Acer launches its very first Googlebook next month

Acer has introduced the Googlebook 14, its first laptop built for Googlebook OS and Gemini AI. The device marks Acer’s entry into the new Googlebook category, pairing Intel Core Ultra processors with new OS features to enable cross-device features with Android smartphones and tablets. 

Googlebooks run Googlebook OS, a new system built around Gemini Intelligence and direct interoperability with Android phones. Unlike Chromebooks, which run ChromeOS and focus on web‑centric workloads, Googlebooks support local applications, Android app casting and hardware‑accelerated AI features.

The Googlebook 14 adopts a premium thin‑and‑light design built around a 14‑inch 3K OLED display, high‑speed LPDDR5X memory and PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage. It uses up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 CPU, with a built-in NPU rated for up to 50 TOPS for AI applications. Configurations support up to 32GB RAM and up to 512GB SSD storage, with Acer listing up to 16 hours of battery life.

The OLED panel reaches 500 nits, supports touch and USI 2.0 stylus input, and is protected by Gorilla Glass. The laptop also includes a 360‑degree hinge for clamshell, tent, stand and tablet modes, so it is a versatile option for students and professionals.

All the latest connectivity standards are supported, ranging from WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 to Thunderbolt 4 and USB Type-C. Connectivity covers Intel Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, Thunderbolt 4 and dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑C ports. Those buying a Googlebook 14 will also get 12 months of Google AI Pro included, along with 5TB of cloud storage, but you'll have to pay the subscription fees after those first 12 months run out.

The Acer Googlebook 14 will be available starting in October in the US and Europe, priced at $899 / €1199.

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