The First Googlebooks Are Here, and They’re Everything I Need in a Laptop
And if you’re an Android user, they’re likely everything you need, too.
The debut of Googlebooks has arrived, heralding a new era for laptop technology. Combining the best of Android, Gemini AI, and ChromeOS, these premium laptops promise seamless integration between Android phones and desktop devices. The integration allows for effortless switching between devices, while also granting access to a wide array of powerful AI-based tools and apps.
Googlebooks, a departure from the budget-conscious Chromebooks, are set to elevate the user experience. With a range of devices available, starting from $899, these laptops boast high-quality materials, haptic touchpads, backlit keyboards, OLED touchscreens, and cutting-edge processors such as Intel Panther Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite.
The smallest Googlebook, the XPS, boasts a premium design with an aluminum body, weighing just 2.2 pounds. However, its starting price of $1,199 is higher than expected. The Lenovo model, the largest of the launch lineup, features a magnesium-alloy and carbon fiber build, weighing 2.8 pounds at a starting price of $1,299. The Acer tablet-like device, priced at $899 for a limited time, is the only Googlebook in the $899 range.
The 14-inch Asus Googlebook, with its all-aluminum construction and ceramic finish, is priced at $1,299, similar to the HP OmniBook Ultra 14, another premium Windows laptop.
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