Google to open Googlebook laptop pre-orders Sept. 21

Google Alphabet Inc. ↗ 3.06% will open pre-orders for its new Googlebook laptops on Monday, September 21 at 9 a.m. ET, the company confirmed in an email sent to users who signed up for updates on the Android-based platform.9to5google+2

The announcement, first reported by 9to5Google on Monday, follows a media preview event held in New York City on September 15, where the company showcased the new laptop line alongside hardware partners Acer, Asus ASUSTek Computer Inc., Dell ↘ 5.82%, HP ↘ 4.12%, and Lenovo ↗ 2.81%.thespacelab+1

What We Know

Google first introduced the Googlebook concept in May as a premium laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence, Android apps, and tighter phone integration. The pre-order email highlights the Magic Pointer, a feature that provides immediate access to Gemini, Google's AI assistant. The animation transforms into a light bar expected to appear on all Googlebook devices as a branding element.9to5google+1

Google has not yet published pricing, individual model names, or a firm shipping date. The official Googlebook website closes with the tagline "Unbox it this fall," suggesting deliveries will follow sometime before the holiday shopping season. The September 21 pre-order date also appears on the Googlebook website.engadget+1

A New Chapter Beyond Chromebooks

The Googlebook line represents a departure from Google's long-running Chromebook brand. On the new devices, "Googlebooks" appears on the left palm rest below the keyboard, while the primary branding sits on the cover. The platform is built on Android rather than ChromeOS, combining web productivity with full Android app support.thespacelab+1

Several partner devices have already leaked in recent weeks, including a Lenovo Googlebook 15 with specs that reference "Google facial authentication". Google is expected to detail the full operating system and confirm its official name by the pre-order date.9to5google