Google has officially introduced the Googlebook laptop family with 5 launch models built by Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Running a new operating system based on Android architecture and ChromeOS roots, the machines put local Gemini intelligence and Android app sync at the core of the hardware. Preorders are open now with base prices spanning from $899 to $1,299.
Google is aiming these machines straight at programmers and Android phone owners. During a media event in New York, Google Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat explained that traditional computers are poorly fitted to the way modern workers move between mobile devices and desktop screens. Every model includes a light strip called the Glowbar to show battery level and custom animations. Buyers also receive 12 months of Google AI Pro access, 5TB of cloud storage, 10 years of guaranteed system updates, and 3 month trial subscriptions for Adobe Photoshop, CapCut, and YouTube Premium.
The software allows you to run phone applications directly on the desktop and access mobile files without manual syncing. An on device Gemini Nano v3 model indexes local files and photos so you can search using natural phrases without sending private data to remote servers. A tool called Magic Pointer lets you shake your cursor on screen to highlight content and ask Gemini contextual questions through an instant chat window.
Acer built the only convertible machine in the starting lineup. The Acer Googlebook 14 uses a 360 degree hinge reminiscent of the Chromebook Plus Spin 714, offering up to 16 hours of battery life and a 14 inch 2.8K OLED touch panel. At $899, it is the cheapest entry point, though Acer representative Kelly Odle told The Verge that this introductory price could rise due to ongoing memory supply crunches. The aluminum frame measures 13.9 mm thick, weighs 1.13 kg, and houses Intel Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 chips with 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, 1 Thunderbolt 4 port, 2 USB C ports, and a fingerprint scanner.
Asus delivered the lightest machine of the group. The Asus Googlebook 14 weighs only 1.0 kg and borrows its gunmetal blue styling from the ExpertBook series. Starting at $1,299, it features a 14 inch 3K OLED touch display, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 silicon, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of solid state storage. Unlike thinner competitors, Asus included 2 USB C ports, 2 USB A ports, a full size HDMI port, and a headphone jack.
Dell went for extreme thinness. The Dell XPS Googlebook costs $1,199 and replicates the XPS 13 chassis in a light gold shimmer color with an active Glowbar along the edge. Measuring 12.7 mm thick and weighing 1.0 kg, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor with up to 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It sports a 13.4 inch 2.5K touch screen, a fingerprint reader, and a minimal layout of 2 USB C ports.
HP focused on storage capacity. The HP Googlebook 14 starts at $1,299 and takes visual inspiration from the dark blue Spectre line. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip, up to 32GB of memory, and up to 1TB of storage, which is the highest ceiling in the launch group. The chassis measures 14 mm thick, weighs 1.24 kg, and includes a 14 inch 2.8K OLED touch screen alongside dual security via face unlock and fingerprint sensors.
Lenovo took a different path with size and color. The Lenovo Googlebook 15 costs $1,299 and stands out as the only model with a matte satin white finish and a large 15.3 inch 2.8K OLED touch display. It runs on an Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 3 processor with 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, HDMI output, and dual biometrics. Lenovo also bundles an AI companion mouse equipped with an identical glowing light strip to match the laptop.
