Google opened pre-orders for Googlebook laptops on September 21, 2026, with a starting price of US$899. The launch brings another option to the premium laptop market, centred on Gemini features and connections with Android phones. Reuters reported the pre-order launch.
What Google is offering
Google’s official product site lists partners including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Advertised configurations start with 16 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage, with processor options including Intel Core Ultra and Snapdragon X Elite. These are family-level specifications; individual models differ.
The company highlights Gemini-assisted screen interactions, dictation that cleans up spoken text, and content-based file searches. Phone integration includes accessing mobile files and continuing tasks across devices.
The conditions behind the features
Google says phone-integration features require setup and Android 17 or later. Certain AI functions are restricted by country, language or age, and users are asked to check AI responses for accuracy. Its claim of up to 14 hours of battery life is based on controlled video playback tests, rather than every type of everyday use.
The advertised US starting price should not be treated as a Canadian quote. Local availability, taxes and configuration pricing require separate confirmation.
What remains to be assessed
A pre-order announcement establishes the product offer, but does not establish how each model performs in independent testing. For work use, the relevant checks include the exact applications required, peripheral support, device-management compatibility and the terms of any bundled subscription.
Related coverage: September’s Pixel phone and watch updates.
