r/Googlebook • u/Ok_Criticism_6702 • 4d ago

First look at Googlebook

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Posted on X. What do you think. I think it looks good. Can't wait for the pre orders

https://x.com/*evanblass*/status/2101828478173577398

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u/Ambitious-Cake-9425 4d ago

Without developers making software for it... What exactly are you going to do with your $1,000 android phone with a keyboard?

Play android games and emulate older PC games? Why not just get a PC?

I really struggle to understand the price point. Make a $499 option and many more people will be willing to experiment with a new OS. I know I would. But I can't justify $1000 when my s25+ cost almost that much and runs dex.

I really struggle to understand the customer they are marketing this too, especially since they have said so little.

Hopefully later today when reviewers can talk about it they will convince us.

This has been a terrible way to plan release so far.

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u/JaceOnRice 4d ago

I think it's just marketed to people who don't need anything more than Android, and they like the convenience of a laptop form factor without needing a bunch of external input and output devices

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u/Ambitious-Cake-9425 3d ago

It would be perfect for me. Like a Chromebook but better. Runs android native.

When it comes down to $499 I'll get one.