Pre-orders for Google's new Googlebook laptops open September 21 at 9AM ET, according to Engadget. The higher-end laptop line runs a ChromeOS build based on Android and centers around Google's Gemini Intelligence AI features.
Google is preparing to open pre-orders for its new Googlebook laptop line on September 21 at 9AM ET, according to Engadget, which cites information reported by 9to5Google and confirmed on the Googlebook website. Google first announced the Googlebook brand back in May but has kept most details under wraps until now, with pre-orders marking the first real step toward availability.
Unlike traditional Chromebooks, Googlebooks run a version of ChromeOS that is based on Android, and Google's Gemini Intelligence AI sits at the core of the experience. One of the headline features is the "Magic Pointer," which activates when you wiggle the cursor and then offers contextual suggestions based on whatever you point it at on screen. Googlebooks will also let users generate custom widgets, and the devices carry a distinctive "glowbar" built into the lid.
Google isn't building these laptops alone — Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, all established Chromebook manufacturers, are reportedly producing Googlebook models. The laptops are also said to offer deep integration with Android phones, extending Google's broader push to tie its mobile and PC ecosystems closer together.
Because Google has shared limited official details so far, pricing, exact release dates, and full hardware specifications for the Googlebook lineup have not yet been confirmed.
What We Know
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pre-order date | September 21 at 9AM ET |
| Operating system | ChromeOS based on Android |
| AI platform | Gemini Intelligence |
| Notable AI feature | Magic Pointer — offers contextual suggestions when aimed at on-screen content |
| Additional feature | Ability to generate custom widgets |
| Design detail | "Glowbar" on the laptop lid |
| Phone integration | Deep integration with Android phones |
| OEM partners | Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo |
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Googlebook pre-orders open?
According to Engadget, pre-orders for Googlebook laptops open on September 21 at 9AM ET.
What operating system do Googlebooks run?
Googlebooks run a version of ChromeOS that is based on Android.
What is the Magic Pointer feature on Googlebooks?
The Magic Pointer activates when you wiggle the cursor and, when aimed at something on screen, offers contextual suggestions for actions you can take.
Which manufacturers are making Googlebook laptops?
Models are coming from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, all of which have previously made Chromebooks.
