GoKawiilGoogle's Android laptop line 'Googlebooks' opens preorders, five models from $899
Google's new Android-based Googlebook laptops are now available for preorder from multiple OEM partners, ahead of an October 4 launch. Five models will debut, priced starting at $899 with only one under $1,000, featuring OLED displays, metal chassis, large haptic trackpads, and an illuminated 'Glowbar' on the lid. The machines run either Snapdragon X Elite or Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips with NPUs delivering up to 45 TOPS.
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This marks Google's attempt to move beyond budget Chromebooks into premium laptop territory, directly challenging macOS and Windows machines rather than competing on price alone. The pricing signals Google wants Googlebooks positioned as serious productivity devices, not just cheap alternatives, which could reshape how Android is perceived on larger screens.
- Five Googlebook models launch October 4, starting at $899
- Devices feature OLED screens, metal builds, and a customizable Glowbar light strip
- Chips include Snapdragon X Elite or Intel Panther Lake with up to 45 TOPS NPU performance
Source: arstechnica.com, 2026-09-21
Published there as: “Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today”
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