Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today
Googlebooks offer premium hardware and deep smartphone integration, but you may not like the price.
Googlebooks offer premium hardware and deep smartphone integration, but you may not like the price.
The short version
- Google is ready to take a swing at laptops… again.
- The company has had a lot of success in phones, but it has struggled to parlay that into an effective strategy for larger screens.
- Chromebooks have been fine as a budget option, but it seems like Google has accepted they’ll never compete with macOS or Windows.
What happened
These new Android-powered laptops are intended to be “real” computers, featuring premium hardware, on-device apps, and powerful development tools. After the Googlebook reveal at I/O this year , Google’s partners are now ready to sell you one.
Why it matters
The first Googlebooks are available from several OEMs that have been making Chromebooks over the years, but don’t expect Chromebook pricing.
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