The Mountain View company has finally unveiled the long-awaited Googlebook, a new line of premium laptops designed to unify the mobile and desktop ecosystems.
The new operating system, called GooglebookOS, combines Android’s underlying infrastructure, based on a native Linux kernel, with the desktop foundations typical of ChromeOS.
These devices offer a deep integration with Android smartphones and are enriched with strong support for Gemini AI.
The first launch wave includes 5 models created by partners, all sharing high-end technical specifications, premium materials and a marked inclination for smart features.
The software experience of the Googlebooks has been designed to feel immediately familiar to Android users. Specific features such as Continue allow you to start a project or work on your smartphone and resume it on the laptop without interruptions.
Users have access to the full catalog of apps in the Google Play Store, which will be accompanied by a selection of apps optimized for desktop use, including software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
On the AI front, each laptop is equipped with a NPU capable of surpassing 40 TOPS, ensuring optimal performance for advanced features.
Among the most interesting tools is the Magic Pointer, capable of activating a Gemini contextual interface simply by moving the cursor, as well as features like Magic Cue for proactive suggestions and Rambler for dictation.
A distinctive design element is the Glowbar, a glowing bar integrated on the outer lid that lights up at startup, indicates the battery level and responds graphically to interactions with Gemini.
Google has worked closely with manufacturers to ensure premium finishes, requiring the use of premium materials such as aluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber.
The base specifications required for all devices in the line include at least 16 GB of RAM, with options up to 32 GB, and a minimum of 256 GB of storage SSD.
Additionally, backlit keyboards, large and responsive touchpads, fingerprint readers or facial recognition, the security chip Titan C and an estimated battery life of over 14 hours of use.
The processors chosen for this first phase range from the Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7 chips of the Panther Lake family and the Snapdragon X Elite processors from Qualcomm.
The initial lineup offers several solutions suitable for different budgets and needs. The most affordable model is the Acer Googlebook 14, priced at 899 dollars, which stands out as the group’s only convertible. It is equipped with a 14-inch OLED 2.8K touch display, an Intel Panther Lake processor and a 71 Wh battery.
At 1,299 dollars we find the ASUS Googlebook 14, which shares the same Intel hardware base but offers a 3K OLED display with 500 nit brightness and an aptic touchpad.
For those who prefer smaller dimensions, the Dell XPS Googlebook is offered at 1,199 dollars. This device features a 13.4-inch touch display with 2.5K resolution and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor.
The same hardware platform powers the HP Googlebook 14, priced at 1,299 dollars, featuring an all-aluminum chassis and a 2.8K OLED display.
To close the review is the Lenovo Googlebook 15, also at 1,299 dollars, perfect for those seeking a large display thanks to its 15.3-inch OLED panel, paired with Intel processors and a Dolby Atmos-tuned audio system.
Purchasing a new Googlebook includes a series of complimentary subscriptions, including a year of access to the cloud gaming platform GeForce Now and twelve months of the Google AI Pro service. Additionally, buyers will receive three months of YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop and Capcut.
Pre-orders open today on September 21, while actual availability for the US market is expected to begin in the early days of October. We do not yet have firm news on prices and availability in Italy or Europe.
The company has also stressed that this new line of devices does not mark the end of the classic Chromebooks, which will continue to exist and receive support through ChromeOS.
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