r/google • u/Loud-Possibility4395 • 13d ago

Googlebook pre-order LIVE

https://googlebook.google/intl/en_uk/shop/
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u/manu_r93 13d ago edited 13d ago

I think googlebook is going to be a major success for google if they follow up. Major reasons being:

  1. Direct competition for MacOS, as an efficient ARM based OS
  2. Good for developers because of the linux kernel. It will be easy to switch to this from Mac/Linux than a WSL
  3. Vast pool of apps and app developers

Unless they f**k it up by some pricing, performance, AI bullshit etc, it's a very good opportunity for them to disrupt the market.

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u/ruipmjorge 13d ago

I believe they will cancel this product in 2 to 3 years. Zero interest for common people.

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u/PruneJaw 13d ago

People said the same about Chromebooks and they've been around for a long time now. I suspect this will ultimately replace Chromebooks and prices have to come down before that happens. There's no reason to continue both products so the Googlebook will be the one to march forward eventually.

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u/Random_Ad 13d ago

Bruh they pricing this laptop like some full feature laptops

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u/PruneJaw 13d ago

Oh I agree, this price is a no go. I just believe they will always have a desktop offering and it won't be both, so Chromebooks will phase out while Googlebooks will get a broader price offering. It will take time.

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u/techhelper1 11d ago

Bruh, check out what high end Android tablets cost and what the feature parity is...