Source : Google Blog
This product combines the Android technology stack with ChromeOS's desktop environment and Gemini AI technology, providing seamless integration with Android smartphones.
Category | Content |
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Manufacturer | Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo |
Price | Starting at $899 |
Processor | Intel and Qualcomm (with NPUs exceeding 45 TOPS) |
Display | Up to 2.8K OLED touchscreen |
Battery | Up to 14 hours of use |
Material | Premium materials such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, and carbon fiber |
Features | Haptic glass trackpad, backlit keyboard, Glowbar |
Key Feature Details
1. Seamless Integration with Android Phones (Companion Your Phone)
Easy Setup: Settings, passwords, Wi-Fi networks, and messages from your Android phone are automatically synced via end-to-end encryption.
Continue On: Pick up where you left off on your smartphone (e.g., a BandLab project) directly on your notebook.
File Access: View and search for files and photos from your smartphone directly in the notebook's file app.
Cast My Apps: Stream apps from your smartphone (delivery apps, messages, etc.) to your notebook screen without interrupting your workflow.
2. Desktop-Integrated Gemini AI Intelligence
Magic Pointer: Summon Gemini directly on the screen by shaking your mouse cursor. Translate text, organize complex calendars, and open multiple windows without needing to navigate through menus.
Rambler: Automatically converts spoken words into structured text. Summarizes meetings, creates checklists, and generates task lists in multiple languages.
Create My Widget: Describe the widget you need using natural language, and Gemini will create a customized widget to personalize your desktop.
3. Powerful Software Ecosystem
Apps and Tools: Supports desktop Chrome browser and millions of Android apps (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, CapCut, etc.), and offline viewing for streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max.
Games: Provides a free one-year GeForce NOW subscription to all purchasing customers, allowing you to enjoy AAA games.
Developer Environment: Includes the 'Antigravity' AI agent development platform and a terminal environment where you can run tools like Claude Code or Antigravity CLI.
4. Latest Security Architecture
Based on the same security architecture as ChromeOS and provides robust security through Google Titan hardware RoT (Root of Trust).
Equipped with an industry-first Level 5 security certified pKVM hypervisor, supporting safe and isolated Linux development environments and terminal access.
Pricing and Release Information
Starting Price: $899
Included Benefits: Google AI Pro 12 months (5TB cloud storage, Gemini Advanced included), YouTube Premium 3 months, Adobe Photoshop 3 months, etc.
OS Updates: Guarantees regular feature updates and security updates for up to 10 years.
Release Schedule:
United States: Released on October 4th
Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia: Released on October 5th
Googlebook Key Hardware Requirements
Source: Lenovo
Category | Hardware Specification Requirements |
Processor (CPU) | • Intel Core Ultra series (latest NPU embedded) • Qualcomm Snapdragon X series (ARM based) |
Memory (RAM) | • Minimum 16GB RAM or more (up to 32GB depending on the model) |
Storage Capacity (SSD) | • Minimum 256GB SSD or more (512GB / 1TB options) |
Display | • Touchscreen required (high resolution and high definition panels such as 2.8K OLED recommended) |
Security Chipset | • Google's own designed Titan C security chip is required |
Housing (Exterior) | • Plastic materials are excluded • High-end finishes such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, and carbon fiber are used |
Input and Trackpad | • Haptic glass trackpad and backlit keyboard • Supports fast shortcut input and AI voice input with dedicated keys |
▶ Original Source: https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/meet-googlebook/
▶ Original Source: https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/googlebook/pre-order-googlebook/
