Today, Google is officially pulling back the curtain on Googlebook, opening pre-orders, and introducing a completely new category of laptops designed from the ground up for the way we actually work today. This is not an incremental ChromeOS update, and it is certainly not just a fresh coat of … [Read more...] about Googlebook is here, and we went hands-on with the new software in NYC [VIDEO]
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We went hands-on with all 5 new Googlebook laptops: here is our first look [Video]
Today, Google is officially lifting the veil on Googlebook, and we finally get to share what we experienced behind closed doors at the media preview event in New York City nearly one week ago. This is not some minor, iterative Chromebook refresh. While the massive architectural shift behind … [Read more...] about We went hands-on with all 5 new Googlebook laptops: here is our first look [Video]
Best Buy is giving away free Pixel Buds 2a with any Googlebook pre-order
If you have been eyeing one of the newly unveiled Googlebooks after Monday's massive reveal, Best Buy just gave early adopters another compelling reason to pull the pre-order trigger. Right now, Best Buy is offering a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a (a $129 value) when you pre-order any … [Read more...] about Best Buy is giving away free Pixel Buds 2a with any Googlebook pre-order
Every new Googlebook includes nearly $600 in free software perks
With the official unveiling of the Googlebook hardware fleet, most of the immediate attention has centered on the hardware: gorgeous OLED panels, haptic trackpads, Intel and Snapdragon silicon, and featherweight builds from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. However, there is another major angle … [Read more...] about Every new Googlebook includes nearly $600 in free software perks
Our first real look at Googlebook OS in the wild features CapCut, Figma, offline downloads, and games
Ever since Google pulled back the curtain on Googlebook in New York City, most demonstrations focused on headline keynote features like Magic Pointer cursor gestures, Rambler speech-to-text cleanup, and Android phone continuity. While those features look great in presentation slides, the question … [Read more...] about Our first real look at Googlebook OS in the wild features CapCut, Figma, offline downloads, and games
Googlebook perk officially confirms Adobe Premiere is on the way
In case you missed it, Googlebook pre-orders officially went live yesterday across Best Buy and the Google Store. But while everyone was rushing to check out the final pricing and spec configurations, I was busy digging through the fine print on the new landing pages looking for one specific app: … [Read more...] about Googlebook perk officially confirms Adobe Premiere is on the way
I’m confused why the Lenovo Googlebook Duet m wasn’t at Google’s big launch event
Yesterday was a massive milestone for Google's desktop computing efforts. Between our breakdown of the brand-new Googlebook OS and hands-on time with launch hardware from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, Google made an undeniable statement about the future of its desktop platform. Yet across the … [Read more...] about I’m confused why the Lenovo Googlebook Duet m wasn’t at Google’s big launch event
MediaTek unveils Dimensity CX C10 Max: 3nm, 55 TOPS NPU, and built for future Googlebooks
Today has already been an absolute tidal wave of Googlebook news. Between our full hands-on coverage of the Googlebook launch fleet and our more-detailed look at Googlebook OS, the stage is officially set for Google's next computing era. While Intel and Qualcomm power all five of the initial … [Read more...] about MediaTek unveils Dimensity CX C10 Max: 3nm, 55 TOPS NPU, and built for future Googlebooks
The Dell XPS Googlebook is official: Snapdragon X Elite, machined aluminum, and iconic XPS design
Alongside Google's other major Googlebook launch hardware, Dell has officially rejoined the consumer Google laptop conversation in the biggest way possible with the Dell XPS Googlebook. While we already covered our full Googlebook hardware fleet overview and broke down the software features in … [Read more...] about The Dell XPS Googlebook is official: Snapdragon X Elite, machined aluminum, and iconic XPS design
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 is official: 15.3-inch OLED, Face Unlock, and lightweight frame
As a big part of Google’s landmark hardware showcase last week in New York City, Lenovo has officially taken the wraps off the Lenovo Googlebook 15. While we have already published our broad Googlebook hardware fleet overview and examined the software architecture in our deeper dive on Googlebook … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Googlebook 15 is official: 15.3-inch OLED, Face Unlock, and lightweight frame
The Acer Googlebook 14 is official: the only 360° convertible in the lineup starts at $899
As a part of Google’s landmark Googlebook hardware launch, Acer has officially pulled back the curtain on the Acer Googlebook 14 (GP714-91N). While we already all the launch-day devices in our Googlebook hardware fleet overview and broke down the software architecture in our deeper dive on … [Read more...] about The Acer Googlebook 14 is official: the only 360° convertible in the lineup starts at $899
The HP Googlebook 14 is official: Snapdragon X Elite power, 3K OLED, and 19-hour battery
Along with a full array of Googlebooks from the other major OEMs, HP has officially pulled back the curtain on the HP Googlebook 14. While we have already broken down the full Googlebook hardware fleet overview and explored the software architecture in our deeper dive on Googlebook OS, this … [Read more...] about The HP Googlebook 14 is official: Snapdragon X Elite power, 3K OLED, and 19-hour battery
