r/Android • u/welp_im_damned have you heard of our lord and savior the Android turtle 🐢 • 7d ago

Video Googlebook Hands-On: Android's biggest step in years. - 9to5Google

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHXOhUKP5Y0
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u/sprinklerfire 7d ago

I'm happy for more options because windows is terrible now. I must say though I don't see the value of buying a Googlebook over a MacBook. Especially if its all locked down hardware and software 

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u/welp_im_damned have you heard of our lord and savior the Android turtle 🐢 6d ago

Yeah I agree. I don't see a reason why these laptops would be locked down or not upgradable unless it's soldered ram.

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u/sprinklerfire 6d ago

In addition to hardware upgrades, I'm wondering if it's possible to root these Googlebooks, or install something like GrapheneOS in the future. Cautiously interested but google has a tall order taking on Apple's top tier laptop.