When are the Googlebooks arriving? Official pre-order date revealed

The Mountain View-based company has officially confirmed that the pre-orders for the new Googlebook will open by the end of September. Less than 24 hours ahead of the exclusive press event to be held in New York, details about the project are starting to emerge.

The devices promise a premium experience, an unprecedented Android-based operating system called Aluminum OS and high-end hardware specifications, marking a clear departure from the range covered in the past by Chromebooks.

The Googlebooks are coming, here’s when

Despite the ongoing promotional campaign, which included the release of a teaser video on X and sending an email to registered users, the Googlebooks will not be produced directly by Google. Unlike Pixel line smartphones, production will be entrusted to a first wave of high-profile commercial partners: ASUS, Acer, Dell, HP e Lenovo.

Customers who place the pre-order on September 21 via the Google Store will thus receive a machine built by one of these historic brands.

From the short promotional video, a very distinctive aesthetic detail has been confirmed, namely a light bar that will most likely become the defining element of this lineup. Users hope that this indicator will offer practical features and overcome the limitations seen with the HiLight of the Pixel 11.

A refreshed software experience blending Android and artificial intelligence

The most intriguing aspect of the new laptops undoubtedly lies in the software: the Googlebooks definitively ditch ChromeOS to make space for Aluminum OS, an operating system that uses Android as its base.

This decision resolves a long-standing issue with the company’s previous computers, finally enabling native execution of Android apps.

In addition to this, users will have access to the full desktop version of the Chrome browser, ensuring an optimal and uncompromised web browsing experience.

Artificial intelligence plays a central role in the user experience thanks to the introduction of the Magic Pointer, a software tool that transforms the classic mouse cursor into a real virtual assistant ready to support everyday tasks.

High-end hardware

Technically, early information outlines computers with high performance. The Googlebooks will adopt displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio, while the more expensive models could boast OLED technology, a high refresh rate, and a particularly lightweight chassis.

Under the hood, depending on the version chosen, the laptops will be equipped with the powerful Snapdragon X Elite processor or with the latest Intel-branded CPUs.

The biggest challenge for developers is to ensure that Android apps, usually designed for smartphones and tablets, fit perfectly for use on a large, non-touch display.

All that’s left is to wait for the upcoming New York event to discover all the surprises the company has in store for its audience.