Google Opens Preorders for Its $899 Gemini-Enhanced 'Googlebook' Laptops

Google has opened preorders for its new Googlebook laptops, priced at $899. These devices feature either Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Snapdragon X Elite processors with NPUs to power Gemini AI capabilities. Key features include an AI-powered cursor, vibe-coded widgets, and AI-enhanced dictation. The laptops will be available on October 4 in the U.S. and October 5 in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia, marking a new category for Google and Qualcomm.