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There’s no doubt that in 10 years’ time Googlebooks will be on every desk that doesn’t have a Mac, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Announced at this month’s Android Show I\/O edition, the basic pitch is quite simple: an Android-powered laptop built around Gemini intelligence and tight phone-to-laptop integration. Seems like pretty common sense, right?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
There are some confirmed features to help fill out the outline. The Magic Pointer is a Gemini-powered cursor that provides context when you rotate it, while Cast My Apps should let Android 17 users access phone apps on Googlebook without having to download them again. These features and more seem really useful if they work cleanly, but we’re still missing out on the boring-but-important stuff. Google hasn’t given us specific details, definite launch dates, or, most importantly, price ranges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The first Googlebooks are expected from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo this autumn. Samsung is the obvious missing name, and Google’s hardware hints so far are still pretty extensive. The company has mentioned premium materials, different form factors and a signature glowbar on the lid. Google has since said that cheaper models are also planned, but the first wave is still being framed as “super premium”, which doesn’t exactly give the impression of affordability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n So, with Googlebooks looking interesting but still a little blurry, we asked our readers if you’re excited about Google’s new laptop range. Here’s how over 7,000 of you voted.<\/p>\nWe’re still missing out on the boring-but-important stuff. <\/q><\/p>\n