Customer Ratings & Reviews

The hardware for the dell googlebook is amazing! I wish it had the oled screen and haptic track pad, but it's still very premium!

I bought this as an Open Box item. I was just curious about the Googlebook OS experience both the good and bad. I have enjoyed it so far. The screen is great and the keyboard while shallow is actually really nice to type on. The Googlebook OS is definitely a work in progress. My Pixel 10a syncs but there are various functions that are still messy - ex: there's a messages app on the laptop but also syncing/streaming from my phone so when I get a message the phone app opens rather than the one on the laptop. It's fun for tinkering. I have enjoyed using it more than I thought I would. I think the MSRP strategy for these laptops is really disconnected. They're way overpriced especially for the 1st gen and all the OS issues. So, I would only recommend it if it's on sale or you get a great deal on an Open Box Excellent. Mine was legitimately like new except for the box condition. I also used some gift cards and was lucky to be able to use the Google One perk. If the Google One perk isn't important to you or the tinkering then this would be a hard no as a recommendation.

The Dell XPS Googlebook is the most compact of the initial set of five Googlebooks that came out. It also has a Snapdragon X Elite chip, which is a nice bonus for native Android app compatibility. This laptop runs Googlebook OS, which I'd describe more of a cross between Chrome OS and Android than a true merger. Chrome is missing some features many desktop users of the browsers might be accustomed to. Many Android apps and games are available on the Play Store, but not all of them. So you kind of get almost full Chrome like you get most but not all of Android. You won't get many desktop apps like on macOS and Windows, so this is definitely not for everyone. I bought it as a personal leisure and light computing device, so Chrome and Android are enough for me. Integration with my phone is super important. I haven't had too many issues with Chrome. Though I haven't used it long enough, most web apps seem to work as expected. I use Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Nirvana, YNAB, and WordPress, just to name a few, and they all work great. Streaming apps Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max, and Crunchyroll work as expected. Paramount+ spits out a 3304 error - I used the Chrome dev tools to learn my device was uncertified on their end, but everything on the Googlebook end was good. The Android version of all these apps is also available, albiet weird with keyboard and mice. For games, many Android games are available not not all. Some big titles excluded are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Call of Duty. GeForce now might be the best place for games for keyboard and mouse support. The Googlebook comes with a year of a special Chromebook tier that includes 50 hours and up to 1080p streaming. Altogether, it does what most users need for personal computing, even if lacking in creative and professional suites.

The compact XPS design and 2.5K touchscreen are appealing, and I’m especially excited about what this Googlebook represents: a new direction for Google in desktop computing. The idea of bringing Google’s software, AI, and connected ecosystem together in a thoughtfully designed laptop has a lot of potential. I enjoy trying new technology, and I’m happy to support this new direction. Building a great platform takes time, and I look forward to seeing the software become more polished, the app ecosystem grow, and the connections between devices become even more useful. I believe Google has the expertise to make this a great computing experience, and I hope it continues listening to users and investing in the details that matter in everyday use. For me, this is a promising beginning. I’m optimistic about its future and excited to see how Google and Dell continue to improve it.

The dell xps Googlebook is a fantastic small device that is easy to bring with you everywhere. The battery lasts all day and wakes from sleep instantly. Even under load it rarely gets hot and thanks to the snapdragon processor all the android apps I installed worked just as intended. But with my large size hands typing on the device would lead to hand cramps because my palms would rest just over the edge of the device so I ended up returning it. If you have smaller hands and want a premium device that works great with android apps I do recommend this or the windows version if you need compatibility with windows apps.

I used Windows for 20 years and then moved to ChromeOS a few years back. This Googlebook is nicer than any windows or chromeos device I have ever used. It is so light and premium. People stop me to ask what it is. As an Android phone user, it has everything I need in a laptop. It works seemlessly with my Pixel phone. This was always an issue with Windows. Now I can start something on my phone and quickly transition to my laptop to finish it. And the gemini features are very nicely built-in to the OS, not too in your face, but ready when you need it. Rambler and Magic Pointer are very helpful features that I find myself using most days. Battery life is great too. In summary, if you are like me and use Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Android Messaging, Whatsapp, Netflix, Chrome, Youtube, Gemini... this laptop has everything you need and more

To start it is lightweight and very easy to store. Setup was a snap and took about 30 minutes including updates. Pairing my Samsung phone was also very simple and easy. Not a fan of only having two usb ports but got a hub and this makes things so much better. I also added a bluetooth mouse which ups the game greatly. So far the only thing i am disappointed in is the charge does not hold. I fully charged the device and two days later went back and it was on zero. Overall a very nice all in one device that interacts well with android and Microsoft.

This device is built extremely well and feels very premium even compared to some premium Windows laptops. I do love the Android feel to it which allows me to run my Android apps natively and having a desktop level Chrome is perfect for the laptop form factor. There are some downsides to the software but being such a new product I can see a bright future where each update will bring even more smoothness and features. Very happy with my purchase!

I had to return this Googlebook after just 5 days of use. As a 12 year Chromebook user, I really wanted to enjoy the new OS but Google was not ready for primetime. Dell did a very good job of building a gorgeous device. The build is very solid, amazing trackpad and keyboard. The screen is nice at 500 nits of brightness but I wish they went the OLED route as the other Googelbook manufacturers did. I was disappointed with the battery life the most. The screen was indeed bright at 500 nits max but that made the battery last 5-6 hours at best. If you try to lower the brightness by one or two clicks it seems like the brightness drops for 500+ nits to 200. They need a software update to fix that. But first and foremost, Google needs to smooth out the OS. I miss my Chromebook and have switched back to it until Google stops this device from feeling like a giant Android Tablet. At this price point I expected a lot better.

I love Google Book. However, as someone who bought it primarily for the fact that it could be used both as a personal device and a work device (much like Android phones can be used), I am disheartened to find out that if it uses company portal or Intune device policies, you're unable to use your work apps in a separate environment as you would on your phone. For that reason and that reason alone, I am returning the Google Book, but I hope in the future I can buy one again. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a device for personal computing, and has an Android phone. It's the "Macbook" for Droid users.

It's a great laptop. You get exactly what you expect from the Dell XPS line. The software is ok. I really wanted to love my Googlebook, but it's not ready for prime time yet. The setup is frustrating with the QR code. It did not work for me, I had to manually set up the Googlebook with my Pixel 11 Pro. The biggest benefit was supposed to be the seamless integration with my phone and the laptop for apps and where I left off. This worked about 30% of the time. Normally when I clicked on the phone button it would have me try and reconnect it each time. Right now, I think I'll stay with ChromeOS until they get some of the software figured out.

I'm not a power user by any stretch but I've been very satisfied thus far. My XPS Googlebook feels like an extension of my phone in ways my Android tablets and Windows PCs never did. Are there bugs? Sure. But they haven't hindered my usage much at all. The other day I tracked a food delivery from an app on my phone while working on my Googlebook. It felt like the future.

I've used Chromebooks for over a decade. This is the nicest hardware I've ever seen. Google book OS has a few rough edges but it's getting better everyday. It already covers my Chromebook use cases with better phone connection and android app support.

Software is clunky but laptop is very light and has good performance. Hoping Google will improve the OS over time as more users adopt and provide feedback

I love my new XPS; I also like the Googlebook OS. It is a great alternative to Windows and macOS; however, it still needs some work, as it has many annoying bugs. I am sure Google will fix them all eventually,

Living the the new Googlebooks. Although early on you can see where they are going with these and the open box deals via Best Buy are the way to go as they are basically new

It took 2 weeks of updates, but now this is a great laptop for the Google/Android environment, together with my Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 work great together.

The hardware is great. Software has glitches but runs nice. It would be better if it cost a little less money.

Great screen, love the matte display. Runs smoothly. Only issue is the software. Lots of bugs that needs fixes.

The best thing I can say is the hardware is great. The software is just not there yet. Unless your a hardcore Google fan you should probably wait until they work out all the software bugs.