Google is launching a new line of laptops called Googlebooks on October 4th, with preorders currently open. The initial lineup features models from Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus, priced between $899 and $1,299.
These devices run a new operating system based on Android and Linux, supporting both x86 and Arm architectures. The hardware includes 13- to 15-inch touchscreens, at least 16GB of RAM, and processors from Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite.
Googlebooks integrate deeply with Android phones, allowing users to cast mobile apps, access phone files directly via the desktop file manager, and hand off active tasks between devices. The OS also features Gemini AI, which can be summoned via the Magic Pointer cursor.
The platform supports 20,000 Android games at launch and includes a one-year subscription to Nvidia GeForce Now. Google has implemented a verification system for Play Store apps, categorizing them as Made for desktop, Optimized for desktop, or Better on the website.
Google promises 10 years of OS support for the new line. While Chromebooks will remain in the market, particularly for education, the company is shifting its primary development focus toward the Googlebook ecosystem.
