Lenovo's Googlebook 15 is a fantastic laptop held back by an OS that isn't ready for prime time

The Lenovo Googlebook 15 is an intriguing laptop that stands out with its playful design and unique metal chassis, covered in an anti-fingerprint coating. However, the OS that powers the device leaves much to be desired, as it is incomplete and not ready for prime time. The Googlebook OS attempts to combine a traditional desktop environment with Android and Gemini, but in practice, it feels like a mishmash of ideas.

While the OS looks great and is easy to navigate for those familiar with Android or ChromeOS, it suffers from several stability issues and a lack of truly optimized apps. Many of the apps listed as optimized are merely expanded Android tablet versions, with missing features and poor touchscreen controls. The only app that is truly desktop-optimized is Chrome.

Despite these issues, the laptop itself is well-built and feels solid, making it a great-looking addition to the Googlebook series. However, the steep price and lack of attention to the OS hold the Googlebook 15 back from being a truly exceptional device.