Google unveils Googlebook laptop line built around Gemini AI
Google opened preorders on September 21 for its new Googlebook laptop line, blending Android and ChromeOS with deep Gemini AI integration; devices starting at $899 arrive in stores in early October.
A new laptop category
On September 21, Google opened preorders for Googlebook, a new line of laptops built on the Android technology stack combined with desktop foundations from ChromeOS. According to the company, the devices are designed to work with Gemini AI and to pair seamlessly with Android phones out of the box. The Verge notes that Google first teased the project back in May, and the full lineup is only now reaching the market.
The initial wave comes from five manufacturers — Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Laptops range from 13 to 15 inches and use Intel Core Ultra ("Panther Lake") or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips, with MediaTek options expected later. ExtremeTech reports that all models start with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Displays go up to 2.8K OLED touchscreens, and the laptops feature metal chassis, backlit keyboards, and fingerprint or facial-recognition unlocking. A notable design element is the "Glowbar," a light strip on the lid that shows battery level and reacts when users talk to Gemini.
Deep phone integration
The standout feature is tight integration with Android phones. "Continue On" lets users resume a task started on their phone directly on the laptop; "Quick Access" (referred to as "Files" in Google's own post) makes phone files browsable from the desktop file manager; and "Cast My Apps" streams and controls phone apps in a desktop window. "Magic Pointer" summons Gemini by wiggling the cursor, while "Rambler" turns spoken notes into structured text and "Create My Widget" generates custom desktop widgets from natural-language descriptions.
Pricing and availability
Google lists a starting price of $899. The Verge says prices range from $899 to $1,299, while ExtremeTech puts premium models "just under $1,200" — the two outlets differ slightly on the top end. Every purchase includes 12 months of Google AI Pro (5TB of cloud storage plus Gemini Advanced tools), three months of YouTube Premium and creative apps like Photoshop and CapCut, and a 12-month GeForce NOW subscription. Battery-life estimates also diverge: Google claims up to 14 hours, while ExtremeTech cites 13 to 19 hours depending on the model.
Devices reach store shelves in the U.S. on October 4, and in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia on October 5.
