Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've had mine for about a week and a half so far and I absolutely love it. The hardware is everything I expected, especially when it comes to the fingerprint sensor, the front-facing camera, and the face unlock feature. The laptop boots up incredibly fast and allows me to get what I need done, and it's incredibly light, which I really like. The software, being a brand new operating system competing against 40-year-old operating systems, is a great start, but there are some things that need to be worked out that I'm confident that they will be fixed and upgraded, especially since this laptop gets 10 years of updates.

So I'll start by saying that I have been a long time fan and user of Google product and services. I've owned and use many of their phones, tablets, and laptops over the past 10+ years. This "Googlebook" by HP is a new brand of OS and Laptop for Google. It is no longer a "chromebook". Chrome OS, while very usable.. had alot of limitations when it came to file management, and the installation of applications. Chrome OS was primarily web based, so it required a constant internet connection and 99% of the "apps" would be used on cloud based platforms. The Googlebook is Android based. Wild, I know. At first I thought it would just feel like an Android tablet, and it kind of does. But it has an easy to use drag and drop file management system, and deep integration with Google Gemini Ai. The problem I am having with this laptop , or more specifically Googlebook OS is that the applications for now are very limited. We all know that Android apps seem to lag behind iOS, iPad OS and MacOS. If you are an early adopter of this system, you will find it a little difficult to find applications to do any real kind of work. I am hopeful that it will improve over the years ( If Google doesn't send this to the graveyard) . I think it has alot of potential, and could improve Android for the better. It seems Google is trying to Integrate Android across the board so that users can seamlessly work on their phones, laptops and or tablets going forward. You can connect your Android phone to this OS and it will sync together to allow you to handoff web browsers, messages, files to your phone. Kind of like Steve Jobs company has done for years. So going back to my statement about it being a little difficult to find apps to use on here... Many of the apps I have tried using from the get go, seem to have compatibility issues for now. Some of the mobile apps and games I have used just crash shortly after launching them. If you install apps that are made for android phones and tablets, you might run into some compatibility issues. the Play store does have some apps that are optimized for desktop, and those all run great. I am hopeful that developers will be excited to upgrade their apps and make them fully compatible with this new OS. Aside from that, the OS is very nice. Could use some polishing when it comes to running applications in full screen mode. But i like the look and feel of the OS. it is clean, easy to navigate and Google Gemini has become very useful and helpful. After using this laptop for about a week, Ive gotten pretty used to using it for daily tasks and the OS is starting to grow on me. While i think it is kind of silly, they added "wiggle" cursor feature that will activate gemini so you can use your cursor to Highlight what you want Gemini to see and interact with. I suppose it could be useful and helpful to avoid it reading the whole screen and confusing it. I think it is a little redundant because when you are browsing the web, there is an ask gemini button that will pop open a side bar and you'll share your web page with Gemini and you can get started right there with Ai assistance. A feature that I honestly have found very useful because i dont have to open another app or browser tab to get that done. BUT in hindsight, I could see how the wiggle cursor feature could become useful for asking Gemini to help with things you are looking at in apps or the desktop outside of Google Chrome. Anywho, while i'm not crazy about the Ai boom.. I do find Gemini to be helpful for many things. It sometimes feel like you are just having a conversation with a person, or a tutor. Scary haha. As far as the hardware. This machine is beautiful. The laptop is very sleek, it has a nice and grippy soft matte texture throughout the hardware and the keyboard. It is very lightweight, thin and the screen is amazing. The OLED screen is very vibrant and has fast refresh rates. It was hard to capture just how nice the screen is with photos because it has a glossy reflective coating. It is fine for most indoor scenarios, but you might get some reflections if you sit near a window or outside with it. To be fair, the screen gets very bright. I believe its 500nits. If i had to nitpick about the hardware, i would say that I wish it had more ports, and a full size SD card slot. This thing only has two usb c ports. If you need to charge it while using it, you will be down to a single USB C port to use. No bueno these days, especially if you expect people to get real work done with this machine. The snapdragon X Elite processor is very snappy and battery efficient. The apps that are desktop optimized all run and launch quickly with this processor. The OS boots up very fast as well and will have you up in running quick. The only real bottleneck i see with this machine is that it only has 16gb of Ram. Google Gemini Ai seems to run flawlessly with this processor as well. All in All, Im digging this laptop. If you are an android user, I think you will appreciate the cross device features. I just really hope Google sticks to this in the long term and improves the OS and applications going forward.

This is my first time using any Google OS–based laptop, and while it’s very different from my MacBook or Asus laptop, it’s been a generally good experience that I think most people would get accustomed to pretty quickly. Initial Setup Setup of the HP Googlebook was intuitive and pretty quick. After plugging it in with its tiny charger and signing in with my Google account — I’m an active user of gmail and the Chrome browser — the Googlebook took over, downloaded updates and left me at a desktop. I launched the Google Play Store and started downloading some of the productivity apps I usually use. In the case of the Googlebook, almost every application you download is actually just a web-based app running in a dedicated window with the Chrome browser powering it behind the scenes. App downloads work like an Android phone, but there is definitely a lack of native apps for the Googlebook; even apps that are available on Android phones may not be available on the Googlebook. While that’s disappointing, I was able to find the web-based versions of these apps, and they worked pretty well. Design The HP Googlebook is a stunning case study in beautifully simple design. Its dark blue color makes it just different enough from the swaths of black laptops out there, but won’t turn heads either, so no need to worry, fellow introverts. Weighing in at only 2.74 lbs, it won’t make your lap numb during use, and you’ll hardly feel it in your bag while traveling. It’s also very quiet and runs cool, unlike some thin-and-light laptops I’ve used with x86 processors. The laptop has a 2-inch lightbar on the top of its lid that indicates when it’s suspended, along with other status indicators that glow in Google colors. I find that to be a really nice touch that adds a bit of whimsy to an otherwise understated design. Also, the keyboard feels great, with generous key travel that I prefer over shallower keys. It even features an adjustable backlight, which is perfect if you didn’t pay attention in typing class. Performance and Connectivity The Snapdragon X Elite powering the HP Googlebook handled everything I threw at it—from multiple browser windows and YouTube videos or even game streaming via GeForce NOW. 16GB of RAM might not sound like a lot these days, but the Googlebook really makes the most of it. The HP Googlebook comes with a complimentary year of Google AI Pro, which is really what this product was built to show off. Google Gemini is front and center in the operating system and practically begs to be used. Since I already subscribe to Google AI Pro, I wasn't eligible to stack the free offer, but I kind of expected that. Google AI Pro is a fantastic tool that I've been using for editing, researching, and creating content, and it pairs seamlessly with the HP Googlebook. The laptop was clearly made for Gemini and delivers what might be the best, most deeply integrated OS-level AI experience I've used. You also get 512GB of fast storage to keep anything you need locally. While that's a bit on the smaller side these days, Google likely assumes most people will rely on cloud storage with a device like this and in my case, they were right. While 512GB might feel tight for heavy content creation, plugging in a USB-C external drive is always an option. You get Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and two 10Gbps USB-C ports, so you’ll definitely need a compatible dongle if you have more than one or two devices to connect. I’m unsure if one or both USB-C ports can pass video, but I’m going to assume they can since they’re 10Gbps capable. Display The 120hz 14‑inch 3K OLED touchscreen is a marvel of modern science. First of all, unlike older generations of touchscreen displays, you can’t tell it’s a touchscreen. It’s bright, colorful, and sharp, with deep blacks. Everything looks good on it—videos, photos, and even basic browsing feels more vibrant. The touchscreen is very responsive and feels natural to use, but be ready to wipe off plenty of fingerprints if you plan on using it often. Also, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how glossy the display is. This might be a dealbreaker for anyone wanting to work outdoors, but it does make for a vibrant, inky screen. Battery Life HP rates the battery life at 19 hours, and in my usage I got just under that in mixed usage. A full day of productivity work is definitely attainable, but if you’re going to consume a lot of media or content creation, you’re going to want to keep the charger with you. Luckily, the charger is absolutely tiny, with a long cord and seems to charge the laptop quickly. Overall Thoughts I really like the HP Googlebook, but HP and Google are definitely asking a lot for a laptop whose main selling point and standout feature is its integrated Google AI Pro/Gemini. You can certainly get a laptop with better specs for around the same price or cheaper, so if you’re not already inside the Google ecosystem, then you’ll have a little thinking to do. But if you are already a user of Google services or Google AI/Gemini, then this may be the thin and light laptop you’ve been looking for.

The all-new HP Googlebook has taken me by surprise. Being a tech oriented user for decades and an Android user for over 10 years, I have always wanted the Android laptop experience that the new Googlebook is offering. I can see where the potential lies in this hybrid Android / Chrome OS laptop and I am excited to go along for the ride. Is there room for improvement? In the overall compatibility of software apps I would say yes, and this will come with time. For build quality and the feel of the OS, I think HP and Google have nailed it. Currently, the only negative with a device like this is that it is still so new. Many of the apps available on the play store are still only optimized for a mobile device and not a desktop display. That said, there are already a lot of great apps that can utilize the full space of this display. Most of the apps available on the app store will still work on this device, but some of them will display in a vertical window that mimics your phone. When browsing the play store, there is a purple banner that indicates if an app is made for desktop and green banner displaying if the app is optimized for desktop which is helpful. I have also found that the play store is smart enough to know that you are looking at it on a new Googlebook and it prioritizes made for and optimized for desktop apps first. From what I can tell, the main difference between made for desktop and optimized for desktop is that the made for desktop apps are developed specifically to utilize the full desktop screen and the optimized apps are scaled to fit a larger portion of the screen. If these computers take off, which they should, Google and developers are going to be very busy optimizing their apps on the app store to take advantage of the entire screen. My guess is that they are already well on their way to doing this. Most of the apps I use are already made for desktop, but there are some that I would like to see updated. These include various games, as well as music production apps, like synthesizers and drum machines. There are several games that are made for desktop already available on the play store, and I have played a few of them with great results. I have even successfully played cloud games on this computer while remotely connected to my Xbox using an Xbox controller via Bluetooth. If you configure your Xbox correctly and have a solid connection, you can play pretty demanding Xbox titles on the Googlebook, using its beautiful screen as a game display. The overall feel of the operating system is very familiar if you are an Android user. It feels like a cross between Chrome OS and Android, and I think that actually works well. Just keep in mind that this is a Google operating system, so you will be tethered to the Google ecosystem whether you like it or not. The Snapdragon X Elite processor has performed flawlessly so far using a variety of apps. It is fast and efficient and seems to run super cool and quiet. All applications open very quickly, and navigating around inside of each app is fast and glitch-free. The 3K OLED touchscreen display on the HP Google Book is extremely sharp. It basically looks and feels like a tablet screen. Text is razor sharp and the dynamic range between blacks and whites is front and center. The touchscreen is sensitive and very precise. Again, it really does look and feel like a premium tablet display on a laptop. The build quality of the HP Google Book seems to be as good or better than most laptops on the market today, which is really saying something. The exterior aluminum build gives the laptop a robust feel with a good weight to it, making the overall experience feel extremely premium. The keyboard is mostly made of plastic but feels great to type on and is backlit for dim environments. There is also a built-in fingerprint reader at the top right corner of the keyboard that works great and can accept multiple fingerprints upon setup. I was curious, so I looked it up and HP has sourced both post-consumer recycled plastic and metals to construct the Googlebook, which is great and very environmentally friendly. The speakers in the HP Google Book sound great but do not get very loud. When turning the volume all the way up while watching Netflix or streaming music, there is zero distortion during playback, which is great. While the speakers are definitely good enough to use while streaming music, browsing YouTube, or watching movies, you could always connect Bluetooth headphones or an external Bluetooth speaker to enhance your listening experience if you choose. The HP Googlebook includes two Type-C USB ports which support power delivery and also double as display ports for connecting external 4K displays. There is also one dual-purpose 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack. Keep this in mind in case you want to run printers or other USB-A products. With only two USB-C ports on board, you would need to use one of those ports for an external USB hub if you want to connect various hardware peripherals, SD cards, etc. Lastly, with Gemini built-in and the option to upgrade to a free 12 month trial of Google AI Pro, the HP Googlebook is ready for the modern age right out of the box. The AI features built into the Googlebook are there if you want them, but are also non-intrusive and can simply be ignored if you do not. In conclusion, the all new Googlebook is IMHO, a must for Android users. The seamless integration between an Android phone and the Googlebook is an experience that I am happy to finally have and it just works. *** PROS *** Seamless integration between Android and Googlebook Fast and efficient Snapdragon X Elite processor Gorgeous and sharp 3K OLED touchscreen Fingerprint reader Excellent Build quality Great battery life Backlit keyboard *** CONS *** Need more “made for desktop” apps

I've used this laptop every day for about a week, and it's quickly become my favorite device at home and on the go. The aluminum build feels premium and sturdy without adding weight, so it's easy to carry along with your notebook and files. The 120Hz OLED display is incredible: scrolling is smooth, colors pop, and text is crystal clear. At 500 nits it's bright, though you won't want to use it in direct sunlight. The speakers sound surprisingly rich for such a thin laptop. There's "polystudio" branding on the bottom, which suggests a custom speaker/mic setup from Poly. Voice and video calls have crisp audio and decent timbre, and music sounds good for the size of the laptop, even at high volume. HP/Poly did a good job on the acoustics. I'm a bit of a keyboard nerd, so I was happy to find the keyboard is as good as it is. It has zero flex, so typing feels crisp and precise, almost mechanical, instead of mushy like the dome keys on many budget laptops. The backlight is a ~5000K white. It looks sharp, but an adjustable color temperature would have been nice, since a warm amber glow would make nighttime use much more enjoyable. I'm glad they skipped multicolored lighting, since white is more professional for the intended audience. On software, ChromeOS and Android apps work together well for the most part. There is a separate app drawer for your Android [phone] apps, which is a nice touch. Clicking on a phone app opens that app on the Googlebook and works really well. It’s a really nice integration that I enjoy using. Most apps I tried worked as expected, and you can sideload APKs. The Insta360 app doesn't show up in the Play Store, for example, but sideloading it directly from Insta360 works, kind of. It opens, but it's not stable. Android games look to be supported nearly 1:1, but nearly all developers will need to make sure their apps work on this unified platform, and some will need a full overhaul. Having ChromeOS and Android together on one device is awesome. There are even apps built specifically for the Googlebook and the library is growing every day. I'd love to see iOS-level app support here, and this premium HP hardware deserves it. It's a great alternative for anyone who prefers the Android ecosystem. You also get a free year of Google's AI plan, worth about $250 on its own and is actually highly useful. I use Gemini many times a day on different devices, so having it be the backbone of the Googlebook itself is perfect for most people since you likely use multiple Google services already. I'm optimistic. The launch is big, and Google's advertising, both in-store and online, is well funded. The hard part is making the Googlebook look different from the cheap Chromebooks consumers have seen for the past 15 years. It's not that Chromebooks are bad, but most are bargain models with minimal specs that get dismissed as glorified web browsers. If consumers don't see this as a new product category, Google will struggle. But people already use Google every day, and one device that combines a Chromebook and an Android tablet, with very high specs, is an easy sell once the software works well together. Serious gamers and anyone who needs specific Windows or Mac desktop software should look elsewhere. For everyone else, this is easily one of the best new Googlebook laptops you can buy right now. The premium typing feel makes it enjoyable for hours, and the hardware is top-tier, which justifies the premium price. HP knows what it's doing and Google's AI ambitions are lofty, so I expect frequent OS updates for years to come (I've already had one). I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a very powerful companion to their Android (or even Apple) phone.

I want to say that so far I've been extremely impressed with the GoogleBook. This device is extremely fluid, fast, snappy, responsive, and clean. I've always been a big fan of Chromebooks and Android, and I'm really excited that Google introduced this new series of hardware and software that brings the best of both worlds together. This is a fantastic partner with your Android device. If you are in the Google ecosystem and utilize all the benefits that Google has to offer, this is really a no-brainer to own. I'm currently using the rambler feature to write this review and it is saving me a lot of time compared to typing. But I will say that the keyboard on this HP GoogleBook is very comfortable and one of my favorite keyboards I think I've used on a laptop to date. The buttons have a very premium feel and clickiness to it while also not being loud, if that makes sense. The feedback on typing just feels really good. It's kind of hard to explain. The screen is stunning. The OLED is very vibrant and bright, and the touchscreen response is smooth and responsive. The overall hardware on this is fantastic. It feels extremely premium. I really love the atmospheric blue look to it. HP calls it Atmospheric Blue. I also like the glow bar on the outside of the lid. It adds a really nice touch and really highlights the Google overall appearance. With the glow bar, you really know that this is a Google supported device. I like that it's become a design touch/language to show that you are using something from Google. I'm a big fan of Google Gemini and I really love its integration in this hardware and software. I love the AI generator for things like widgets to make your home screen be more personalized with things you want to see and how you want to see them. Google says that apps are supported for desktop mode on this, and I know it's still early in the game with this being recently released, but there are certain apps that are not fully optimized. But I have no doubt that over time it will be. For example, TikTok could be a little better optimized. Again, not a major issue. I know that we are still on early development of ironing out everything, and I won't knock a rating because of it, because these are the growing pains of adapting and adopting to a new type of software and platform. For my needs, I overall enjoy using this over other types of operating systems on computing hardware. It boots up super fast, it does what I need it to do, battery is fantastic, it's lightweight, extremely portable, and easy to just get going at whatever task you are going to start doing or finish doing. I look forward to the future development of this operating system and what Google has in store for it. I think this is a huge leap forward coming from the Chromebooks, and I'm very happy to be an early adopter of this after being a big supporter and user of Chromebooks.

When you first take it out, the feel and quality of this laptop is evident from it’s excellent build quality to it’s absolutely beautiful color. The atmospheric blue color as HP calls it looks premium and expensive, yes it will show fingerprints but that’s a trade off I can live with! Besides the beautiful color the actual hardware feels amazing from the excellent track pad to the keyboard that has just the right travel and clickiness to it and a fingerprint reader. The 3k OLED touchscreen delivers a beautiful picture while having great touch response. The laptop has two USB-C 3.1 ports and a headphone jack, this is the only area of the hardware that is lacking for me. I really would have liked to have seen an HDMI port and at least one USB-C 4.0 or a Thunderbolt port at this price. With 3.1 your maxed out at 10Gbps and 65w charging where as with 4.0 you get 40Gbps and 100w charging. Even though you won’t see it when your using it, the Glow bar is a cool feature. Now on to software, the operating system from what I can tell and have seen is basically Android 17 in laptop form, this isn’t a bad thing. It’s quick and responsive and feels good overall. The biggest issue is really the lack of apps right now that are completely designed to work in laptop form and the continuity between your phone and laptop. As this is one of the big selling points. You have to have a phone running Android 17 for it to work with cross device continuity and even if you do it’s not 100 percent. A lot of the short falls with the software is something I feel like will be ironed out with updates, I just wish it was a little more ironed out before launch. You do get a year’s worth of Google Ai pro included with a suite of features which is nice. The new line of Googlebook laptops show a lot of promise especially if you’re an Android user as the ability to have continuity between phone and laptop is nice.

So this new laptop from Google is actually really solid, and a lot of people will love it with one condition. But first. Hardware: This laptop feels great on the exterior, and the screen is beautiful. The keyboard is really nice to type on with extended use, no fatigue should occur for most users. Travel and feedback is just right, but I would like it a little softer at times. The button layout is good, based on some others I’ve used. Speaker volume is not the best, but totally use able for most I’d say. You can solve for that if you don’t like them by using wired or wireless instead. The screen: WOW factor for this one, as I was not expecting it to be this nice. It also is a touch screen. Which makes for a better experience for some users. Colors look very nice, and the display is plenty bright. I love it. The software is where it gets interesting, because while it’s the new GoogleBook it still just feels like my other chromebook most times. Which brings me to the final thoughts. Price: This is where it doesn’t make sense for people shopping. It’s higher than I feel it should be based on my other laptops. Cons: Not enough native apps when compared to others with better Performance, hardware, and more.

The HP Googlebook is great for an everyday laptop. Being able to quickly sync with your phone is a huge pro. The Screen, keyboard, and trackpad are all amazing. The only real con is the lack of desktop applications for now. Having the same OS as my phone it was easy to navigate through the HP Googlebook. The setup was easy. I almost forgot about all the widgets and stuff from the OS. The texture and feel of the HP Googlebook is a great one. It feels right in the hands. I very much enjoyed the color of the device as well. What I didn't enjoy was only having two USB-C ports. So in the future, I hope more desktop apps are compatible with the OS. Having more ports is always better. The touchpad is the best part about the laptop. By far one of the best I've used. The screen is also top-notch. You get all day battery life. The biggest drawback with the laptop is the lack of desktop applications for content creation. As of now that app may not be compatible with the device. Two of the main apps I use for my workflow are OBS and DaVinci Resolve. As of now both apps are not compatible with the Android OS. In the near future, maybe that will change. So, as far as a basic everyday laptop to check emails, web-browsing, watching video, etc. This is great. But if there is any kind of workflow that requires desktop applications think again. As long as you know this beforehand.

This HP 14" Googlebook has exceeded expectations across the board. The standout feature right out of the box is the 3K OLED touchscreen—the contrast, deep blacks, and vibrant colors make media consumption, reading, and productivity an absolute joy. Touch responsiveness is fluid and precise. Under the hood, the Snapdragon X Elite chip combined with 16GB of RAM delivers snappy, instant response times. Apps load immediately, multitasking between heavy browser workflows and productivity tools is completely effortless, and the machine runs quiet and cool with exceptional battery life. The 512GB SSD provides plenty of fast local storage, and the Atmospheric Blue finish looks sleek, modern, and distinct in person. If you are looking for a premium, fast, and ultra-responsive laptop with a top-tier display, this device hits every mark. Highly recommended!

I have the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and knew it would work with the HP Googlebook, but I had no idea just how good the integration would be with the phone. And the AI features, upgraded to Pro tier is amazing. Antigravity installed to build your own apps. Gemini Notebook to build any project you can think of, including reports, video and audio, integrated with AI. And hardware that is top of the line, with touchscreen, haptic mouse. Unbelievable. The reviews online that say half-baked, needs work, etc. What new OS doesn't need work, of course it does. But imagine the possibilities, endless. Congrats Google, good job!

THe HP Googlebook 14 is a fantastic device with exceptional build quality. The battery life is long and having the snapdragon processor ensures that all the android apps work just as intended. $1300 for googlebook os seems a bit too much at the moment though. The software is better than chrome os in some aspects but worse in others. I think after some updates the device will fully outclass chromebooks and possibly contend with devices running windows and mac os but today is sadly not that day.

Incredible battery life. Is very light and great for traveling with if you’re out and about most of your time. Highly recommend for the speed and if you use an Android phone.

It feels like a high quality machine and runs smoothly. They need to work out some of the kinks and apps that aren't working properly but I would buy it again

Great instrument to try out the new Googlebook OS. The screen is crisp. One can tell the Googlebook OS is in its early stages, but show a lot of potential.

This HP 14" Googlebook has exceeded expectations across the board - and I'm a Mac user! Very impressed!

The Googlebook reminds me of when the original Pixelbook came out. Many did not understand it until a few years later.

TLDR: For those fully into the Google ecosystem. For all others, not sure how these really fit in. PROS Excellent battery life Premium build quality Sharp, vibrant OLED display Excellent thermals Nearly seamless setup with an Android phone CONS Expensive An unusual and somewhat ambitious entry into the laptop segment SETUP I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the Googlebook was to set up. The process felt very familiar, as it's configured much like an Android phone. In many ways, that's exactly what it is. Aside from lacking a dedicated cellular modem and SIM card, the Googlebook is essentially an Android phone transformed into a laptop. The Googlebook functions as a natural extension of your Android device, helping bridge the gap between a smartphone and a traditional laptop. With a simple QR code scan and both devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the Googlebook quickly syncs with your phone, allowing access to text messages, photos, shared apps, and other connected features. USE I've been using the Googlebook for quite some time and intentionally delayed writing this review. Why? Because I'm still somewhat conflicted. There is a lot to like about this laptop, but there are also enough rough edges that I'm not entirely convinced it's a complete replacement for a traditional Windows machine. Performance, however, is not one of those concerns. The system feels remarkably fast and responsive. Powered by a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, the Googlebook handles everyday tasks with ease. Nearly every app available on Android is available here, and users can even cast apps directly from their phone to the laptop. The 3K OLED display is another standout feature. At 14 inches, the resolution delivers exceptionally sharp text and crisp graphics. Blacks are deep, colors are vibrant, and the touchscreen is both accurate and highly responsive. It's easily one of the best aspects of the overall experience. NEGATIVES Although the Googlebook shows a lot of promise, the operating system still feels a bit rough around the edges. It reminds me of the early days of ARM-based Windows laptops. The foundation is solid, but small usability issues occasionally get in the way. One example is the keyboard backlight. While it can be enabled, the setting does not remain active after shutting down the laptop. Each time the system restarts, the backlight must be manually turned on again. There doesn't appear to be an option to permanently enable it, as there is no BIOS or system settings. I also encountered issues during the initial setup process. The system prompted me to install popular applications such as Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Amazon, but every download failed. To resolve the issue, I had to complete the setup, restart the laptop, and then manually download each app from the app store. It wasn't a major problem, but it certainly wasn't the smooth onboarding experience I expected. App optimization is another area that still needs work. While many applications have been adapted for larger screens and work exceptionally well, others feel like stretched-out phone apps. The optimized applications look and perform great, but those still designed primarily for smartphones can deliver a somewhat underwhelming experience on a laptop display. FINAL THOUGHTS Would I recommend the Googlebook? That's a difficult question. If you're heavily invested in Google's ecosystem, use an Android phone, and rely on Google's suite of apps and services, then the Googlebook makes a lot of sense. The integration between devices is seamless and creates a connected experience that few competitors can match. On the other hand, gamers should probably look elsewhere. The Googlebook lacks a dedicated graphics processor, which means modern PC games are largely off the table. While mobile games from the Play Store run fine, you won't be loading up the latest AAA PC titles. What impresses me most is how much of a leap forward this device represents compared to traditional Chromebooks. The experience feels more cohesive, more capable, and far more integrated into Google's ecosystem. Rather than feeling like a lightweight web device, the Googlebook serves as a legitimate extension of your smartphone while still offering many of the benefits of a traditional laptop. The Googlebook is unquestionably more capable than any Chromebook I've used before. However, there are still enough software annoyances and compatibility concerns that I while I do recommend it to the right audience, it isn’t without some reservations. To Google's credit, though, new platforms often go through growing pains. We saw similar issues when ARM-based laptops first entered the consumer market, and many of those challenges were eventually resolved. Overall, the Googlebook feels like a product with tremendous potential. It's already very good in several key areas, but with a little more polish and continued software refinement, it could become something truly exceptional.

I have definitely had my fair share of laptops over the years. Matchbooks, Chromebooks, Windows laptops, I have had dozens of them over the years. When I heard about these Googlebooks, I have to say I was intrigued and I had to give it a try. Out of the box you can definitely tell a lot of thought was put into the design. This is a beautiful laptop, and the color looks amazing. It feels very solid in your hand and you can tell the build quality is top notch! 
The 3K OLED touchscreen is stunning. The colors look so vibrant and crisp and clear. The touch functions work perfectly. The backlit keyboard has a good feel to it as well. Laptop keyboards are always not the greatest, but its definitely one of the better ones I have used. There is also a nice large trackpad on the bottom as well, although for some reason I always seem to use the touchscreen a lot more than that. There is also a fingerprint reader built into the power button for easy logging in and a little extra security.
For inputs, you don’t really get a lot. There is a USB-C port on each side as well as a headphone/microphone jack. So, you are little limited on connections, but I think for most people, they use mostly bluetooth devices nowadays. 
Under the hood you have a Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor with 16GB of DDR5 memory and 512GB of storage. That seems to be the baseline for most laptops these days unless you want to pay a ton extra for more RAM and storage. You also get a nice webcam as well for video chats and taking pictures and things like that.
With the purchase of this laptop you also get a year of Google AI Pro, which at the time of writing this is a couple hundred bucks if you buy it separately. So, if you use a lot of AI in your day to day life, that alone makes this a great deal! A lot of people have been wondering about the operating system and what its like and how its different from the Crome OS. I guess the best way I can describe it is that the Crome OS tries to run a lot of stuff out of the broker environment while the OS on these is more like a desktop / phone feel to it. If you use an android cell phone. You will be right at home in this environment because this is basically a bigger version of a cell phone with a keyboard and trackpad attached to it. I found that all the apps I use on my phone can be put on this and used much like you would on a cell phone. I fund that everything was very quick and snappy and I never had to wait for things to load or anything like that. You can easily multi-task using multiple different programs without any signs of slowing down. Videos and audio looked and sounded great, I really can’t find anything wrong with this device at all. Also, with this OS in its infancy, it is only going to get better and better as time goes on.
Battery life is also great on this as well. It charges ridiculously fast. They say you can get 50% charge in just 45 minutes, and I can confirm that to be true. I easily get a day out of it before having to charge it back up.
So, if you are a big AI user, are already deep in the Google world as far as phones and things go and want to take advantage of the latest and greatest there is to offer, you definitely need to check this out! I think you will find that you will be reaching for this a lot more than you will for your cell phone from now on!

I was apprehensive at first about the HP 14-inch 3K OLED Touchscreen Googlebook because I honestly thought I might just be getting another rebranded Chromebook. After unboxing it and powering it on, I was pleasantly surprised to find out how mistaken I was. This feels like a much more premium machine than the school Chromebooks I am familiar with, and the combination of the build, display, and responsiveness immediately made a different impression. First things first, this Googlebook is very thin and lightweight. It is easy to carry around, which matters because I purchased this for my family, particularly my daughter for school. I wanted something portable and familiar enough for her schoolwork, but with a better overall experience than the Chromebook she uses in class. This has delivered exactly that. The keyboard is another pleasant surprise. The keys have a very nice feel, with good travel and comfortable spacing that make typing satisfying rather than cramped. The trackpad is large and very responsive, so navigating around the system feels smooth and effortless. Those might seem like basic things, but they make a difference when you are using a computer for assignments, browsing, and typing for extended periods. The standout exterior feature, though, is that beautiful 14-inch 3K OLED touchscreen. The colors are vibrant, the blacks are deep, and the whole display looks stunning. It is one of those screens that makes you want to keep exploring just to see how everything looks. Having touch input adds another convenient way to interact with the device, and the screen alone makes this feel like a substantial upgrade from the basic school-laptop experience. What really separates this Googlebook from the Chromebooks of yesteryear, at least in my experience, is what is inside. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 512GB SSD, along with Gemini AI features built into the experience. More important to me than simply listing the specs is how it actually feels to use, and this little machine is fast. Opening apps, browsing, and moving between tasks feel snappy and responsive. There is none of that constant waiting around that can make a basic computer frustrating to use. For my daughter, the biggest benefit is how well it fits into the Google-based workflow she already uses at school. Signing into her Google account made it easy to pick up her schoolwork at home, and being able to access her work across the Googlebook, her school Chromebook, and her phone has been very convenient. She absolutely loves it. We wanted something that would mirror her school workflow, but this does that while providing a much more enjoyable and productive experience. The Gemini integration adds another layer to explore, but I would not say AI alone is the reason to buy this. For us, the real value is having a computer that feels quick, well built, and easy to use for the things my daughter actually needs. The AI features are part of that package rather than a replacement for the fundamentals, and thankfully, the fundamentals here are very strong. I know app compatibility is a concern for some buyers, and I think expectations matter. I would not buy this assuming it will replace every program or specialized workflow on another computer. For our needs, though, we came in wanting a better device for schoolwork and the Google ecosystem, and that is where it has worked wonderfully. Understanding what you need it to do before purchasing makes a big difference in how satisfied you will be. It does however have the added convenience of the Google Playstore apps that have so far worked flawlessly. We allowed the addition of some games like Roblox and streaming apps like Disney+ and YouTube and they all work incredibly smooth and fast and look great. Overall, I am extremely happy with the HP Googlebook. The build, keyboard, responsive trackpad, speakers, gorgeous OLED touchscreen, and fast internal hardware come together to make this feel much more complete than I initially expected. What started with a little skepticism about another Chromebook turned into a very positive experience for both me and my daughter. For a student whose work already revolves around Google tools, this feels like an excellent way to be productive without settling for a basic school-issued machine. It has been exactly the kind of upgrade we were hoping for.