resolution screens, haptic keypads, and powerful processors.

The laptops offer up to 14 hours of video playback and 16 hours of web browsing on a single charge. Key features include on-screen gestures to activate Gemini Intelligence, the AI assistant, which can perform tasks such as updating calendars, translating websites, and summarizing multi-window content. Google has integrated Antigravity, an agentic software development platform, enabling users to customize their desktop and generate custom widgets using plain language commands.

Developers can also leverage Antigravity and Claude Code for app and widget creation. Googlebooks facilitate seamless transitions between mobile and desktop, allowing users to pick up where they left off on their Android devices. The company aims to enhance productivity and AI-driven experiences in this new laptop format. Pre-orders for Googlebooks are available on the Google Store, Best Buy, and other retailers, with availability starting on October 4 in the United States and October 5 in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia.