With the first wave of launch-day Googlebook hardware landing on store shelves in just a matter of days, it would be tempting to think development work might be quiet while everyone waits to see how the market reacts. Instead, work on the next generation of Googlebooks is already moving full steam … [Read more...] about ‘Blanc’ is another new Intel Wildcat Lake-powered Googlebook already in the works
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Fresh Lenovo Googlebook Duet m leak shows detached Bluetooth keyboard switch
Following on the heels of our deep dive into why the Duet m wasn’t delayed by bugs or software regressions, reliable leaker Evan Blass shared a fresh set of high-resolution renders showing off the upcoming 2-in-1 in crisp detail. While the general hardware styling matches what we’ve seen in … [Read more...] about Fresh Lenovo Googlebook Duet m leak shows detached Bluetooth keyboard switch
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
Leaked Dell document confirms the ‘XPS Googlebook’ name and more specs
When we first caught wind of the Qualcomm-powered development board codenamed 'Mica' and saw early Geekbench test runs pop up with the DX13267 identifier, all signs pointed straight toward the Dell XPS 13. The physical model number sat directly adjacent to Dell's Windows-based XPS 13 (DX13260), but … [Read more...] about Leaked Dell document confirms the ‘XPS Googlebook’ name and more specs
What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
Tomorrow morning in New York City, Google is finally taking the stage to pull back the curtain on Googlebook - well, for invited media, that is. Over the last few weeks, the leaks have been flowing quite steadily with certifications, benchmark leaks, and Energy Star filings all giving us a decently … [Read more...] about What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
With Google's September 15 media showcase in NYC less than a week away, the final regulatory hurdles for the first wave of Googlebook hardware are rapidly clearing. Over the past month, we’ve tracked Lenovo's flagship clamshell (codenamed 'Ruby') through leaked high-resolution press renders and … [Read more...] about Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
The puzzle pieces for Google’s initial Googlebook hardware fleet are falling into place faster than ever as we approach next week's September 15 media showcase in NYC. Over the past month, we’ve tracked early regulatory info for HP's upcoming Googlebook, starting with an early Bluetooth SIG … [Read more...] about HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
Why the upcoming Lenovo Googlebook Duet m is the tablet I’ve been waiting on for years
In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be on the ground in New York City for Google’s official Googlebook preview event. We know we’re going to see an unprecedented day-one fleet of six to eight brand-new flagship devices from HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo spanning traditional clamshells and 2-in-1 … [Read more...] about Why the upcoming Lenovo Googlebook Duet m is the tablet I’ve been waiting on for years
New ‘Aneto’ Googlebook development board points to a 14-inch Snapdragon X convertible
As we inch closer to finally getting to get hands-on with the initial fleet of Googlebooks at the press event in New York just a few weeks from now, the upcoming Googlebook train of devices continues to grow and evolve. Like we saw in the early days of Chromebook development, there are devices … [Read more...] about New ‘Aneto’ Googlebook development board points to a 14-inch Snapdragon X convertible
ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leak reveals early pricing, Core Ultra 5 and a 16GB RAM model
When the first benchmarks and regulatory filings for the ASUS Googlebook CX9406 surfaced earlier this month, the specs we had access to were loaded and the device already looked pretty amazing with an ultra-light ceramic-alloy chassis, Intel Panther Lake silicon, and up to a crazy 64GB of … [Read more...] about ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leak reveals early pricing, Core Ultra 5 and a 16GB RAM model
We’ve uncovered the first Snapdragon X-powered Googlebook tablet
As we inch closer to what we expect to be Google’s fall Googlebook showcase, the roster of upcoming devices we expect over the coming months continues to take shape. Until now, the leaks and benchmark discoveries across Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek have pointed mostly toward traditional clamshell … [Read more...] about We’ve uncovered the first Snapdragon X-powered Googlebook tablet
I’ve found evidence of multiple Snapdragon X2 Elite Googlebooks in development
When internal leaks confirmed that Qualcomm's mysterious ‘Calypso’ codename in the Chromium Gerrit was actually the 12-core Snapdragon X2 processor, it was easy to assume that we were looking at a single reference flagship. But a new firmware commit I recently spotted in Google's code repositories … [Read more...] about I’ve found evidence of multiple Snapdragon X2 Elite Googlebooks in development
