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Pre order one of the new Googlebook laptops get a free pair of pixel buds 2a earbuds

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Googlebook is a premium Android laptop aimed at people who want tight phone and laptop integration, native Android apps, and a desktop Chrome browser in one device. The $900 model stands out for its 120Hz 3K OLED display, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, solid build, and bundled Pixel Buds 2a, with some also noting Best Buy rewards and cashback can improve the price. The main concerns are the unclear OS messaging, limited confidence in Android app maturity and business use, and doubts about upgrade or dual boot flexibility. It feels best suited to Android users who want a connected, consumer focused machine.

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  • The value depends on whether Android apps and Google's integration cover your workflow. For email, browsing, and media it may feel like an expensive Android tablet with a keyboard, while software development and other PC-style tasks are the use cases that make it more compelling.

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  • It runs Googlebook OS, which is described as Android, not ChromeOS. It also includes a desktop Chrome browser, so it behaves more like an Android PC than a Chromebook.

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  • It appears unlikely, especially on the ARM model with the built-in Titan C security chip. The device is expected to be locked to Googlebook OS, so buyers wanting Linux or Windows flexibility may be better off with a conventional laptop.

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  • Yes. Its main appeal is tight Android phone integration, including handoff of Android apps from phone to laptop and built-in Gemini/AI features. It is aimed more at consumers who want a connected Android ecosystem than at traditional business workflows.

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  • The $900 model is listed with a 14-inch 3K OLED 120Hz display, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a solid build, plus a pair of Pixel Buds 2a. That makes it a strong hardware bundle if the OS fits your use case.

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Sep 25, 2026 5:28 PM
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dougpaw57Sep 25, 2026 5:28 PM
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Quote from Frank_Nitty View quoted comment :
Maybe I'm behind the 8ball since I've been hearing a lot a/b these Googlebooks lately, but I'm not understanding the hype or overall appeal...
Unified OS between your phone and computer is the biggest thing to me. Everything running native Android will be interesting. Also, phone integration with Windows is horrible. I guess the apple folks have nothing to gain with these devices.
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Sep 25, 2026 6:07 PM
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AlcatrazHazeSep 25, 2026 6:07 PM
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Starting at $900 is ROUGH for what's essentially a glorified big Android tablet with keyboard. Sure you are getting mid-high end CPU RAM decent build quality and all but what are you going to use them for using Android apps? Even iPad Pro hasn't quite figured out the workflow with their App Store lineup and the latest iPadOS multitasking.
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Sep 25, 2026 7:19 PM
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dougpaw57Sep 25, 2026 7:19 PM
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Quote from AlcatrazHaze View quoted comment :
Starting at $900 is ROUGH for what's essentially a glorified big Android tablet with keyboard. Sure you are getting mid-high end CPU RAM decent build quality and all but what are you going to use them for using Android apps? Even iPad Pro hasn't quite figured out the workflow with their App Store lineup and the latest iPadOS multitasking.
Well, a Dell XPS 13 is a Dell XPS 13, so not so rough when you're getting the same hardware regardless of the OS. I actually think that this is the way it's going to go into the future, your phone will be your primary device, and everything works with that.
Sep 25, 2026 7:46 PM
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AlcatrazHazeSep 25, 2026 7:46 PM
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Quote from dougpaw57 View quoted comment :
Well, a Dell XPS 13 is a Dell XPS 13, so not so rough when you're getting the same hardware regardless of the OS. I actually think that this is the way it's going to go into the future, your phone will be your primary device, and everything works with that.
If I can install whatever OS on it, sure, but this one looks extremely unlikely because of the built-in Titan C security chip. Mind you an XPS with the same spec and Windows is also $999(https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...ure-anchor) which technically should be more expensive because of the Windows license but not, AND you can install Linux on it if you like. We tried the "phone is your primary device" with Android Desktop Mode/Samsung Dex in 2017 and it never took off, and the same reasons why it didn't succeed apply here still to this day.
Sep 25, 2026 7:48 PM
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dougpaw57Sep 25, 2026 7:48 PM
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Quote from AlcatrazHaze View quoted comment :
If I can install whatever OS on it, sure, but this one looks extremely unlikely because of the built-in Titan C security chip. Mind you an XPS with the same spec and Windows is also $999(https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...ure-anchor) which technically should be more expensive because of the Windows license but not, AND you can install Linux on it if you like. We tried the "phone is your primary device" with Android Desktop Mode/Samsung Dex in 2017 and it never took off, and the same reasons why it didn't succeed apply here still to this day.
DEX required you connect your phone to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This will run on it's own, way different than DEX.
Sep 25, 2026 8:08 PM
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AlcatrazHazeSep 25, 2026 8:08 PM
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DEX required you connect your phone to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This will run on it's own, way different than DEX.
Exactly, this is even a worse version of that because you have to carry a full price full power extra device with you. If I'm carry such a device anyway, I'm gonna pack a more capable machine than a glorified Android phone. If you are talking about the phone syncing workload between 2 devices, we already have that on Apple ecosystem called Handoff. Microslop has their own version called Phone Link it just doesn't work as well. The audio/video editing continuity they showed off in the keynote will definitely require developer opt-in and that certainly has worked out great for Android in the last decade
Sep 25, 2026 8:38 PM
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Frank_NittySep 25, 2026 8:38 PM
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Quote from dougpaw57 View quoted comment :
Unified OS between your phone and computer is the biggest thing to me. Everything running native Android will be interesting. Also, phone integration with Windows is horrible. I guess the apple folks have nothing to gain with these devices.
Most of Microsoft's attempts at integrating Android Support into the Windows ecosystem, specifically the Amazon Appstore intertwined into Windows 11, has been a failure.

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Sep 25, 2026 9:15 PM
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zreonSep 25, 2026 9:15 PM
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You all are insane for thinking $900 is too much for this. That is cheaper than half the phones out there. Have you seen ram and storage prices lately?

Seems like I may actually have an upgrade from my old pixel book that is still chugging along.
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Sep 25, 2026 10:21 PM
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JustyourdadSep 25, 2026 10:21 PM
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Quote from dougpaw57 View quoted comment :

Do some research, NOT A CHROMEBOOK. This runs Googlebook OS (Android), not ChromeOS.
Even worse. Chrome os can actually run a Linux layer to use Linux app.if this is an android, it just just a piece of shi**t.
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Sep 25, 2026 11:51 PM
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dlinders10Sep 25, 2026 11:51 PM
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Quote from madcow3417 View quoted comment :
It's $900. It has an arm processor. It doesn't say anywhere what operating system it runs. If the ad doesn't care enough to tell me then I don't care enough to find out.
Best buy is horrible with listing the specs and it is purposely misleading with specs that doesn't look good. Any laptop with a 120 hz screen lists it, but most of the 60 hz screen laptops just leave it off hoping you don't notice. They also like to do this with screens that are 45% rgb instead of 100%.
Sep 26, 2026 12:17 AM
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stevelionSep 26, 2026 12:17 AM
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Quote from dougpaw57 View quoted comment :
Check out a Dell XPS 13 running Windows, this is the same or cheaper. So why is it too expensive just based on the OS?
And the Asus Googlebook appears to be based on the ~$2k ultra-premium ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED which is crafted with magnesium-lithium alloy and weighs under 2.2 lbs. So maybe the Googlebook is "expensive" compared to a plastic laptop with a 250-nit TN display, but they seem reasonable comparison to premium laptops with other Operating Systems. Especially considering these are launch devices with little time for discounting to kick in.
Sep 26, 2026 12:34 AM
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stevelionSep 26, 2026 12:34 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
You made my point...if work is done in a browser, why do you need a powerful, expensive laptop?
An estimated 65-75% of users across OS do their work in a Browser or with PWA exclusively these days so the answer to your question is probably much the same reason these folks buy expensive Windows and Macs when a $400 Chromebook would work.
Last edited by stevelion September 26, 2026 at 08:29 PM.
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Quote from Justyourdad View quoted comment :
Even worse. Chrome os can actually run a Linux layer to use Linux app.if this is an android, it just just a piece of shi**t.
GEEEZ, DO SOME RESEARCH!

You can access the Linux environment directly from the desktop interface:
Open the App Launcher: Click the Launcher icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
Launch Terminal: Search for and select the Terminal app.
Initialize Environment: If it is your first time opening it, follow the brief on-screen prompts to set up your username and allocate storage space for your Linux files.
Pre-Installed Developer Tools
The Googlebook Linux environment comes equipped with a suite of built-in developer tools and system utilities ready for immediate use:
Package Management: Managed via standard Debian commands using apt or dpkg.
Developer Terminals: Features modern CLI tools like bash, zsh, and git.
Agentic Tools: Includes Claude Code, an agentic coding tool that can edit code, fix bugs, and run commands directly in your terminal.
Custom CLIs: Includes the native Antigravity CLI (ag) to handle unified ecosystem services and project management.
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Sep 26, 2026 2:55 AM
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Hat-TrickSep 26, 2026 2:55 AM
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Quote from stevelion View quoted comment :
An estimated 65-75% of users across OS do their work in a Browser or with PWA exclusively these days so the answer to your question is probably mush the same reason these folks buy expensive Windows and Macs when a $400 Chromebook would work.
You're not actually answering my question...you're just giving another example of the same thing, except Windows and Mac are well-established OS's not locked into a Google ecosystem, and this Google OS is a complete unknown, except for the fact it's another locked-in Google OS. I'll take well-established. But if you just love Google, then a $400 Chromebook is better, given your findings.

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Sep 26, 2026 3:47 AM
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dougpaw57Sep 26, 2026 3:47 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
You're not actually answering my question...you're just giving another example of the same thing, except Windows and Mac are well-established OS's not locked into a Google ecosystem, and this Google OS is a complete unknown, except for the fact it's another locked-in Google OS. I'll take well-established. But if you just love Google, then a $400 Chromebook is better, given your findings.
Well, you're the first person on the planet that I heard say that Android is an unknown OS.

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