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Google has finally launched the Googlebook platform today, which combines ChromeOS and Android into one desktop OS. This platform offers tighter integration with Android phones, Gemini support, and Create My Widget functionality.
However, the Googlebook launch means nothing without devices that actually run the platform. Fortunately, there are five Googlebooks to choose from. Here are all the models available at launch.
Which Googlebook would you get? 40 votes Acer Googlebook 14 10 % ASUS Googlebook 14 15 % Dell XPS Googlebook 15 % HP Googlebook 14 5 % Lenovo Googlebook 15 15 % I'll wait for more Googlebooks 33 % I'm not interested in a Googlebook at all 8 %
What to know about these Googlebooks?
The first wave of new-generation Google PCs all come with at least 16GB of RAM and at least 256GB of SSD storage. Google also promises that these laptops all offer “14+ hours” of battery life. Otherwise, the company says all five launch models have backlit keyboards, touchscreens, and the Glowbar lighting. The Glowbar is located on the exterior lid of the laptop and lights up for battery levels, Gemini interactions, and at startup.
All these launch models have fingerprint scanners too, which should make life easier when unlocking your laptop, logging in to services, or making purchases. Google also touts Gemini Intelligence “with dedicated 40+ TOPS NPU acceleration.” Sure enough, all these Googlebooks have NPUs with over 40 TOPS of performance.
The search giant is offering a free year of GeForce Now streaming with every Googlebook purchase, along with 12 months of Google AI Pro. You’re also getting three months of YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop, and Capcut. These first machines will be available in the US from October 4.
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