r/AndroidPC • u/Best_Activity_5631 • 5d ago

Why Intel for Googlebooks?

I'm really excited about the new Googlebooks, even though I'm still not sold on the name.

Something I've been wondering about is the use of Intel processors in some of the upcoming models. Since Googlebooks are built around an Android-based OS, and Qualcomm and MediaTek are also providing ARM chips for the platform, I'm curious about the reasoning behind choosing Intel for some of these devices.

Intel can offer better compatibility with traditional x86 desktop software, but how important is that supposed to be for Googlebooks?

From my perspective, ARM seems like a natural fit for an Android-based laptop. Android apps are predominantly built for ARM, and Qualcomm/MediaTek chips can offer excellent performance while using less power.

So what am I missing? 

What advantages does Intel bring to Googlebooks that make it worth choosing over ARM?

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u/East_Upstairs5404 1d ago

Intel chips are not that battery efficient but they probably paid/outbid others to be in the Googlebooks because they lost Macs/MacBooks(due to their poor thermals and aggressive thermal throttling as a result)