Google and its partners, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, have introduced the first five laptops under the new Googlebook brand. These devices are available for preorder now and are scheduled to reach retail stores on October 4th. The starting prices for the lineup range from $899 to $1,299.
Each Googlebook includes a 12-month subscription to Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage, alongside three-month trials for YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop, and CapCut. Google has committed to providing up to 10 years of software updates for these devices.
The Acer Googlebook 14 is the only 2-in-1 convertible model, featuring an Intel Core Ultra processor and a 14-inch OLED display. Its starting price of $899 is described as a limited-time launch offer, with potential for future adjustments based on component supply conditions.
The Asus Googlebook 14 and Lenovo Googlebook 15 both include HDMI ports, with the latter offering the largest screen in the series at 15.3 inches. The Dell XPS Googlebook and HP Googlebook 14 utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, with the HP model supporting up to 1TB of storage.
Hardware configurations across the range include RAM options from 16GB to 32GB and storage capacities starting at 256GB. Most models feature OLED touch displays, fingerprint sensors, and varying port selections, with the HP and Lenovo units also offering face authentication.
