Google Returns to the PC Market with Googlebook Laptop Line
Google has officially announced its return to the portable computer market and opened pre-orders for a new family of devices called Googlebook. The first models, starting at $900, have already been developed by major global manufacturers Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Sales in the United States will begin on October 4, while the new devices will become available in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Australia from October 5.
The main distinguishing feature of Googlebook is the new Aluminium OS operating system, a full-fledged desktop platform based on Android. Unlike ChromeOS, mobile applications run directly without emulation. The system is deeply integrated with smartphones: the Continue On feature allows users to instantly resume their work from where they left off on their phone, while a unified file manager provides simultaneous access to the storage of both devices.
The laptops come with powerful hardware even in the base configuration. The models are equipped with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors, at least 16 GB of RAM, and a dedicated NPU neural processing unit for artificial intelligence tasks. Claimed battery life reaches up to 16 hours of web use, while the secure, isolated Linux environment will appeal to programmers.
The Gemini AI assistant is deeply integrated into the interface, while the smart Rambler voice-input system can automatically structure spoken text. A major advantage for buyers will be the record-long support period: Google guarantees system updates and security patches for 10 years. The bonus package will also include a one-year subscription to Google AI Pro, 5 TB of cloud storage, as well as Nvidia GeForce Now, YouTube Premium and Adobe Photoshop services.
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