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Googlebook laptops now available for pre-order with free Pixel Buds at Best Buy

Five Android-powered notebook models from major manufacturers launch October 4, with a bundled earbuds promotion running through October 25.

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What to know

  • Five Googlebook models from major manufacturers (Acer, Dell, ASUS, HP, Lenovo) are now available for pre-order, launching October 4, with prices starting at $899.
  • Googlebook OS combines Android with desktop capabilities, offering tight integration with Android phones, Gemini AI features, and support for Android apps, web apps, and Linux tools.
  • Best Buy's pre-order promotion provides free Pixel Buds 2A with any Googlebook purchase, valid through October 25, 2026; some units ship as early as October 5.
  • All launch models include at least 16GB of RAM, touchscreens, and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Snapdragon X Elite processors with 40+ TOPS NPUs.

“The big highlight here is tighter integration with Android phones, with things like synced settings, passwords, Wi-Fi, messages, cross-device continuity, app casting, and easier access to files stored on your phone.”

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Googlebook laptops now available for pre-order with free Pixel Buds at Best Buy
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 3:43 AM ET
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    Googlebook pre-orders open with Best Buy promotion

    Pre-orders for the first wave of Googlebook notebooks go live across the Google Store and select retailers. Best Buy launches a promotion offering free Pixel Buds 2A with Googlebook pre-orders, valid through October 25, 2026. Five models from Acer, Dell, ASUS, HP, and Lenovo are available, all with October 4 launch dates.

    “When you add a Googlebook to your cart at Best Buy, a pair of Pixel Buds 2A in hazel will be added for free.”
    — The Verge

    1. 3 outlets first by 9to5Toys, 2d ago · also The Verge, CNET · read ↗

  2. background

    Google announces Googlebook notebooks — Google originally announced and previewed Googlebook notebooks in May 2026, introducing the new line of Android-powered laptops built around Googlebook OS.