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Googlebook Pre-orders to Open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET, First Devices Expected from Acer, ASUS

Googlebook Pre-orders to Open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET, First Devices Expected from Acer, ASUS

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Key Highlights

  • Pre-orders open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET.
  • First devices expected from brands including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
  • Googlebooks built on new Android-based technology stack.

Google has confirmed that pre-orders for its new line of laptops, dubbed "Googlebooks," will officially open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET. The first devices are expected to be shipped from brands including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

The Googlebook series is designed to focus heavily on Gemini, with features like Magic Pointer and AI-generated custom widgets. However, the company has not revealed much about the specific models that will be available for pre-order or when they will start shipping.

Key Features of Googlebooks

Googlebooks are built on a new Android-based technology stack rather than ChromeOS. The laptops will also feature Magic Pointer, which allows users to access Gemini directly through the pointer on their device.

Googlebook's main highlight

(Image credit: Google)

In addition, users will be able to create their own widgets and access files stored on their phone from the laptop. Google is positioning Googlebooks as the perfect companion for Android phones, allowing users to open apps and access files seamlessly between devices.

Google Has Started Emailing Users

Google has started emailing users confirming that pre-orders will open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET. However, the company has not revealed exactly which models will be available for pre-order or when they will start shipping.

The website currently shows the Googlebook branding, a few teasers, and the September 21 pre-order date. It's unclear how Googlebooks will fare in an increasingly crowded laptop market. Especially with new RTX Spark-powered laptops on the way and RAM prices continuing to rise.

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Google Had Teased Its Next

Google had teased its next category of premium laptops called Googlebooks earlier this year at The Android Show. At the time, the company shared these were a new category of laptops built for the "intelligence system" era.

However, the company didn't reveal much about the devices or when they would actually be available for purchase. Now, with pre-orders set to open on September 21, users are eagerly awaiting more information about the Googlebook series.

Reactions and Next Steps

Google has not yet commented on how the new laptops will perform in the market or what specific features they will offer. However, the company is expected to provide more details as pre-orders open.

The website currently shows a few teasers and the September 21 pre-order date. It's unclear when the first Googlebooks will actually start shipping, but users can expect to hear more information in the coming weeks.

Key Background and Context

What you need to know Googlebook pre-orders will officially open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET, Google has confirmed. The first Googlebooks are expected from brands including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

Googlebooks will focus heavily on Gemini, with features like Magic Pointer and AI-generated custom widgets. Google has revealed that you'll finally be able to pre-order the first Googlebooks starting next week. At The Android Show earlier this year, Google had its "one more thing" moment when it teased its next category of premium laptops called Googlebooks.

Google says these are a new category of laptops built for the "intelligence system" era, but at the time, the company didn't reveal much about the devices or when you'd actually be able to buy one. Now, Google has started emailing users confirming that Googlebook pre-orders will open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET.

The company hasn't revealed exactly which models will be available to pre-order next week. However, we're expecting devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and other partners. It's also unclear when the first Googlebooks will actually start shipping.

Google has also set up a new website that currently shows the Googlebook branding. A few teasers, and the September 21 pre-order date. (Image credit: Future) The company is highlighting some of the key Googlebook features on the page as well.

With a heavy focus on Gemini. One of those is Magic Pointer, which lets you access Gemini directly through the pointer on your Googlebook. You'll also be able to create your own widgets simply Google is also positioning Googlebooks as the perfect companion for Android phones.

Users will be able to open apps from their Android phone directly on a Googlebook. As well as access files stored on their phone from the laptop. Googlebooks will be the first laptops built on Google's new Android-based technology stack rather than ChromeOS.

Interestingly, Google still hasn't revealed the official marketing name for the operating system that will power Googlebooks. However, we expect to learn much more as pre-orders open. It'll also be interesting to see how Googlebooks fare in an increasingly crowded laptop market.

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Especially with new RTX Spark-powered laptops on the way and RAM prices continuing to rise. Google has revealed that you'll finally be able to pre-order the first Googlebooks starting next week. At The Android Show earlier this year, Google had its "one more thing" moment when it teased its next category of premium laptops called Googlebooks.

Google says these are a new category of laptops built for the "intelligence system" era, but at the time, the company didn't reveal much about the devices or when you'd actually be able to buy one. Now, Google has started emailing users confirming that Googlebook pre-orders will open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET.

The company hasn't revealed exactly which models will be available to pre-order next week. However, we're expecting devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and other partners. It's also unclear when the first Googlebooks will actually start shipping.

Google has also set up a new website that currently shows the Googlebook branding. A few teasers, and the September 21 pre-order date. The company is highlighting some of the key Googlebook features on the page as well.

With a heavy focus on Gemini. One of those is Magic Pointer, which lets you access Gemini directly through the pointer on your Googlebook. You'll also be able to create your own widgets simply Google is also positioning Googlebooks as the perfect companion for Android phones.

Users will be able to open apps from their Android phone directly on a Googlebook. As well as access files stored on their phone from the laptop. Googlebooks will be the first laptops built on Google's new Android-based technology stack rather than ChromeOS.

Interestingly, Google still hasn't revealed the official marketing name for the operating system that will power Googlebooks. However, we expect to learn much more as pre-orders open. It'll also be interesting to see how Googlebooks fare in an increasingly crowded laptop market.

Especially with new RTX Spark-powered laptops on the way and RAM prices continuing to rise. Sanuj is a tech.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-orders are set to open on September 21 at 9 a.m. ET.

Brands including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are expected to offer Googlebooks.

The Googlebook series focuses heavily on Gemini with features like Magic Pointer and AI-generated custom widgets.

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